My name’s Hannah and I’m addicted to new hobbies.
Last week I tried archery, and I’m so in love that I went for an extra session on Monday.
During the week my winnings arrived from Julia’s giveaway.
There are several super cute things I want to make (mainly the cat on the cover!), but I decided to start with a pretty patchwork star because it looked relatively simple. So I headed to Hobbycraft to pick up some fat quarters and had my first go at patchwork sewing
Of course I was hooked, and just had to try another one
The second definitely turned out better. There’s still room for improvement though!
While shopping for fabric, I found a tatting shuttle for £1 in the clearance section. This one is going to take a loooooot of practice, but I’m still loving it. I know how beautiful tatted pieces can be and I’m determined to reach that level one day.
The problem is I don’t stop my old hobbies to make room for the new ones; my long bank holiday weekend was a cycle of sewing, crochet, Tunisian, knitting, and tatting on repeat. With one break for archery and another for running. If I were paid for my hobbies they could be a full time job!
I clearly need to win the lottery I never play, so there’s time enough for all these pastimes. Plus the new ones I know I’m going to pick up in the future.
Does anyone have any tips on juggling all these different crafts? Or maybe new ones I could add to my repertoire (there’s no such thing as too many)? Let me know in the comments!
Hannah
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You are too funny! I try to keep things right in my head by categorizing them. Maybe think of their execution properties: is it portable or requires set up, concentration, instant gratification, fair weather, can you do it socially? Does that make sense? I have things that I only seem to knit when out with family for dinner, other projects are tv safe, while others (like quilting) need good light, set-up and dedicated space. I KNOW!!! There aren’t enough hours in a day!
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I’ve given up trying to craft when I’m with other people, they always take it to mean I’m bored with them and get all offended. Because of course I use my hands to listen so I can’t possibly take in what they’re saying and crochet at the same time.
We definitely should have longer days, or maybe 3 day weekends. Then there would be more hobby time!
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I love new hobbies but I know my limits:) Can you assign a day to each hobby? Maybe work on the one you’re most in the mood for? Call in sick to work one day a week and craft all day? There is no way to get it all in:(
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Haha I am tempted to call in sick on a regular basis 😉 all that time wasted on Excel when I could be learning some new stitches!
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People keep telling me a should learn to spin, but I am resisting because I really do have too many hobbies already!
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Spinning is definitely on my list! I probably have too many as well, but I just can’t seem to stop
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Oh wow, great job on the stars. I’m so glad the book has already been used and useful. I look forward to seeing more projects you make… If you’re not tempted to use the time for clay pigeon shooting or something similar (that’s one I want to try at some point!) 😊
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Ooh I’d never thought of clay pigeon shooting! Judging by my aim in archery I don’t think I’d be very good at it though 😉
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I really want to try clay pigeon shooting. Maybe get a bit more archery practice in first and work up to the clay pigeons!
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Beautiful work, Hannah. You’ve done an excellent job with the star!
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Aw thanks 🙂 I definitely prefer the second one, but then the other was my first so it’s kinda special too!
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Fun new hobbies.. Archery looks interesting!!! Glad you had a nice time!!!
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Archery is brilliant, I’m already planning how to get my own equipment!
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That pin cushion is so cute!? Do you sew by hand? I’ve always wanted to make a patchwork quilt, think you’ve inspired me to get sewing. Kudos to the archery, you go gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl lol!
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By hand for now, but I really REALLY want a sewing machine one day. Definitely give it a go, it’s super fun! The stars only took me a couple of hours each (while watching Lucifer so they didn’t quite have my full attention all the time!)
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I find that my creative pursuits are cyclical so they all get a turn. Lovely stars ❤
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Hmm I could give that a go, deliberately cycle them so I get a good chunk of time on each one.
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Mine seems to occur naturally so whatever I am doing at the time gets dropped until the cycle comes around to that craft again.
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I just go with the flow on hobbies. I have to remember to keep my tools though, because I always go back to them!
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Oh yeah, the trick is remembering where I stored them!
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they are so beautiful! I’m the same as you. I love a new hobby but the old ones never quite go away!!! 😂
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Thank you 🙂 I loved using the different colours for front and back.
There are just too many fun things to do in the world!
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how strange, I went to a tatting class yesterday! I constantly add to my hobbies and don’t juggle them very well, i just do what I feel like, which for the last year has been house renovating. I have a tab on my blog called “crafts list” which is a list of all the crafts I can find… you might find a new hobby there!
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Oh I’d love to go to a class! I can’t find any near me at the moment though, so youtube it is. I will have a look at your list and see what else I can add to my repertoire 😉
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I too have too many hobbies…just going with the flow, concentrating on what I feel like doing the most at this moment works for me! 🙂
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I love this article keep up the good work.
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Great to try new hobbies, life s for living so keep exploring.
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I have also tried many different crafts: sewing, crocheting, knitting, scrapbooking and now I am a card maker and paper crafter. You should try it! Quick projects and giving someone a handmade card is so special. I have a blog of ideas: http://www.stampknowhow.com. Have a great day!
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