“ hell iam from sri lanka ”

“ Hello! It has been many, many years since I have made any jewelry, but I loved it. I've taken a couple of silversmithing classes, but I'm ready to try something new. I'm looking forward to learning about other materials and techniques. ”

“ I'm new to the area and really looking forward to other crafty people ”

“ My love of color has recently led me from beading to paper crafts. I'd like to meet up with other SAHMs to create! ”

“ Hi, I am a new resident of Raleigh area from San Diego. I have been HARD AT WORK FINDING SOMEONE TO TEACH OUT THERE ?! I'M FROM SAN DIEGO WHICH HAS TONS OF HELP - WHATS UP WITH RALEIGH ???!! ”

“ hi, i'm new to raieigh and would like to make friends and make jewelry! ”

“ Hello all, We have a very social Westie. Mackie has been to the Toy Dogs MeetUp and had a ball.. ”

“ I too, love makeup! I love the power of transformation & fun. I like doing makeovers on friends so they can see themselves the way I see them-BEAUTIFUL. Everyone deserves the confidence that comes from feeling that way! Interested in sharing tips. ”

“ Hello, I would like to sell my jewelry at craft events. ”

“ I'm Deb McNaughton, president of DITY Beads Design-it-Yourself jewelry. Why join a saturated market when you can join a fast growing company on the ground floor? We're new, we're different, and we're looking for enthusiastic people to join our team. ”

“ I will like to meet with people of like minds ”

“ Custom made folk art water fountains for the office, garden, screened porch or home is my speciality. Would love to attend local craft shows and make new friends and show off my wares. I'm in the Haw River, Mebane, Hillsboro, N.C. area. ”

“ I would love to meet some new people in the area and also find ways to share beading ideas. Also I would like to find out about craft events coming up to sell my jewelry at. ”

“ Quilting doesn't need to be a solitary craft! I've enjoyed knitting with a group but have decided quilting is my real passion. Have machine, have wine, will travel! DOQ guild member join me at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DurhamSassyQuilters ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area from New York and I'm looking to make friends. ”

“ Always interested in making friends with others that share the same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to create new things. I like working with my hands and get a great sense of accomplishment in the final product. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have recently started "playing" with beading. I'd like to learn more. I've also dabbled with art glass. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking to learn more about my craft and to expand my abilities. I would also like to meet people of like interests. ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because I am always looking for inspiration. I also manage a local Raleigh bead and paper arts store, Panopolie, and I am looking for fun groups to meet in our spacious classroom. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love jewelry making and would love to get other ideas from other bead artists as well ”

“ I am Olivia Denise Saunders I make beade jewelryI want to sell on eBay ”

“ what a great idea! ”

“ I'm Gini. Imported to NC in 2001. Been making jewelry and beadwork since I was a wee tot. I'm a 3rd gen jewelry maker. I work for Bead Creator software as their sr. tech/customer support. I live just outside Sanford in Broadway, have 2 girls ”

“ Hi Everyone! I just started stamping within the last year! I'm by NO means an expert! I enjoy stamping as a stress relief from teaching! :) I've taken one Stampin Up class from a girl at my school! Amazing ”

“ I'm a friend of Kim's and have learned the art of beading from her! Still haven't perfected it and would like to meet up with other folks for fun and inspiration! I live toward the Cary side of things. ”

“ "Hi... I am new to the area and would love to meet other artists. I have a plethora of interests which include metalsmithing, woodturning/working, lapidary, casting, sculpture, and enameling. I like to learn and teach new techniques." ”

“ Hi, my name is Jameshia Blue. I am new to jewerly making, but I love it! ”

“ Hi! I majored in textile design in college and found the love of beading and making jewelry. It is a hobby right now but I want to turn it into a business one day. I would love to meet others who also enjoy making jewelry. ”

“ My name is Michelle and I just moved to the Cary area from NY. I started making jewelry about a year ago and I am hooked. I'm looking to meet some new friends in my area with the same interest. ”

“ I have a jewelry business called Heron Lady Jewelry, so far it's a hobby that's paying for itself. I'm always interested in talking to others and learning new techniques. I'm working on setting up a web site, but that's a whole different skill. ”

“ my name is sylvia and i am disable, limited to home i love to knit i have been knitting sence i was 11 years old. i have just started quilting sewing sence i was 11 jewelry making is new and also meeting new people and learning how they do it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want more opportunity to practice speaking Korean. ”

“ I would like to join a group to learn how to dance. I think it would a fun way of getting fit and also have always wanted to learn! Thanks, Debbie ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd love to meet other stitchers and crafters in the area. I was a member of a great guild in Seattle and I've yet to meet people with similar interests in the Triangle. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we'd like to share ideas with other jewelry creators ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area. I like to meet new people and share ideas. ”

“ I truly think I have a genetic love for history. Majored in English, mostly because it was the best dept at UNC-G, but wrote papers about an author's historical environent. Also lucky to live 5 yrs in Europe, absorbing it's history. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because: I am new to jewelry making and want to improve on my skill level. ”

“ I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!! I also just moved to NC from New York...and would like to meet some new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we are avid beaders. We own Let It Beadz in Martinsville, VA. Check out our website www.letitbeadz.com. We will be having a bead show at the Courtyard Marriott on 9-16 from 10-6 and 9-17 10-5. ”

“ My name is Liping and I live in Chapel Hill. I started to fall in love with making jewelry a few months ago. I am still a beginner, but I hope I can share this interest with others and learn more! ”

“ I want to meet some likeminded people and do things as part of a group. ”

“ My name is Nicole and I just moved to the Raleigh, Durham area from New York. I work with Polymer Clay and also bead. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in developing my skill level as it relates to sewing and other craft items. I would be willing to help start a meeting group but need to know who would be interested. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be nice to meet new friends and have fun learning new things. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to make Jewelry and admire others work!! ”

“ Hi my name is Keona, I live in Cary and am new here from Connecticut. I love anything craft, sewing, quilting, crochet, cross stiching, and scrapbook card making. I am trying to find my niche and would love to sell my crafts. ”

“ I am looking to develop my craftiness and meet some great new people! I've been working on a scarf for two years now and hope that with a little prodding I might finish it! ”

“ I want local Decorative Painting Meetups because I've always been interested in painting and would like to learn more. ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because I'm new to the area from San Diego and miss my outlet. I've been making all kinds of jewelry for about 3 yrs and love working in a group of other individuals that share the same interest. ”

“ I am the owner of TC Artworks, Inc. I'm a distributor of Faux Effects Aqua and Gold label products. I've been a faux finisher and muralist for 20 years. I've lived in the Raleigh area since 1981. I am a former art teacher. ”

“ Hello Triangle area Beaders/Jewelry designers, I love making beaded jewelry, stringing, beadwork with seed beads, metals, as a part of a business and teaching/sharing my skills with others who enjoy beading as much as I do. :-) ”