[NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

Tue Sep 15 14:57:49 UTC 2026

Good Morning Everyone, if this is how this woman feels about this, then, you can count me out, I want no part to do with her.

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Naima Leigh via NFB-Blind-Crafters
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:07 AM
To: List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Naima Leigh <sydia12 at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

Both of those days are okay for me. Giving her the benefit of the doubt I’ll give her a chance to explain what she meant by that.

But if she is saying that all homemade crafts are ugly then I would not be interested in having her around. I get enough negativity from my own family and I don’t want to add to the anti-crafter’s debate.

Naima

Sent from my iPad

On Sep 15, 2026, at 5:17 AM, Slery via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Yeah, I was put off by that, too. If she thinks everything homemade is ugly, especially those using adaptive techniques, then I'm not really interested in her project. 

Cindy 

On September 14, 2026 11:51:42 PM Becky Frankeberger via NFB-Blind-Crafters < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:

I hope she has an explanation for her phrase in her signature, “Uglier Than Homemade Sin.” That is just down right weird. As a professional would you put that in your signature. I assume she is sarcastic. 

So, whatever, let me know and I might be there.

Becky who only deals in inner beauty  

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2026 11:41 AM
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
Cc:  <mailto:carcione at access.net> carcione at access.net
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

I left in the whole email trail, but I’ll pull the original up to the top again.

Tracy

Brinda said:

I recently discovered NFB Blind Crafters/Krafters Korner and have been exploring the tremendous amount of practical knowledge your community has developed around accessible crafting.

I’m developing the Textile Access Pilot, an initiative examining accessibility throughout knitting, crochet, loom knitting, and other textile crafts. The project looks beyond individual adaptive tools to the complete crafting experience: pattern accessibility, tactile and nonvisual instruction, yarn identification and organization, workspace setup, dexterity, cognitive accessibility, equipment, and independent participation

I also run Uglier Than Homemade Sin, an adaptive fiber arts project centered on accessible and beginner-friendly crafting.

I am especially interested in learning from blind crafters rather than assuming that sighted designers, manufacturers, or accessibility professionals can determine what people need on their own. Some of the most innovative solutions I have encountered have been developed within the blind crafting community itself.

I would love to connect with someone from NFB Blind Crafters about the barriers your members encounter, adaptations that have proven particularly useful, and what you wish yarn, tool, pattern, and craft companies understood about accessibility.

If there is interest, I would also be glad to explore ways the Textile Access Pilot could support your work through resource sharing, accessible product evaluation, community feedback, or future collaboration.

Thank you for creating a place where blind crafters can share, learn, and teach.

Best,

Brinda Dungan

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Brinda Dungan, M.Ed. Candidate, CRC

Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor | Community Resource Coordinator

Founder, Brinda Inc.

Uglier Than Homemade Sin

Adaptive fiber arts • Accessible creativity • Community

Website:  <http://www.brindainc.com> www.brindainc.com

Knitting & Fiber Arts:  <http://www.brindainc.com/knitting> www.brindainc.com/knitting

Textile Access Pilot | Uglier Than Homemade Sin

 <http://www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot> www.brindainc.com/textileaccesspilot 

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BRINDA INC.  |  UGLIER THAN HOMEMADE SIN

Always remember to laugh, smile and be happy, you'll live longer. *Evidence-based :)

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Becky Frankeberger via NFB-Blind-Crafters
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2026 1:49 PM
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Becky Frankeberger < <mailto:b.butterfly at comcast.net> b.butterfly at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

What project? What meeting are we having Oct. 10 or 11, and with whom to discuss what? 

Becky with company coming

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2026 10:43 AM
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
Cc:  <mailto:carcione at access.net> carcione at access.net
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

I spoke to Brinda, and suggested a Zoom meeting on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.  October 10 or 11 are good for both of us.  Do those who wish to attend have a preference?

Tracy

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters < <mailto: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: Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:10 AM
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org>
Cc:  <mailto:hosbornejr at gmail.com> hosbornejr at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

Hi Tracy, yes, I’m interested in this.

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters < <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2026 11:01 AM
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Cc:  <mailto:carcione at access.net> carcione at access.net
Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] FW: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

This project sounds very interesting.  I’d like to set up a Zoom meeting to speak with Brinda about accessibility to crafting, if others are interested too.  What do you say?

Tracy

From: NFB-Blind-Crafters < <mailto:mailman-bounces at nfbnet.org> mailman-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Brinda Dungan
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:35 AM
To:  <mailto:BlindCraftersClasses at gmail.com> BlindCraftersClasses at gmail.com;  <mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-owner at nfbnet.org> nfb-blind-crafters-owner at nfbnet.org
Subject: Textile Access Pilot – Connecting with NFB Blind Crafters

Hello,