Other Hobbies..??

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-05-2011, 09:13 AM
  #41  
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 33
Default

Now, that I have retired I have returned to art. I used to draw with charcoal and I also used pastels and oils. I am now taking a watercolor art class. So much fun,
seppert is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 09:33 AM
  #42  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 3,430
Default

With all our collecting and hobbies I can see that none of us will ever by bored. I collected dolls from foreign countries and a few from different states, haven't added to that collection for many years. I also have a Santa collection that my sons say I need to build a room just for them and keep them out all year long. However, I've become a bit lazy and don't get them all out even at Christmas. I knit, crochet, do counted crosstitch, read, flower garden, piece quilt tops and longarm quilt. Before colored photos were the rule I tinted photos for a photo studio. Always wanted to learn to paint and take art classes but probably never will.
Bobbielinks is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 09:40 AM
  #43  
Senior Member
 
leonajo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: middle of the Ozarks
Posts: 434
Default

Wow, everyone is soooo interesting!!! I like to garden, cook, make wine and hunt(esp Turkeys). Love anything that involves the outdoors.
leonajo is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 09:42 AM
  #44  
Super Member
 
Jennifer22206's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: state of confusion
Posts: 4,541
Default

I collect autographs, but as for other hobbies I love fishing, swimming and reading.
Jennifer22206 is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 09:44 AM
  #45  
Senior Member
 
Parrothead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Full Time RV'er
Posts: 485
Default

Originally Posted by retired2
I love Swedish weaving, but only know one other who does that. I love Tams book or patterns and used them to make many aghans. Do you have a favorite author or do you make up your own pattersn.
There is a great group on Yahoo of Swedish Weavers. I do some designing but also use Avery, Sandra, Katherine Kennedy, and Lisa Clark. Do you know about the web site Monks Cloth and more?

The wall hanging is also Swedish Weaving.

Train for my SIL
[ATTACH=CONFIG]140225[/ATTACH]
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Attachment-140220.jpe
Views:	7
Size:	83.2 KB
ID:	140225  
Parrothead is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 09:46 AM
  #46  
Senior Member
 
qwkslver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: WV
Posts: 582
Default

I like unicorns and carousel horses in all shapes and forms.
qwkslver is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 10:37 AM
  #47  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Dalton, MN
Posts: 334
Default

I began collecting porcelain shoes when my aunt passed away and my uncle gave me the pair she had brought with her from Sweden. That was the beginning. Now I have 160+. It used to be I could go into an antique store and purchase an antique, but now so many replicas that I have to be very careful. Then there was a time I could never find any. Then came all the little shoes you could even buy in the Dollar store. I also collect porcelain hands. I like to read, I've made 3 cookbooks, I crochet and have made many afghans and given as gifts, I embroider, flower and vegetable garden and of course quilt.
Rita
Ritacarl is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 11:06 AM
  #48  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MI/FL
Posts: 132
Default

Over the years I have tried many things: crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, home dec, garment sewing, etc. Reading used to be a big hobby, but once I started on a good book I couldn't put it down and therefore would be up all night and couldn't get anything done the next day.
My latest hobby is quilting; I really enjoy making purses. No list would be complete with adding this Quilt Board. It takes up waaaaay too much of my time, but I love it!
sewer 55 is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 11:07 AM
  #49  
Super Member
 
tuesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Home!.. Why? Where are you?
Posts: 2,019
Default

I also knit, some crochet (when my hand lets me), scrapbooking, card making, machine embroidery, love being outside and piddling in the yard.. gardening and such..

I used to go camping all the time (with X husband) and we did that every weekend. I love to go floating down the river on an intertube. It's so relaxing.. can't do canoes as they hurt my butt even with a cushion :lol:
tuesy is offline  
Old 02-05-2011, 11:25 AM
  #50  
Super Member
 
azdesertrat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: tucson Az
Posts: 1,106
Default

crochet,and I like to cook and bake
azdesertrat is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
helbo
Main
393
03-24-2011 07:17 PM
blzzrdqueen
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
69
11-12-2010 02:39 PM
Rosyhf
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
109
10-19-2010 04:14 PM
RedGarnet222
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
76
05-31-2009 05:04 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter