[DianeM]

I know that there are tons of craft groups here in TV but nothing seems to have trickled over to Gilchrist as yet. Any one interested in seeing if we can get something going over this way? Perhaps at either Bradenton or Captiva? I was thinking very general - knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilt - Whatever you like to do. Not to teach but to help each other and for comraderie. There seems to be availability in both of these locations and I'm willing to approach the "powers that be" to get something started but I'm curious if there is any interest.

[mountaineergirl]

There is a quilting group at Captiva and one at Bradenton.

[DianeM]

I think I was thinking of more than just quilting. The Captiva group meets once a month I believe.

[createquilts]

The bradenton and captiva quilt groups meet weekly. They may have waiting lists, so stop in if you are interested. Also, once a month all of the chapters can go to the main quilt guild meeting where they have fabulous speakers and lots of learning ops. One Saturday a month Captiva has a sit and sew, all are welcome to work on their own projects. Captiva also has a pine needle basket group, I believe it is every other Tuesday afternoon. Saturday afternoon is a sewing group at seabreeze called fabric fun who do all kinds of sewing projects on their own and with the group. Both colony and seabreeze have lots of painting in various mediums available. I know people come from all different villages to participate so give some of these groups a try or start one of your own. The talent and creativity of villagers is amazing!

[DianeM]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be giving these options a try.

[Buckeyephan]

I would be very interested. I belong to two knitting groups but they meet at Churchill and Coconut Cove. I'm also looking for people who enjoy machine embroidery. Does anyone else do English smocking?

[DianeM]

I'm not really a sewer. Don't know how to use a sewing machine. I'm looking for a closer venue for other avenues of creativity and neighborly camaraderie.

[rosygail]

I'm in Tamarind grove and I would come to a club similar to Happy Stichers! Keep me posted!

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by rosygail

I'm in Tamarind grove and I would come to a club similar to Happy Stichers! Keep me posted!

That's exactly what I have in mind. Just have to find out how to start a new group. Stay tuned !!

[mountaineergirl]

I would also be interested in a Happy Stitchers South. You can get a form to fill out at the regional rec centers, like Seabreeze. They will help you fill it out. After its submitted and approved they will advertise the club and let you know what facilities are available. It's really pretty simple. I'd suggest you don't ask for Tuesdays since a lot of the stitching groups meet that day. Let me know when this starts.

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by mountaineergirl

I would also be interested in a Happy Stitchers South. You can get a form to fill out at the regional rec centers, like Seabreeze. They will help you fill it out. After its submitted and approved they will advertise the club and let you know what facilities are available. It's really pretty simple. I'd suggest you don't ask for Tuesdays since a lot of the stitching groups meet that day. Let me know when this starts.

Thank you so much for steering me in the right direction. I'm going to Seabreeze tomorrow so that's perfect timing. I was thinking of maybe Thursdays or Mondays.

[KathieI]

Dianne, I might be interested.. I never take time out to do any of the thousand projects started and not completed that are sitting on my closet shelf.. Keep me posted. Kathie

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Dianne, I might be interested.. I never take time out to do any of the thousand projects started and not completed that are sitting on my closet shelf.. Keep me posted. Kathie

Kathie I'd love to have you. Let me see what I can get cooking.

[LynnDeb]

I used to cross stitch and forgot how to do it....I have some kits I bought of cats and would love to learn how to do this again and finish it....I do live North (which doesnt really matter) but the rec. rooms that do these projects do state they dont show or teach this...I just need a brush up or sew up??? lol, Keep me posted if I could join your group..LynnDeb

[mountaineergirl]

Originally Posted by DianeM

Thank you so much for steering me in the right direction. I'm going to Seabreeze tomorrow so that's perfect timing. I was thinking of maybe Thursdays or Mondays.

Either Monday or Thursday is great for me. Keep us all posted. I certainly have enough UFO'S to keep me busy for a long time!