SBQ: Other Crafts

06 February 2008 17:09 Renée other crafts, sbq

This week’s SBQ was suggested by Kathryn and is:

Are there other crafts that you have tried and abandoned? Why do you like stitching better?

Although I haven’t technically abandoned it, the craft that came to mind when I read this question was knitting. I taught myself the basics of knitting a couple of years ago but never got past some dishcloths.

I actually enjoyed learning how to knit and one of my current colleagues has even invited me to her knitting group and offered to teach me some more advanced techniques, but I have yet to take her up on her offer.

I suppose the reason I prefer to stitch is simply because I am not as good at knitting as I am stitching and when I have time to spend crafting I would rather do something I am good at. Yes, I know that I will never become a proficient knitter unless I practice, but I just don’t want to put forth the effort.

In addition to that, I also don’t knit because I don’t have any knitting stash. Sure it is a flimsy excuse because I could always buy some yarn and needles, but that fact is when I have money to spend on crafts I would much rather buy cross stitch charts, embroidery floss, and hand-dyed fabrics!

18 Responses

  1. Lynn Says:
    06 February 2008 at 18:14

    Great question, Kathryn! I posted my answer.

  2. Chris Says:
    06 February 2008 at 23:25

    Mine’s posted.

  3. Kathryn Says:
    07 February 2008 at 00:18

    Yes, it’s posted; a long answer.

  4. Cynthia Armistead Says:
    07 February 2008 at 02:18

    Wow, that turned into a long answer! Good question :-)

  5. Outi Says:
    07 February 2008 at 05:29

    Mine’s up. :)

  6. Jennifer Says:
    07 February 2008 at 08:18

    mine’s up!

  7. Allura Says:
    07 February 2008 at 09:41

    Mine’s posted.

  8. ~Kim~ Says:
    07 February 2008 at 21:04

    My answer is posted. Thank you!
    ~Kim~

  9. vicki Says:
    08 February 2008 at 01:04

    Thanks for the question, my answer is up :-)

  10. Terri (Bronzemom) Says:
    08 February 2008 at 15:57

    Got it and posting my response now!

  11. Gayle Says:
    08 February 2008 at 22:24

    Thank you for making me one of the 5! I will fill out your email soon!
    I could say the exact same thing you just said except about crocheting!
    Have a great weekend and God bless!

  12. Charlene Says:
    09 February 2008 at 02:19

    Posted:
    Ditto

  13. prajantr Says:
    09 February 2008 at 09:30

    Posted. :)

  14. Deanne Jacobs Says:
    09 February 2008 at 12:10

    I’ve posted my answer

  15. Loretta Says:
    12 February 2008 at 08:58

    Really good question!! I’m late but I got mine posted this morning.

  16. Missy/Raven Says:
    13 February 2008 at 17:11

    Mine is up

  17. Laura Says:
    16 February 2008 at 19:19

    Ack, the last one to post!

  18. Meari Says:
    20 February 2008 at 09:54

    Mine’s up!