momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Jul 10, 2020 11:41:17 GMT
I'm especially looking for stay at home type hobbies I was thinking about hobbies the other day when I pulled out an embroidery project from probably 25 years ago (it's not finished, lol.) I read, knit, scrapbook (rarely), do puzzles and garden some. I've taken some classes in basket weaving and loom weaving (although not really a home activity.) I keep thinking I need more hobbies...
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Post by Karene on Jul 10, 2020 12:00:14 GMT
I like to read, ride my bike, and just started doing puzzles during this stay at home time. I confess I am on the internet a lot as well.
I like to bake bread and just got a pasta maker. I love the noodles and ravioli made from it. I will never buy noodles again!
I've done genealogy for quite a few years and it can be done so easily from home these days. I had some old family photos that got me interested in finding out about the people in the photos. Then when I found out about family ancestors I went looking for more photos! I am just now in the process of writing family stories to my aunt and uncle (sister/brother) who are interested in knowing more about their family.
I also do a lot of photography. Mainly birds and other wildlife, but there is a lot you can also do at home. (Macro, high-speed, still life etc.) I usually do the photography alone or with my husband.
I love to kayak as well.
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wellway
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Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Jul 10, 2020 12:01:37 GMT
I crochet blankets for friends, family and charity. I like to find a kit that is interesting to do and will add to my skills.
Since Covid I'm not reading as much but I like to read. I must make a concerted effort to get back to reading, I have hundreds of books on my to be read list.
I'm using duolingo to learn a language. Over a year at it now.
I'm sewing masks for friends and family.
What I would like to do is improve my sewing skills.
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sueg
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Post by sueg on Jul 10, 2020 12:05:04 GMT
I read, knit, do puzzles (I've taken that back up during lockdown, and hope to keep it up after), scrapbook (less often, especially now DH has taken over my craft space). I also go for walks most days, and am continuing to learn German, currently with Duolingo, but 'in person' classes will start up again after the summer school break. I also love photography, but I mainly do that when we are on vacation.
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Post by peasapie on Jul 10, 2020 12:05:30 GMT
I’m a maker of all kinds: Sewing, reading, photography and painting these days. In past I’ve done needle punch and traditional embroidery, hook rugs, weaving, and gardening.
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Post by epeanymous on Jul 10, 2020 12:08:19 GMT
I sew and quilt, in addition to knitting and scrapbooking and reading, so those are hobbies that would go well with your existing ones I also do barre. My studio has been doing multiple livestream classes every day.
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Post by gar on Jul 10, 2020 12:20:36 GMT
I read and I knit. I did a lot of jigsaws in early lockdown but normally only do them in the winter Like wellway , I'm brushing up on my schoolgirl French with Duolingo. I potter in the garden in decent weather. I LOVE Pilates and I bellydance - or I did pre-lockdown I also walk with friends That's without Pea-ing and browsing t'interwebs of course
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rickmer
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Jul 1, 2014 20:20:18 GMT
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Post by rickmer on Jul 10, 2020 12:27:39 GMT
i have been doing jigsaw puzzles. i have run out of steam on those and the one i started weeks ago is getting put back in the box to one day, perhaps, fulfill it's destiny. alas, not any day soon. i bought a paint by numbers kit in march and finally received it 3 months later. i am finding cool to put a podcast on and just get into the zone. although i am *sure* i am going to run out of the #15 paint... and i cluck about it as i paint. "oh, look, there is another 15, and another!", "so many 15s, this CAN'T be enough paint". so i wouldn't say it is 100% relaxing.... (they will send you more paint but took 3 months for the kit so i expect 3 months for a wee pot of #15 paint as well) does watching amazon prime and disunplugged podcasts on youtube count as a hobby???
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Post by Zee on Jul 10, 2020 12:35:59 GMT
I crochet blankets for friends, family and charity. I like to find a kit that is interesting to do and will add to my skills. Since Covid I'm not reading as much but I like to read. I must make a concerted effort to get back to reading, I have hundreds of books on my to be read list. I'm using duolingo to learn a language. Over a year at it now. I'm sewing masks for friends and family. What I would like to do is improve my sewing skills. What language are you learning? I've been doing Spanish and DH does German. I have a 473 day streak going. In another 3 years or so I should be able to get by fairly well. Lol
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Post by peachiceteas on Jul 10, 2020 12:41:39 GMT
I love to read, do jigsaw puzzles and play board games.
Me and my husband have turned into, what we call, board game geeks over the coronavirus lockdown and have discovered a few new (to us) games. We have been preferring to play board games than sit down and watch tv or Netflix.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2020 12:51:08 GMT
I mostly knit these days, now and then I get my sewing machine out and make project bags or something for my friends rats (to destroy ) I've made quilt tops but never got around to quilting them. I tried needle felting and made one slightly ridiculous cactus, I enjoyed the stabbing but don't have the skill that's required.
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Post by greendragonlady on Jul 10, 2020 12:53:21 GMT
I like to bake bread and just got a pasta maker. I love the noodles and ravioli made from it. I will never buy noodles again! I've been thinking about getting a pasta machine. Which one did you get?
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Post by gar on Jul 10, 2020 12:53:59 GMT
In another 3 years or so I should be able to get by fairly well. Lol
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lindas
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Jun 26, 2014 5:46:37 GMT
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Post by lindas on Jul 10, 2020 12:57:30 GMT
I used to do a lot of needlecrafts (sewing, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch) but not so much anymore and I burned out on scrapbooking awhile back. My current passion now is card making. Since this whole covid thing started I've made 60 Christmas cards and enough birthday cards to get me through the end of the year. I hate just just sitting around so even decluttering and reorganizing have become 'hobbies'.
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mimix3
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Jun 15, 2020 0:56:27 GMT
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Post by mimix3 on Jul 10, 2020 13:03:22 GMT
Read, cook, bake, genealogy, painting (canvas), photography, garden.
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sharlag
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I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
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Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Jul 10, 2020 13:07:10 GMT
I'm excited that my new place will have a dedicated hobby area for me. I'd like to get into mosaic.
My mom paints, and I like to do that with her, but I don't like to make stuff that doesn't have a 'target'-- a recipient or specific end.
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Post by quinlove on Jul 10, 2020 13:19:40 GMT
i have been doing jigsaw puzzles. i have run out of steam on those and the one i started weeks ago is getting put back in the box to one day, perhaps, fulfill it's destiny. alas, not any day soon. i bought a paint by numbers kit in march and finally received it 3 months later. i am finding cool to put a podcast on and just get into the zone. although i am *sure* i am going to run out of the #15 paint... and i cluck about it as i paint. "oh, look, there is another 15, and another!", "so many 15s, this CAN'T be enough paint". so i wouldn't say it is 100% relaxing.... (they will send you more paint but took 3 months for the kit so i expect 3 months for a wee pot of #15 paint as well) does watching amazon prime and disunplugged podcasts on youtube count as a hobby??? I ordered one from amazon pre Covid. I’ve decided to use my craft table for scrapping right now. Once I get done with the album I am making ( Ha Ha, very slow progress ) I’m looking forward to the paint by number. I had spent a lot of time searching for just the perfect pbn picture and all the cool ones were also on amazon ! I’ve heard they take forever to arrive, so check amazon before ordering. 😊
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Post by teacherlisa on Jul 10, 2020 13:28:07 GMT
I am still a scrapbooker. I am getting into gardening, and have always loved cooking/baking. I recently started watching some diy home decor YouTube videos, particularly the genre of "dollar tree" diy. Some of these gals are super creative with very low budget supplies.
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janeliz
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Jun 26, 2014 14:35:07 GMT
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Post by janeliz on Jul 10, 2020 13:32:05 GMT
Tennis. Gardening. Baking. Reading. Thinking up new hobbies that I will inevitably abandon after a few weeks.
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Post by MZF on Jul 10, 2020 13:34:09 GMT
I sew & quilt, knit, crochet, do puzzles, read, ride my bike. I still have plenty of scrapbook and stamping supplies, though haven't done either for a very long time--I keep thinking I will, though. I'm not a gardener, but do yard work, but I don't think of it as a hobby.
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scrappinghappy
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jul 10, 2020 13:47:38 GMT
I can’t sit idle and like to multitask so watch TV and crochet ( discovered Scheepjes whirls and they have become somewhat of an obsession) or bead. Thanks to TankTop, I also now have another “hobby” to do while watching TV - dip nails - but am trying to go longer between mani’s. Sometimes instead of watching TV, I”ll listen to podcasts. I LOVE photography, especially special occasions and babies and my hobby has become a teeny bit professional...I am, or used to be and hopefully will be again, sometimes a second or third photographer at Bnai Mitzvahs and weddings working for my friend. I also photograph jewelry For a local jeweler’s website. Other hobbies are sewing, embroidery, needlepoint, doing puzzles, playing card games (some online, some with dh and the kids), reading and Digital scrapbooking. My hobbies come and go in waves, lol.
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pinklady
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Post by pinklady on Jul 10, 2020 14:17:33 GMT
Buying craft supplies
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georgiapea
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Jun 27, 2014 18:02:10 GMT
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Post by georgiapea on Jul 10, 2020 14:19:19 GMT
Fused glass is it for now. Most expensive hobby I've ever indulged in. Sheet glass, frit ( crushed glass) of all sizes, molds, cutting tools, and of course the biggie $$ wise, a kiln. Or 2.
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Post by Linda on Jul 10, 2020 14:28:56 GMT
genealogy (I've been researching for 38 years now)
scrapbooking (since 2002)
sewing - more of an on and off hobby and I'm in an off cycle
I used to do cross-stitch but haven't in a while
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breetheflea
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Jul 20, 2014 21:57:23 GMT
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 10, 2020 14:39:26 GMT
I read, write, scrapbook, take tons of pictures, garden (veggies), fix my house, bake, dabble in genealogy, and knit...
I stopped cross stitching a few years ago so I spend more time on writing, but during this pandemic I've picked it back up again, it's relaxing...
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Post by Mel on Jul 10, 2020 15:11:52 GMT
I cross-stitch, make wreaths, scrapbook, make cards, knit, & crochet. I go through spurts of which one I work on. LOL I like to do puzzles, Sudoku, and read.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 10, 2020 16:47:13 GMT
Pre covid my hobbies were dog sports. Scootering and competing with my Samoyed in obedience. Also biking and group dog walks with friends. I also scrapbook and make cards.
Currently my hobbies are cardmaking, watching tv, reading and gardening.
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Post by MichyM on Jul 10, 2020 16:52:47 GMT
Beading, embroidery, trying my hand at other crafts, taking care of my indoor and outdoor plants, and I guess I'd include walking in that too. I also bought a bunch of card making supplies from Paper Source on sale after the holidays last year. So, I'll start working on Pea Christmas Cards sometime in the nearish future. After a 2 year hiatus, I'm looking forward to participating in the swap again
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kelly8875
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Oct 26, 2014 17:02:56 GMT
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Post by kelly8875 on Jul 10, 2020 16:56:59 GMT
Scrapbook, art, reading, watching tv. I like to sit outside, do a little gardening. Taking walks, playing with my dogs & cats. Puzzles, games, solitaire.
I just re-did my scrapbook room in March, and now I’m working on the guest room. Just reorganizing mostly, not really buying new stuff or painting.
I might start learning a new language (I’ve always wanted to know French). But I like to read, so it’s hard to give up that time lol.
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Post by lisae on Jul 10, 2020 17:00:49 GMT
Sewing, particularly quilting. Scrapbooking, cardmaking and some other papercrafts occasionally. Knitting Cooking, baking A little flower arranging
Reading has become mostly audiobooks so I can listen while I do my other hobbies.
If I added a hobby, it would be more indoor plants. I would like to try growing succulents. However, I just don't have the time right now.
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