Having just purchased our first sheep in spring of 08, the desire to spin wool even more than before has become very aparant. The spinning of wool became a fun, relaxing activity on them cold winter nights a few years ago using a drop spindle. This year I buckled down and bought a used spinning wheel. Yes, it has a squeek in the foot pedal but it's a rythmic sound that is actually quite relaxing.

With the birth of our first son in 85, I learned to crochet and was really good at it. But I never picked up the nack of knitting. So...I got a simple weaving loom and a knitting loom also this year. I made many gifts for christmas this year using the knitting looms but am still struggling with the weaving loom. 

Another favorite hobby this time of year is carving eggs. I use a dremel tool, draw out a pattern on a blown out egg with a pencil and just start carving. I'm not real intricate yet and yes i've wasted a few more shells than i've completed but I know the Lord will provide more supplies for me to work with in the spring.