>> I choose to self-study hand embroidery and cross stitch. <<
What I love about embroidery is that there are SO many stitches to explore. I have several craft books on the topic, but now videos are often easier to learn from.
What I love about cross stitch is that it's one of several crafts using grid patterns along with needlepoint, beading, and certain types of knitting and crochet. Pretty much anything on a grid can be used for any of those crafts.
>>I'm proud of myself every time I conquer my inner critic and actually write something, no matter how short.<<
"If you hear a voice inside you say, 'You cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." -- Pablo Picasso
Works with most creative endeavors, provided you actually have enough skill to make things you enjoy.
>> Something I learned the hard way: Joann fabrics is not a safe place for my wallet. I've never left a craft store without finding a treasure or ten.<<
I have dealt with that by carrying in with me only money I am comfortable spending.
I recently started collecting things to do with art yarn that aren't clothes, one of which is wall hangings. Next time I see art yarn -- almost all of which is wool -- I will probably buy some to make things that aren't clothes.
I've seen some truly spectacular macrame. It depends entirely on the skill of the ropeworker. Plant hangers range from simple tools to elaborate sculptures. Wall hangings can be simple or intricate. One of my favorite pieces of wall art in my office is sort of like a rag rug with differently colored cloth braids sewn together. I've even seen pictures of a macrame playground done with full-size ropes.
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Re: Crafting for the Win!
Date: 2022-02-28 09:26 pm (UTC)What I love about embroidery is that there are SO many stitches to explore. I have several craft books on the topic, but now videos are often easier to learn from.
What I love about cross stitch is that it's one of several crafts using grid patterns along with needlepoint, beading, and certain types of knitting and crochet. Pretty much anything on a grid can be used for any of those crafts.
>>I'm proud of myself every time I conquer my inner critic and actually write something, no matter how short.<<
"If you hear a voice inside you say, 'You cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
-- Pablo Picasso
Works with most creative endeavors, provided you actually have enough skill to make things you enjoy.
>> Something I learned the hard way: Joann fabrics is not a safe place for my wallet. I've never left a craft store without finding a treasure or ten.<<
I have dealt with that by carrying in with me only money I am comfortable spending.
>> Something else I'd like to share: I enjoy crafting discussions, Stitch n' Bitch sessions, and lately I'm noticing that Macramé has come a LONG way from the 1970's plant hangers in my grandma's dining room. Has anyone else seen some of these epic wall hangings happening!? <<
I recently started collecting things to do with art yarn that aren't clothes, one of which is wall hangings. Next time I see art yarn -- almost all of which is wool -- I will probably buy some to make things that aren't clothes.
I've seen some truly spectacular macrame. It depends entirely on the skill of the ropeworker. Plant hangers range from simple tools to elaborate sculptures. Wall hangings can be simple or intricate. One of my favorite pieces of wall art in my office is sort of like a rag rug with differently colored cloth braids sewn together. I've even seen pictures of a macrame playground done with full-size ropes.