This morning in the car on the way to work I was thinking about all my crafty pursuits, and then I got to thinking that what I really have are what people would call "homemaker skills"  Despite that fact that I hold down a very busy, very technical job I still enjoy all the same pursuits that my grandmother would have enoyed (not my mother, she was a bra burner wild child) I'm the traditionalist, sort of.  I would consider the following as home maker type pursuits, including but not limited to:

• Sewing
• Baking
• Knitting
• Crocheting
• Cross Stitching/embroidery
• Cooking

I'm not saying I'm a pro at any of these things, but I enjoy them all.  The point here is that almost nobody I know enjoys ANY of these things.  Everyone I know is into instant cakes, frozen dinners, store bought halloween costumes and gifts.    

Now I dont go all pioneer and do EVERYTHING myself, but I've been known to sew a cosutme,  Bake bread (with and without a breadmaker) cook a roast, knit a sweater etc etc.   And I feel very  Craft Lonely these days.  None of my family or friends are really interested in talking "shop" with me....  But everytime I go to Michaels for supplies the place is packed, so there must be other crafty people out there.... Whoever you are, why dont I know you!!!   Okay, heres my personal ad, all responses in the comments please and I promise to call you back! LOL

I guess folks I LOVE reading blogs, and researching techniqes and patterns online.... but nothing beats a cold drink or  a cuppa tea/coffee and the companionship of someone who shares your interests.