I enjoy staying as busy as my body allows. Currently I have to spend about 18 hours a day in bed, which can become very boring. I like to have things to occupy my hands and mind when I need to be in bed but don't need to be sleeping. If I have enough energy and strength in my arms, you can be assured that my hands are busy!
My big project last year was a baby blanket for my adorable nephew. I used this pattern, and I modified the colors and buttons to coordinate with nursery decorations.
My big project last year was a baby blanket for my adorable nephew. I used this pattern, and I modified the colors and buttons to coordinate with nursery decorations.
What projects have you been working on? Please share in the comments! If you have a blog post about your project, feel free to share a link. Projects can include crafts, writing, cleaning, cooking, or whatever else keeps your hands busy!
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Great job, Rachel! I haven't crocheted in a while. I've been doodling/drawing/coloring a lot latily and really love it! I wish I had more energy & endurance to do it. I'm trying to figure out if my problems are coming from my pots or my neck issue? I', very bored and frustrated that I can't stay busy all the time, what do you to stay occupied and keep your mind going when you have to just lay there? Id love tips :)
This is BEAUTIFUL!! You do amazing work and this is such a treasurer to keep for years!!
Thank you, Kristin!
Oooh, good question! I might have to think about that some more and then turn it into a blog post! For now, here is what comes to mind: Reading books, reading blogs, blogging, volunteer work for DINET, emailing, crocheting, praying, watching shows on hulu, watching videos from the True Woman conferences.
I just realized that I didn't answer your question correctly. You asked about how I stay occupied when I have to just lie in bed. So I'm guessing this means when I'm too weak to type, crochet, etc. in bed. When I have to just lie in bed and not move, I usually pray and/or watch videos online. I have a laptop, and this is what allows me to easily watch online videos while resting in bed.
Gorgeous work, Rachel! This must have taken so much time! I love the details you added with the ribbon and buttons. What a lovely gift. On days when it's possible, it really does help to create when coping with mandatory rest.
Right now I am working on knitting a little elephant for my friend's baby. I ran out of yarn though, so it will be a close call if I can get more yarn and finish it in time for the baby shower! :)
Thank you, Kristen. It did take a lot of time! This project took me about 5 months! I was working on it while we moved last year, so that made it take longer than it would have otherwise.
A little knit elephant sounds so adorable! I hope you were able to get more yarn in time!
I often find 'hidden in yarn' to be my best therapy!
It's beautiful! Love those little rabbits. Thanks so much for linking up to In The Studio last week!
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