[Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders

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

Linda;
Have you ever done plastic canvis?  It is a form of needle work, done on a plastic grid.  When I get a chance, I am going to take on the chalange and see if I can use beads in conjunction with plastic canvis.  Say I make a christmas tree, then I can use beads to use as the decorations on the tree!  


Terry Powers

-----Original Message-----
From: River Woman [mailto:riverwoman at zoominternet.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 8:59 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders

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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