By Andrea Pavee
In school, when we were around 11 years old, or in Primary 5, we were taught some basic sewing skills. I can still remember those rudimentary colourful stitches on green felt.
Of all the stitches taught, I caught on to cross stitching fairly quickly, and discovered I liked it. With the help of my godmother, who bought me Aida cloth, skeins of colourful thread, and tapestry needles, the interest soon became a fast hobby.
That was decades ago.
My endearing hobby went into cold storage when the children arrived since needles, scissors and children do not make good bedfellows.
Now, my hobby flourishes and I have been known to start projects simultaneously, while having also expanded my needlework to include knitting.
Scarves for everyone in the family was my first project and I hope to learn how to make beanies soon.
The benefits hobbies bring are immeasurable.
They are not merely for passing time (time flies when I am having stitching fun), but they give us constant bursts of creativity as we plan and complete projects. Even bombed projects give us the chance to learn and improve on our mistakes, and then, to begin again.
My needlework is a daily activity which I look forward to everyday. It helps me relax, think and ruminate on the little and big things of the day.
Hiking was also another hobby of mine. The daily pounding of the jungle trails afforded me a host of wonderful friends of whom I am still in touch today.
My needlework projects have benefitted the home and made "one of a kind" gifts to others. Just recently, I had a completed gnome pattern made into a bag for my godchild.
Now, on to the next project!
Posted by Chayo, HomSkil Editor 1, 27 July 2024
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