Now that you have way more time without alcohol, what creative projects have you put into motion? I just finished knitting a shawl, and am working on a red valance for my kitchen window, with bead fringe.
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Hi Sunbeam
I love to do crafts!
I crochet blankets and scarfs.
I've done other things in the past but these are mostly what I do now....no counting!
I also like to read good books. Mostly the ones that are fiction but tied to history and timely issues.
I would love to do a paintiing class but the ones near me are "Sips and Strokes"......would be more sips than strokes, I'm afraid!:H
:lNancy"Be still and know that I am God"
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Nancy,
A shawl is as easy as a scarf. I don't like to count either. The shawl I just finished is a rectangle about 1 foot wide, 3 ft. long. Before sewing the narrow ends together, I put one twist in it. Got the idea from a pattern book. Very cute.
Have fun!My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.Comment
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needle felting is fun and i find i'm reading alot more!
i also do glass on glass mosaics and beadmaking more when i'm sober!Comment
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I enjoy reading much more now. And making scrapbooks and home made journals.AF since 12/11/2008
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I feel the same, I have all this time on my hands after work and on weekends. I have taken up beading and its an expensive hobby, but I would have spent the money on wine instead. At least I have earrings and necklaces to give as gifts and for me."Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseveranceComment
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I've found myself trying to read like 4 books at once. It hit me this morning that I had been reading for like 4 hours straight. lol I NEVER had this much free time before!!"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
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I'm dabbling in a lot of hobbies right now. I'm also reading 4 books at once (must have Pride and Prejudice read by Thursday book club!). I also keep busy with my scrapbooking and I've started a Supper Club with my local Mom's group. Last, but not least, I'm working on a memory quilt for my daugter made out of her baby clothes. I 'm taking a class for it and we are supposed to be finished by June!Comment
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what a cool idea, a memory quilt!
i'm going to learn to sew.Comment
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Here are some easy to follow instructions on a quilt.peacenik;517898 wrote: what a cool idea, a memory quilt!
i'm going to learn to sew.
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I started playing video games with my girls. Now we are ALL fighting for dibs on the control stick!Comment
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thanks shelbysmiles!Comment
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Shelby, thanks for that link. I saved the boys' receiving blankets to make a quilt out of someday. i may have to find them and do this!! I need something to do in the evenings besides mess around on the computer!
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I am enjoying this thread also. I hope more people will share creative ideas that others might like to try.My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.Comment
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old shirts
I had been planning to do this for awhile---taking old sports jerseys from my husband and kids and turning them into a quilt. Using the part with their names and logo of team. That way I can FINALLY have room in the closets and they can still be emotionally attached to the raggy old shirts.
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