Needlework Monday: Crafters Are Never Alone

Totally missed posting this on Monday, so here I am today....

From time to time, I am sharing my crochet projects here on Steemit in a wonderful community known as #NeedleworkMonday.

So why am I a part of one of the best hashtags on Steemit (in my opinion, at least)? There are a bunch of reasons I feel this way, but here are my top 3:

1. I feel like I am not alone.
   My spouse and some of my friends feel like crocheting is an "old folks hobby". They don't understand how relaxing it is for me, and how practical it can be. When I found #NeedleworkMonday, I was happy to see people of ALL ages sharing the various projects that they are working and how happy it makes them to finish things for themselves or their family members and friends.

2. There are SO many variations of crafters.
   Just a quick visit to the hashtag every Monday and seeing amazing things being made by hand inspires me. I love viewing the posts of those who felt, who sew, who quilt, who knit, who crochet, who make decorative lampshades, and more. Plus, reading their explanations on how and why they are doing their projects is cool.

3. New project ideas are just a post away.
   Yes, as I read posts from the wonderful folks in the community, I come up with new ideas for my own projects. We also have a community project of some type that blesses someone in our local area, should we choose to do the project. And as I made a commitment to do some type of crochet project every month for my own relaxation and stress relief purposes, reading the #NeedleworkMonday posts help me to choose what is next.

Now here comes the hard part...who in the community inspires me? Goodness - there are SO, SO many folks in the #NeedleworkMonday community who fit this description. I'm going to list them in no particular order with the reason why....

Person	Photo	Reason
@crosheille		This fabulous mama introduced me to this community. Her crochet creations are SO beautiful, and her commitment to this community is unparalleled.
@crystalize		She and her assistant, Inspector Dax, are always showing us their stunning lampshade projects.
@apanamamama		Her quilts remind me of the ones my grandma used to make: vibrant, beautiful, and exactly with the person in mind that it is intended for.
@neumannsalva		She makes crafting clothes for yourself so much fun with the energy she puts in every post.
@g-gurl84		I am 100% impressed with her crochet projects, her embroidery projects, and her other needlework.
@anise		She was making this pantry cover over the course of a few weeks. Isn't it gorgeous??
@shanibeer		She is a knitter who makes beautiful items for friends and family and has ingenious ways to "beat the stash".

Question:
Are you someone who enjoys doing arts and crafts, working with a needle of some type, who feels like they are alone, or even has people in their lives laughing or shaming them for their love of handcrafted items?
Know that you are NOT alone. This amazing community is here to keep you encouraged, keep you inspired, and keep you crafting! Come on in to the #NeedleworkMonday community and hang out a while, and you'll see what I mean....