“ Hello, I've just started my business in Jewlery Making and I'm looking forward to meeting and networking with new people that I can learn from and share ideas. ”

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

“ My husband and I would love to have more friends in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area to hang out with! We'd love a 20s/30s couples meetup closer to us than Raleigh or Cary. ”

“ I like finding the beads as much as making things! Unlike my other hobbies, I can make something in one sitting and get satisfaction from that. Kim ”

“ 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! ”

“ Hi all! I'm really excited to meet with fellow jewelers & work on projects, give/receive advice, etc. I've been beading & wire-working for 3 years now, and I recently started my own small business. ”

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

“ what a great idea! ”

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

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

“ I've been beading about 2 yrs. I LOVE to work with seed beads! It would be nice to get together in the Carrboro area with others to share projects and a few laughs! ”

“ 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 am a former software development executive who left the corporate rat race 3 years ago. I am now a freelance technology marketing writer who also works with my spouse on a burgeoning direct sales jewelry business. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in learning all that I can about jewelry making. ”

“ 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 am new to North Carolina and looking to share my love of Art Jewlery. ”

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

“ 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 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 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 I love to make Jewelry and admire others work!! ”

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

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

“ 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. :-) ”