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Craft Corner

Craft Corner

A place to chat and share all things crafty!

What's your favourite craft? Is there anything you're working on at the moment? What would you like to create/work on (I have heaps of "one day" project patterns and ideas that I know I will probably never get around to, but it's nice to imagine)? I'd love to hear!

I have absolutely no artistic side to me and stick figures are the extent of my drawing ability, but I really enjoy learning and trying out new crafts. I learnt crochet during a stay in a prevention and recovery centre and it's something I pick up often when I am feeling blue, I need a distraction or I'm just a little bored. I've tried paper crafts too, although I didn't really get far with anything. Sharpies are some of my best friends and when I find my hands need to move I have a collection of smooth rocks that I draw on (different coloured circles) which often relaxes me. Sometimes I dust off the sewing machine and sew as well. I walk around spotlight for a fun outing 😉

Looking forward to hearing from you all 🙂

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@Gazza75 It’s huge. Looking good.

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Thanks @Maggie.. 60x50 = lots of dots 👍🌼❤️

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Hi Gazza. I do DP. Just finished one this afternoon. Started last Christmas

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looks great @cutiepiekitty

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love your bracelet! @Maggie

that does look like a big project to do @Gazza75 but youll get there and itll look amazing as your others do

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@cutiepiekitty That’s beautiful.

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Thanks @Maggie . Havee taken the next one out of my cupboard stash to do, an old vintage style sewing machine the same size so should take 2-3 weeks to do again depending on what life chucks at me. I class it as therapy as the repetition and putting the drills in straight lines somehow seems to help get order in the brain along with music. My type of art/craft therapy. I do lots of other crafts too and also draw, but currently this is working best for me. I have been drawing and writing quite a bit since last counselling session too so keeping creative.

I do many things like knitting, crochet, spinning, bobbin lace, embroidery, patchwork, quilting, applique, anything to keep the hands busy keeps the mind focussed.

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@cutiepiekitty I also do crafts as therapy. It’s been a life saver for me for many years now.

I like the sound of your next diamond painting. Wow, you are very clever doing so many crafts. What’s bobbin lace?

I’m trying to master a hook and do some crochet atm. 😩😩😩😩 Strange How something so small can be so complicated for some of us. I know the stitches in my head, it’s connecting them with my hands that gets tricky.

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Love wandering over this way and seeing new creations 😊❤

@Maggie your bracelet is beautiful. Rainbow colours I think? I have played with bracelet making but never been able to get it. I get so tangled. Love the pattern. Sorry the hook is tricky 🙁 That sounds frustrating.

@Gazza75 and @cutiepiekitty love the diamond paintings! So great to have something crafty to keep hands busy, I agree cutiepiekitty.
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