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A bubblebath!
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I vote for knitting/crocheting, but especailly for the bowl of ice cream.
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Sketches- even nonsense doodles are a great way to lower stress. I've actually come up with some great paterns to sew that way- also helps me concetrate on the serman in church
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How about knitting a few 'preemie' hats for your local childrens hospital or chemo hats...they are both fast and easy.
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Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
When things are really chaotic I prefer a project that is so detailed that I have to concentrate hard enough that I forget the chaos for a little while at least.
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I have a box with redwork in it to grab and go. I take it to my mother's house every time I go to help her each week. I've got her started on a set of nine blocks that will someday go to a future great granddaughter. She has the beginnings of dimentia and this has helped her immensely to concentrate on her project instead of the confusion in her mind. She chose to do hers in purple instead of red, and loves that she doesn't have to figure out and change colors all the time.
ps I love your project. The colors are so nice and soft. Maybe I should give it a try someday. |
Depends on the level of stress/chaos. Knitting is my first "go to" but if the stress level is really high, I grab a really good book and immerse myself into the story.
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Originally Posted by grandjan
When we had our house built, about ten years ago, the contractor ran late and our apartment lease ran out six weeks before the house was done. We moved into the upstairs while they finished off the downstairs and I got out my sewing machine, cut 2-1/2 inch strips and pieced a king-sized log cabin quilt. I still call it my tooth-grinding quilt. So funny--and your post made me remember that. Thanks.
I'm surprised I didn't end up with permanent dental damage. Wish I had a king size quilt to show for it! |
Originally Posted by jad1044
I'm in that dilemma right now - with company coming and I have to give up my sewing/computer room - so I dug out 3 projects I can work on by hand, while my room is occupied as a bedroom once again... and I hope it works; but then, who says I'll have time to work on anything while they are here; but, I'm prepared! One is an applique project, one is making hexagons, and the other is an embroidery project; so lots to do - but with these all being men/boys - they'll be out and about occasionally leaving me to gain my sanity for a while so plan to relax with a project.
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Originally Posted by Kallen
I have a box with redwork in it to grab and go. I take it to my mother's house every time I go to help her each week. I've got her started on a set of nine blocks that will someday go to a future great granddaughter. She has the beginnings of dimentia and this has helped her immensely to concentrate on her project instead of the confusion in her mind. She chose to do hers in purple instead of red, and loves that she doesn't have to figure out and change colors all the time.
ps I love your project. The colors are so nice and soft. Maybe I should give it a try someday. |
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