[Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders

Thu Jun 10 16:44:42 UTC 2010

Terry:

DK is a weight of yarn, just like worsted is a weight classification.  Dk is 
finer than Worsted, and from what you have said, you use worsted weight for 
your plastic canvas work.  If you get a smaller count canvas, perhaps you 
can use DK weight yarns.  DK can be cotton, but it can be any fiber, not 
just cotton.  Again it is the weight/thinness/thickness of the strand of 
yarn.

Eileen

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From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:36 AM
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders

> Eileen;
> Is this the yarn you use for the dish cloths.  If not, can you describe 
> it.  It might be to thin for plastic canvis, unless I go to the 5 drig 
> instead of 7.  for some crazy reason, I find items look nicer on 7 grid.
> I did one side of an eye glass case in grid 5 and 7 and 7 looked the best. 
> I guess it might have something to do with the kind of yarn I am using.
>
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eileen Scrivani [mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 6:18 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders
>
> Laura:
>
> Seed beads work nicely with DK, sport or finer weight yarn.  Seed beads by 
> nature have a large hole.  However, if you try using them with worsted 
> weight yarn, the worsted is to thick for seed beads and even though you 
> can force it, they will wear on the yarn fibers.  So use Dk or finer 
> weight.
>
> Eileen
>
>
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> From: "qubit" <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 3:28 PM
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders
>
>> I think that would be a great idea, and not very hard to do.  The only
>> thing is getting beads that will slip over yarn, or if that isn't
>> possible, get the little seed beads and sew with narrower beading
>> floss.  But on plastic canvas, the yarn is part of the decor, not just
>> the support for the beads.
>> Are the larger seed beads able to accomodate yarn?
>> I am glad I waited for this discussion before finishing my Christmas
>> tissue box for my sister-in-law.  I think putting the message on it
>> with beads would be a nice touch...
>> --le
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 2:01 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] blind seed beaders
>>
>>
>> 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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