I’m working my way around an online graphics editor. I’m following lots of U-Tube tutorials to create and edit illustrations, diagrams, logos etc. It’s a bit of a change to cutting up wood and painting but I’m finding it quite satisfying when I get it right (but deeply frustrating when I get it wrong) 
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Trying to learn how to use my digitiser for my embroidery machine. Slowly getting there…
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Finished! Was disastrously unable to master the blanket stitch wheel but managed to create an entirely new stitch - ‘the scribble knot’ 
lol. Really enjoyed learning this, very zen-like and therapeutic in these troubled times. Already ordered next kit! Hope you’re all enjoying your various projects.
PS Thank you to Jiggery Pokery for the lovely kit.x
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@Bimblebird Lovely birds!
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I will be learning how to make scrubs, hats and bags for Hull hospitals…just enquired about ìt and trying to source materials…
Been a few years since I have made clothes so let’s hope it comes back to me.
Loved reading all the comments…have fun everyone
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This is fantastic!
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I replied to this post a week ago talking about how I was teaching myself how to make glass vases using the drop method in my home kiln. Here’s a picture of my second attempt which I did over Easter, and I absolutely love it - I’m going to keep it for myself rather than list it for sale!
I learnt so much:
How to do the Filling The Void technique developed by Vitrum Studios
How to manually programme my kiln
How to do drop vessle firings
How to coldwork glass
How to cut glass using a rotary tool
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Fantastic vase - beautiful!
I’ve learned that if I banked with HSBC I’d have been able to pay in cheques just by scanning them via their app - blew my mind - unfortunately I don’t bank with them…yet 
Learned that you can spend an awful lot of time focusing where to get food when the supermarket online shopping systems start to disintegrate.
Also learned some new jewellery making techniques and tips via YouTube,
Speaking of YouTube, my husband has used it to learn how to cut my hair - thought I could wear a hat if it went wrong and it will probably grow again by time hairdressers open anyway.
Was surprised to find he did a good job so might save a bit of cash in the future!
Love the idea of focusing on positives when you can’t do anything about the negatives
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Wow! That is stunning. Not surprised you want to keep it.
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I love that! Sadly I don’t think I could trust my partner near my hair with scissors…And to be honest, the last time I tried to cut his he ended up looking like a mad medieval monk! (Bowl cut)
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Stunning, Sam @MissyMacGlass!
Paula 
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I haven’t been to a hairdresssers in years, I’ve always cut my own, it’s shoulder length and I layer it in sections, the only thing I ask the hubster to do is check that the back is level. I haven’t coloured it for ages either so no problem for me. I’ve seen a few people wearing wide headbands/scarves, I assume it’s to hide their roots. That’s what I used to do when my colour was growing out
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Love it! Mine’s a graduated bob so didn’t dare attempt it myself - bought thinning scissors to soften lines and made him watch videos on how to use them. You also get cheap razor comb things which are a bit safer than sharp scissors.
Home hair dye can be messy but work really well. Even cheaper are sachets of henna at around £1 a go (and it it doesn’t just come in reds - I get brown Royal brand from the popular auction site).
Don’t know anyone who’s tried it but I’m told you can also dye your hair - both traditional and funky shades - with Kool-Aid (American drinks powder can buy from same place). Good for anyone with dye allergies and there are instructions / shade charts online.
Maybe hats and headscarves are where the business opportunity lies
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I’m about to start crocheting a bag…
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Hi everyone, I believe this lockdown will be beneficial for me since I started doing some necklaces and starting to paint a bit. I always had a thing for arts, mostly for music since I play a couple of instruments. So recently arts and crafts are a new thing for me and I will be sending you guys a picture once I’m finished with them. You are a great inspiration for me there are lots of beautiful arts on this forum. Thanks
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That sounds great but I don’t have an ipad or a SMART phone…just a laptop and I worry in case it breaks down or I press the wrong key. My son talked me through setting it up and we had to do it 3 times because it kept switching off because I was too slow…ha ha…I had planned a lovely password and it would only allow 8 characters, so I had to think of another one…and make sure I wrote it down and hid it somewhere (in my special code too) by which time Barclays decided that I was taking too long…had to start all over again. THEN it tells me that I have to have pinsent(??) machine and so now I am waiting for that and THEN we have to set that up too. My son is in Scotland and so has to talk me through it over the phone…all takes time…hey ho…I appreciate security but this hasn’t been easy so far…lol
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Gosh Brenda yours sound much more complicated than mine. I used to take forever to sign in and it used to time me out but I got better with time. Good luck x
Kind regards,
Marie
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Lovely you’ve done really well with your birds.
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Hi I’ve been busy improving my business skills. I’ve completed Assay Office training on hallmarking, how to use Facebook and Instagram. Very fast learning curve on Using Zoom and Microsoft teams so I can carry. on my Spanish and Zumba classes and even a pub quiz.
Now we’re waiting to here when my retired doctor husband will be joining the NHS workforce again after 5 years in retirement.
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wow that’s beautiful
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