[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Ideas
slery
slerythema at gmail.com
Fri May 8 04:59:28 UTC 2026
I just want to add to this that there is a big difference in ability to
pay and the worth of an item. As a crafter, I completely understand the
value of items and never want to undercut what items are worth. Just
because I am currently on a limited budget, doesn't mean I think things
should be priced well below their true value. I also think that a
teachers time is worth paying for a class. I AM NOT saying this group
should have paid classes but I also don't expect someone to teach me
something for free just because I am blind.
Cindy
On 5/6/2026 9:35 AM, Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
> just thinking about those who stated they dont want to pay more than a
> couple of dollars for a kit for a class or craft supplies in general,
> how then can we encourage them to participate? i like the idea of
> looking at yard sales but many dont have the ability to do that.
> maybe asking friends and family to donate craft supplies might be an
> option for some.
> let's face it, prices keep climbing especially on yarn and soon no one
> will be able to afford to knit.
> this is to say nothing of beading supplies which have also gone
> through the roof recently.
> there are other ways to save such as buying bulk items and sharing the
> order with a friend but then the cost savings will evaporate if you
> need to ship those items from the shared order to said friend.
> i am trying to think or more ideas for people who cannot afford
> crafting.....
> i think that if you want to create craft items, there is always going
> to be a cost for something. after all, there is no such thing as a
> free lunch or free crafting. lol
>
>
> On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I am happy to have become a group. It means we don’t have to
> collect dues, which was a source of controversy, even though we
> used the dues for scholarships and paying for our website.
>
> I am not keen on fundraising, either. It would mean finding
> someone to collect and disburse the money, and implementing
> accounting procedures to keep everything clear and avobe-board.
> National NFB doesn’t want groups doing it, and I’m fine with that.
>
> Tracy
>
> *From:*NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> *On Behalf Of *Jolene Nemeth via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 6, 2026 3:16 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
>
> 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
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> <mailto: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>
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> *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>
> <mailto: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
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> <mailto: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>
> <mailto: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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