[Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders

[River Woman]

Hi Laurie,
I am sure delighted to know that I will once again be able to use small 
beads. I have not even tried because I cannot hardly feel them and just 
getting a needle in my hands is nerve wracking. I did sew the hem in three 
pairs of pants, so at least I am using a needle again. Yes, bead embroidery 
is done by stacking beads onto the needle and sewing them into different 
patterns and textures. It is also called _encrusted beadworking_ and I love 
to do it. Or at least, I did love to do it. I am so happy to meet you and 
know that this will be possible for me once again. Thanks. Lynda
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
www.lyndalambert.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 10:08 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders


> Hi Linda:
>
> I looked at your website and you are a truly remarkable artists. I'm a 
> totally blind seed beader who works with very tiny beads. I teach beading 
> classes on both loom and off loom seed bead stiches. However, I have never 
> done embroidery. I suspect that bead embroidery is similar to regular 
> embroidery except that you have to load those beads onto your thread. Once 
> you get the touch for seed beads, you can allow the rest of your talents 
> to come through and use them. For someone newly blind, i recommend 
> beginning with larger beads. It didn't take me long to develop the touch 
> for size 10s and smaller.  Please see the website for class postings. they 
> are free to those who join the division and they are done over a 
> conference call and also recorded and sent out to the class participants 
> which are downloaded into mp3 files. We hope to see you soon.
>
> thanks,
>
> Laurie
> beading instructor
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