[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Successful Saturday

Sun Dec 7 08:33:56 UTC 2025

when jo anns was around, it was easier to find wolf fabric. i am making
some curtains and a quilt from some of the fabric i have. it is also time
for some new pillow cases so those will be on the list to make as well. we
just made some holiday themed curtains for the lving room which could
actually be more winter than holiday. they have a winter scene with lots of
cute animals, fox, deer, squirre;l and bunny
we made them like a shower curtain with the slits at the top and i found
paw print shower curtain hooks so i can take them on and off the rods
easier.

On Sat, Dec 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM Ericka via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> If I had my mother‘s sewing skills, I certainly would do stuff like that
> more often. I have to handle so and don’t necessarily have the patience for
> that stupid needle. People tried to show me how to thread it, Blind, but
> I’m not successful most of the time. I like the tapestry needle the plastic
> ones that you can buy for yarn. Keep crafting and you’ve got awesome ideas!
>
>
> Ericka Nelson
> KE9DYN
> Proud general class him license owner
>
> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:14 AM, Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
> i actually found a twin sized fitted sheet with paw prints that i had
> thirty years ago when i was in college. it fits perfectly and is easy to
> get on and off and most importantly, it doesnt come off the bed when he
> sleeps in it... lol he rolls around a lot.
> having my surgery next week and was glad i found this because i didnt have
> time to do all of my errands before.
> it was part of a wolf themed sheet set sold by domestications.
> i remember that catalog from when i had some eyesight. ithey had the most
> awesome animal themed decor. i went with the wolf theme and got an extra
> sheet set to make some curtains for a window. with the queen set i would
> cut them in half one way and that was sufficient for me to sew the panel.
>
> i love using pre owned or used items to craft with in case they are in
> good condition. with good sheets there are a lot of possibilities including
> curtains, neck roll cases, pillow cases or shams, and even a pillow or
> bolster for the cat or dog bed.
> upcycled crafts are wonderful sometimes if you are looking for something
> to do with an item you no longer use for its original purpose.
>
>
> On Sat, Dec 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> I'm still behind on email.
>>
>> Jolene,
>>
>> Go to the thrift store and buy some large baby blankets (I prefer the
>> quilted ones) and use them to cover the dog bed so it is to change and
>> wash. Hopefully, your GSD won't take the blanket off.
>>
>> I have these blankets for the cat tower, her stool, and one for the bed.
>> The bed also has an extra flat sheet that goes over the electric blanket so
>> it can be regularly washed of cat hair. Sadly, I am still catless at the
>> moment and trying to hold off until the painter gets done with the house.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>> On 11/29/2025 9:26 AM, Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
>>
>> i cant believe it is saturday again.
>> did a lot of housework this week and threw away a lot of trash.
>> finished my ear warmers now starting a tube scarf.
>> will probably work on some socks too.
>> trying to wrap gifts and organize things. did some of my holiday cards
>> too. hopefully will finish those this week.
>> stripped my german shepherd's coat and washed his bed. what a pain that
>> was to put back together. it is a fancy bed with a bolster. just going to
>> make a slip on bed cover so i dont have to wash  that one so much.
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM Becky Frankeberger via NFB-Blind-Crafters
>> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Let’s see, hmm, I made my own pouch that fits on the wheelchair. Of
>>> course the yarn stretches to much, so I added a draw string or two.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I just washed my Christmas table cloth and after drying it a bit in the
>>> dryer, it is finishing drying on my dining room table, smile. Can’t see the
>>> point Settas any more, but my memory makes me smile.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I found a small tablecloth I don’t know what color it is, yet. I hope it
>>> is nice enough to put on a little end table I have.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Becky the Christmas Santa for Holden
>>>
>>> *From:* NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
>>> Behalf Of *Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, November 29, 2025 5:42 AM
>>> *To:* 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <
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>>> *Cc:* carcione at access.net
>>> *Subject:* [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Successful Saturday
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It’s Successful Saturday!  Have you started or finished a project or
>>> achieved a goal?  Share it with us and we’ll celebrate with you.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I’m making good progress on the scarf I’m making for my sister.  The
>>> mohair I’m using isn’t like the mohair I used in the first one I made for
>>> her, but it’s still nice.  It’s not as soft, probably because it has more
>>> bamboo fiber in it than kid hair, but on the other hand it doesn’t shed a
>>> lot and it’s not itchy. I hope she likes it.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
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