Seeking a new hobby

Catch the genealogy bug. I have learned so much about where I came from--amazing stories from people I would never have guessed I was descended from. I can spend at least a few hours at one sitting on the computer without getting bored or distracted. There are so many resources online to assist now too.

I also enjoy gardening--you can do as much or as little as your health permits--even a pot with several flowers or a tomato plant to care for is very enjoyable or a few indoor plants.

Are you one of those people with boxes of old photos.? my brother made a fantastic scrapbook using grannies old photos and writing down stories about the lives of family members, weddings, births etc. It took him a year but the family love it.

I have made rugs in the past and loved it, but perhaps pulling on the latch tool would be as difficult as tugging a needle through tapestry canvas , but I will look on line, no craft shops here, and give it some thought . Thank you Lisa

Anniebach, have you tried making rugs? My mother used to crochet a lot, but found that a combination of arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome (sp?) have made it impossible. So, she went back to making rugs (she had made quite a few of these some years back) and has just completed a set of three for her bedroom. If you have one of those stores like hobbycraft near by, I am sure they could point you in the right direction.
Good luck!

Tried to crochet yesterday, couldn’t make a slip knot, tried for ages. Will have another go at it today.

Thank you, I will , there must be something I can do

Anniebach, if you're still looking for something I would suggest registering in our community and asking around. There sure may be some people that are in the same situation and would give some good advice. Other forums, communities may also work. More people more ideas. Good luck, angie. Our community is at: community.annthegran.com/

with further reference to Jigidi.com, Anniebach, it is a very friendly site and also very informative if you are interested. If you become a contributor, people will comment on your photos and ask questions. I really enjoy this site.

Can no longer do tapestry , too painful pulling wool through canvas. Thank you so much for the link , ordered scissors and there are a few things I want to get X

Link to one site that sells easy use scissors

www.completecareshop.co.uk/therapeutic-aids/arts-and-crafts-materials/easi-grip-pointed-scissors-view-large?gclid=CJyn9oPujdUCFQngGwodi5sKmw

I'm so sorry to hear that you can't cross stitch anymore Annie, I do know how much you enjoyed it. I've just been onto my friend Mr Google (!) and there are loads of aids which could help you in another hobby. Special easy use scissors, a vast selection of pens/pencils with different grips-all sorts of things. Go spend a happy afternoon on Google and order some items that will help you. The scissors are a must I would think for many hobbies. Have you ever done long stitch? Can do these in wool with darning size needle if you could manage that, or what about tapestry on a floor standing frame so you're not having to hold your work? You would need a biggish picture to fit a floor frame, but that's all to the good as they tend to use wools and have a bigger weave therefore a bigger needle. I have to confess I have a disembodied cat's head on a floor frame which has been sitting for years-just haven't got round to doing the rest of it! I was also given a beautiful Kaffe Fassett cushion kit which is unopened.

I do hope you find a hobby that you can enjoy.

I have just started felting. you can get a holder to make using the needles easier to handle. There are lots of different things to make. My friend makes fantastic stuff. my first project was a small robin at Christmas and my next will be a penguin. I am obviously on the first level and have a long way to go but i did enjoy it. It is ery therapeutic.
Look online or pinterest. Good luck.

I will find something , how kind you all are X

Re. my post above on colouring in

oops didn't read your post thoroughly, see NOW you have trouble holding a pen. Thought initially you just wanted ideas....sorry.

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I've recently taken up adult colouring.

Started with free book but have gone on to buy better book with thicker pages and have bought expensive colouring pencils....you don't have to of course and my son treated me to a set of fine nibbed pens which i use for outlining.

Here's a couple I've done

If you would like to try decopatch, could you tear the paper pieces if you can't use scissors.

you have to fish for a fresh one every day Miep1

Jamila, how do you paint with a hake? Does it not start to smell after a while?

How about weaving? Also genealogy. I am about to try silk screen printing, I also tie dye.

Are the copper gloves any help? I have seen them online.

Thank you for your suggestions, I have always taken loads of photographs , lovely hobby, not good with paints though

Silk painting. You can use broad brushes to spread the paint on wet silk and get beautiful results every time, and all completely original. The colours merge and spread on their own and you can get different effects very easily eg by adding salt to "draw" the colour.
It also solves the problem of what to give someone as a gift, a silk scarf is always welcome whatever the age of the recipient!

Have you heard of "Scrapbooking"? it's a popular hobby here in the US. People spend a lot of time building scrapbooks for friends and loved ones to commemorate birthdays, graduations, anniversaries etc. People add old photographs and memorabilia such as invitations, greeting cards, theater tickets, buttons and even scraps from baby clothes, etc. The pages and the book itself are embellished and decorated in all manner of creative ways. Someone I know likes poetry and she adds her own poems to her scrapbooks. Another friend of mine likes to illustrate the pages with her own artwork. It can be lots of fun!

As a teacher, stuff that 'not educated enough', use hobbies to feel more educated if necessary. A lot of craft places do postal stuff, or Amazon. Use websites to decide what you want and ring them, talk to them, you'll be amazed helpful/supportive indy shops can be.

My hands have never brilliant (gripping issues), and the back of the older me can't cope with sitting in same position for longer than an hour, so it's knitting, crochet etc in small doses. Small wool objects. Granny squares. Bootees for local prem babies

Or teach! Start a craft group in your village. Or start a book club. A friend of 50 years standing told she started playing bridge a few years ago.

what about photography ,cameras can be small and compact nowadays and you could photgraph landscapes and places of interest for your book on Wales in the mining years