“ interested in learning how to live a life better for myself and the world around me. ”

“ Hi! I am up and coming earring designer, single Stratford homeowner & would love to meet new people for networking, friendships, activities etc. Will help get meetups going! Welcome emails!!!! Looking forward to meeting you!!! ”

“ 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 want these local Meetups because I would enjoy meeting new people while doing something that I enjoy. ”

“ Hi. I would very much like to participate in a jewelry meetup group. Just started with a small jewelry making shop (metalsmithing) I look forward to meeting and sharing knowledge and experience with others pursuing similar interests in the area. ”

“ 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 am an artist who has made jewelry as a hobby for many years. I am interested in pursuing a jewelry business & would like to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because it would be great to share and exchange different ideas and meet new 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! ”

“ I want these local Meetups for better awareness of legal rights. ”

“ Hi, I'm Linda. I like to design and sell jewelry, mostly beads, and some wirework. I am starting out with Polymer clay, and I'm about ready to start silversmithing. Anyone else into these things? Linda ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just stared making jewlery and I am interested on how to get a business started & my merchandise out there. I'd love to learn and meet people who are also interested in this. ”

“ I've always been interested in learning to make jewelry and would love to join a group of other newcomers to the craft as well as meet some experienced artists who can share their knowledge. ”

“ I'm a U.S.Marine, Special Forces, recently back from 18 months in Iraq; my girlfriend & I make our own jewelry (she is the creator, me the executer, we had a small space in Sugar Loaf NY before I went over seas. ”

“ I'm brand new to the jewelry making business... mostly interested in wire-sculpture. Would appreciate any advice or patterns, etc. Thanks ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am too crafty! I quilt, scrabook, knit, and I am interested in learning a whole lot 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. ”

“ Hi my name is Brenda. I just moved to Connecticut from Maine. I'm a 20 year old nanny who loves to cook, read, sew, write, and sing. I'm a huge fan of Josh Groban. I love people, love to laugh, and can't wait to meet some new friends here in CT! ”

“ 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. ”

“ we need this in our community for our people for our town........ ”

“ 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 just started to learn how to make Jewelry working with Beadzo in Tivoli and the Bead Store in Rhinebeck. I really like it and would like to learn from others. ”

“ Hi - I do lampwork beading - and jewelry making. Would be interested in getting a group together to share ideas. Best, dawn ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my daughter is interested ”

“ 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 want local Knitting Meetups because no matter how many times I am shown I still can not purl. ”

“ I would like to meet other people who make and sell crafts. So far, I make crafts but I have no idea of how to go about selling them. Where do I go? Are there stores that will sell the things that I make? Along with painting I also make jewelry. ”

“ 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 ”