[Nfb-krafters-korner] Amulet bead pattern
Harvey Joy
sf926818 at sbcglobal.net
Sat Jan 31 00:26:11 UTC 2009
Hello;
I am just learning to do bead work. I have learned how
to do the even count tubular peyote.
I have low vision and am having trouble following the
amulet bead pattern. Does anyone know how I can
keep track of what row I am on so I can get the design
to come out right? I try to count the number of the color
of beads that make the design but I get confused on what
row I am on.
Would like any help I can get on this problem.
Thank you;
Shirley in Texas
sf926818 at sbcglobal.net
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4. Send in your questions please (Blindhands at aol.com)
5. Re: Rosary Pictures. (Eileen Scrivani)
6. Re: How are the beaded projects doing? (Dan Brewer)
7. Re: How are the beaded projects doing? (tribble)
8. One Million for Literacy (Bowman, Kristi)
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10. Re: Send in your questions please (Eva Adams)
11. Re: new group member (Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E])
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(Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E])
13. Re: Rosary Pictures. (Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E])
14. circular needles (Blindhands at aol.com)
15. FQ most challenging project (Blindhands at aol.com)
16. Re: How are the beaded projects doing? (Susan Roe)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:17:17 -0500
From: Dan Brewer <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
To: List for blind crafters and artists
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Hi Val,
Sounds real cool. Hey, I'd like that myself. lol
HenriettaAt 11:28 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote:
>Hello Henrietta. Thank you for the welcome, I think that is how my craft is
>in these past years, many disappointments , but at the minute I am making a
>toy knitted snake, a very pretty snake in pinks and lilac and pale blue
>colours The pattern is an adapted one as the snake will be quite long, long
>enough to coil up into a seat for a young child - and the snake will have
>flower necklace.
>Looking forward to hearing what others are making. Valerie
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:09:08 EST
From: Blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] How are the beaded projects doing?
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So I want to hear has anyone else made the Rosary beads? How did the
snowflake beading class turn out?
Did everyone think the one class for the snowflake was enough? I don't
know
how long the class lasted, but it seemed that there was still a long way to
go when I had to leave at 9 p.m.
Joyce
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:11:41 EST
From: Blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] upcoming classes
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I know we have not listed any upcoming classes, but there is more to come in
the near future. I will have a couple of announcements to make in the next
couple of days, so keep a watch out.
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:16:14 EST
From: Blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Send in your questions please
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I have not done a "Friday Question" recently since I was having so
many
computer problems. I also lost the questions that Eileen and others had sent
to
me when my computer died.
So please do put your thinking caps on and send me some questions. Remember
you have to send them to me:
_Blindhands at aol.com_ (mailto:Blindhands at aol.com)
and don't send them to the list.
Fun krafting
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:04:31 -0500
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Rosary Pictures.
To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
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Joyce:
Really, its hats off to Sidney because I never would have come up with the
idea to make one on my own.
Hope it was okay to post the pictures even though some can't see them. I
tried to describe what was in the photo.
Eileen
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> Hats off to you and Sidney for such a wonderful job!
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:14:38 -0500
From: Dan Brewer <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] How are the beaded projects doing?
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Hi Joyce and All,
I finished my snowflake yesterday. It turned out right but my tnsion
on the beads was a bit tight and it wants to curl up. but I am
thrilled that I understand how and can work on more snowflakes. This
was made of odd colored beads so not a big deal.
HenriettaAt 06:09 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
>So I want to hear has anyone else made the Rosary beads? How did the
>snowflake beading class turn out?
>
>Did everyone think the one class for the snowflake was enough? I
don't know
>how long the class lasted, but it seemed that there was still a long way
to
>go when I had to leave at 9 p.m.
>
>Joyce
>**************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:58:36 -0600
From: "tribble" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] How are the beaded projects doing?
To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
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Hi Joyce --
I thought the snowflake class was about the right length, although I had a
bit of trouble with my beads -- the stop bead slid off and all my beads fell
off so I had to start over when everyone else was working on their 3rd or
4th row -- but the pattern is simple enough to communicate in one class.
As for my snowflake, I have a question -- I had a lot of trouble keeping the
beads from loosening on the thread -- I had a mess of loose thread and beads
and it was hard to continually pulle the thread tight to get the pattern. In
fact, I have still not finished my snowflake. Laurie -- if you're reading
this mail, is there a trick to keeping the beads from sliding on the thread
while you are adding new beads? My snowflake is kind of a mess, although I
know I'm doing it right because when I pull the thread tight it looks good.
Another thing I noticed about the presentation was that some of us were
beading clockwise and some counterclockwise around the snowflake. Laurie
prepared the presentation to assume we were going clockwise. I was one who
had to flip things around and it changed the way I was working on the
snowflake. I tend to do needlework lefthanded, but can do it either way
depending on the way the instructor presents it. But some people might be
purely left handed. Just a thought.
Thanks.
--le
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Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:09 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] How are the beaded projects doing?
So I want to hear has anyone else made the Rosary beads? How did the
snowflake beading class turn out?
Did everyone think the one class for the snowflake was enough? I don't
know
how long the class lasted, but it seemed that there was still a long way
to
go when I had to leave at 9 p.m.
Joyce
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steps!
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:26:22 -0600
From: "Bowman, Kristi" <KBowman at nfb.org> (by way of David
Andrews
<dandrews at visi.com>)
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] One Million for Literacy
To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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2008-09 Imagination Fund Campaign
One Million for Literacy
This year's NFB Imagination Fund campaign will continue to
build on our past success and will expand our effort to the largest
campaign yet. During this campaign cycle our focus is on continuing
to give our Imaginators a variety of tools to solicit contributions
and promote the ongoing work of the Federation. Additionally, we
want to leverage our Imagination Fund work as an opportunity to
promote the NFB's leadership in Braille literacy. The NFB has
launched the largest campaign for Braille literacy ever undertaken,
and the NFB Imagination Fund is an important way for you to encourage
friends, family, business associates, and members of the public to
contribute to new opportunities by giving to the Imagination Fund.
Some members have asked about the distinction between our work
in the Imagination Fund and our work in 2009 around the Braille
literacy campaign. Think of it in this way:
- Imagination Fund: Widening our circle of support by encouraging
those outside the Federation to support the important work we are
doing by giving financial contributions.
- Braille literacy campaign: Creating widespread public awareness
about Braille, encouraging people to purchase the U.S. Louis Braille
Commemorative Silver Dollar, and building awareness of the leadership
of the Federation.
In other words, in terms of fundraising we want NFB members to
focus on securing support for the Imagination Fund. And, of course,
the dollars contributed to the NFB Imagination Fund will support our
Braille literacy effort by building:
- the initiatives of the NFB Jernigan Institute, including innovative
research, education, and technology development related to Braille literacy;
- Braille outreach programs developed by NFB affiliates to address
specific Braille literacy concerns in local communities;
- leadership and support in local chapters to provide mentoring to
newly blind individuals and families with blind children; and
- previously unimagined programs to change what it means to be blind.
Yes, you are right, the NFB does need to provide matching
funds in order to secure funds generated from the sale of the Louis
Braille coin. However, we are making specific outreach efforts to
corporations, foundations, and other large donors to secure those
funds. This is largely being managed by the national office and the
Braille literacy team headed by Fred Schroeder. If you know of
funding sources that you can secure to support the Braille literacy
initiative, you should contact Dr. Schroeder so he can work with you
to follow up. Otherwise, NFB members should focus their individual
fundraising efforts on the Imagination Fund culminating in our Motor
City March for Independence in Detroit.
The pending release of the U.S. Louis Braille commemorative
coin, and our public outreach around Braille literacy provides a
perfect vehicle to talk to members of the public about Braille
literacy and encourage them to support us. Thus, NFB members should
continue to see the NFB Imagination Fund as our primary way to bring
new dollars of support to our movement. This year we will raise one
million dollars and at the same time we will forever change Braille
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:28:06 -0500
From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
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Valerie,
Circular needles are really easy. I am actually using them for flat work
because they help keep the weight of the project off the actual needles when
you work on large items.
I have never noticed a difference in stitches twisting verses using straight
needles. Circulars can also be used as stitch holders and life lines. There
is even a technique for using to circulars for socks instead of using double
pointed needles.
Cindy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Valerie
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:47 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
>
>
> Hello Terry, I've never done any knitting on circular
> needles, but have heard that you need be careful that the
> stitches don't twist on the needle? I haven't tried beadwork
> either so that sounds really something nice to try doing.
>
> The toy pattern is from a small group I go to, more of a
> social group, but some craft is done, I usually do knitting,
> and although the lady who runs it is so kind, she really is
> not a craft person, so we are muddling along doing our own
> thing at present. The snake is just knit and purl and all
> done in squares which makes it fairly easy to follow, though
> not sure yet how the head will work out for shaping, at
> present I'm still knitting squares. I'd also love to find a
> pattern for easy knitted slippers, my mother used to
> make them years ago.
> All the best Valerie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Powers, Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2009 10:44 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
>
> Hi Val;
> I think it would be fun to knit some toys! I have a niece
> who just turned one. It would be fun to make her a teddy
> bear! Where did you find the paterns? Is it just knit? I
> know how to knit and perl. I have made a few doll blankets,
> one afkin and a few scarves. I started a multi red, white
> and blue blanket, on circular needles, but not have gotten
> hung up with my plastic canvis. I am also taking a stab at
> beading. Terry Powers
> >From MD
> powerst at mail.nih.gov
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Brewer [mailto:gary.brewer at comcast.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:20 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
>
> Hi Valerie,
> You have come to the right place. Before I got here, I
> dabbled at things and was usually disapointed with the
> results. The ladies on here have done a wonderful job
> encouraging me and teaching me several crafts on the telephone.
>
> YOu will love it here.
>
> What kind of toys do you knit?
>
> HenriettaAt 07:27 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote:
>
> >Hello to all, my name is Valerie and I am a new member, very much
> >looing forward to discussions on list. I am knitting at present,
> >mainly scarves and toys, though would love to know more about crafts
> >that I've not attempted before.
> >Very best wishes. Valerie
> >
> >
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:04:07 -0600
From: "Eva Adams" <eadams15 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Send in your questions please
To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
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What is the Friday question?
Eva
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From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:16 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Send in your questions please
>I have not done a "Friday Question" recently since I was having
so many
> computer problems. I also lost the questions that Eileen and others had
> sent to
> me when my computer died.
>
> So please do put your thinking caps on and send me some questions.
> Remember
> you have to send them to me:
> _Blindhands at aol.com_ (mailto:Blindhands at aol.com)
> and don't send them to the list.
>
> Fun krafting
>
> Joyce
> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2
> easy
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:50:21 -0500
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]"
<powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
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I love circular needles, even though I have used them very little. Val,
very interest in getting my hands on some animal or toy paterns. Can
receive in braille or e-mail
Terry Powers
powerst at mail.nih.gov
I need some training on how to make shapes. Eager to try something
small. The snake for a boy or a simple teddy for a girl.
Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
From: slery [mailto:slerythema at insightbb.com]
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 12:28 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
Valerie,
Circular needles are really easy. I am actually using them for flat work
because they help keep the weight of the project off the actual needles
when you work on large items.
I have never noticed a difference in stitches twisting verses using
straight needles. Circulars can also be used as stitch holders and life
lines. There is even a technique for using to circulars for socks
instead of using double pointed needles.
Cindy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Valerie
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:47 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
>
>
> Hello Terry, I've never done any knitting on circular needles, but
> have heard that you need be careful that the stitches don't twist on
> the needle? I haven't tried beadwork either so that sounds really
> something nice to try doing.
>
> The toy pattern is from a small group I go to, more of a social group,
> but some craft is done, I usually do knitting, and although the lady
> who runs it is so kind, she really is not a craft person, so we are
> muddling along doing our own thing at present. The snake is just knit
> and purl and all done in squares which makes it fairly easy to follow,
> though not sure yet how the head will work out for shaping, at present
> I'm still knitting squares. I'd also love to find a pattern for
easy
> knitted slippers, my mother used to
> make them years ago.
> All the best Valerie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers,
> Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2009 10:44 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
>
> Hi Val;
> I think it would be fun to knit some toys! I have a niece who just
> turned one. It would be fun to make her a teddy bear! Where did you
> find the paterns? Is it just knit? I know how to knit and perl. I
> have made a few doll blankets, one afkin and a few scarves. I started
> a multi red, white and blue blanket, on circular needles, but not have
> gotten hung up with my plastic canvis. I am also taking a stab at
> beading. Terry Powers
> >From MD
> powerst at mail.nih.gov
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Brewer [mailto:gary.brewer at comcast.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:20 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
>
> Hi Valerie,
> You have come to the right place. Before I got here, I dabbled at
> things and was usually disapointed with the results. The ladies on
> here have done a wonderful job encouraging me and teaching me several
> crafts on the telephone.
>
> YOu will love it here.
>
> What kind of toys do you knit?
>
> HenriettaAt 07:27 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote:
>
> >Hello to all, my name is Valerie and I am a new member, very much
> >looing forward to discussions on list. I am knitting at present,
> >mainly scarves and toys, though would love to know more about crafts
> >that I've not attempted before.
> >Very best wishes. Valerie
> >
> >
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