[Nfb-krafters-korner] some class ideas

[Dan Brewer]

That sounds real good for me.  I will be ready for more classes next year.

HenriettaAt 04:09 PM 12/13/2008, you wrote:

>I would like to do this class also. I used to do 
>this but can't remember how to do it. Mary
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Marianne Denning" <mdenning at cinci.rr.com>
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>I would be interested in making a belt.  I have seen several belts sold in
>stores that are made with knots.
>
>Marianne
>----- Original Message ----- From: "tribble" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
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>Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 10:17 PM
>Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] some class ideas
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>When I first joined this list I mentioned some of the crafts I used to do,
>some of which would be good for classes.  I was originally going to teach
>one on making the woven ribbon birds, but found that the type of ribbon I
>used to use is no longer available anywhere.  So that's out, unless the
>supply of ribbon changes.
>
>However, I have a few other suggestions for classes based on input from this
>list.  A few people said they would like to learn macramé.  Macramé is
>actually quite easy and there are lots of little projects that would be
>suitable for a class.
>Would anyone like to learn some simple but effective patterns for making
>belts in macramé?
>I can think of 2 different patterns using different types of knots and jute
>and beads, and the result is quite pretty.
>You also can vary the length by just tying or untying a few knots.
>There is also a pretty pattern for a pot hanger.
>Using the sknots you learn in these projects you can easily get creative and
>make complex wall hangings, which are not only visually attractive but
>tactile as well.
>
>So if anyone wants to do macramé sometime next year, please post.
>
>As for the other class I thought to do, it's getting a little late to do a
>Christmas star, but I have a project using a spool of wire, 90 straws and
>some garland (which you cut in pieces to tie to the star in various places).
>The result is a 3 dimensional star with 60 points that is quite large --
>meant to be hung in the corner rather than stuck on a tree.
>It is really a fun project, and you'll have everyone admiring it.
>Oh well, maybe next year.  I know all the components are available (wire,
>drinking straws and tinsil garland).  It's just a matter of scheduling. If
>you want I could teach the class before next Christmas when there is more
>time to organize.
>
>Comments welcome.
>Have a nice weekend!
>--le
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