How handy are you? (89)
dcj22: How handy are you? Do you do Woodwork? Write? Cook? Sew? Crochet or Knit? Garden? Landscaping?
What kind of home things do you enjoy doing or excel at doing?Personally, I:
Sew - Fair at it. Never felt up to par because my mom was so good. Maybe I'll get better since she isn't here anymore. Hopefully, I'll use her expertise to inspire me to do better.
Write - But only for me.
Crochet - I taught myself. Though I hate knitting. I've taught myself enough to teach my daughter to start.
Cook - I'm not bad in this department, when I want to. I do enjoy baking.Tell us about you. Details and examples are good.
I'm handy but more handy in bedWhat kind of home things do you enjoy doing or excel at doing?Personally, I:
Sew - Fair at it. Never felt up to par because my mom was so good. Maybe I'll get better since she isn't here anymore. Hopefully, I'll use her expertise to inspire me to do better.
Write - But only for me.
Crochet - I taught myself. Though I hate knitting. I've taught myself enough to teach my daughter to start.
Cook - I'm not bad in this department, when I want to. I do enjoy baking.Tell us about you. Details and examples are good.
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I do most things myself you have to when your on your own. Not that I enjoy them.
But I dont really do hobbies I just don't find the time.
Work, Housework and CS take up all my time.
But I dont really do hobbies I just don't find the time.
Work, Housework and CS take up all my time.
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sxc666: I do most things myself you have to when your on your own. Not that I enjoy them.
But I dont really do hobbies I just don't find the time.Work, Housework and CS take up all my time.
But I dont really do hobbies I just don't find the time.Work, Housework and CS take up all my time.
I managed to put down the computer tonight and crocheted a hat. The hardest part was putting down the laptop. We're so addicted.
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Made most of my furniture and i hate woodworking.
But i do like saving money
But i do like saving money
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bodleing: Made most of my furniture and i hate woodworking.
But i do like saving money
But i do like saving money
Thats quite impressive. I would love to do some woodworking. My mom and I were planning on doing some together, but she passed away before we had the chance.
I'd still like to try my hand at it though.
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I took a few shop classes in school and with all of my trial and error efforts in my new home I'm becoming pretty handy at most of the big things.
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Over the years I have done all sorts - one of my earliest was making clothes for my doll I actually remember having to convince my Dad that I could use scissors responsibly, that achieved I went on to cut little slits for arm holes, wrap material round the doll and then I had to go through the same rigmarole with Dad about using needles that achieved, I would tack the material into place and hey presto, dolly was dressed.
One of my aunties was a pretty skilled embroiderer and I was hooked on sewing from there on in - I will try to post a piccie of one of my own later - it was done from a transfer but took masses of patience.
With the love of creating patters I then went on to learn about Mexican leather work and was actually making money from making motorbike seats, gun holsters - in fact I did crossbow cases and rifle cases too as well as handbags, toolrolls - oh, allsorts - I just love making things and later this yr will hopefully get back into some kind of hobby. A spinoff from the leatherwork was belt making, they were money belts with a concealed lining and zipper
I mend things too over the years (again) I have had to repair all sorts of household goods from rewiring lamps to detecting a design fault on a washer dryer one time - i just couldnt get the thing to stop leaking! countless vacuum cleaners and stereos - I discovered yrs ago that motors have brushes and learning about those saved me a fortune but unfortunately, modern appliances are made in such a way that these things are now impossible (almost) to get at or are contained within sealed units - they call it progress 
Learning to mend things has been a process of trial and error - I completely screwed up a cassette radio alarm one time which was squeaking so I got out the wd40 haha, big mistake, but also part of the learning curve.
Shelves - I have put loads of those up over the yrs in various places I have lived and have tried my hand at candle making, cosmetic making, soap, clothes, curtains, upholstery, carpet fitting, decorating, furniture repairs, wine making, knitting, crocheting and tatting and I also love to cook, have made lots of jams and pickles and made my own bread for ages too.
Phew, I didnt realise there was so much - sounds like a resume for a crafts job
I actually remember having to convince my Dad that I could use scissors responsibly, that achieved I went on to cut little slits for arm holes, wrap material round the doll and then I had to go through the same rigmarole with Dad about using needles that achieved, I would tack the material into place and hey presto, dolly was dressed.One of my aunties was a pretty skilled embroiderer and I was hooked on sewing from there on in - I will try to post a piccie of one of my own later - it was done from a transfer but took masses of patience.
With the love of creating patters I then went on to learn about Mexican leather work and was actually making money from making motorbike seats, gun holsters - in fact I did crossbow cases and rifle cases too as well as handbags, toolrolls - oh, allsorts - I just love making things and later this yr will hopefully get back into some kind of hobby. A spinoff from the leatherwork was belt making, they were money belts with a concealed lining and zipper
I mend things too
over the years (again) I have had to repair all sorts of household goods from rewiring lamps to detecting a design fault on a washer dryer one time - i just couldnt get the thing to stop leaking! countless vacuum cleaners and stereos - I discovered yrs ago that motors have brushes and learning about those saved me a fortune but unfortunately, modern appliances are made in such a way that these things are now impossible (almost) to get at or are contained within sealed units - they call it progress Learning to mend things has been a process of trial and error - I completely screwed up a cassette radio alarm one time which was squeaking so I got out the wd40 haha, big mistake, but also part of the learning curve.Shelves - I have put loads of those up over the yrs in various places I have lived and have tried my hand at candle making, cosmetic making, soap, clothes, curtains, upholstery, carpet fitting, decorating, furniture repairs, wine making, knitting, crocheting and tatting and I also love to cook, have made lots of jams and pickles and made my own bread for ages too.
Phew, I didnt realise there was so much - sounds like a resume for a crafts job
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dcj22: Thats quite impressive. I would love to do some woodworking. My mom and I were planning on doing some together, but she passed away before we had the chance.
I'd still like to try my hand at it though.
I'd still like to try my hand at it though.
I do have a 3000 sq ft joinery workshop though.
Makes it a little easier.
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Hi Gra 
I completely forgot my favourite one - gardening
I completely forgot my favourite one - gardening
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trish123: Hi Gra
I completely forgot my favourite one - gardening
I completely forgot my favourite one - gardening
Hi trish, you are Mrs DIY, thats for sure.
You can fix anything
By the way...is that Bill or Ben?
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I changed it to Max now
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How handy are you?
Errrrhmmm..
Errrrhmmm..
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trish123: Over the years I have done all sorts - one of my earliest was making clothes for my doll I actually remember having to convince my Dad that I could use scissors responsibly, that achieved I went on to cut little slits for arm holes, wrap material round the doll and then I had to go through the same rigmarole with Dad about using needles that achieved, I would tack the material into place and hey presto, dolly was dressed.
One of my aunties was a pretty skilled embroiderer and I was hooked on sewing from there on in - I will try to post a piccie of one of my own later - it was done from a transfer but took masses of patience.
With the love of creating patters I then went on to learn about Mexican leather work and was actually making money from making motorbike seats, gun holsters - in fact I did crossbow cases and rifle cases too as well as handbags, toolrolls - oh, allsorts - I just love making things and later this yr will hopefully get back into some kind of hobby. A spinoff from the leatherwork was belt making, they were money belts with a concealed lining and zipper
I mend things too over the years (again) I have had to repair all sorts of household goods from rewiring lamps to detecting a design fault on a washer dryer one time - i just couldnt get the thing to stop leaking! countless vacuum cleaners and stereos - I discovered yrs ago that motors have brushes and learning about those saved me a fortune but unfortunately, modern appliances are made in such a way that these things are now impossible (almost) to get at or are contained within sealed units - they call it progress Learning to mend things has been a process of trial and error - I completely screwed up a cassette radio alarm one time which was squeaking so I got out the wd40 haha, big mistake, but also part of the learning curve.
Shelves - I have put loads of those up over the yrs in various places I have lived and have tried my hand at candle making, cosmetic making, soap, clothes, curtains, upholstery, carpet fitting, decorating, furniture repairs, wine making, knitting, crocheting and tatting and I also love to cook, have made lots of jams and pickles and made my own bread for ages too.
Phew, I didnt realise there was so much - sounds like a resume for a crafts job
One of my aunties was a pretty skilled embroiderer and I was hooked on sewing from there on in - I will try to post a piccie of one of my own later - it was done from a transfer but took masses of patience.
With the love of creating patters I then went on to learn about Mexican leather work and was actually making money from making motorbike seats, gun holsters - in fact I did crossbow cases and rifle cases too as well as handbags, toolrolls - oh, allsorts - I just love making things and later this yr will hopefully get back into some kind of hobby. A spinoff from the leatherwork was belt making, they were money belts with a concealed lining and zipper
I mend things too over the years (again) I have had to repair all sorts of household goods from rewiring lamps to detecting a design fault on a washer dryer one time - i just couldnt get the thing to stop leaking! countless vacuum cleaners and stereos - I discovered yrs ago that motors have brushes and learning about those saved me a fortune but unfortunately, modern appliances are made in such a way that these things are now impossible (almost) to get at or are contained within sealed units - they call it progress Learning to mend things has been a process of trial and error - I completely screwed up a cassette radio alarm one time which was squeaking so I got out the wd40 haha, big mistake, but also part of the learning curve.
Shelves - I have put loads of those up over the yrs in various places I have lived and have tried my hand at candle making, cosmetic making, soap, clothes, curtains, upholstery, carpet fitting, decorating, furniture repairs, wine making, knitting, crocheting and tatting and I also love to cook, have made lots of jams and pickles and made my own bread for ages too.
Phew, I didnt realise there was so much - sounds like a resume for a crafts job
I didn't know that about you!!!Are you married?? Do you want to be???
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oslojente: I didn't know that about you!!!
Are you married?? Do you want to be???
Are you married?? Do you want to be???
oh you
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bodleing: Hi trish, you are Mrs DIY, thats for sure.
You can fix anything
By the way...is that Bill or Ben?
You can fix anything
By the way...is that Bill or Ben?
WooHoo - thats a nice compliment - thanks
am just going to try to get the picture of that embroidery uploaded but I think maybe it wont show the detail in such a smapiccie - will see.....
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trish123: Over the years I have done all sorts - one of my earliest was making clothes for my doll I actually remember having to convince my Dad that I could use scissors responsibly, that achieved I went on to cut little slits for arm holes, wrap material round the doll and then I had to go through the same rigmarole with Dad about using needles that achieved, I would tack the material into place and hey presto, dolly was dressed.
One of my aunties was a pretty skilled embroiderer and I was hooked on sewing from there on in - I will try to post a piccie of one of my own later - it was done from a transfer but took masses of patience.
With the love of creating patters I then went on to learn about Mexican leather work and was actually making money from making motorbike seats, gun holsters - in fact I did crossbow cases and rifle cases too as well as handbags, toolrolls - oh, allsorts - I just love making things and later this yr will hopefully get back into some kind of hobby. A spinoff from the leatherwork was belt making, they were money belts with a concealed lining and zipper
I mend things too over the years (again) I have had to repair all sorts of household goods from rewiring lamps to detecting a design fault on a washer dryer one time - i just couldnt get the thing to stop leaking! countless vacuum cleaners and stereos - I discovered yrs ago that motors have brushes and learning about those saved me a fortune but unfortunately, modern appliances are made in such a way that these things are now impossible (almost) to get at or are contained within sealed units - they call it progress Learning to mend things has been a process of trial and error - I completely screwed up a cassette radio alarm one time which was squeaking so I got out the wd40 haha, big mistake, but also part of the learning curve.
Shelves - I have put loads of those up over the yrs in various places I have lived and have tried my hand at candle making, cosmetic making, soap, clothes, curtains, upholstery, carpet fitting, decorating, furniture repairs, wine making, knitting, crocheting and tatting and I also love to cook, have made lots of jams and pickles and made my own bread for ages too.
Phew, I didnt realise there was so much - sounds like a resume for a crafts job
One of my aunties was a pretty skilled embroiderer and I was hooked on sewing from there on in - I will try to post a piccie of one of my own later - it was done from a transfer but took masses of patience.
With the love of creating patters I then went on to learn about Mexican leather work and was actually making money from making motorbike seats, gun holsters - in fact I did crossbow cases and rifle cases too as well as handbags, toolrolls - oh, allsorts - I just love making things and later this yr will hopefully get back into some kind of hobby. A spinoff from the leatherwork was belt making, they were money belts with a concealed lining and zipper
I mend things too over the years (again) I have had to repair all sorts of household goods from rewiring lamps to detecting a design fault on a washer dryer one time - i just couldnt get the thing to stop leaking! countless vacuum cleaners and stereos - I discovered yrs ago that motors have brushes and learning about those saved me a fortune but unfortunately, modern appliances are made in such a way that these things are now impossible (almost) to get at or are contained within sealed units - they call it progress Learning to mend things has been a process of trial and error - I completely screwed up a cassette radio alarm one time which was squeaking so I got out the wd40 haha, big mistake, but also part of the learning curve.
Shelves - I have put loads of those up over the yrs in various places I have lived and have tried my hand at candle making, cosmetic making, soap, clothes, curtains, upholstery, carpet fitting, decorating, furniture repairs, wine making, knitting, crocheting and tatting and I also love to cook, have made lots of jams and pickles and made my own bread for ages too.
Phew, I didnt realise there was so much - sounds like a resume for a crafts job
Trish.. you are making me look vereeee bad
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oslojente: I didn't know that about you!!!
Are you married?? Do you want to be???
Are you married?? Do you want to be???
It would take a very patient man to put up with how engrossed i get at some of these things - anyway, why, you asking? Do bear in mind I would update that tool kit of yours ------ This thread is Archived ------
Claayer: Trish.. you are making me look vereeee bad
Ive see trish many times surrounded by
various bits of machinery or electrical
equipment, from motor cycles to
tumble dryers, she fixes them all.
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bodleing: Ive see trish many times surrounded by
various bits of machinery or electrical
equipment, from motor cycles to
tumble dryers, she fixes them all.
various bits of machinery or electrical
equipment, from motor cycles to
tumble dryers, she fixes them all.
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What kind of home things do you enjoy doing or excel at doing?
Personally, I:
Sew - Fair at it. Never felt up to par because my mom was so good. Maybe I'll get better since she isn't here anymore. Hopefully, I'll use her expertise to inspire me to do better.
Write - But only for me.
Crochet - I taught myself. Though I hate knitting. I've taught myself enough to teach my daughter to start.
Cook - I'm not bad in this department, when I want to. I do enjoy baking.
Tell us about you. Details and examples are good.