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I haven't actually knitted in years, or crocheted mostly because neither is of any real use anymore. How many people do you know wear anything knitted? corcheting is only really useful if you are into making decorative doillies.
sewing however I've found very useful It makes your clothes go further when you can just stich a seam back together or repair a hemline instead of buying new clothes. the best part is I can do it by hand as I'd probably stitch my thumb to the cloth doing it by machine
and while I supposed embroidery isn't useful per ce, I've found it very relaxing when I get home from a long day of the boss screaming at me. I get to stab a piece of cloth instead of another person.
sewing however I've found very useful It makes your clothes go further when you can just stich a seam back together or repair a hemline instead of buying new clothes. the best part is I can do it by hand as I'd probably stitch my thumb to the cloth doing it by machine
and while I supposed embroidery isn't useful per ce, I've found it very relaxing when I get home from a long day of the boss screaming at me. I get to stab a piece of cloth instead of another person.
J
here's a twist;
me a guy can sew, embroider and cook. I used to be able to knit and crochet.
eat your heart out all those who think guys aren't able to do that sort of thing
me a guy can sew, embroider and cook. I used to be able to knit and crochet.
eat your heart out all those who think guys aren't able to do that sort of thing
I can sew and needlepointe (usually while I watch tv because I have trouble sitting still), but I'm at a loss with knitting and crocheting
R
Last Christmas, a friend gave me a hand-knitten scrubby for getting bugs off my car. It's a palm-sized puffy scrubby made of this really scratchy yarn and works like a CHARM but doesn't scratch the car itself.
I like scarves and matching knit hats.
And I have two winter knit dresses.
I wish I knew how to make this stuff myself.. would be fun figuring out what stuff I could make.. like all the photos Cuen uses as her avatars. lol
I like scarves and matching knit hats.
And I have two winter knit dresses.
I wish I knew how to make this stuff myself.. would be fun figuring out what stuff I could make.. like all the photos Cuen uses as her avatars. lol
N
I do counted cross stitch (my fav) sewing, baking (yes, from scratch) cooking, embroidery, ceramics, and general crafting, but I do not do any crocheting, knitting, tatting, or twilling! If you like crafts, you can always check out my one and only picture album in my profile.....
Pheonix..........One of my brothers knows how to sew......he also paints ceramics, does woodworking, and bakes a mean batch of cookies!
Pheonix..........One of my brothers knows how to sew......he also paints ceramics, does woodworking, and bakes a mean batch of cookies!
M
I know how to upholster a little bit, when the seat on my dirt bike began to get tattered I decided to recover it with pigskin, it held up better than naugahyde and is more rip resistant. I've made my own sandbags for longrange shooting, couple knife sheathes out of horsehide and sinew,
I dunno, is that the same thing as sewing?
I dunno, is that the same thing as sewing?
K
I hate cleaning the bathroom( who doesn't!?)
I hate cockroaches, I CAN'T be with one in the same room or house. Once I found one in my room and I had to wake up my dad to kill it at 1 am. My sweet dad.
I'm terrible at cooking, I simply CAN'T, but I know I have to learn someday, especially when I marry. Also, because of the survival thing. I can't imagine living just by sandwiches and eggs. That's one of the good things of living with my parents.
I hate cockroaches, I CAN'T be with one in the same room or house. Once I found one in my room and I had to wake up my dad to kill it at 1 am. My sweet dad
.I'm terrible at cooking, I simply CAN'T, but I know I have to learn someday, especially when I marry. Also, because of the survival thing. I can't imagine living just by sandwiches and eggs. That's one of the good things of living with my parents.
M
Cool perhaps someday I may learn how to integrate some lace into the "upholstery" of a knife sheathe for a ladies model. But for now I shall get back to the main topic in which I was unable to post my views at the time being as there was scriptures relating which I wanted to reference before hand.
First allow me to point out I notice some people using the word "hate to", I don't see where the thread started off as using the word hate. I personally dont like to foster any hatred toward anything in my life, all things are Gods creation.
Secondly in philipiansl 2:14 we are told:
do all things without complaining or arguing
Could it be God wishes us to set an example for all unbelievers with the attitude he outlined for us to take on in our character, much as when Paul and Silas were in prison, I didn't see them complaining even in the face of adversary.
I admit I do find myself at times with an attitude of disapproval toward things I may rather not be doing, and then I like to remind myself of when the Israelites were in the desert with Moses, what happened to them when they complained, wishing to be back in Egypt, longing for the comfort of days gone by. Complaining of all the comforts they used to have, taking on the attitude.......
1Now the people became like those who complain of adversity in the hearing of the LORD; and when the LORD heard it, His anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.
And in my opinion they had a legitimate complaint, lack of desireable food, lack of water, harsh conditions.
10Now Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, each man at the doorway of his tent; and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly, and Moses was displeased.
THEY LIVED IN TENTS!!! most of us have the luxury of houses, and we complain of taking out the trash.?
Eph 6
5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, 8because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Col 3:22
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Though we may not be slaves, I do find the attitude the Lord presents for a slave to take on is a great example of how the free should be as well, though are we free? Or are we bought at a price?
And who paid that price, except for our own savior who wishes the best for us.
Psalm 127
1 If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard. 2 It is useless to work so hard for a living, getting up early and going to bed late. For the Lord provides for those he loves, while they are asleep.
In our household, in our work, in our relationships we should be doing so as if for the Lord and as if he is building that for us, protecting us as we display reverence for him. Lest it seems shown to be useless and self-seeking otherwise.
1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,
Should a wife be any different toward a believing husband, or even as a G.F. should she show any less than how how she would be as a wife?
2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
7Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Again, should a man show to be any different toward a G.F., or when courting to display how he would be as a future partner and husband?
Suffering for Doing Good
8Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
13Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.
Therefore I pose a question, if we should be doing all things without complaining and as if for the Lord, when we do have an attitude to complain who is it we are really complaining or expressing our dislikes toward?
Ie: I dont like to , I dont wanna, you're not the boss of me, do it yourself, why me etc.
Sure there's times we must do what we gotta do, even if we dont like it, we may feel compelled to express our disinterest, or even correct another if their attitude could use some enlightenment.
Yet if that be done at all ...
Would it not be better to ask questions concerning intent, discuss and negotiate, ask the Lord for guidance, help, and the changing of our hearts to reflect him more for others to see.......
God's Love
Matthew 5:
43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
And yet I hear so many make the excuse, I'm not perfect, is that an excuse to escape our calling of what God asks us to strive for? What is our ultimate goal? To go to heaven, right? Would God accept for us to be imperfect in heaven, or should we be striving to be closer to that everyday, so that when we are called home, we are that much closer to being the example of what we we're shown by Jesus, and the example of what Jesus asked us to be for him.
Long story short...Phil 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
God Bless
First allow me to point out I notice some people using the word "hate to", I don't see where the thread started off as using the word hate. I personally dont like to foster any hatred toward anything in my life, all things are Gods creation.
Secondly in philipiansl 2:14 we are told:
do all things without complaining or arguing
Could it be God wishes us to set an example for all unbelievers with the attitude he outlined for us to take on in our character, much as when Paul and Silas were in prison, I didn't see them complaining even in the face of adversary.
I admit I do find myself at times with an attitude of disapproval toward things I may rather not be doing, and then I like to remind myself of when the Israelites were in the desert with Moses, what happened to them when they complained, wishing to be back in Egypt, longing for the comfort of days gone by. Complaining of all the comforts they used to have, taking on the attitude.......
1Now the people became like those who complain of adversity in the hearing of the LORD; and when the LORD heard it, His anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.
And in my opinion they had a legitimate complaint, lack of desireable food, lack of water, harsh conditions.
10Now Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, each man at the doorway of his tent; and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly, and Moses was displeased.
THEY LIVED IN TENTS!!! most of us have the luxury of houses, and we complain of taking out the trash.?
Eph 6
5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, 8because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Col 3:22
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Though we may not be slaves, I do find the attitude the Lord presents for a slave to take on is a great example of how the free should be as well, though are we free? Or are we bought at a price?
And who paid that price, except for our own savior who wishes the best for us.
Psalm 127
1 If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard. 2 It is useless to work so hard for a living, getting up early and going to bed late. For the Lord provides for those he loves, while they are asleep.
In our household, in our work, in our relationships we should be doing so as if for the Lord and as if he is building that for us, protecting us as we display reverence for him. Lest it seems shown to be useless and self-seeking otherwise.
1Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives,
Should a wife be any different toward a believing husband, or even as a G.F. should she show any less than how how she would be as a wife?
2when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear.
7Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
Again, should a man show to be any different toward a G.F., or when courting to display how he would be as a future partner and husband?
Suffering for Doing Good
8Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
13Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.
Therefore I pose a question, if we should be doing all things without complaining and as if for the Lord, when we do have an attitude to complain who is it we are really complaining or expressing our dislikes toward?
Ie: I dont like to , I dont wanna, you're not the boss of me, do it yourself, why me etc.
Sure there's times we must do what we gotta do, even if we dont like it, we may feel compelled to express our disinterest, or even correct another if their attitude could use some enlightenment.
Yet if that be done at all ...
Would it not be better to ask questions concerning intent, discuss and negotiate, ask the Lord for guidance, help, and the changing of our hearts to reflect him more for others to see.......
God's Love
Matthew 5:
43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
And yet I hear so many make the excuse, I'm not perfect, is that an excuse to escape our calling of what God asks us to strive for? What is our ultimate goal? To go to heaven, right? Would God accept for us to be imperfect in heaven, or should we be striving to be closer to that everyday, so that when we are called home, we are that much closer to being the example of what we we're shown by Jesus, and the example of what Jesus asked us to be for him.
Long story short...Phil 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
God Bless
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