Central Illinois Crafty-Type Group

[laurabee]

I have been trying to set up a craft/d.i.y. type group based in Champaign, but can't find many people interested. Most folks seem to want to focus on one type of project, but I do everything from jewelry-making to reconstructing clothes to crocheting. Anyone in my area interested in trying new things?

[Craft Forums]

[nanette]

laurabee,

Count me in! I'm in Champaign as well, and would love to meet up with other crafters. I'm also a dabbler in a lot of different crafts (knitting, sewing, quilting, crocheting...you name it, I'll try it) and would love to learn more!

-nanette

[Karen]

Have you checked Craftster? http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=33.0

[Carrie]

I live in Springfield, Illinois and I have never had many crafty friends, so I'm interested.

[Stepha_DK]

It'd be great to get together -- I'm in Bloomington, not that far from Champaign/Urbana. How about at the Barnes & Noble off of the highway, or one of the coffee shops in downtown Champaign?

-Steph

[beastbunny]

I am so excited to see this! I am in Champaign and would love to meet crafty friends! I mostly sew (clothing, home stuff, fun stuff) but also knit, paint, origami, do a little bit of everything. I have a couple of freinds would also love to form some sort of crafting group. I would be happy to help organize/host such a group, at least in the beginning stages, my house is only so big.

[pinkO]

Man I posted like FIVE times when I moved here last year and no one replied. I am in Urbana. I am totally up for it! I don't care what we do. We could always have a Naked Lady Party, or just have everyone bring something different and hang out over coffee or something.

Ha nanette, I bet I know you!
~J

[beastbunny]

I just wanted to update this thread with the info about the group we started. We have a yahoo group here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CU_craftgroup/

We meet at volunteer hosts' houses and craft up a storm!

[h_pets360]

damnnnnnnnnnnnnn...

i lived in champaign, and moved to portland in july. good luck though!!!

it's a great town, minus the weather, the frat kids, and the farness from my siblings.