Do you ever go to crops where you do not know anyone?

I do. People are friendly, but if they are there with friends, they tend to stick together. People who are alone either stay alone or sort of seek each other out.. I know people who have become friends that way. I haven't gone that far, but after awhile you recognize each other and you have sort of a quiet comradery, if that makes sense. You sort of start sitting together and have pleasant small talk basically.

The only crops where I have felt third wheel-ish or thought that some of the attendees were standoffish were crops that were run by MLM consultants or very, very small LSS. I tried out a Creative Memories crop because it was close to me, and I felt like I was in a room full of queen bees. They would even go out of their way not to sit with newbies!

However, I wouldn't not go to those crops to see what they are like. You'll find your place.

I did when I was first starting out, that is how I met one of my dearest friends (she passed away last year.. in fact this month)... I haven't gone alone in a long time but I would if I had the chance.

Every crop I go to I don't know anyone. I went to one in Orlando last weekend and I ended up hitting it off with the lady at my table. I'm pretty sure we will get together in the future. I'm going to the Quick Quotes 3 day reserve this weekend in Daytona by myself.

At the scrapbook expo I sat by myself and nobody ended up sitting at my table so I literally was by myself. It was boring but I did get a lot accomplished.

Yep all the time. I don't know anyone that scrapbooks and crops are the only time I get concentrated me time.

Most people are friendly. But if they have come as a pair or small group then they tends to chat amongst themselves.

I go with the mindset of getting lots done. If I end up on a fun chatty table then its a bonus.

Go have fun.

I sometimes worry about the crafter who sits beside my friend and me.  We can chat up a storm for hours and then not talk for a long time.  It just depends.  I will say that we always introduce ourselves to the lone cropper (or group) and tell them to join in the conversation if they want to do that.  I always wonder why people put in headphones at a crop and your reasons make sense.  

I go to the Scrapbook Expo crops alone, and have always found everyone to be friendly and welcoming. It didn't seem awkward at all. It's fun being around people with the same interest and seeing what they do.

Last year I started going to a local crop, and I didn't know a soul there when I first started. But they were all so welcoming, I never felt out of place.

The woman who ran it has stopped holding crops, and now I miss those ladies. Those were fun times, even as a newbie to that group.

I have. I just take along my headphones and some podcasts and music and do my own thing. While I have a scrap space at home. I like the change of scenery.

I would absolutely love to go by myself. I can go to movies, eat alone, go shopping, or whatever and love doing my own thing! I went to a scrapbook expo, but not to the crop. I did meet my cousin for a bit.

The initial group that got me into the current scrappy incarnation no longer scrap. Then I went to Scrapbook Expo a couple of years ago and sat by myself and a group of 3 sat down with me. Found out we worked in the same type of business but don't live close to each other and I've sat with them for the last few Expos. This year I got to expand my cropper experience at Expo with Gramma from the Peas. Turns out I knew someone she brought along! I like to go and chat as well as work on my projects.

This weekend I am going to a crop with a new Creative Memories consultant I found online, so I won't know anyone. Hoping it will be a good group!

I've also stalked meetup.com which is where I joined a Fun Stampers Journey Coach's cardmaking group. I also found a scrapping group but it was being held at a lady's house who has cats, which I am highly allergic to.

I am not outgoing by any means, and have a craft room, but I like to get out and work better when I am with others.

Yes in the past at my local LSS now closed and also a couple of SU card making events.

I haven't, but it would not bother me.

In fact, it could be awesome, as my friend I go with NEVER shuts up.

I was suppose to go to the quick quotes in Daytona last year but the hurricane canceled the trip.