I made a couple of (relatively) expensive purchases while I still had a salary as I knew I wouldn't be able to afford to buy them once I'd retired.
One item was a bicycle the other was a sewing machine.
I love my sewing machine - I bought one that was especially adapted to cope with machine quilting. I have a long way to go before I can say I have mastered the art of quilting - in fact it's very safe to say I'm an absolute beginner - but it's one craft I would like to master.
Another craft I'm beginning to study is crocheting. The mother of a friend of mine is an expert and I'm arranging to have some lessons with her so she can get me started and give me advice as I (hopefully) improve.
Of course, to sew and to crochet I need a supply of materials and I've already collected beautiful cottons and many balls of wool all courtesy of Freecycle. Freecycle is a fantastic on-line resource and I use it regularly.
The clue is in the title.... Freecycle is a FREE resource and there are Freecycles throughout the country. I am a signed up member of Newton Aycliffe, Middlesbrough, Bishop Auckland, Darlington and Durham so I can cast a wide net when I'm on the lookout for something in particular which I think may be on offer. See my post on Freecycle for more details on how to benefit from the service.
Meanwhile..... sewing, knitting and crocheting are all crafts I hope to master over the coming months - they'll keep me busy until it's time to get out into my allotment.
I'll keep a record of articles I make (don't laugh too loudly at my early attemps..!) The picture here shows my first attempt at creating a scarf from crocheted squares and it's a bit clumsy, I'd make smaller squares next time...... now.... how do I make circles...????
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