“ Hi,I would love to meet other cross stichers in the NYC area. Need some support to finish my UFO's and would like to swap patterns and tips. ”

“ I moved here from OH because of my husband's job. Been trying to get involved. I'd be willing to start a group in Mount Arlington. gayle.ann.livecchia@us.army.mil Exit 30 off 80. Our condo complex has a large community center. Day or night. ”

“ Greetings from Hillsborough I interested in learning how to crochet or knit. ”

“ Hi, My name is Linda and I am the co-founder of COLE'S Quilts, cross-stitch quilts for children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. I have been stitching since forever. I have 2 grown children - almost, a husband, and a dog. ”

“ Hi, my name is Amy and I am in central NJ. Looking to connect with other cross-stitch addicts in the area. ”

“ HKC is my way of giving back to the community and the world. ”

“ Beginner looking to learn the game. ”

“ Hello Everyone, I'm as basic as they come. I only know how to do 3 stitches and must be honest that I don't even know how to read knitting instructions so I'm hoping to learn lots. VF ”

“ Hi, I'm Mykele. I've been interested in finding a crocheting group that met on a day besides Saturday. I am thrilled to find such a group. I'm graying, work in a school, like a lot of different things, and do a lot of different needlecrafts. ”

“ Hi, I have always been interested in crafts. I have done a bit of everything and I am always interested in learning something new. It is malso a fun way to meet new people and share a common interest. ”

“ Hello, my name is Jessica. I am in the "advanced beginner" stage of crocheting and am excited about attending this meetup. I am ready to get my crochet on! ”

“ i'm a people person.....and love to go to parties......any one who likes to ski, and travel on cruises, check my websitewww.tomcrown.com, hope i can help you. ”

“ Love to needlepoint. I am working on some impressionist and artistic work using paternayan yarns. Would love to share ideas, tips, and meet others with similar hobbies. ”

“ I am a single professional and interesting in enjoying life!!!!!!!!!! Looking to meet new friends. ”

“ Just moved from Brooklyn to Westchester and looking to get to know the area better. ”

“ I want local Shakespeare Meetups because I want to read the plays out loud, and I can't do all the voices! :) And I like cross-stitch! ”

“ Hello Everyone, i m newer in this area and would like to meet other crafters and maybe making some new friends. ”

“ I am new to the NJ/ NY area and want to meet new people. ”

“ I am definitely very interested in this group! As someone who is learned to "live in the moment", I felt this group will support my efforts and meet great people in the process. :-) ”

“ Hi, I love to crossstitch and would like to know if anyone knows of any true crossstitch shops in the Long Island area. ”

“ Hi I am an AVID needle crafter, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, rug hooking, looking for a meet up in Westchester New York ”

“ Sup. My name is Juny and I would love to meet a talented seamstress that share the same passion I have for fashion. I myself design and sketch ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have just started to needlepoint. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the bronx is a borough too! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to learn how to make soap and among other things naturally ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to organize soon meetups for creative people in the NY area. I have in mind an area in Little Neck. If the details work out I'll be able to start the meetups. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more about possibly selling my crafts. ”

“ I'm interested in all sorts of meetups. But, for cross stitch, I also run NJNeedleworkers: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJNeedleworkers/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to make some new friends who enjoy knitting. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet like minded people who do as much needlework as I do. ”

“ HI My name is Debbie . I live in Hunterdon County five minutes from Warren County . I enjoy doing Needle point, working with beads . I make greating cards out of needle point and I also like working with clay . I also do song(lyrics) writing . ”

“ I am a artist and I'm always keen on learning new crafts. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the cross stitch. I am from the Dominican Republic and I want to have friends like me who enjoy with the cross stitch. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I really enjoy doing counted cross stitch and would like to meet other with the same interest. ”

“ I would love some help with my yarn and needles! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my friends don't share my interest in crafts, so I'd like to meet other people who do. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like crafts and would like to meet some new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would enjoy the cameraderie and help of other sewers! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's hard to find people who are interested!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to learn new skills ”

“ want these local Meetups because its FunTo have New Friends... ”

“ I would like to learn how to sew with a machine and to meet new people. ”

“ Hello, my name is Susie and I am very involved with church activites. In between time I would love to worship and be a part of your ministries. ”

“ HI, I'm Vicky. I like regular needlepoint and plastic canvas needlepoint. I also like embrodiery like cross stitch. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because not many of my friends have the time or interest in stitchery. ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups because any excuse to knit is a GOOD excuse! ”

“ I teach writing. However, I don't have enough opportunities to share my writing with ADULTS. I hope to get feedback on some of my work, as well as learn from the writing of others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy knitting and crochet, but would like to learn more. Needlework and cross stitching is new for me, but interested to give a try. Thank You, shoshana ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I LOVE CRAFTING AND IT KEEPS ME BUSY AND IM DISABLED SO I CANNOT WORK ANYMORE ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to escape my house and talk to adults....about creative things! ; ) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share and learn more about handmade crafts. ”

“ I love knitting however i am not as good as I would like to be and I believe that joining a club is going to help to learn a lot. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to meet people with same interests!! ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a beginner crocheter I would like to join a group that share the same insteresting and creating and making new stuff and making new friends. ”

“ I'm a knitter, crocheter, sewer; "you name it, I'll try it" kind of person. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, etc. I've knitted forever (it seems!) Would like to have some friends with the same interests! A ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn how to sew and do quilting. I can crochet and needlepoint and plenty of yarn to swap. ”

“ I want local Candle Making Meetups because l love scented candles and would love to learn to make them. ”

“ I want local Cross Stitch Meetups because i enjoy meeting new ppl, an like to learn new methods of stitching. ”

“ Hi, My name is Margie... ”

“ My name is Bobbie & I live in Brooklyn & work in lower Manhattan.Would like to meet other woman around the same age 50"s forfriendship & going out & having fun. ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because its close to home and i'll have better transportation. ”

“ I want local Needlework Meetups because i am new to the area, and would really like to meet new people who enjoy cross stitch and other fiber arts (other than in the aisles of craft stores!) ”

“ I want my mom to go to a local Knitting Meetups because she is really good and wants to learn more. ”

“ I have been wanting to learn how to knit for quite some time now. I would like to be able to learn from expert knitters and sit around and have some coffee =) ”

“ I'm 42 and live in East Village ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups because it would be a great opportunity to get together with like minded people... to learn new techniques and to share our work. ”

“ I want local Sewing Meetups because I plan to become a fashion designer and need to start learning how to sew so I can get started on making my clothes as soon as possible.(Yeah !!) ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because I love to crochet, and I have no friends that like to do it with me! Would love to have someone to enjoy the hobby with! ”