“ Hi. My name is Ellen and I'm interested in local Meetups because I think it would give me a chance to meet new people who have the interests I do and have some fun. Those interests include working on different craft projects. Feel free to contact me. ”

“ I'm very interested in meeting new people. I know that there are new experiences just waiting out there for me =) I do have have alot of interests and hobbies. ”

“ I would love to see a new meetup in the Groton area involving beading/jewelry making. ”

“ I would love to meet people who share my addiction to yarn!! Am somewhat of a beginner knitter, & know one crochet stitch. I also love to make jewelry. I believe AC Moore is the mothership! LOL Would love to meet about once a week or so.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups just because the topic piques my interest ”

“ I've moved to CT. I'm fun and like spending time with my family and pets, going out for coffee or a drink, hiking, camping and mountain biking. I also make jewelry and crochet. I'd like to meet people with similar interests and make new friends. ”

“ Hello, I am looking to learn all about making jewelry. My area doesn't have a local bead store. I would hope in my future to own one and open it here where I live in RI. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think it's great to share interests with other people. ”

“ Hi, I'm Lenore. I've been making jewelry for a few years now. I've sold some at church craft sales, and given jewelry as gifts, but am considering doing it more seriously. I'm just learning about wire wrapping, and would love to learn more! ”

“ To met other like mind people to become friends with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to knit, want to learn how to quilt and would love to design beaded jewelry. Fellowship is important with like-minded souls. Am researching places in or near Springfield where a knitters meetup can happen. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love to make things and none of my friends are as crafty as me. i'd love to have fun making things, sharing tips and materials all while meeting new friends. ”

“ Looking to share jewelry making experiences and try to find help with my new passion lampwork ”

“ We're relatively new to CT and would like to get to know other couples, find new places to eat and branch out from the work crowd. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i share their interests ”

“ I find jewelry making addicting and would love to get ideas and talk to people who have a passion for it like I do. I have an interset in learning how to use polymer clay and making lampwork beads. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting new people, but if I just make new friends that would be great, too. :) ”

“ Come join Stitch 'n Bitch New Haven. We meet 4 times a week in 3 different towns -- and we keep adding new meetings upon request. All portable crafts are welcome. http://knitting.meetup.com/909 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SnB_NewHaven ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love "crafty" things and would like to meet other people with the same interests. It would be nice to share ideas, time, and info. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to beading and would like any advise and ideas ”

“ I've been beading for about a year and having lots of fun. I am now planning to start selling and would love to share ideas or just pick each others brain for ideas. ”

“ I am a single mom with joint custody of my wonderful daughters and would like to meet other people in my age group (37) who have time to do interesting things. Most of my friends are married and full-time parents, which is tough. ”

“ I'm originally Ohio and miss all things Buckeye ”

“ My name is Jenilyn Page.I have been beading for a few years now, but just recently started a buisness selling my designs. My website is in the works and will be up very soon, hopefully by the middle of November. I am 23, and have many interests, but my f ”

“ I love cooking...not really a baker although I do know how and I enjoy eating baked goods. I'd love to share recipes and tips. :-) ”