The Fort Myers Fiber Artists Meetup

"Hi: I do several different crafts...mostly needle. I sew, knit, crs stitch, & "chain". Soon we are volunteering in Africa--need yarn, needles, instr. books, to teach crafts so they can earn $$. Can you help me w/ technique & supplies?? Thanks!"

"Mary Beth, thanks for the shout! It was great meeting you! I hope to make it to the next meeting. "

"Alix, it was great meeting you last night. I hope that you're able to come to the meetings often. I'd love to see some of your knit projects."

"Hi Donna! I haven't touched the bear since our last meetup. Things have been a little crazy! Here's the design that made me not be scared of working rounds: http://www.woodhilldesignpatternpage.... Granny squares are good too - they're way easier than they look!"

"Hey, Donna... thanks so much for the shout! Unfortunately, April is turning out to be a crazy busy month with work and family obligations, with some big event every week. Therefore, it seems like this Wednesday I'l be packing to leave town on Thursday. Sorry. But PLEASE don't count me out for future meet-ups! I SOOOOOO want to meet new fiber artists! Thanks again."

"Hi Scott, hoping that you will be able to attend the Fort Myers Fiber Artist meeting on Wednesday. Your company will be welcomed and your talents will be appreciated! Have a good week."

"Kim, thanks for the shout. Past couple of weeks have been hectic! I am glad that you were able to attend the last meeting and am looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday. Have you finished the bear? You are much braver for attempting to crochet rounds, my confidence level is not quite there yet. Have a good week!"

"Hi, spreading the word to Texas Fiber Artists. Call for Entries for the Texas Museum of Fiber Arts, "Deep in the Art of Texas Fiber Arts exhibit" in the Texas State Capitol May 24-26. Deadline April 5 www.texasfiberarts.o rg carol@texasfiberarts .org "

"Thanks again for organizing this, Donna! I'm glad you were willing to put in the effort to get this group up and running. I also think it's awesome to meet a fellow Kirksville-ite down here in south Florida. :-)"

"Hi Mary Beth! It was great meeting you, too! Yes, I did take this picture. It's from Bunche Beach - this gull was being quite the model. I've got some really good shots of him and also a nearby ring-billed that was persuaded not to be scared (I think by the fact that this one was getting right up in my lens and nothing bad happened to him, lol)."

"Kim, I was so glad to meet you last night. Love your bird icon- did you take the picture?"

"Hey there everyone. I have been a proud male knitter for about 4 years now and am looking for others to share tips and experiences. I can't meet every week, due to work, but would love to meet often."

"Teresa, I'm really looking forward to meeting you on Tuesday!"

"Hi! I learned to crochet a couple years ago and have really been getting into it again recently. I'm looking forward to sharing this hobby with others!"

"Hi my name is Teresa. I am a nurse full time. I have lived in Ft. Myers for close to 16 years now. I like to bake and cook as well as crocheting. I just don't get to do any of it as often as I would like to."

"Hi, I'm also an oldie and I love to crochet but hardly make time to do any projects. Maybe if I set apart time to meet others for talk and a little yarning I'll get something done!"

"Hi my name is Tania. I'm somewhat new to the area and would love to meet people with common interest. I recently started crocheting again and want to learn more since I haven't done so since high school. "

"Just two oldies that like to crochet and crosstitch."

"Hi Everyone! A crochet beginner looking to meet fellow Fiber Artists, develop my skill level and enjoy the company/conversation of others that share a common interest in the fiber arts."