#mendit — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #mendit, aggregated by home.social.
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Not just 'Grandma Hobbies' - #DIY and #woodworking ( #GrandpaHobbies ?) are making a comeback as well!
The Comforting Resurgence of ‘ #GrandmaHobbies ’
In search of calm and community, new generations are learning centuries-old skills.
By Kate Brennan, July 18, 2026
Excerpt: " 'Younger generations’ appetite for hands-on activities — what the internet has dubbed 'grandma hobbies' — has reached far beyond Michigan. In North Carolina, John C. Campbell Folk School, the oldest folk school in the country, has a long waiting list for its teen program; just a few years ago, it was struggling to fill all the spots. Ely Folk School in Minnesota has also reported a post-pandemic influx of younger volunteers.
" 'Grandma hobbies reconnect us to ourselves,' said Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University who writes about technology, focus and productivity. 'These activities are hard, in that they require time and concentration to master. But they also offer clear and fulfilling rewards.'
"Mari Sanborn, the communications coordinator for the Folk School Alliance, a nonprofit that supports #FolkEducation across the United States and Canada, said learning #handicrafts offers a way to reclaim a sense of community as well as #TraditionalSkills.
" 'It’s a way of holding onto things that might one day be lost,' she said."
Read more:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/well/grandma-hobbies-crafts-knitting-quilting.htmlArchived version:
https://archive.ph/fc3pM#SolarPunkSunday #FolkArts #TraditionalSkills #ForgottenArts #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #MendIt #FixIt #MakeIt #Makers #FiberArts #PracticalSolarPunk #Quilting #Knitting #Crocheting #Needlepoint #Embroidery
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Something different on the watch repair bench today - a portable surface roughness tester! #RepairReuseRecycle #repairculture #repairskills #repaircafe #mendit #garmin #notgarmin #koolWatchRepairs
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#WashingtonState - Repair Economy Washington
"#MendIt. #MakeIt. #FixIt. #ShareIt!
Need something fixed? Want to borrow a drill or learn to use a 3D Printer?
Or maybe you're looking for reused supplies for a project?Select a category from the dropdown menu to find repair services, community fix-it groups, #ToolLibraries, #makerspaces, #CreativeReuse hubs, and #Reclaimed building materials near you!"
https://www.repaireconomywa.org/
#SolarPunkSunday #MakerSpace #BuildingMaterials #RepairServices #RepairCafesWashingtonState
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TODAY! #MorganHillCA
Adulting 101: #ClothesMending for Teens
Saturday, April 18, 2026
2:00PM – 5:00PM"Have you ever wanted to learn how to #mend your own clothes, or customize the clothes you buy? This is your chance to learn the skills you need!
Learn from professional sewist, Bea Bryne, how to shortening pants, mending holes and replacing lost buttons.
Practice garments will be provided but you are also welcome to bring your own clean clothes for advice on how to mend them. All sewing will be done by hand. Basic sewing skills highly encouraged, but beginners are welcome as well!
Age range 11-18. Online registration required. This is a three hour workshop, and not a drop-in program, so please arrive on time to get the most out of the instruction!"
FMI and to register:
https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69a8df4e4dacf581ff7fbab1#SolarPunkSunday #MendingWorkshops #SewingWorkshops #MendIt #VisibleMending #HandSewing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule!
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Reminder that floss is quite handy for fixing outdoor gear. The bottom of this backpack has been giving up for a few years now. Hopefully, this will keep it going for a few more.
A bit of last minute mending before heading off to Montenegro and a long, wet, and cold weekend exploring Durmitor NP.