[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas

Wed May 6 07:15:55 UTC 2026

i think this is where we are very limited. i feel that the nfb is limiting
our potential. i think i like private groups better because things like
this wont get in the way. i dont understand why they would want to limit us
from helping those who are at a financial disadvantage due to disabilities
and health issues.

On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 2:34 AM Slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I don't think we are allowed to raise funds as a group.
>
> Cindy
>
> On May 5, 2026 4:59:19 AM Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> renee brings up some good points and so does mary ann. as for free kits,
>> that would require that the group has funds to purchase and ship them and
>> since we dont collect dues anymore, i dont th ink we would have funds for
>> that. this would then require donations and possibly fund raising.
>>
>> On Tue, May 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
>> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> ReNae,
>>>
>>> I am curious where you get free kits from? Is there some resource that
>>> provides them?
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>> On 5/4/2026 12:08 PM, ReNae Anderson via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
>>>
>>> I will add my two cents, for what it is worth. 😊
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I rarely attend any classes, due to many factors, including  the
>>> following.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>    - The time of the class, as I am not in eastern time and often the
>>>    times are too early for me, as I am working
>>>    - If there is a cost involved, I won’t attend, as I feel crafting
>>>    needs to  be available to everyone. I will always stand on this principle.
>>>    - If the teacher is difficult to follow (from past experience) I
>>>    won’t attend.  Nothing against the person personally, but I am not going to
>>>    waste precious time being frustrated if I can’t follow a teacher.
>>>    - Family time is more important to me than crafting time.  This is
>>>    just the season I am in and I don’t have time for classes.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> As for pattern sharing, I think they should be shared.  If it is
>>> requested, share it.  I also agree if no one shows up for a class, the
>>> teacher shouldn’t need to teach to an empty room.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I also think we need to think about why we even have this group.  It is
>>> not to keep people from doing crafts, having them pay for kits, as we are
>>> here to share with other blind individuals that one can still craft, even
>>> if they are blind.  We are here for friendship and fellowship, without
>>> drama and excess that no one needs in their life.  Perhaps, someone is
>>> nervous, possibly being newly blind, and are not comfortable crafting yet.
>>> They may be adjusting to many things and I am glad we don’t have near the
>>> drama we used to have.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sometimes, a regular email update, like “Tuesday Tips” or “Friday Fun”
>>> may be more appealing to some, as it gets discussion going and adds to that
>>> relationship building.  I always liked the “Wednesday’s Questions,” until
>>> someone got upset when someone else asked a question, rather than the
>>> regular question person.  Have it a time where a question can spark new
>>> questions and stay away from the rigidity of having to have it a certain
>>> way.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I feel we need to be open to people asking questions and not shame them
>>> if their question seems odd of absurd.  We are all different and questions
>>> should not be mocked.  Honestly, I haven’t seen this recently, but it has
>>> happened in the past.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, I have been outspoken enough this morning.  I just know what works
>>> for me and it is just a few of my thoughts.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> ReNae
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>> <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *henry osborne jr
>>> via NFB-Blind-Crafters
>>> *Sent:* Monday, May 4, 2026 9:06 AM
>>> *To:* 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'
>>> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
>>> *Cc:* hosbornejr at gmail.com
>>> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Good Morning Jolene and Everyone, I have rethought my original
>>> statements about not giving a person the patterns if they don’t attend the
>>> classes. As you have pointed out Jolene, sometimes people can’t attend a
>>> class because of some conflicts, and, let’s face it, “Life does happen.”
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
>>> Behalf Of *Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters
>>> *Sent:* Monday, May 4, 2026 5:07 AM
>>> *To:* List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org
>>> >
>>> *Cc:* Jolene Nemeth <radar500 at gmail.com>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ii too agree that if there arent any attendees then the class should not
>>> be taught. i also agree about the legalities in that everyone should be
>>> told that the class is being recorded and if you dont want to be recorded
>>> then you can choose to remain silent. participation in the class indicates
>>> your consent to be recorded if you choose to speak.
>>>
>>> as far as patterns go, if you dont attend the class but want to and then
>>> download the recording i think you should be given the patterns if you
>>> request them.
>>>
>>> there are lots of reason why folks have conflicts in attending classes.
>>> the recordings make it so you dont have to offer repeat classes and puts
>>> less burden on instructors in the long run.
>>>
>>> i think it would be great to try this concept.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
>>> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Any time you record you must announce that it is being recorded and that
>>> if you choose speak on the recording you are giving consent to be recorded.
>>> This is a legal requirement and nothing to do with the information being
>>> sensitive. This was legally in flux and why NFB Krafters Division did not
>>> record classes.
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>> On 5/3/2026 1:56 PM, Marianne Denning via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I agree with Courtney that there should not be a class if no one shows
>>> up. Since we are not talking about sensitive subjects, I don’t think you
>>> need peoples permission to record the class. I do think you need to let
>>> everyone know who is online that it is being recorded. Zoom also announces
>>> that the recording has been started. That way everyone does know that they
>>> are being recorded. That is just my opinion for what it’s worth.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On May 2, 2026, at 1:58 PM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
>>> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> I can record Zoom classes, if everyone present in class agrees.  I’m not
>>> editing anything.
>>>
>>> If I record something, will anyone even bother to come, or will the
>>> teacher be talking to herself?  That’s what worries me.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>>> <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Mary Kindrick
>>> via NFB-Blind-Crafters
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 2, 2026 12:24 PM
>>> *To:* 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'
>>> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
>>> *Cc:* mkindrick at sbcglobal.net
>>> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I would very much be interested in audio reccordings of some classes.
>>> It is not always possible to attend some of the classes I am interested
>>> in.  And, even when I attend a class, I cannot remember everything.  Maybe,
>>> I am just getting Old?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Mary K.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
>>> Behalf Of *Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:04 AM
>>> *To:* List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org
>>> >
>>> *Cc:* Jolene Nemeth <radar500 at gmail.com>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> hi there. hope all is well with you. i was thinking that a lot of the
>>> classes are too late in the day for me and maybe someothers to attend.
>>> could we possibly allow audio recordings of classes so others who cant make
>>> the time slots could learn?  someone could put their phone on speaker and
>>> test this out using an audio recorder. victor stream 3 created good audio
>>> recordings this way for something i did recently. it would then probably
>>> need to be uploaded to drop box.
>>>
>>> i know many people dont like drop box but there is a way to change the
>>> end of every drop box link so it automatically downloads to the computer
>>> downloads folder when someone activates it.
>>>
>>> just a thought
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 7:51 PM Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters <
>>> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> We’ve started a couple new things with the new chats and the knit-along,
>>> and a couple ideas for classes, but what else can we do to make things
>>> interesting and exciting?  Are there ideas for letting more people know
>>> what we do?  Are there ideas for more things we can do?
>>>
>>> All ideas welcome for consideration.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
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