For the past several days I’ve been nursing a sore back.  I haven’t been very mobile and just the thought of sitting at a sewing machine has me wishing for pain medication.  It got me thinking about all the crafts I could do while resting my back in bed.  These crafts are not only great for those on bed rest, but for any crafter on the go.

1. Knitting/Crocheting

This is a great craft for portability.  All you really need is a set of needles (or a hook) and some yarn and you’ve got hours of crafting pleasure.

I always have a portable knitting project on hand in my purse or car for those spare moments.  They can really add up and before you know it, you have a completed project!

2. Needlework

Embroidery and cross stitch are fun and (mostly) portable projects.  I wouldn’t want to bring an 18″ X 20″ cross stitch pattern into my bed or try and carry it around in my purse, but for some smaller projects, this is totally feasible.

The project to the right was a good example.  I did this pattern on a tote bag.  It was perfect to carry around because I could put all of my supplies in the bag while I was working on it!

3.  Friendship Bracelets

I can’t forget to mention these beauties!  This is the ultimate portable craft!  I started making these when I would ride the bus to school.

For this craft you need a safety pin and some embroidery floss.  So portable you can fit all of that in your pocket!

4. Drawing/Doodling

I don’t really do much drawing but I love to doodle.  With a sketchbook and your favorite pens/pencils, this is an activity that can go anywhere.  I like to sketch out ideas for crafts on paper and while my drawings aren’t great, I enjoy doing it.

What are your favorite portable crafts?