No title--just catching up...

Well let's try this again...

This site was not working too well earlier today.

I'm still here--I bet you thought I fell off the earth?

No, just been busy. Working, cleaning, sorting, getting ready to start the next travel job. I'll be in Northampton for the next 13 weeks (living at home) until the end of Jan. then ? hopefully FL for 13 weeks. I'm stressing a bit about going. I am already missing my stuff and I'm not gone yet! I can only take so much with me and especially now that I am trying to get this place in order. I worry about the cats that I can't take--my son will have to take care of them (omg). Why can't life be simpler???

On the lighter side I have been working on my new sock from our crochet-along. I am using Austermann Step. It is very soft and the colors are beautiful.

See above.

Gotta go for now but I will post more pics later--of finished sock and of Amy and Joshs' wedding.

...justwannacraft,CathyM

Cathy's socks

Cathy's socks
Originally uploaded by catjmoses.

I'm a bit late posting this photo--better late than never. These are from the Crochet sock-a-long. They are warm and comfy--My first socks! What can I say?

PS I didn't add the 'fringe' as shown with the back sock.

Oneskein

I've joined yet another group!!! Can you stand it? I don't have time for anything as it is, but yet there is always time to crochet. Ordered the book from Amazon and patiently awaiting its arrival. Oh boy, another crochet (and knit) book!! Here is the website for the 'official' blogsite:
www.oneskein.blogspot.com/
Here is the addy for the 'Secret pal exchange:
www.oneskein.com/
In anticipation...I bought some Peaches and Creme-Ecru- and a skein of Fun Fur prints-Confetti-to make a quick summer scarf.
Many projects in the wings. I really wish I'd hit the lottery so I can stay home and ....justwannacraft,CathyM

Crochet Olympics Big Button :)

Well, here it is!

This is the only way I know right now how to add these

*%#@'ing buttons!

Can you stand it? I'd like to think I am reasonably good in the

computer dept, but this button thing has me stumped!!!!

Anyway, My bag is half done and I'm sure I'll finish by the end. I WILL

post a pic today--after I sleep--which I have to do right NOW or

I will crash. :)

Berkshire County Knitters

Berkshire County Knitters
http://www.berkshirecountyknitters.com/

Finished my first (mini) sock on circular needles!!! Yeah! it looks pretty good for a first try. I have my size OTN now. I SO prefered not working with double points.

Crochet Olympics

Crochet Olympics

Hi!
I'm making "It's in the bag".
I'll post a pic soon.

Just a quick note....
I haven't fallen off the earth---yet.
Too much to do.
Lots to say, will post more soon......justwannacraft,CathyM

Shameful...

Well, It's October 23rd and this is only my second entry. Life has been, well, just happening. Nothing too hectic--just everyday stuff. I'm working fulltime at the hospital (10pm-7am) 4 nights a week. Job is OK, the drive stinks (1 1/2 hour one way)!
Thinking about the holidays coming up quickly. Trying to get the handmade things --organized, started, finished--ugh. Wanting to work on other stuff --poncho-still; socks-not sure if I noted this before but I finished my first pair of crocheted socks-not bad; afghan-always in progress. I'm still wishing for the big win to be able to stay home and craft all day!!!
Jeff and Jess were married on the 9th. Very nice wedding. All the gang was there. It's so nice to see everyone together. With families going in all different directions and all, it doesn't happen too often. I will post pics when I have more time. (hopefully sooner than 2 months).
The babies are growing like weeds! Jayden and Maya--you go girls!

Hey check out Crochetsocks --a yahoo group I'm in. I have been asked to help out with it (Hi Denise--and thanks). We talk about --what else? crochet and particularly socks-other stuff too-but mostly socks. It's fun to see and hear what other people from --literally around the world--have to say and share.
Well I have talked enough for now. The pics will come later. I'm still getting the hang of this thing--Can't figure out how to do most of it --but then I haven't spent too much time here. I have this and a Yahoo 360 site and ? maybe something else I can't remember?!
Take care and stay dry. ....just wanna craft, Cath

Day 1 (Here)

Well, I think I am getting the hang of this Blog thing---maybe....I had one somewhere else but it just wasn't right. I hope this turns out better.
About the name, Well it says it all! I am and always be a crafter. I just haven't figured out how to make good money at it as I mostly like to do it for fun. I might get serious someday and ....nah.
I might try to copy and post the entries from the other blog so as to keep the 'flow' going. They give a little background of me and stuff.

Today, I am going to work on a poncho for my grandniece. A hat for the other grandniece. I am patiently waiting for the next set of instructions for the crochet sockalong I am in. I think they are going good. Maybe I'll work on the lace(?) scarf for my niece (for Christmas)--it's going to take me that long to make it. It is the leaf pattern from Scarf Style.--very pretty butI'm using an angora-like yarn and it is very---very.

Also need to work on the house---always work on the house---clean,clean,clean!!!
And fill out papers for my son for college--DS-21--yeah! college!--one step closer to leaving the nest--can't wait for the empty nest syndrome!

Well enough for today. Off to craft, It's a great day in the neighborhood. Maybe I'll sit out on the 'veranda' (haha) (that's my New England for 'back yard on the patio furniture')
...........just wanna craft, Cathy M

PS pictures to follow.