What have you created lately?

@kayraymat
@alive Hello Fella Crafters:

I certainly love the "thrill of a find" in the thriftique-unique stores.
The quote you shared is so "fitting".
Exciting-challenge is trying to make it fit.
Sewing each stich creates a masterpiece.

@quilterfingers
I have only made one quilt of note but like sewing.....
Your saying it is a great way to cope gave me food for thought.
My husband died recently & I realize that when I sew the pain recedes
for awhile.....I guess it is the concentration. Makes me determined to do
more sewing since it makes me calmer & almost happy. Thanks. K

to. @kayraymat
from QF
Yes, quilting involves accurately measuring, cutting & piecing. It can also take creativity if you are a do it yourself person, I have made quilts that are half traditional and half my own design.
I started late in life. I am now sharing my skills with young women. There friendship keeps me young. If you can find a young person to share your skills with it may ease the void you have experienced. I am sorry for your loss.

A 6 week challenge of 3 or 4 things to do daily each week for the classes I teach. Every week has new items. Things that don’t take a lot of time but are good for you. For example, stop and take 5 mindful breaths three times. Or, say something nice to yourself.

I make polymer clay magnets! I call them creations. Most of my creations are mini versions of food. I’ve been running low on inspiration recently but I’ve been trying to force myself to think of things to make. I also love Legos!! I have since I was a kid and rediscovered how much fun they are in the past couple of years. Creativity is what makes the world wonderful, I think 🙂

@hannarayne That’s so cool! I did work with polymer clay many years ago, but used it more as accessories for what I was already creating. You should post some pictures of your favorite “foods”.

@hannarayne
I am right up there with you...your words resonated...."Creativity is what makes the world wonderful".

@scottrl By the way, last year I had at least eight Dad Jokes air on local TV here in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Plus, another joke I submitted elsewhere was on a national TV show.

When I had a stroke seven years ago, I could not have imagined that I'd be a "TV star" one day. Go figure. (And a good reminder that keeping a sense of humor is important.)

And the Dad Jokes now have their own playlist on my YouTube channel:

@zenren14
Hello crafters
I have not been with you all for a while,only because I have been busy crafting myself,making various crochet items,handbags jumpers blankets and starting my own business Pixellilywreaths I’m on instagram,
check me out ..
This would never be possible without the support fro Mayo Clinic.,I have been guided back to strength through the constant support from the team.
Anxiety,depression,I have a heart condition and I’m due to get my battery changed in my defibrillator this week.
I’ve had a rough and sad time dealing with the death of my husband,the support again of the team on this forum has been my saviour.
Crafting of all kinds, brings such pleasure ,fun,meeting friends,so keep going,you’re all doing great
I feel the positive vibes 🩷
Bye for now

Good morning, @hearttoheart1. I’m so delighted to see you back in the forum sharing with us today!! You are always such a source of inspiration and positivity after rising above the world of depression and hurt you endured several years ago. I’m so proud of how you pulled yourself up and reinvented your life. That took immense strength and fortitude!
I follow you along on Pixelilywreaths! Your work is just fabulous and if not for an ocean apart, I’d be a regular customer!
Thank you for sharing your love of crafting and your joy of living! Much more than fondly, Lori.