[Nfb-krafters-korner] ... a thank you ...

[Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]]

Hi La;
I tried sending you a message a day or two ago, but my computer locked on me.  Have you tried a tv tray.  They are easy to move and will fit in frunt of your wheel chair.  Be sure to use some kind of tray, to keep your work on the tv stand.  I have a few plastic trays for serving at parties, that I use.  Someone suggested a cookie sheet.  I also like to be near thwe couch where I can put other containers and be by the phone.  A coffee table would be helpful for you.  
When taking a class, I try to open my package and put each supply item in a different container or as I said at the safty pin class, a large box that has deviders.  I organized the beads in sequencial order.  When doing a beading class, I try to have my needle threaded, even if I do not cut the length of the thread.  I am a bit slow and because I know this, I try to prepare ahead.  My beading tray has a pin cushion, 3 beading needles, a bead I use for my stopper bead and a pair of sizzors, all ready for me to work.  I can pick up this tray and put it away when ever I want.  Try to have lids for your containers so if your containers ever drop, it will be just the container you will have to find, not all the beads.
These tips should help anyone who does not have a very good work environment.  I do not have a dining room table yet and do not want to use a kitchen table.  I want a place that my crafts can stay until completed, if necessary.
Terry P.

-----Original Message-----
From: qubit [mailto:lauraeaves at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 5:42 PM
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] ... a thank you ...

I'd like to join in thanking the instructors on the classes I signed up for recently. Last week was the safety pin beaded basket.  Theresa was very patient with me as I had some disasters. But it was a fun project.
Tuesday I took Laurie's snowflake class. I didn't make the snowflake right then as I didn't have a needle left in my bead box.  But I listened and got some good info.  )Last year I took this class and the thread got tangled, so this week I asked for info on what to buy, which I think will help.)  Great class with lots of tips from an expert.
And last but not least, Gail called Lucy and me to do the bead people as we missed Monday night.  It was fun but boy was I a fumble fingers.  I really need to find a better work environment.  If I could work over a table it would be so much easier.

Anyway, now I have to finish everything I have started.
Schedule is like throwing a box of feathers in the air and running around grabbing all of them before they hit the ground...
That sparks the thought, is there a craft in which we can use feathers?
Another question: Is there a native American member of the list, or someone knowledgeable in making a dream catcher?
Just wondering.
I am very much in and out of the list as I have other activities that grab my attention. The krafters korner for me is pure enjoyment, and I can't always indulge in leisure activities.  But I keep the mail coming and read the threads now and then. So I may sign up for another class, and perhaps teach one.

Happy weekend!
I'm ready for my evening meal...
As they say,
"hasta la pasta, until we eat again..."
--le 


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