Retired Fire Chief

I'd go with the hand piecing suggestion, I have 2 going and they are fun to grab and go and they are very satisfying.

Stitchit123

Oh my stars what were you thinking Hurry - get going -Find some 2nd hand stores. Browse them frequently in search of a sewing machine. I would feel as naked as a new born baby with out my sewing machine. I go to visit for a week and I take machine -fabrics and my tool box with notions and threads and my smaller folding table. My nephews had already set up lamps and electricity so I could set out side in the back yard even after dark to sew with the deers watching me. Best nephews in the world : )

luvTooQuilt

sounds like thrift store time !!!!
search the area for a used machine, some sewing machine places have trade-in as well- you may be able to get one used at a pretty good deal..

Billi

All great suggestions, also check the local Craig's list for a machine. If you find a LQS tell them your delima they may know of someone who is selling a used machine. Buy a kids coloring book use it for the base of a simple paper piece project. I like the idea of cutting shirts to start a quilt start with dh's he may decide is time to keep your hands busy hahaha. Do you crochet or knitt, maybe it's time to learn.

Onebyone

I'd go home. LOL

Sandra-P

All good suggestions, I would get a yo yo maker and do some up. I cant do them without the plastic yo yo maker and you can get them a Joanns. As for the Fox News, maybe some headphones and an ipod.

janjj

I began doing Hairpin Lace when on bus trips. I bought my Hairpin Lace Loom at Hobby Lobby cost 3.49 I use two different colors of yarn You can go online and get directions on how to do it. You make strips and then crotchet them together. I use a #8 crotchet hook. I usually make 34 strips, either 240 stitches or 270 stitches. depending on how long you want the afghan. It also makes a difference on the heft of your yarn. The first one I made the yarn was 4 ply. it was 34 strips wide and 240 stitches it measures 42 x 60. the last one I used 'I love this yarn' from Hobby Lobby it does not say what ply it is. It must not be 4 ply as it is 34 strips wide and 270 stitches long and it measures 36 x 64. I have made lovely smaller one for babies.
another fun project is doing a wall hanging - I made the Walking in a Winter Wonderland. I did it in blues.
Good luck in finding something that interests you.

Cagey

I'd insist on a new sewing machine and supplies if your DH doesn't want to do anything. Knitting or crochet is always a project I like to do when I don't have my machine handy.

mandyrose

onebyone you made me laugh but so true, I agree with all the suggestions my goodness you must be bored to tears by now, when I flew to az to visit my brother in 2010 the first thing I pack was some small pieces of fabric and yoyo templates I wasn't sure if I even get past security with a small scissors and a needles but I did, I made a lot of yoyos going and coming back 5 hr flight so glad I took them. there still in a box waiting for me

DJ

If you get a sewing machine, you might consider quilt patterns using pre-cuts, so you don't have to invest the time and storage space for a large cutting mat. Check out any LQS in the area. You can sometimes go in and use their classrooms for cutting/sewing when not in use for classes.

I love counted cross stitch for a take-along project. Relative inexpensive for the time it takes to complete a project! I also do a lot of knitting.

In any event, you definitely need to find a craft to help fill your time and your fulfill your creative mojo!