Me!!

[Áine]

I thought that it would be nice to nice a moment to let everyone know that if we do enjoy making things... what are they? 

Are you a knitter,  sewist, crochet etc.. what do you enjoy most?

 

I learnt to knit when I was about age 6, my grandmother taught me to make cotton dish cloths...I didn't attempt anything again until I was 20 when I almost made a cardigan but didn't finish it 🤣  I didn't pick up my needles again until about 3 years ago... and now I confess that I have an addiction!

 

I also enjoy spinning,  I learnt about 30 years ago and I would love to weave...

 

Sewing is something else that brings me joy, and I'm aiming for a made by me wardrobe... that may take a long while though 😋

 

I also have my own yarn business,  as a indie dyer...I dye yarn into pretty colours and sell online. 

[Peanuts]

My mum always made all our clothes and knitted (I think more out of necessity than choice) she tried to teach me to knit as s child, but I couldn't get it. I eventually learnt from a book when I was nearly 30.

 

I can now crochet a bit too, I'm very much a newbie though.

 

I really want to sew. My husband bought me a sewing machine a few years ago and I've still not really got round to making anything. I like the idea of upcycling and reusing. I fell in love with the print on some curtains in the charity shop this week, so I've brought them with the intention of making a skirt it dress. Watch this space! 😀

[ohiojunebug]

Necessity is the mother of invention. I learned to sew, crochet,  hand knit, needlework , hot glue (you name it) because I was 17 when I had my first child and 28 when I had my 5th. We were poor. I tried to teach all my children only 1 followed. I love creating things. It gives me a pick up to make something I need. I love the challenge. I think my best accomplishment was crocheting my daughter a coat and hat and lining them because we couldn't afford a winter coat for her. It was beautiful and I know Jehovah helped me. I recently made a dress no pattern, just to see what that would be like. I wore it and plan to again. This picture is ME!

[Áine]

I love that!! Do you have any photos you could share?

[Life4u]

I wanted to do many things but never got the chance to do any of it. Due to circumstances. 

 

I sit a lot and want to learn how to sew mostly, knit, scrapbooking and crafts to name a few.  My most passionate thing to do is deliver babies!❣ Oh, we not talking about that stuff, okay, sorry I got sidetracked. 🙋🏾‍♀️

 

I have a cheap sewing machine still in the box because of no place to set it up or learn anything about using it. I have cheap craft thingies that don't amount to nothing except for entertaining my grandbabies. I don't know how to knit yet either but will learn even if it takes the new world to do so with all things like  gardening, building homes etc. 

 

I'd love a personal teacher and not a video or book.  However, while I wait to learn I'd love to see all of you all's work too❣👍🏼

[Margaret]

I can use a sewing machine for crafts but wish i knew how to sew clothes. I can basic crochet but can’t read a pattern. I cross stitch, counted only, but want to do hardanger and needlepoint. I wish i could build things, my house needs a remodel but no budget. I want to study with a pioneer, i feel ive not retained knowledge.

[Wayne]

I've been sketching and watercoloring for a few years. And keep some on Instagram. Here's the link...

 

http://www.instagram.com/olalabama/

 

[New World Explorer]

10 hours ago, Wayne said:

I've been sketching and watercoloring for a few years. And keep some on Instagram. Here's the link...

 

http://www.instagram.com/olalabama/

 

Wow, I have checked Instagram and they are so beautiful! 

[Miss Bea]

On 2/20/2019 at 2:31 PM, Anniebea said:

I thought that it would be nice to nice a moment to let everyone know that if we do enjoy making things... what are they? 

Are you a knitter,  sewist, crochet etc.. what do you enjoy most?

 

I learnt to knit when I was about age 6, my grandmother taught me to make cotton dish cloths...I didn't attempt anything again until I was 20 when I almost made a cardigan but didn't finish it 🤣  I didn't pick up my needles again until about 3 years ago... and now I confess that I have an addiction!

 

I also enjoy spinning,  I learnt about 30 years ago and I would love to weave...

 

Sewing is something else that brings me joy, and I'm aiming for a made by me wardrobe... that may take a long while though 😋

 

I also have my own yarn business,  as a indie dyer...I dye yarn into pretty colours and sell online. 

  And, my dear sister you draw, beautifully. 

[Áine]

On 12/24/2022 at 11:03 PM, Miss Bea said:

  And, my dear sister you draw, beautifully. 

Thank you Bea, sorry for the late reply!!

[BlaqueCalalilly]

I love to sew both clothes and bags and crochet, I also used to  draw and paint....stopped a while back...hope to get back into that soon 🙂 

[Qapla]

My daughters are sewing/making bags and even have an Etsy store.

 

I turn wood and plan to start a YT channel

 

I have also made many things including cabinets, tools, jigs and things I use or need.

[dove]

I knitted many things; sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves and slippers. Crocheted many of these same things along with many afghans, for myself, each of my children, and then for each new baby that came into the family. I did a lot of embroidery, cross stitch, etc. and sewed clothes for my children and myself, then furniture slipcovers, curtains, drapes; most done on a treadle machine. Loved using it. Then I got into making braided rugs. I bought old wool coats from the Goodwill, removed the buttons, dyed them the colors I wanted, then cut them into strips and braided them. I also was into drawing. Now 4 of my children are extremely talented artists, and a granddaughter who does it on commission. I knocked down walls, laid linoleum, painted walls and furniture, refinished many antiques, and wallpapered. Always was interested in antiques and home decorating.

In my older years I became very interested in making herbal tinctures, salves, oils.

Still enjoy home decorating and herbs.  Don't do any of the other things anymore.

[Dhanyel]

share with us some pictures of this work of art 

[Witness1970]

I am assuming you are speaking of crafts that would not include building houses, painting pictures, or writing poetry. 

 

I plan to build a house and would not reject help from others, as I would also help them if they desired it.  I am going to build solar heat collectors to heat my house in the winter and (through solar-powered absorption refrigeration) will also cool my house in the summer.  (It can also supply my hot water needs for washing and showering and a refrigeration unit to store food.)  That would take away at least 75% of my electrical needs.  Solar cells or windmills would provide the rest of my electrical needs.  For short trips, I would want a pedal-powered vehicle (bicycle, tricycle, quadricycle) and for longer trips, I would want a solar-powered electric vehicle, or a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric vehicle.

 

I mention this here because I would like to be able to build all of this myself.  That is what I like to do.  I built a few houses when I was younger and hope to do it in the future.  I do write some poetry, but not a lot.  

[Anakalia]

 

This really makes me laugh! I would so do this! 🤣

But seriously, I love sewing the most - just wish I had more space, and more time to do it! I sew clothing, things for the home, bags, and whatever else may be needed, or at least give it a try! I can knit & crochet, but only do so when necessary. I like needlepoint work - cross stitch, embroidery, crewel... and a few other types. In the past I did some painting, as art on canvas (not so much walls & furniture & such) and really enjoyed it, but just don't have the space or resources to do that now. 

Someone mentioned poetry... while not so much in the arts & crafts in many people's opinions I find writing to be a very creative process. I love writing too! Poetry, short stories, longer writings (working on a book) and one could make a case for writing going a bit more 'artsy or crafty' with the addition of illustrations or some sort of graphic work putting some of those words into visual renditions.

I need to make time to explore this forum further! It would be awesome to meet more creative types! 

[Honeyflake]

I love knitting, crocheting, painting (watercolours).

Sometimes I share it on Instagram:

 

https://instagram.com/diy_tanya?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==
 

Right now I'm making Bible bookmarks and giving them away at the meeting.

On the back I write the two questions from the last watchtower study article:

 

How does this account show that Jehovah loves me? What reasons does it give me to love Jehovah?’