(one's) fingers itch
One is eager to begin or undertake some work or task that involves one's hands. Here are nine awesome do-it-yourself projects that will make your fingers itch! I finally took a two-week vacation, but as soon as we began to rest, I could feel my fingers itching to do something—anything—productive.
your fingers itch
you are longing or impatient to do something. 1998 Patchwork & Quilting There's a good gallery towards the end of the book and it will make your fingers itch to get started.