Are You Crafty?

United States
January 13, 2018 8:10am CST
What a wonderful surprise to wake up this morning to sunshine instead of the icy wintry mix they were predicting for overnight. The skies are mostly blue so it's doubtful that we'll see nasty weather today. I love sunshine!! Since the weather is totally the opposite of what I expected maybe it will be a good day to go out and run some errands. I'd love to make a trip to Hobby Lobby or Michaels and get some things I need for my crafting inventory. Originally I had planned on being a couch potato today since the weather was supposed to be so horrible. Do you like to craft? I'm having fun crocheting which seems to be my "thing" during the winter. I feel all warm and fuzzy when I'm crocheting and it keeps me busy while the tv is on. I hate to just sit and watch tv (unless it's something riveting). I know we have some very talented crafters here on myLot and I'm always happy to hear what everyone is working on.
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@Juliaacv (48242)
• Canada
13 Jan 18
We have very cold weather here again too, below freezing. I had planned on reading today, but instead I went on a shopping binge.
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@Juliaacv (48242)
• Canada
14 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 I've read a couple of pages of the book, but it grabbed me as one of those books that once you start you cannot put down until its finished. So I don't want to pick it up until later on this afternoon.
• United States
14 Jan 18
Both two favorites pastimes of mine but I guess shopping would win over reading. I would just figure I can read later when the stores are closed
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@rebelann (110771)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Jan 18
The only craft I'm ever any good at is taking pictures other than that I'm totally useless. I'm so glad you got blue skies and sunshine, I hope it's warm enough to melt all the snow you get up yonder.
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@rebelann (110771)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Jan 18
Well then we have something in common @Marilynda1225 I'm amazed at people who can create things with their hands like sewing or woodwork.
• United States
14 Jan 18
Picture taking amazes me since I'm horrible at photography
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@LadyDuck (455005)
• Switzerland
13 Jan 18
Yes, I like crafting, what I do wrong is that I start several projects, while I should finish something first.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
I have more than one project going at the same time too Anna. I get bored easily if working on the same project for a long time.
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@LadyDuck (455005)
• Switzerland
14 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 I do the same, I am happy when I start, but after a few days I get bored.
@amadeo (111956)
• United States
13 Jan 18
I supposed could be if I put my mind to it.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
14 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 Crafty I thought you said Crabby what do I know.
• United States
14 Jan 18
You have creative talents when it comes to baking so I'd count that. All your goodies certainly make me hungry!
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
13 Jan 18
you said some bad words,,,Hobby Lobby and Michaels , can;t let my wife see this post
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
15 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 oh yes she does
• United States
14 Jan 18
I'm assuming your wife drags you through these stores
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
13 Jan 18
Its sunny here too, and was 50 but now 45. We did have rain, wind and fog all last night from around 5pm to 9am this morning though. Not a craft person.
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@GardenGerty (157049)
• United States
14 Jan 18
I used to sew and craft quite a bit, but do not seem to anymore. Perhaps when I "retire" again.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
I hear you. Working takes up a lot of time and I didn't have as much free time to craft when I worked. Now I'm enjoying being retired and hopefully when you retire "again" you can get back into sewing and crafting.
@shaggin (71572)
• United States
14 Jan 18
I am pretty crafty but not as creative as I wish I was. My daughter is amazingly creative and artistic. I loved doing crafts when I was young and when my kids were young.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
Both my daughters are more creative than I am too but it makes me happy to see their creative side
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@snowy22315 (168462)
• United States
13 Jan 18
Nah, I can't craft a lick..although I did once make a killer Latch Hook Rug..but anybody can make those. I have kind of forgotten how though now..
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@snowy22315 (168462)
• United States
14 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 Ummm, not sure about that one! they aren't hard! Thanks though!
• United States
14 Jan 18
I loved making those latch hook rugs. They were so much fun to make. I'd say you have crafting talents!
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• Austin, Texas
13 Jan 18
I'm not crafty at all. But I do admire the people who are. My late mother was very crafty.
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• Austin, Texas
17 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 - At least my mom taught me how to sew. I thank her for that.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
Usually those who don't craft have other talents.
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@marlina (154183)
• Canada
14 Jan 18
I did some knitting, crocheting and sewing before, but not very talented. I have arthritis in my fingers now and it makes everything difficult for me.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
I can understand that having arthritis in your fingers can make crocheting and sewing difficult. I have some too and some days it's too painful to crochet but I do my best to enjoy it on the days when my fingers cooperate.
@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Jan 18
Yes I used to all the time, then when I moved here and began making a homestead, I did not have time or my hands were tired. However, I want to start making quilts.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
Quilting is something I always wanted to learn. I'm sure any quilts you make will look beautiful in your home
@Mshafeeq (1445)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan 18
Hi. My wife is a crafty she makes New crafts with waste materials she has. She knows stitching too she very well makes designs on cushions bed sheets.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
Your wife does sound like a very talented lady
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@Mshafeeq (1445)
• Bangalore, India
14 Jan 18
@Marilynda1225 of course she is she is multi talented I would say.
• Philippines
14 Jan 18
Hello! I'm glad that you are experiencing good weather over there. We had rain since yesterday but the weather is generally fine compared to last week. Anyway, I love doing crafts..crocheting mostly and some other stuff...I just love crocheting..bags, tops, hats...it's a de-stressor for me...
• United States
14 Jan 18
I find crocheting relaxing too even though I'm limited to just some simple crochet stitches. I'm sure your projects are beautiful
@dodo19 (47034)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
13 Jan 18
It's not really something that I'm all that good at. Although it's not something that I do very often. Maybe I should give it another try.
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@jstory07 (133787)
• Roseburg, Oregon
14 Jan 18
I only make greeting cards and I did make book markers. I am not that good at crafts.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
Greeting cards and book marks sound pretty crafty to me
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
15 Jan 18
Years ago I discovered Bargello and all winter I would make things our of yarn, It was fun and easy. I loved the designs... now I just paint.
A bargallo needlepoint project with yarn. The horizontal piece is in a dramatic colorway of gold and brown and includes needles. from EBTH.com
@JohnRoberts (109865)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Jan 18
I was never into crafting. My mother and great aunt were.
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@Kandae11 (53597)
14 Jan 18
I am very, very crafty - and l make a business of it.
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• United States
14 Jan 18
Yes I know!! your dolls are absolutely beautiful and your talent is amazing
@peachpurple (13882)
• Malaysia
13 Jan 18
I live drawing and making greeting cards
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• United States
14 Jan 18
I'm horrible at drawing so I admire anyone who is creative and artistic. Greeting cards sound like fun