Don't get RSI, I wouldn't recommend it. It will either mean you've been repetitively doing something uncomfortable like sitting at a rubbish desk at work (done!) or you just don't stop when you're in pain when knitting (done!)
I sound like a whinge bag, yes I do, but I've not really been able to do anything on my needles or hooks for a few weeks and I am restless! There are so many projects I'm itching to start, like Christmas presents and new baby presents but I'm continuing to be good and I've not attempted it at all, not until I know I'm 100%. So please, all you crafters out there take it from me! If you're in any pain your hands are telling you to stop!
It's not been all doom and gloom though. I'm not one to sit about idly and unfortunately I'm not a big reader although I've started on the Disc World series (better late than never) so instead I've started to make other things, do a bit more sewing (new skirt coming soon!) and I've rediscovered needle felting! This has also come at a rather opportune moment as it's quite therapeutic when you imagine that the felt roving is your conveyancers head*.
*I am not usually like this!
My first project was a little toadstool. The stem is too thin so it won't stand upright, it might have to become a broach or something.
I also made a slightly odd looking christmas tree but it's quite quirky so I'm sure it will find its place when the decorations come out.
I sound like a whinge bag, yes I do, but I've not really been able to do anything on my needles or hooks for a few weeks and I am restless! There are so many projects I'm itching to start, like Christmas presents and new baby presents but I'm continuing to be good and I've not attempted it at all, not until I know I'm 100%. So please, all you crafters out there take it from me! If you're in any pain your hands are telling you to stop!
It's not been all doom and gloom though. I'm not one to sit about idly and unfortunately I'm not a big reader although I've started on the Disc World series (better late than never) so instead I've started to make other things, do a bit more sewing (new skirt coming soon!) and I've rediscovered needle felting! This has also come at a rather opportune moment as it's quite therapeutic when you imagine that the felt roving is your conveyancers head*.
*I am not usually like this!
My first project was a little toadstool. The stem is too thin so it won't stand upright, it might have to become a broach or something.
Then I got festive and made some puds!
The berry balls are a bit tricky to do but once rounded they look fab and I want to make bigger ones and string them together to make a garland or something
I also made a slightly odd looking christmas tree but it's quite quirky so I'm sure it will find its place when the decorations come out.
Needle felting does come with its hazards though I'll warn you. The needles are barbed. You think it hurts when you stab yourself with a normal needle? That's nothing! It's really fun though and the results can be pretty quick unless you want to get fancy and so some beautiful projects like Betz White who's blog I found by complete chance and I now love :-)
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