Motivational Monday: Learn a new skill!

oh my gosh, Kathy....I'd almost forgotten that I had done some of this many years ago (probably before we were all glued to our devices.)   I made a small pillow and a few other cute things. If I remember, a small store a few doors down from my office sold needlepoint supplies and held classes.  

You are spot on though...to keep our minds active and our lives full...try something new. No one says you have to be great at it. Just try!

Quilting seems like such a heartwarming hobby.  I did a lot of embroidery work when I was younger, but somehow migrated away from it.  Perhaps, I'll resurrect it as a hobby.

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

It appears that you are already very skilled with this!  I think my Mom does it but it's not something that I want to do myself, haha.

Kathy, yes always good to learn new skills using our hands and minds. Embroidery offers other ways to add color and joy to life.  I joined an embroidery group on FB just to see the elaborate creations people share. Stunning stuff. Have Fun!!

Name of group--Only Hand Embroidery & Crafters 

I have done a little bit of embroidery -- but it was probably 30+ years ago.  My mother is very efficient in embroidery and canvasing and knitting.  She is now in an Assisted  Living place and at almost 95 years young, she stays very active making things for all the people living there.  I believe it keeps her not only active but sharp in her thinking and awareness of her surroundings and being attentive to those in need. 

I absolutely agree that we should all learn a new skill on a fairly regular basis. It's a wonderful thing to do for many reasons!

How did I miss this post Kathy? I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured it in her "Ah-Ha" moments for the week as I missed it!  I remember embroidering when my kids were little and I made lots of things. It's probably not a skill I want to pick back up but your message is loud and clear. You are so right its important to keep our minds active and our lives full...try something new!

I grew up with a Mom and Grandmother who embroidered, so of course I learned early on. Unfortunately, I never developed the skill that they had. In addition to pillow cases, tablecloths, etc, my Grandmother made several beautiful pieces that were framed. I still have a poinsettia on my wall that she embroidered about 40 years ago.

Meanwhile - you are so right. Learning a new skill is a good way to keep our minds growing and reaching. I'm thinking about yoga.

Thank you very much, Kathy, for sharing this advice and some of your personal experience.

Hi Kathy,
How fun! I learned to sew, knit, and do needlepoint when I was a teen. As an adult, I made some nice personalized gifts for family and friends. I have lots of stories.  I'm glad I did it when I could because my arthritic fingers defy knitting or needlepoint at this stage of life.  I can still hold a golf club, though, so life is good! 😊

I am so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post - I missed it before   - Learn a new skill!  I have several related to work that I need to focus on. 

Congratulation for taking on a challenge and mastering a new skill. 

Kathy Schowe - Embroidery is such a beautiful craft! I like the ones you made and the idea of an embroidery gratitude journal is very clever, thoughtful, and a wonderful idea! 

Thank you for sharing your creative art by pulling threads into beautiful works of art!