“ I just moved to Morrisville, NC with my husband 3weeks ago. I love to crosstitch and I am a novice at the sewing machine and would like to learn more. Also, I would love to meet people and make new friends. ”

“ I go to craft shows with my stained glass designs but I'm too shy to get out much. I think I would get out more if I could be part of a group that had similar interests. I also enjoy camping, kayaking, grilling out and having friends over. ”

“ I'm interested in meeting others who have similar interests and live nearby. I would be inclined on starting a meet-up myself, if I hadn't just arrived to the area. ”

“ I'm new to the yarn crafts and would love to hang with some more experienced crafters. ”

“ I want these meetups because I have been cross-stitching for nearly 20 years and would like to meet others who enjoy the craft. ”

“ Enjoy the calming effect of knitting. Would love a daytime meeting in the area. ”

“ I enjoy meeting new people who share the same interests and their love of arts and crafts. ”

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

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

“ 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 I enjoying working and gathering new ideas with other people. ”

“ I'm an avid gardener/herbalist/homesteader who is frustrated at times because there just don't seem to be a lot of people in this area with the same interests. Let's work toward forming a strong sustainable community in action. ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ It would be fun to meet other Africans in the area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love meeting new people. I also love sharing creative ideas and what's better than making new friends with people who love to do what you do. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would love to learn the craft of knitting,crocheting,needlework and quilting ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet others who enjoy the same things as me, and hopefully learn from each other and get new ideas. I'm married, have 2 boys, 18 and 7, and 2 girls, 15 and 4. I recently started quilting by hand. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello everyone, my goals in organizing the Eating Disorder Recovery Meetup is to creat a community where we will learn about ourselves and each other, share information and support, face challenges, you name it. ”

“ I want local Cross Stitch Meetups because I have been cross-stitching since I was a little girl and love doing it. Also, I just moved to the north Raleigh area from out of state. It would be a great way to meet new friends. ”

“ I'm interested in improving my basic knowledge of handmade items - interests in all types of textile work!! ”