Do you do needlework or anything that works like meditation?

I picked up knitting in law school expressly for this purpose, and I too have gotten into/back into cross-stitching.  It's really helpful for my well-being, and cross-stitching is inexpensive and portable.

I do cross stitch and crossword puzzles

Free motion quilting is my go-to. But sometimes knitting or hand embroidery.

I find doing needlepoint very calming and addictive.

I used to do cross-stitch, but not enjoying it the last few years. However, I have recently discovered Diamond Painting, and have found that working on a canvas is very calming and zen-like for me.

It really is. I start playing moody, minor key pieces and end up ripping through fast, upbeat music and it's a blast. It's how I got through a tough childhood. Still works.

smasonnc i wish i knew how to play an instrument!!!

I like and do several types of needlework, but it is anything but meditative for me. It’s too fiddly for that. What helps me get into a meditative state is repetitive body movement such as walking and weight training. 

I embroider, cross stitch and crochet. I like the way it makes my brain feel and I really enjoy making things. I have a hard time not keeping my hands busy so it works for me.

Paint, sew, scrapbook, cook (gourmet, basic, heritage recipes from 200-300 years ago, Cajun from where we grew up), pastry baking—the fancy stuff, cake-cookie-and cupcake decorating—once professionally, now just for the helluvit, herb gardening, canning stuff if the recipes look good, training & playing games with the dog—he’s 70 pounds of pure muscle and boundless energy and training and working with him for 2-4 hours one to two days a week in more advanced skills is a blast. And I forgot-sometimes I just like to watch hallmark movies and chop veggies (onions, bell peppers, green onions, etc.) for future use in meals to make it quicker when cooking while watching those silly Christmas love stories or other simple easy stories.

sometimes I just sit and read while the dog or a cat lay next to me and read a boo, play a game on the iPad or make lists for everything in my notebook which after it gets written in the book may or may get read or not ever get looked at again.

I like to put on the TV and watch RuPaul's Drag Race with babies and toddlers.

Well, I have a bit of art/craft ADD. I do SO much but love it all. I do what brings me joy at the moment--cross stitch, sewing, crochet, mixed media art, journaling, etc.

I cross stitch to keep my hands busy while watching TV at night. This summer though I have found myself reading instead. Once the few shows I watch are back this fall I'm sure I will go back to stitching some at night. When I worked a later shift I would always get up and make sure I had time before heading to work to stitch. I found it just helped me be more relaxed at work. Even now, if my project is sitting out I will take a few stitches in the morning before heading to work.