[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Successful Saturday

[hosbornejr at gmail.com]

Hi Deb! Jane mentioned her company from last week, and, it is you and your
Husband! Do you also live here in Maryland? Terry Powers and I don't live
too far from Jane, Sailor and our other Friends Terri and Wayne Nettles and
of course Terri's guide dog Neville and their cat Cheetos.

Jane, Terri another Looming Friend who doesn't live too far from all of us
and we hope to get together probably after the holidays now for a "Crafting
Bee" of sorts.

Please do keep in touch with Terry P. and me!

Great talking to you Deb!

Henry, Terry P. and retired Guide Dog Sophie

 

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Hi Henry,

 

I have had both round and parallel rows of pegs, both plastic and wood, for
8 years or so. My long-time friend, Jane Carona, introduced me to the Flexee
loom (skinny) last week and I am impressed. I want to get the next size up
very soon. 

 

The afternoon I arrived at Jane's home, we sat down with the Skinnies and
she explained the purl stitch to me. I kept dropping the wrong loop behind
the pegs and leaving a horizontal piece of yarn behind the loom. 

 

When I awakened on Tuesday, something "clicked" and, with the same
instructions, I started purling as though I had done it for years! 

 

The only knit stitch I know is the E-wrap for now but I am focused on
learning to do the cornersfirst. With a braille copy of the pattern, I'm
excited to master the 10-peg blanket. 

 

Thanks for the encouragement and happy knitting!

 

Blessings,

 

Deb Trevino

 

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Hi Deb, I have been a Loomer for over 30 plus years now, and, the Loom is my
main passion craft.

Do you use the Flexi Looms yet? I love them!

 

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Good job Deb!  You're on your way!  There are lots of pretty and useful
things that can be made with just knit and purl.

Tracy

 

 

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Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Successful Saturday

 

I just learned how to purl on a loom and am working on learning how to do a
10-peg blanket. I'll let you know how its going. Thanks to Jane Carona!

 

Blessings,

 

Deb Trevino

 

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Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Successful Saturday

 

It's Successful Saturday!  Have you started or finished a project, or
achieved a goal?  Share your success with us and we'll celebrate with you.

 

I taught a knitting class this week, which went well.  And, because I was
doing the project as I was explaining it, I've started a nice hat I'll give
to someone.  Love making hats! 

I also took Laurie's class and made a beautiful beaded snowflake.  I'm going
to make some more.  Easy and lovely, and you can't beat that!

 

It's also my Seeing Eye dog Igloo's birthday today.  He's 5!  I can't
believe he's middle-aged.  To me, he's still a pup.  

Tracy

 

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