“ I haven't played board games in a long time and I would like to get back into it. ”

“ Hello, I'm very handy with my power tools and creative as well. I've always wanted to learn needlework and broaden my skills in crochet. I'm looking forward to learn new ideas and meeting new faces. ”

“ It's always difficult to find the time to just sit and do my needlecrafts. This meetup group allows me to make a date with myself to do what I want to do, and have some company while I'm at it. Looking to making this a habit - problem solved. ”

“ I would love to meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi my name is Barbara and would like these meeting to meet other SAHM I'm a grandmother with my grandson who's 3 months old. I live in Somerville and don't know any stay at home grandparents so it would be nice to meet others. ”

“ Hi I've always had a cross-stitching bug. I have been doing this for several years and I recently would like to learn more about the art of stitching. I'm very interested in joining a group that allows me to do just that. ”

“ Hi, I am 53 years old and I love to knit and crochet. I live in an apartment by myself and was told of joining some groups with common interests. I am hoping to come to a meeting soon to meet some new people. Joyce ”

“ Anybody out there still sew? I'd love to meet others who sew home furnishings, embellish purchased clothing, or make their own clothes. ”

“ Hi Mary, Hope you enjoyed your Holidays. I'm looking forward to this group. I sew and would like to expand my work with some smocking. I haven't a clue how to start.... but I'm sure I'll learn with a little help. Wishing you great success w ”

“ Interested in nice clothing finds. Why are there so many people that read _clothing_ swap and understood _gender_ swap? I'm not sure that I would be signing up to. Perhaps the Meetup software is screwed up. ”

“ Hi I'm a 4 year breast cancer survivor who would really enjoy getting together with other survivors and talking about life "after diagnosis and treatment". ”

“ Hello Sewing Enthusiasts, I am the Organizer for the Boston Fashion Industry Meetup. There are many fashion designers, and we all need to link with those who sew, knit, and other crafts. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy stitching and would also enjoy socializing at the same time. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy visiting with people who have similar interests. ”

“ I love knitting, sewing and all crafts. I knit the first and third Tuesdays at Panera Bread in Chelmsford, MA 7-9PM Hope you will join us overtheborderknitters@yahoo ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make friends, learn how to knit and quilt, and return to sewing after 20 years of neglect. ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share my love for this craft and to eschange ideas and projects. I need a place to go to to unwind from my busy life and to enjoy cross stitching with people who share the same passion. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to meet other people who share the same kind of interests that i have. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am creative, work so far from where I live it would be a good opportunity to meet new people and learn some crafts. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy creative experiences with fabric and fibers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet some new friends and help motivate myself to do some handwork. ”

“ I want to share my loft of many things crafty and find meeting other crafters inspiring ”

“ I want these local Meetups because having support in anything you decide to do in life is always important. When your confidence & inspiration are down reaching out to others to find it once again and maybe spread it back is what life is all about. ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because I have been trying to learn to crochet and am doing OK but need help on instructions and patterns. I would love to meet people who like to crochet as I do and could help me do better. ”

“ Single female living North of Boston. Loves crocheting & any type of art. Soul Collage® facilitator, http://www.soulcollageworkshop.com. I work a lot but I love to meet new people. ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because I would like to meet other people who enjoy crocheting as i do. ”

“ I've been knitting (or crocheting, cross-stitching, sewing, ect) for years. I have been looking for a group like this nearby. ”

“ i'm a meme of one,love crosstitch, motorcycling,reading and the outdoors and am just starting letterboxing ”