Yep...the obsessions came and went, either because the classes I went to folded (cottage crafts, embroidery including,ribbon & crewel), I left (folk art) or I had another baby and just didn't have the time.
Often I bought the books because "one day" I would have the time to make my own covered boxes, do 'handicrafts' till whenever, make the cutest soft toys for my children...(oh the sad delusion of it all).
I wonder what Japanese quilting books are like...?
thanks for taking a peek over the fence...
I sooo love books, especially craft books. Lucky for me most of mine come from the library so I don't have to feel guilty indulging in them.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure japanese quilting books are faaaabulous (best not let your husband read this!)
Don't worry! You're not alone. Many crafts have come and gone, and all the books and accessories with them. However, I expect my current sewing and knitting obsessions to last, because they produce such useful and timeless pieces. I do have an embarrasingly large collection of vintage knitting books and patterns. It was a bit of an obsession at one time. And there's that spinning wheel I bought at Salvo's a couple of years ago that still hasn't been used.
ReplyDeleteLOL...I have a shelf and box for of those books as well... cool
ReplyDeleteAh the memories!!!! I'm sure all crafters have the same problem. I know I do. And it's so hard to part with them ..... even though you never look at them!!!
ReplyDeleteI have tons of books too...I am into quilting, journal making, cardmaking and scrapbooking. Plus, I do watercolours and crocheting...so you can imagine the books I have.
ReplyDeleteI do have a tendency to pick them up and look at them.
Micki