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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Just watched a programme on different crafts - found myself lusting after rag rugs in pretty colours!

I'm quite good at making things when I need to but don't do any kind of craft. ..maybe I should, it looked so therapeutic too lol!

You make anything satisfying or artistic on a regular basis?

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By *leasant passionate manMan
over a year ago

Leicester

I compose songs on my guitar. Just instrumentals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Woodturning, is my most satisfying creative hobby. The process of turning a rough chunk of wood, into something beautiful, can be very relaxing and rewarding.

Coincidentally, this evening, I've been messaging someone, about organizing a craft-related meet.

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I compose songs on my guitar. Just instrumentals."

That's more arty than crafty but very cool too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I compose songs on my guitar. Just instrumentals."

Same here

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By *airyfatmanMan
over a year ago

by 'ere


"Just watched a programme on different crafts - found myself lusting after rag rugs in pretty colours!

I'm quite good at making things when I need to but don't do any kind of craft. ..maybe I should, it looked so therapeutic too lol!

You make anything satisfying or artistic on a regular basis? "

I “make sweet love” on a regular basis and that’s satisfying

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Woodturning, is my most satisfying creative hobby. The process of turning a rough chunk of wood, into something beautiful, can be very relaxing and rewarding.

Coincidentally, this evening, I've been messaging someone, about organizing a craft-related meet."

I love smooth wood too, very sensuous material.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"Woodturning, is my most satisfying creative hobby. The process of turning a rough chunk of wood, into something beautiful, can be very relaxing and rewarding.

Coincidentally, this evening, I've been messaging someone, about organizing a craft-related meet."

Used to love doing that, turning a bowl, or a lace bobbin. The more intricate work I found bloody annoying, but so much more rewarding afterwards.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I make cards

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I used to like rope work.

Not tieing people up, more the decorative style. Like making mats, coasters, turk's head and such like.

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By *leasant passionate manMan
over a year ago

Leicester


"I compose songs on my guitar. Just instrumentals.

That's more arty than crafty but very cool too! "

You're right it is. Last Christmas instead of putting up a tree I put nails in a triangle on the wall, wrapped the lights around, added tinsel and baubles and then made a star out of twigs I found at the local canal.

It turned out a lot better than I thought it would. And it was therapeutic, get crafty!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

crochet..feel that silky yarn sliding between your fingers.. especially satisfying watching your work grow as you increase the pace lol

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

You're a creative bunch.... and a touch kinky!

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Woodturning, is my most satisfying creative hobby. The process of turning a rough chunk of wood, into something beautiful, can be very relaxing and rewarding.

Coincidentally, this evening, I've been messaging someone, about organizing a craft-related meet.

I love smooth wood too, very sensuous material. "

I agree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Currently making a lot of Disney themed things, ears, covering shoes etc. But I make cakes, cards/invites doe flower arranging, can balloon model. Basically if it's a craft I can usually learn how to do it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I collect gemstones and gold if anyone likes that

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby


"Woodturning, is my most satisfying creative hobby. The process of turning a rough chunk of wood, into something beautiful, can be very relaxing and rewarding.

Coincidentally, this evening, I've been messaging someone, about organizing a craft-related meet.

I love smooth wood too, very sensuous material.

I agree "
I can see the pleasure in wood turning, I often see nice pieces of timber that have either been cut or fallen from trees and thou valuable to Insect life etc much of it would make good objects in the right hands.

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Driftwood too - rough, and yet smooth - amazing stuff, would love to be able to make something out of driftwood. Just bought some amazing bright pink feather to try to re-create a flying cat toy!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Embroidery, crochet, patchwork, sewing. I have four gazillion unfinished projects

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I make wire sculptures of peacocks, horses, giraffes.. anything really..i do commissions and sell them too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to restore/repair/reupholster furniture.

I used to do some really cool things with gilding etc.

It ended up turning into a business for me!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I used to restore/repair/reupholster furniture.

I used to do some really cool things with gilding etc.

It ended up turning into a business for me! "

That's interesting. We're going to upcycle some stuff for our house. I really want some mirrored stuff for the bedroom and its so costly we're going to have a go...what could possibly go wrong!

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Embroidery, crochet, patchwork, sewing. I have four gazillion unfinished projects "

Yes, that's what I'd be afraid of!!

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I make wire sculptures of peacocks, horses, giraffes.. anything really..i do commissions and sell them too "

I have a sculptor friend who makes fantastical wire creatures too, I love them!

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I used to restore/repair/reupholster furniture.

I used to do some really cool things with gilding etc.

It ended up turning into a business for me! "

I saw that restore/recycle programme for the first time the other day, where a lady finds an item being thrown away and takes it to some specialist or other for restoration or recycling - fascinating stuff, lucrative too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just watched a programme on different crafts - found myself lusting after rag rugs in pretty colours!

I'm quite good at making things when I need to but don't do any kind of craft. ..maybe I should, it looked so therapeutic too lol!

You make anything satisfying or artistic on a regular basis? "

I make awesome headdresses with real animal horns and birds wings etc. Plus leather work. I go through phases of creative frenzy

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Embroidery, crochet, patchwork, sewing. I have four gazillion unfinished projects

Yes, that's what I'd be afraid of!! "

Ha ha. I do have three gazillion finished ones. I like quirky embroidery, out of the ordinary stuff that's used in every day situations it makes me smile when I see it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I make wire sculptures of peacocks, horses, giraffes.. anything really..i do commissions and sell them too

I have a sculptor friend who makes fantastical wire creatures too, I love them! "

Mine are small-scale ones made out of florists, copper and beading wire...

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Embroidery, crochet, patchwork, sewing. I have four gazillion unfinished projects

Yes, that's what I'd be afraid of!!

Ha ha. I do have three gazillion finished ones. I like quirky embroidery, out of the ordinary stuff that's used in every day situations it makes me smile when I see it."

Yes, i like that too. I was drawn to the texture of the ragging and the colours she was using as she worked on the beach at the start of the programme! We never saw that piece and I wanted to see it finished!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09whc5t/make-craft-britain-series-1-episode-1

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Embroidery, crochet, patchwork, sewing. I have four gazillion unfinished projects

Yes, that's what I'd be afraid of!!

Ha ha. I do have three gazillion finished ones. I like quirky embroidery, out of the ordinary stuff that's used in every day situations it makes me smile when I see it.

Yes, i like that too. I was drawn to the texture of the ragging and the colours she was using as she worked on the beach at the start of the programme! We never saw that piece and I wanted to see it finished!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09whc5t/make-craft-britain-series-1-episode-1"

Ah yes we did, at 30 mins. Nearly finished anyway...my Mum painted that same view!!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Embroidery, crochet, patchwork, sewing. I have four gazillion unfinished projects

Yes, that's what I'd be afraid of!!

Ha ha. I do have three gazillion finished ones. I like quirky embroidery, out of the ordinary stuff that's used in every day situations it makes me smile when I see it.

Yes, i like that too. I was drawn to the texture of the ragging and the colours she was using as she worked on the beach at the start of the programme! We never saw that piece and I wanted to see it finished!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09whc5t/make-craft-britain-series-1-episode-1"

I'll have a look at that tomorrow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I plait sawdust

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By *risky_Mare OP   Woman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"I plait sawdust "

A consummate skill!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Crafty stuff is fun but it can be an expensive hobby. Say I love making placemats, I only need so many in the house and it's not something I can give as a gift. So what do I do with them all?

This is a serious question. It seems a waste to spend money on materials and enjoy making stuff but then what... bearing in mind the cost of materials and time wouldn't be covered if they were sold, so selling them isn't an option.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I knit, I made myself a pair of fingerless gloves before Christmas, and I just finished a scarf for my dog.

I have a lot of other projects I've tried and failed or started but not finished

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Crafty stuff is fun but it can be an expensive hobby. Say I love making placemats, I only need so many in the house and it's not something I can give as a gift. So what do I do with them all?

This is a serious question. It seems a waste to spend money on materials and enjoy making stuff but then what... bearing in mind the cost of materials and time wouldn't be covered if they were sold, so selling them isn't an option. "

Use the placemat making skills on other things. What are your placemats made of?

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