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Crafts

dem in texas

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10. I like to try new crafts, but some are not for me

Reply to seaglass (Original post)

Sat Dec 21, 2019, 01:56 PM

Dec 2019

When we lived in Alaska, I would knit all the time. It is a great "pick-up" craft when watching TV, very relaxing. Not much use for heavy sweaters in Texas, so don't knit anymore. Several crafts I have tried and abandoned: hooking rugs, needlepoint and theorem painting.

Been making quilts for several years. decided to take a break. instead made myself a flannel patchwork skirt from thrift store shirts.
Turned out really nice, plus warm on my old legs.

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How much time do you give a new craft or skill before you decide it's not for you? [View all] seaglass Dec 2019 OP

Do you like to knit? If so, go back to making the items that you enjoy. Arkansas Granny Dec 2019 #1

I like to knit but am often frustrated with the end results. Probably sticking with scarves, seaglass Dec 2019 #3

Knitting.. luvs2sing Dec 2019 #2

My knitting is very tight but I like the look of the fabric with the neat even stitches. I do seaglass Dec 2019 #7

Yes, Knitting can fustrating for beginners, but worth the effort dem in texas Dec 2019 #11

if it gives you pleasure... handmade34 Dec 2019 #4

I like to knit, I also like to sew, quilt and embroider. I think I am at the point that I need seaglass Dec 2019 #8

Like to keep 2 different types of projects going. dem in texas Dec 2019 #12

Focus on the activity which brings you the most joy or serenity. lark Dec 2019 #5

I get the perfectionism. My mom tried for years to get me to accept praise, she was my biggest seaglass Dec 2019 #6

I started knitting over the summer PasadenaTrudy Dec 2019 #9

Moss stitch? shanti Feb 2020 #14

I like to try new crafts, but some are not for me dem in texas Dec 2019 #10

I tried stamping years ago... Phentex Dec 2019 #13