Mrs. Readsalot Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I have considered getting into card making, but wow! it be expensive to get started. I play the flute, read, garden and walk but I don't really consider these hobbies. I used to cross stitch and may get back into that. I am curious to see what type of hobbies other TWTM boardies like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I consider anything I do on a regular basis, but do not get paid for...a hobby. So, mine would be reading (I wish I could get paid for this one, I would be worth millions:lol:) gardening (both outdoor and indoor plants), being an amateur film critic (I keep notes and a log of all films watched) I love writing letters to friends and family, I also draw and sew a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Photography and self-education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Reading (when it is for pleasure ;)), quilting, photography and writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Reading, hanging out on the WTM boards, singing, digital scrapbooking, hanging out with our extended family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I do a lot of reading, and I love flower gardening, and even got oldest ds interested in vegetable gardening with me this summer. :D I've done tomato plants forever, and herbs the last few years. I used to do crosstitching, and want to get back into that, too. The last few years my interest in quilting has been growing. I have two table runners started, and I've been working on a fabric stash this year, too. lol If I can ever get caught up on dh's office work, I hope to get into that big time this year. I have given up some volunteer work, so there should be some time somewhere! I intend to cut back on my pc time to enjoy handiwork, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I read, and will be starting to sing in a choir again next month. When we move into our next house I'll be working on becoming a gardener. ETA: I walk too. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Reading, listing to music (finding new artist), making jewelry, photography, gardening, walking, watching movies, and of course coming here. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I read, knit, and study Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Reading, walking, piano, journaling, writing, scrapbooking, photography, cross-stitching, crocheting. (Each as time affords . . .):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn of ns Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 blogging, embroidery, lectures and fixing computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 reading, sudoku and other puzzles, sewing, yarn (knitting & crochet), sewing, travel, misc. craft projects including card making (i only give hand made cards), fitness, education (taking online classes as time permits), flute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 When I get a little $ I tend to buy a cookbook or cooking tool that I've been wanting, so that must be it. Frankly working, homeschooling, and house/yard pretty much keep me out of trouble. Not much time for anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Paint Read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Reading, baking, reading, photography, reading, watching old movies, reading,. Did I mention reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Reading, cooking and baking, studying various subjects that interest me, sudoku, needle arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I sing alto in the local community/college choir. We're singing Testament of Freedom this semester with the local symphony. ToF is based on the writings of Thomas Jefferson. I enjoy baking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I totally forgot about music and being on these boards! I was listening to a CD and posting....so I must have gotten distracted!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyatHome Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Researching family history Reading Scrapbooking Photography Gardening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Reading, baking, reading, photography, reading, watching old movies, reading,. Did I mention reading? Ha! That's how my answer would go! Reading! Intellectual Pursuits (my Latin class starts next week!) Reading! Music -- I take piano lessons, my daughter homeschools me in violin:001_smile:, and we love love love going to any and all live musical events we can manage/afford! Reading! HapKiDo -- a very cool martial art Reading! Well, I'm trying to make embroidery a hobby but . . . mmmm . . . it's just so-so And yes, READING, READING, READING, READING, READING, READING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peri Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I love to cook, bake, knit, crochet, and read. I would love to learn to tat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawn of ns Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I forgot to add that I draw. My icon is a drawing of mine. I also forget things, like hobbies that are important to me. :blush5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ha! That's how my answer would go! Reading! Intellectual Pursuits (my Latin class starts next week!) Reading! Music -- I take piano lessons, my daughter homeschools me in violin:001_smile:, and we love love love going to any and all live musical events we can manage/afford! Reading! HapKiDo -- a very cool martial art Reading! Well, I'm trying to make embroidery a hobby but . . . mmmm . . . it's just so-so And yes, READING, READING, READING, READING, READING, READING! So, I'm just wondering... do you like to READ? ;) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I read, I walk, I enjoy cooking and baking. My volunteer work is a hobby, I suppose. I assist in numerous capacities with a bird rehabilitator by performing physical exams on injured birds, feeding, changing bandages, doing paperwork. Earlier today I had my sewing machine out. I am stitching a canvas cover for our old butterfly chair frame, something that my son recently laid claim to while he was investigating things in the attic. Now that my son is at the CC twice weekly, I should be able to return to my old hobby of sewing. One thing is clear: I spend too much time on the Internet! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Sewing, painting, cake decorating, gardening, crafting, & anything that requires creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Scrapbooking and photography are the big ones. I used to be an avid reader and am getting back into it. I do some gardening, I used to quilt, I do a lot of inductive Bible study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 all kinds of embroidery (cross stitch, needlepoint, surface embroidery, etc.), knitting, sewing, calligraphy, bookbinding, card making, piano, reading I belong to a couple embroidery guilds so I get together with the groups when I can. I belong to a calligraphy guild also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 knitting, sudoku, mahjongg, reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I also enjoy reading and quilting. I have put quilting aside for now. I have not been able to work on it since the birth of my 4th. Someday I hope to pick it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm always trying to come up with ideas for new things I'd like to try, so I like reading what you all do. I: read needlepoint garden a lot used to write poetry, thinking of starting again crossword/logic puzzles Some things I'd like to try: decoupage bonsai quilling indoor gardening/hydroponics photography nature journaling Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Well, the only one I seem to do lately is SPEND TIME ON THIS BOARD! Did'ja notice? ;) Reading, crocheting, cross stitch, cooking, used to be baking, which I love, but can't do anymore (diet), shopping (but without money, now, so sort of dream shopping ;)), and playing with my dd & dogs. Oh, and trying not to let my fam (sisters, mom, brother) drive me nuts--#1--although I guess that is more of a profession :)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 quilting crochet reading biking puzzles baking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sewing: quilting, heirloom, clothes for my girls Embroidery, cross-stitch and others Reading is more of a necessity than a hobby I like to hike a bit, swim Scrapbooking (I'm way behind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapphireStitch Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Cross-stitching Crocheting Knitting (not very well! I can't figure out purling.) Reading Message Boards Blogging watching American Idol:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I guess, for me, reading, homemaking, computer jigsaw puzzles, teaching & message boards are my hobbies. I do enjoy teaching and homemaking, MOST of the time, if I just didn't have to put up with the kids :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Lately it's just been fighting the busy server here. :glare: My hobbies would include homemaking, teaching, computering, and message boarding. I DO enjoy homemaking and teaching. If life didn't get in the way, it would be alot more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamommy Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 My favorite ways to unwind are reading for pleasure or education (but not to keep up with the kids schooling), knitting, and spending time online. I used to spend time scrapping and card making but it lost its appeal and got too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Horses: riding, training, farrier work, and some vet tech work. Sheep: raising the sheep, shearing, processing, spinning, knitting the wool. Gardening: Both vegetable gardening and drought resistant landscaping. I used to sew, but don't like it enough to make it a hobby. Music is a past hobby that I would like to revive. I play(ed) piano, violin, and the bass guitar. Homeschooling sort of fits in here, but it's a little bit more than a hobby to me, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I guess my hobbies are reading, research, and trying to survive my oldest girl's puberty. That looks really boring. I'm between hobbies right now it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Reading, listing to music (finding new artist), making jewelry, photography, gardening, walking, watching movies, and of course coming here. :lol: Do you sell your jewelry, Jenny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm envious of those of you who can sing! Even my babies used to cry when I would hum. I tend to be a restless person, so I do lots of stuff. Also, for almost all of our married life, dh worked nights, so I learned to do lots of things to keep busy. I read - a lot. I tend to read when we're taking breaks from school. When we're "doing" school, most of my reading is related to what the kids are studying. I quilt - not nearly as much as I used to - lack of space has slowed me down. I try to paint - pictures, wall murals, furniture, rooms, anything that will sit still. I recently tried my hand at mosaics and really liked it. I make soap - I do sell soap, but I still consider it a hobby because I still think it's a fun thing to do. Dh and I are planning our first serious attempt at a vegetable garden, so I guess that will be next. I love to write and, for now, blogging helps satisfiy this urge for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Running, reading, baking, scrapbooking, WTM;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 My tops are scrapbooking and card making. LOVE THEM! I also like flower gardening but am limited b/c of the mosquitoes. I enjoy reading and doing logic puzzles. Oh, and I also enjoy homeschooling and blogging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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