Hobbies

I have a bad habit of collecting hobbies! I like to try so many things and have a bit of trouble deciding that they aren’t for me. I try to keep them organized in plastic boxes …

Hobbies in Wood

Various crafts derived from wood.

Walking Sticks

This was one of my first hobbies after retirement.

Walking Sticks

Puzzles

I started making these 30 years ago for my sons and now I’m doing more for my grandchilren.

Puzzles

Marquetry and Intarsia

Here are two hobbies that I tried and decided not to pursue.

Marquetry and Intarsia

Fretwork

I love my scrollsaw!

Fretwork

Wood Carving

This is something I’ve been doing for a while, I’m not particularly good at it.

Carving

Other Children’s Toys

These were fairly easy to make, they are called Tumi Ishi (Japanese Balancing Stones)

Other Toys

Hobbies in Fibre

Various crafts derived from leather, cloth or yarn.

Weaving

This

Weaving

Paracord

Leathercraft

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Leathercraft

Hobbies from Science

Various crafts based on Science stuff.

Astronomy

All things astronomical!

Astronomy

Rocks and Minerals

I love collecting various rocks and minerals.

Rocks and Minerals

Birding

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Birding