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Stitching & Crafting Room:  What hand work do you take when you travel?  |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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 Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 06:16:22 AM
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I am flying to Sacramento in mid April and have a few more layovers than usual. I always take my crocheting and make dish rags and potholders but I want something different to do this time. What do you girls do to help pass the time when you are traveling? Thank you, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 06:23:23 AM
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I usually bring something " mindless", meaning I don't have to think about it too terribly much in case I get tired and spaced out!! So I don't try to make socks usually, LOL!
I actually make a baby blanket that is like a giant washcloth- it is knitted on the diagonal with the increase, and it comes out lke a giant diamond. I work on those, scarves, hats, or embroidery. Embroidering tea towels can be good- lightweight, and easy to replace lost supplies unless you really, really need a certain dye lot on your thread.
MAry LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 06:25:40 AM
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Hi Carol, first thing I do is take a good book. It's something easy to take out to pass your time. I also like to do crossword puzzles. If you quilt you could do some hand work, have all you pieces ready to go. Prayers coming your way for a safe and enjoyable trip. Be sure and let us know your home and all the fun things you did.
Blessings, Brenda
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 08:16:40 AM
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How about embroidery Carol? I was just thinking about starting this up again too. Seems like you could have a fairly compact project to take with you!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 08:29:35 AM
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umm, I was going to say Crocheting but you already bring that. How about Cross stiching?
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3320 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 09:10:22 AM
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I always bring my vintage needlepoint---I think it was meant to be a piano stool cover-all in red,black and yellow wool--- when I do my summer soap shows...I have been working on it for almost 5 years now! I just never take it out unless we are on the road to a show.
It's complete except for the edges.
I always get such nice compliments when a customer comes to my table! Last year at a show an elderly gentleman came up to me and said "Haven't you finished that yet?"
He was at the show the year before... 
"The best mirror is an old friend."
- George Herbert
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 09:36:22 AM
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I either take along some knitting or some form of quilting. It drives me nuts to just sit and do nothing.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 09:53:34 AM
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always some knitting. I always have a pair of socks going and a dishcloth or bib too. I like to have a little embroidery project tucked in my purse in a zip bag too. AND a book..haha. Have fun!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 11:40:29 AM
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I usually bring a book. I also like to crochet, as long as it is something mindless, like making a scarf or something.
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 1:11:40 PM
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These are all good ideas, I like taking the crochet because I can do that and people watch. I have been wanting to start some quilt blocks also, I might get that ready. Last time I went, the new MJB had just arrived, but I knew I couldn't wait until April 17 to read this one. I am hoping the new Jodi Picult book will be at the library right before I go. My carry on is usually full of yarn and needles, and I might down load a book on the ipod. Thank you guys!
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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mustardseedfarm
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Tracy
Walker
MI
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 06:36:35 AM
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Ha! I can't sit still either. I haven't flown for years so I'm not sure what you could take on a plane. When we are driving I take embroidery, crochet granny squares or take my newest passion: yoyos. I love hand-sewing although it is easy to drop a needle.
"Run through life with wild abandonment but don't carry scissors." Lady Abigail Snippenmeyer |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 06:42:16 AM
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It is so cool I can not set and do nothing either.. I take crochet dolly work for it doen't take up much room great gifts and mags. I run out of the mags and books before the crochet. Sometimes the book will be on a new project. Lilly 
learning the life I always wanted. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13639 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13639 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 6:41:21 PM
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Sometimes travel is the ONLY time I get to read . . so I pack up my books and magazines and read.
Also, take embroidery . . . and note/letter writing!
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 7:39:46 PM
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I envy all of you... I can't do anything while traveling... motion sickness! BEH!
The best I am able to do anything is while I am at an airport for a lay-over.
Enjoy the trip!!!!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus
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createmyworld
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Beth
Akron
PA
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 09:45:37 AM
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I always have a book with me, and/or a logic puzzle or sudoko book, cause sometimes my creative spirit just needs a break (since I "do" creative every day!). I always have a tiny sketch pad in my purse to jot down new ideas of things I want to make, especially jewelry designs, as new ideas creep up on you everywhere!...and sometimes it's just fun to sketch things that catch your eye... I switch off from different craft projects which I take along depending on my mood, sometimes knitting, sometimes yo-yo's, sometimes tatting, sometimes even my jewelry stuff (home-made poly-clay pendants/wire/beads/etc.) to assemble necklaces (I can fit most of my supplies neatly into a vintage hard sided toiletry suitcase).... oh and I have also taken quilting gear too! Whatever you take I hope you have a safe and fun trip! 
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"He who works with his hands is a laborer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who works with his hands, head and heart is an artist." -St. Francis of Asisi |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: What hand work do you take when you travel? |
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What hand work do you take when you travel?
I too take along a crochet project, embroidery or felted wool project. Can not stand sitting with nothing to do for hours at a time. . . especially when you are flying and have long layovers.