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Do you just need a little time to get away and spend time on your craft? This group is mostly for anyone interested in completing their portable hand stitching projects. Portable hand stitching projects could include: Knitting Crochet Needlepoint Cross Stitch Hand Sewing - such as quilting (hand piecing, lap quilting, small crafts) |
2.2 miles away in
Palatine, IL
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Meet fellow Crocheters near you! Come to a local Crochet Meetup to share tips on granny squares, Filet crochet, Tunisian crochet, Broomstick lace, Cro-hook and Irish crochet. Get your yarn together and come have fun! |
3.6 miles away in
Palatine, IL
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All Crafters welcome here! Membership is free. CRAFT MAKERS AND SELLERS OF ALL TYPES AND SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Are you a Knitter who wants to learn embroidery or a Jewelry maker who wants to learn Ceramics? Meet other local Craft Makers to trade ideas and show off your Creations! Craft makers and sellers of all types and skill lev |
5.5 miles away in
Schaumburg, IL
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Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! Come to a Knitters Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. We will also be having regular knitting workshops given by a expert textile artist and knitter. |
6.2 miles away in
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! Come to a Knitters Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. Bring those unfinished projects and we can finish them ourselves. Learn how to work with color without tears. |
9 miles away in
Northbrook, IL
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Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! Come to a Knitters Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. |
15.9 miles away in
Lombard, IL
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Knit, sew, crochet, paint..whatever your craft, join us as we get together for fun, chatter, and creativity. Our crafts are sold at two annual events, donated to local organizations, and given to those who are ill, babies at their baptisms, and high school grads heading off to college, people who get married in our church. If you want to join a fun |
17.9 miles away in
Oak Park, IL
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Meet fellow knitters and crocheters. Admire projects. Swap patterns. Chat and drink coffee. We meet twice a month, the 1st Tuesday and the 3rd Thursday. |
19.6 miles away in
Waukegan, IL
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Meet, mingle and trade yarns and tales with local knitters & crocheters over coffee or wine. All levels and ages are welcome. We meet 4x a month at various locations around Chicago. Happy Knitting! |
22.3 miles away in
Chicago, IL
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Got a flexible schedule? Why wait until after 6 PM to knit! Join us for impromptu and informal knitting circles on weekdays during "normal business hours." Let's start a Daytime Knitting Club in Bucktown/Wicker Park and see just how fun a random Wednesday can be! We meet on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM at Cafe DeLuca on Damen in Bucktown. |
22.3 miles away in
Chicago, IL
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Just getting together to share & learn with all levels of knitters & crocheters. I know I learn best from watching others -- and love to sit & knit with women of all ages & experience levels/backgrounds. We would like to do charity projects as well as individual projects as decided. The group is not really well defined as I feel the individuals |
28.7 miles away in
Naperville, IL
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Meet fellow knitters and crocheters near you! If you do any type of needlework, please join us! Get your yarn or embroidery thread together and come have fun! Don't know how to knit or crochet? Come on in! I'm sure there will always be someone ready to give you a lesson or two on how to get started! We meet every Tuesday at Panera in Homewood |
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Matteson, IL
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“ Hello, My name is Lisa and my two Bichon Frise a male 5 mo and a female 2 1/2 years want to meet others to socialize with during the winter weather we are looking for an indoor play date to visit with others. Let me know if there are any arnd ” |
Chicago, IL | Jul 2, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Jun 14, 2008 | |
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Carol Stream, IL | Jun 10, 2008 | |
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Villa Park, IL | Jun 6, 2008 | |
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Chicago, IL | Jun 5, 2008 | |
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Schaumburg, IL | May 28, 2008 | |
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“ I find myself with extra time these days and I'm interested in meeting new knitters. ” |
Willowbrook, IL | May 27, 2008 |
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“ Hi I am now 27 and i am still interested in learning how to knit and would love to join fellow knitters!!! ” |
Burbank, IL | May 27, 2008 |
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Evanston, IL | May 18, 2008 | |
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“ Hi my name is Barb, and I knit in my spare time, which is not always a lot, . It would be nice to meet with others in this area to form new friendships and new ideas about knitting. Barb ” |
Racine, WI | May 12, 2008 |
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“ I've been knitting for five years. I have tried a variety of projects. I would love to see others new ideas and share patterns. ” |
Hoffman Estates, IL | May 12, 2008 |
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Evanston, IL | May 1, 2008 | |
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Chicago, IL | May 1, 2008 | |
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Palatine, IL | Apr 25, 2008 | |
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Chicago, IL | Apr 19, 2008 | |
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“ I've recently moved to IL from MN. I had a great woman's group in MN and would like to find another in IL. ” |
Minooka, IL | Apr 16, 2008 |
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Mundelein, IL | Apr 13, 2008 | |
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Oak Brook, IL | Apr 2, 2008 | |
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Dekalb, IL | Mar 26, 2008 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I LOVE to knit! I have been doing it since I was a kid, and would love to meet others who share this addiction. Also need motivation to FINISH projects. I am great at starting them. :-) ” |
Chicago, IL | Mar 26, 2008 |
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“ I like to crochet, and also cross stitch. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing ideas. If there is a club in Orland Park, Tinley Park or Mokena, IL please contact me. mjhardwidge@hotmail.com ” |
Orland Park, IL | Mar 23, 2008 |
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“ Hello, I am interested in getting crocheters together (knitters too) to share ideas and knowledge. I live in Bolingbrook and would only be interested in fairly close meeting places. I would be willing to help organize meetings and meeting places. ” |
Bolingbrook, IL | Mar 21, 2008 |
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Evanston, IL | Mar 16, 2008 | |
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“ I have been at this wonderful craft for 18 years. None of my friends share this interest with me so I am happy to meet and talk to people that love it as much as I do. I am a yarn a holic. Hope to meet all of you soon. ” |
Schaumburg, IL | Mar 10, 2008 |
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“ Love crocheting, attempting to learn to knit, love to be able to talk with others who also enjoy the same hobbies as I. Also hoping to find some others from Australia so hubby has someone to chat to about back home. ” |
Belvidere, IL | Mar 8, 2008 |
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Lake Zurich, IL | Mar 5, 2008 | |
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“ I am a machine and hand knitter and would love to join a group in my area! Thank you! ” |
Downers Grove, IL | Mar 4, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Feb 27, 2008 | |
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“ It's Lex. I didn't want to lose contact with the group so I was hoping to join up and talk with everyone. :) ” |
Belvidere, IL | Feb 27, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Feb 26, 2008 | |
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“ I've been knitting since I was in grade school. Knitting brings order to my thinking. ” |
Northbrook, IL | Feb 25, 2008 |
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“ Looking forward to meeting new people and knitting. ” |
Northbrook, IL | Feb 25, 2008 |
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“ A new grandma. Knitter, weaver, crocheter! Native American Flute Player and weaver of Native American Rugs ” |
Northbrook, IL | Feb 25, 2008 |
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Waukegan, IL | Feb 25, 2008 | |
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“ I'm 36 years old. I am a substitute teacher for Racine Unified and Union Grove, so I have summers off! I love to knit, crochet and cross-stitch. I'm also into digital photography. My family includes a husband, Steve, and our dog, Boo Boo. ” |
Racine, WI | Feb 25, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Feb 21, 2008 | |
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Waukegan, IL | Feb 20, 2008 | |
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“ i have been knitting 4 like more than a year and am in the process of making a purse poncho and a blanket ” |
Carpentersville, IL | Feb 15, 2008 |
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Elk Grove Village, IL | Jan 18, 2008 | |
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“ Hello, My name is Judy. I lost my husband this summer. We have been married 23 years. I really need to talk to people and meet new people to get over my grief. Please help me. Maybe we could go out for coffee and talk. ” |
Melrose Park, IL | Jan 18, 2008 |
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“ I am interested in exchanging ideas with people of my age and experience. Learning and listening and conversing. I'm glad I found this group. ” |
Woodridge, IL | Jan 18, 2008 |
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“ Hi, I am Susan...I live in Lake Zurich, single with 2 children. I don't know how to knit, but I am looking forward to learning. I am trying to find some lessons in my area. ” |
Lake Zurich, IL | Jan 18, 2008 |
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“ I am looking for some people who would like to crochet squares for The Share A Square Project, which creates afghans for children with cancer at Camp Sanguinity in TX.
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Chicago, IL | Jan 18, 2008 |
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Elk Grove Village, IL | Jan 18, 2008 | |
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“ Hello everyone! Thank you for letting me join! My name is Vikki Cerbin, I live in Arlington Heights and have been knitting on and off for about 8 years. I'd love to get to know some new friends! ” |
Elk Grove Village, IL | Jan 18, 2008 |
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Rolling Meadows, IL | Jan 18, 2008 | |
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“ Hi, I am Kathy. I have knitted many years ago and enjoyed it. So I am brushing up on my skills and am learning new skills to bring knitting back as one of my hobbies. ” |
Lincolnshire, IL | Jan 18, 2008 |
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Palatine, IL | Jan 18, 2008 | |
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Elk Grove Village, IL | Jan 18, 2008 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I love doing crafts, and hanging out with people who like them too, ” |
Elmhurst, IL | Jan 18, 2008 |
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“ HI, I am passionate about knitting and would love to meet up with others who feel the same. Also, I play maj jong, scrabble, canasta and would love to learn to play bridge. Looking forward to hearing from you. Belle ” |
Villa Park, IL | Jan 14, 2008 |
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“ Hello, I would like an ESL meetup in the Rockford area. There are few things I enjoy more than teaching ESL. I learned Spanish to expand my ability to teach ESL effectively. If anyone wants help: alia.mahmoud@hotmail.com. ” |
Belvidere, IL | Jan 13, 2008 |
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“ Former Bostonian, current Chicagoan. ;) ” |
Chicago, IL | Jan 13, 2008 |
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“ I'm a fairly new knitter who needs to have structured time to finish my projects! Social knitting is fun, I've been to the Stitch 'n Bitch at the MOCA in Chicago, but want to knit close to home too. Latest projects: scarves, purses, & felting. ” |
Bartlett, IL | Jan 13, 2008 |
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“ I am a very novice knitter who lives between two worlds (Chicago and the burbs) in Evanston. I have a very full schedule (Who doesn't) but would like to knit with others. ” |
Evanston, IL | Jan 10, 2008 |
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Lombard, IL | Jan 10, 2008 | |
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“ Hello, I am definitely a Yankee, but I lived in NC for 2.5 years and I have quite an affinity for southern folk. Count me in. Erin ” |
Chicago, IL | Jan 10, 2008 |
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Vernon Hills, IL | Jan 10, 2008 | |
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Northbrook, IL | Jan 10, 2008 | |
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Chicago, IL | Jan 10, 2008 | |
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Chicago, IL | Jan 10, 2008 | |
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“ I have been knitting off an on since the mid-70's. I haven't been part of a group before - but thought it might be fun. Looking forward to my first knit meet! Jeanette ” |
Northbrook, IL | Jan 10, 2008 |
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“ Meetups are wonderful for encountering like minded and differently minded and learning new things... ” |
Park Ridge, IL | Jan 10, 2008 |
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Chicago, IL | Jan 5, 2008 | |
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Oak Brook, IL | Jan 4, 2008 | |
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Joliet, IL | Dec 31, 2007 | |
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Round Lake, IL | Dec 28, 2007 | |
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Geneva, IL | Dec 23, 2007 | |
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North Aurora, IL | Dec 23, 2007 | |
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Warrenville, IL | Dec 23, 2007 | |
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Carol Stream, IL | Dec 23, 2007 | |
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“ I'm new to the area and relatively new to crocheting. I'm hoping to meet new friends as well as have fun de-stressing with crocheting, and perhaps knitting at some point. ” |
Chicago, IL | Dec 8, 2007 |
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“ Hi I'm Judy. I taught myself to knit years ago and recently started to pick up knitting again. Would like to meet and learn from other knitters. ” |
Chicago, IL | Dec 2, 2007 |
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Wauconda, IL | Nov 19, 2007 | |
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Crystal Lake, IL | Nov 15, 2007 | |
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Oak Brook, IL | Oct 24, 2007 | |
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Bloomingdale, IL | Oct 24, 2007 | |
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Berwyn, IL | Oct 24, 2007 | |
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Chicago, IL | Oct 24, 2007 | |
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Lisle, IL | Oct 24, 2007 | |
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“ I am looking for a local knitting group to learn from & meet with to knit & chat!! ” |
Dyer, IN | Oct 13, 2007 |
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Glen Ellyn, IL | Oct 12, 2007 | |
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Chicago, IL | Oct 9, 2007 | |
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Woodridge, IL | Oct 7, 2007 | |
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Frankfort, IL | Sep 29, 2007 | |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I've only been to a single opera, though I've heard arias from many, and would like to familiarize myself with opera literature. ” |
Chicago, IL | Sep 22, 2007 |
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“ My name is Ruth Silverman and I have been knitting since I was a little girl and that was a very long time ago. I also crochet, sew, needlepoint and smock. I really enjoy a challenge so I love to try new patterns. ” |
Northbrook, IL | Sep 21, 2007 |
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“ I've been a knitter for about 10 years, although I still consider myself a beginner. I'm looking to meet other knitters in the area. ” |
Northbrook, IL | Sep 21, 2007 |
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Northbrook, IL | Sep 21, 2007 | |
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Northbrook, IL | Sep 21, 2007 | |
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Northbrook, IL | Sep 21, 2007 | |
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Northbrook, IL | Sep 21, 2007 | |
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Evanston, IL | Sep 21, 2007 | |
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“ Started knitting again 2 years ago after not touching it for many, many years. Like to experiment with different stitches and patterns. ” |
Northbrook, IL | Sep 21, 2007 |
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Arlington Heights, IL | Sep 21, 2007 | |
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“ knit607@gmail.com Looking for anyone who wants to knit just because they love to knit! All levels and all projects welcome. I have a CHARMING and COZY location in place already. Contact me soon. ” |
Plainfield, IL | Sep 20, 2007 |
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“ I like to knit, crochet, sew, and quilt. I would like to find a group in the Downers Gove/Naperville area to join - or start up a new group. ” |
Chicago, IL | Sep 19, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am opening up a yarn store in Mundelein and want to start networking ” |
Mundelein, IL | Sep 18, 2007 |
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“ I want these local Meetups because I am a creative soul, always in need of liberation from the workaday world. ” |
Wauconda, IL | Sep 18, 2007 |
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