“ I want these local Meetups because I love making jewelry, cards, bookmarks, ATCs, other paper crafts, soap, candles, and more. You can see some of my designs at http://kathyyskrafts.etsy.com and/or read my blog at http://kathyyskrafts.blogspot.com. ”

“ Would love to meet people in the South Suburbs - Chicago Heights, Olympia Fields, Orland Park, etc. Love to make art-to-wear, soaps, lotions and would like to learn doll making. ”

“ Hi I am now 27 and i am still interested in learning how to knit and would love to join fellow knitters!!! ”

“ I like learning new stuff and meeting new folks! ”

“ I like to meet folks around Chicago, IL, in Wisconsin and and on my worldwide travels! Poetry, macrame, papercrafting, scrapbooking, stamping, jewelry, cardmaking are faves. Also want to resume fiber arts - crochet, knitting. Learn quilting! ”

“ '' Hello I am interested in making jewelry. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting other clayers and promote my artistic talents in the area. ”

“ I would love to meet people with the same interest as I have so we can share ideas and learn from each other. I would love to meet during the day since I'm home at that time. ”

“ I would love to get together with others interested in beading. I have so much stuff I've bought and never put together! I'd rather go somewhere local - SW suburbs - than try to get into the city. If I start up the group, who would be interested? ”

“ I joined to meet new people and to introduce my new business. ”

“ I like to knit, crochet, sew, and quilt. I would like to find a group in the Downers Gove/Naperville area to join - or start up a new group. ”

“ Great! I love arts and crafts. I love to share and have fun. Janice ”

“ Hello I'm Tiffany 26 yo I love to make jewelry, I'v only been at it for a few years. I'm looking for other crafters to link up with to talk and bead. I'm looking for good people in my general area because I am new. ”

“ "Hi, I'm Carmen: Is there a meet-up closer to me? I've been dancing for about four years. I Enjoy Tribal Fusion and Egyptian cabaret styles. I also make my own beaded costume jewelry and welcome ideas on where to find reasonable odds and ends. ”

“ i am intersted of making graffity besudes i learn fast...i know how to dram pretty well and know already a bit about graffitty ”

“ Im a stay at home mom that believes that your Children are everything. Im a Nursing mom so meeting other moms like myself are something Im looking for. ”

“ I'm a member of the Windy City Jewelry Makers Meetup...and thinking of starting an extended version of that out here in the burbs. Found an Ethel's Chocolate Lounge in Barrington. Who wants to come??? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've only been to a single opera, though I've heard arias from many, and would like to familiarize myself with opera literature. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a creative soul, always in need of liberation from the workaday world. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy all kinds of crafts especially jewelry. ”

“ JOIN US! Dining Out & Social Activities-Break bread w/foodies,visit cool venues--theater events,movies,bars/dance clubs,karaoke,comedy shows,bowling, musical & theatrical productions,sight seeing/architect tours,etc. http://diningout.meetup.com/510/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to craft and love to be inspired by other crafters. ”

“ Hello, my wife and I own a full service bead store in Chicago and want to do our part to promote this wonderfully creative art form. Our store also will hold the monthly meetings of this group and the Chicago jewelry makers meetup group. ”

“ Hello all, I'm a freelace writer in Chicago interested in meeting other writers in the know. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to learn new bead techniques. I have already gone to Alysa and Caravan bead to ask they sponsor this goup but no luck. Next time you all are in these store please ask them to sponsor a bead up group ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn how to sew and start my own business ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn how to make jewerly and become formiliar with Quilting. Refreshing my skills in Sewing and learn to become a Craft seller. I will appreciate any advise and assistance. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to learn how to do beading, Jewerly, and some craft. Galina ”

“ Hi I am Deana and the mother of a wonderful 3 year old son. I am looking to network and meet new people with common interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i like arts and crafts and when i can work again, i want to work with people doing activities. i also would like to know how much these classes cost.thank you.i would like to know what some of these classes are. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ hi, im always looking to make new friends with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's more fun to make jewels with other people! I love beading, talking about beads, buying beads, trading beads... you probably get the picture! Would love to talk about photographing jewelry too... I need help! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn from others they're techniques and get new ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would just be easier for me to get to them. Thanks Julie ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I feel fairly lonely in this hobby. Would love to share my love for sewing and needlework with others and learn from ohter like minded people. ”

“ I would love to spend sometime with other women that craft. I love to make things and get more creative when I'm with others. Can't wait until a group opens up. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and want to meet others in my area who share my interests. Would love casual gatherings for some tea, good conversation and needlework. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn how to read a pattern and crochet with other people who have like interests. ”

“ I want local Women's Social Meetups because I enjoy meeting new people. ”

“ Hi! I recently got interested in making costume jewelry, mainly necklaces. I want to develop better techniques and methods. Someone show me the way! ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because I'm trying to learn more about crocheting ”

“ Hi. My name is Nicole and I'm happy to have found this group. I think this is what I've been needing to help heal and start living better again after the loss of my mom. ”

“ I have a Tibetan Spaniel puppy. She needs to make some doggy friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be a great way for my adorable 15 month old son to make new friends. ”

“ Im new here seems like a pretty cool site. Have anything interesting to say? Do Tell! Oh, Im one talented Jeweler n Modest too!lol ”

“ Hi i am new on the scen, about to start making jewelry as a cleansing and clearing ritual. Need more creativity in my life, want to eventually sell my pieces, have made jewelry, crochet, and beaded, since i was eight, want to move up to metal-smithi ”

“ Hi my name is Helen and I have been teaching over 20 years. I am still looking for ideas, enjoy sharing materials, and talking with other teachers. ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because i like expressing my self in poems ”

“ Hi my name is Vanessa. Recently I graduated from Northern Illinois University with and emphasis in Design and Ceramics. Jewelry making has been my hobby for a long time and now I am pursuing a career in Jewerly Design. Currently I am working on ex ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy working with others with the same interests. ”

“ Hi I would just like to get a few new friends, who have an interest in making jewelry with beads. I was hoping that as the group grows, that meet up would be at a different members house each time. ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups so I can learn to knit. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because would like to meet people is mature and active within my area - Arlington Heights ”