Keeping Hands Busy

[Cliff_K]

Some of you asked for pictures of the chicken sweaters. I don't own any chickens and as I've never made sweaters for them before, I had to procure some life size models. I over estimated the amount of time and yarn I would need for the project. So with the remainder of both (time and yarn) I decided to "dress up" the models a bit.

The customer liked the stuffed ones so much she bought them from me on the spot lol.

 

[mackeson]

I do little wood carvings. Animals out of scrap, wooden spoons, Santa Christmas ornaments, etc...

I use very sharp knives and do NOT smoke while I carve. Depending on my mood some days, I spend more time on smoke breaks than carving though.

As an extension, I collect knives. Both the small small fixed blades for carving, and mostly traditional pocket knives.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

Runic, that's hilarious. My wife knits, sews, crochets and cross stitches and we have chickens. She has made an apron for a couple that were getting their backs pecked but never aprons. She's backed up on projects, but this may make the list. For the giggle factor alone.
Edit: And real chickens will NOT wear shoes, I guarantee it.

 

[cossackjack]

Bradley:

Who makes the furniture for your rifle?

Also, what scope do you have mounted?

 

[Cliff_K]

And real chickens will NOT wear shoes, I guarantee it.

Yea, but I couldn't resist. :D

 

[mso489]

hmhaines, take a look at my Commercial Craft/Design post for a notion of something to design, make and sell. If this idea doesn't click with you, it might lead to another. Meantime, I hope the move goes well.