I’m addicted to crafting

So on the back of this thread I’ve dug out my Kumihimo disc, made a plain bracelet (because I don’t have any nice threads… yet!) Got bored and decided to try and make a flat braid, but Hobbycraft only sell the round discs not the square plates.

had a look on Amazon (very cheap - it’s only a bit of foam - but do I actually NEED one?)

then spent a hour trying to do it on the round disc before thinking ‘I could just YouTube this’ Actually it is possible to use the disc, so am about to give it a go.

this is also my basic approach to crochet - give it a go, make it up as I go along before giving in and using google.

Me too! I don’t like wool though so no knitting.

That blanket is lovely.

You can make a disc from a small bit of cardboard - I don’t know how good it would be, but you could give it a go! YouTube will tell you how.

Good for you. My fingers itch if they are not crafting in some form or another. I like sewing bags, purses and clothes , crochet, knitting, crosstitch, embroidery. Painting, using charcoal and pastels. Just started machine knitting, and love papercrafts, scrapbooking, journalling. I also have tried many that weren't as enjoyable and they fell by the wayside.
I remember as a child going to the local clothing factories for bags of scraps to make clothes for my dollies.
Keep going, you will keep discovering more crafts that you like.

Hello, my name is SewingIsMySuperPower and I'm a sewaholic....

I started with cross stitching (been doing that since I was a little girl, now 40s). Then started making cards and scrapbooks, dabbled in some random kits from MakeBox (finally cancelled that subscription as it was getting silly). Then finally got around to sewing. Thankfully I've stuck with it and rarely go diving into something new now!

We made our second spare room my sewing room, but I have to share it with all the DVDs, books, lego, etc so it isn't really big enough for my stash 😂I'm trying to start using some of my fabric stash because it has got a bit ridiculous. But there are so many pretty ones out there!

Highly recommend Stash Hub for anyone who sews and needs to get organised!

It sounds lovely but it seems that crafting supplies can become overwhelming very easily. A few friends have downsized houses or cleared houses and crafting always features in difficult issues.

This is the blanket I crocheted for ds.

I'm housebound & disabled, I crochet, draw, paint & do adult colouring. I'm also in the middle of writing a book based on my dad, grandparents, aunt & uncles during WW2 seen through my dad's eyes. I'm saving for a sewing machine, I collect Sindy Dolls & I want to have a go at making clothes for them.

Same, but I can add “no talent” to the list too 😂

I crochet at all times. It's rare not to see it in my hands or near me 😂. Especially when out. I'd love to try this. I guess you either have the knack or not. Wonder can you try it without the disc. I'll maybe look in YouTube. I have looked into making bracelets before but never quite got there.

We have a craft (and bit of music) room.ican go up, sort through, find stuff I'd forgotten about, or rearrange, or plan for hours and when I come down my DH will ask if I've made anything nice and I'm 'nope!'

The hunt and buying is a hobby in itself. I've had a felting kit and crochet kit for several yrs now.
OP, I'm back enjoying cross stitch, finishing kits that I started 20yrs ago, finding new stuff!
I've done macrame yrs ago, have 2 small kits, to retry, card making, jewellery making, pictures/jewellery with sea glass, rock painting with the kids (now just me!)
It's my 'me time' it requires thought and concentration so I forget about stuff that worries me, especially when counting and checking in the cross stitching.
I thinkidlike to try a pottery class. Trying to find a craft group, even an informal one is difficult. Doesn't seem to be any near by x

It’s an ‘art’ apparently. I’ve hurt my wrist with too much crochet, and am seriously considering digging out my Kumihimo disc - because I need to be doing something with my hands.

Just get rid of a pet or family member. That will make space. If you get rid of a family member, you might get a craft room too! 😂

@SoupDragon noooo don't tell me that! 😂

I'll have to keep reminding myself I have nowhere to put one anyway 🤣

Despite really, really wanting a 3d printer, I never thought I'd get much use out of it. I was wrong 🤣

I'm actually quite proud of myself for not (yet) buying a 3d printer I won't use. I have a small machine that adds glue to the back of the stuff I'll never cut out though. I bought both permanent and repositionable glue refills. It was about 2015 and the machine reminds me of Bertha.

That was very in-depth! Thank you! I love a bit of SW. The fabrics are just lovely 🥰

I couldn't work out if it was yarn or thread by googling. It looks marvelous 😍

@Whataretalkingabout

LOL no worries - I'm a lost cause already and I'm 55 x I appreciate any input though - it's grand to find a thread like this with fellow addicts 🥰 x

Sorry @MistressoftheDarkSide , I didn't mean to be so preachy and tell you what to do! My house & atelier are chock full of stuff too. I just wanted to warn you that when I was young and starting out I used to go crazy stocking up supplies in advance and the art genie would bite me back!

Thank you @BloodandGlitter , that is encouraging that it is relatively easy and inexpensive to get started. I think self made books are really cool!
I will check out the techniques on YT. Thanks also for the name of the WRMK bookbinding set you used. ;)

@Merryoldgoat , so how did your clay piece turn out? Is it already dry?

@Whataretalkingabout I actually learned on youtube! I'm terrible for watching tutorials and then getting addicted. I did it a couple of times on my own but ended up buying the WRMK book binding set for about £15 as it came with the needles and the board to measure and pierce everything. Once you have your pieces and it comes to the stitching it takes about 10 minutes and you can put anything in for signatures.