[Nfb-krafters-korner] HI all and have a question

[Eileen Scrivani]

Cheryl:

Although I can't help with the fine points of needlepoint, I have worked 
with multiple colors of yarn in my knitting.  Determining the differences 
among colors I imagine would be similar to what I do with the yarns I use in 
knitting.

First, if you have a color scanner that can often be helpful, but not all 
the time.   Sometimes, if I'm still not sure after scanning the yarn, I'll 
scan the yarn label using K1,000.  This to doesn't always work, but 
sometimes its useful.

Once you know what color thread you are using, you can do a few things to 
know what each strand of color is as you work with them.  You can write the 
color name on an index card or dimo tape, put a hole punch on the card or 
tape and then thread your yarn through the hole punch.  If you're not a 
Braille reader you can use knitting stitch markers (A different one for each 
color) and then keep a note of what marker is used for what color.

The shapes of standard stitch markers is rather limited if you can't see 
color.  I have ordered from a woman on line who makes some really cute 
markers all different shapes that are easily felt.  (I have no connection to 
the business, I just think she has nice stuff)  Her web site is:

http://www.picturetrail.com/beadmarkers

You can email her directly from her web site to ask what markers are easily 
distinguished by feel, she's very niceLet her know you're blind and need to 
go by feel, not color.  Pretty sure her name is Karen ... its been a while 
since I placed an order with her.

I Hope this helps.

Eileen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] HI all and have a question


> that is one thing I would like to know as well as where to start and where 
> to end doing the needlepoing or cross stitch or and canvas work.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:20 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] HI all and have a question
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>
>> Hi Cheryl:
>>
>> I've never done needlepoint, but know what it is.  I am primarily a 
>> knitter.
>> Where do you see yourself having problems with it as a needlepointer who 
>> is
>> blind?  Perhaps starting from there you can get some useful suggestions 
>> to
>> help you pick it up again ... If you're worried about keeping track of
>> colors, there are solutions and little things you can do to help keep 
>> track
>> of yarns/threads.
>>
>> Eileen
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 6:53 AM
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] HI all and have a question
>>
>>
>> > good morning all
>> >
>> > Don't know why I had signed up last month a posted a few times and they
>> > never came through I again register I hope this works.
>> >
>> > My questions is before losing my vision, I loved doing cross stitching 
>> > any
>> > recommendations on this or any needlepoint or needle crafts.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> >
>> > Cheryl Echevarria
>> > Member of DAN, NAGDU, Treasurer of Greater Long Island Chapter, and
>> > Moderator of Blind Cooks
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