I am a multi-crafter. I have never been satisfied with one niche but have always needed to branch out and learn everything I could. My mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were the same way and they passed it on to me. Mind you - for them, it was more of a necessity, especially the further back you go in my history.
My great-grandmother saw it and made it. The family would take a trip to New York City and go to the posh stores and window shop. She would sketch the clothing she saw and liked, then went home and made them. Oh to have that talent and the many talents that ran through my mother's line. Yes, I do make things, but it wasn't until the last few years that I started doing things without a pattern or changing a pattern to fit what I like.
Why do I tell you this? Well, it's because my house is overtaken with all kinds of crafting items. There's not too many things I haven't tried and I have the supplies for all that I have. Woodburning, woodworking, jewelry making, beading, cards and paper crafts, painting, drawing, etc. and that's on top of cross-stitch, knitting, crochet and sewing. So, you see where my problem is. The supplies are taking over - they need organized and pared down. I hate knowing that I have something somewhere but not being able to find it.
I have been on an 8 month stretch of not buying any yarn and that includes kits. I'm going to continue on the "Cold Sheep" Wagon and this year it's going to reach into other crafting areas. This year I'm not buying any new crafting or needlework products - including cross stitch. I will only be stitching from stash but I will reserve the right to purchase any threads or materials needed to complete an item.
A no buy year for 2025. Maybe I'll have more success with organizing and finding things!!!
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