I learned to crochet from my great aunt decades ago. I’ve only just gotten back into it after two decades away. Tools and supplies Required supplies: crochet hooks yarn yarn needle scissors Nice to have: split or locking stitch markers Favorite links Ravelry

I was given a counted cross stitch kit years ago. I always have at least one or two projects in progress. My current oldest piece is a dragonfly in gold thread on black Aida. One day I will finish it (probably when the thread stops breaking while I pull it through). Tools and supplies Required supplies: needles scissors fabric (linen, even-weave, or Aida) thread hoop or frame Nice to have:

Embroidery is “fancy” visible stitching. I have been doing embroidery since I could sew. Tools and supplies Required supplies: embroidery needles fabric hoop thread scissors Nice to have: thimble stabilizer needle minder Favorite links Urban Threads

I have always liked writing and drawing. I also like collecting all sorts of pens, markers, and paper. Tools and supplies Required supplies: marker, crayon, pen, or pencil paper Nice to have: fountain pens brush pens dip pens gel pens bottle ink converters ink cartridges spare nibs nice paper Favorite links JetPens Goulet Pens

I learned to knit the summer before I went to college. I spent my afternoons sitting in my butterfly chair knitting while watching reruns of The Simpsons. I haven’t stopped knitting since. Tools and supplies Required supplies: knitting needles yarn scissors yarn needle Nice to have: stitch markers cable needles double pointed needles circular needles crochet hook (for fixing dropped stitches, finishing, and fancy edging) Favorite links Ravelry

I remember my grandmother using her sewing machine that came in the wooden cabinet. It had a thigh press and cam buttons. The thing was a beast and what I learned to sew on. I later got her sewing machine and used it until the Bakelite reverse button broke in half. I then continued to use it while using a thimble as the button until the post broke. It could sew through anything, silk, jeans, canvas, and sailcloth.