[Nfb-krafters-korner] READING PATTERNS

Thu Jan 6 15:00:26 UTC 2011

Cindy,
I also seperate out my colors and do my pattern this way...but I had never 
thought of the puff paint. That is an outstanding idea for large areas! 
Thanks for sharing!
Theresa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 8:24 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] READING PATTERNS

> A couple of things. With patterns, you can asked a reader (sighted person) 
> to record the pattern for you so that you can use it at a later time and 
> use over and over again.  I have read latch hook kit directions and 
> patterns before and this could be done for plastic canvas projects too.
>
> I always start in the bottom left of the canvas and read across the row to 
> the right.  It would go something like this...
> 3 red, 2 black, 16 dark green.  The reader can help sort out the colors 
> that come in the kits.  Separate the colors and put them in baggies that 
> are labeled with the corresponding color.  Generally, you are only using a 
> few colors per row.  Also, if there is a pattern that included a lot of 
> one color, like say for instance a BROWN BEAR the reader could use puff 
> paint to outline the bear and you could "fill" in the area with the brown 
> yarn.
>
> Plastic canvas directions can be done the same way.
>
> Hope that helps.
> Cindy Z.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of NCBootman
> Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:58 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Classes
>
> Joyce,
>
> The web would generate some patterns and they can certainly be bought.
> However, here is the problem. Those patterns are pictures. They don't
> describe anything in words to actually make the item. So, we have to 
> figure
> out a way to get creative and go around it. I got some really cute easter
> patterns as a gift for taking a catalog or something. But, without having 
> a
> sighted person at my elbow teaching me stitch by stitch, it's impossible! 
> An
> alternative is to find a way to get simple patterns that are fairly easy. 
> An
> example is my roommate got me a latch hook kit for Christmas. It is a
> stained glass picture so chunks of color. It can be read without a sighted
> person going stark crazy. He is working on one for himself which almost
> every yarn is a different shade or color for every stitch and he has said 
> no
> way and don't even think about it lol. I'm pondering how to get some basic
> shapes for Terry which she can then use to design things for us. I'm
> pondering right now on it.
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:45 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Classes
>
> Terry,
>
> Do some searches on google.  You are the plastic canvas expert where  do
> you usually find patterns for plastic canvas?
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 1/4/2011 5:05:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> Terry.Powers at nih.gov writes:
>
> Hi  Greg;
> I am looking for different sized hearts, Christmas shapes like a  reath,
> candy cane, stocking, ... Easter shapes, shamrock, pumpkin, flower,  ...
> I am looking for anything that only has a few colors.  Not to  detailed.
> Christmas tree. Animals.
> Letters.  I have a  set of cubic letters.  I think they are about 8 by 10
> squares.   Anything would be great by diagram or  sample.
>
> Terry.powers at nih.gov
>
> 18120 Chalet Dr.
> Apt. 103
> Germantown, MD 20874
>
> Thanks.
> Terry
>
> -----Original  Message-----
> From: NCBootman [mailto:ncbootman at gmail.com]
> Sent: Monday,  January 03, 2011 10:31 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Classes
>
> Terry,
>
> I  have made a coaster with a long diagonal stitch a long time ago from
> just  figuring it out. But, I'd like to know your coaster, the different
> stitches  that can be used, and pretty much anything. I also want to know
> how to
> do a  Whozit.
>
> When you ask about books with letters and shapes, be more  specific 
> please.
> I could do for you the print letters representing them with  braille dots.
> Also, what kind of shapes are you looking for? I'll see if I  can help.
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Powers, Terry  (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 10:41 AM
> To: 'List for  blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  Classes
>
> Greg and others out there;
> What are your interests in the  subject of plastic canvis?
> Greg; I do not think you did the loop coaster,  yet, did you?
> Let me know what you all have made. I could use some  ideas.  Does any one
> have a book with Letters and or shapes in  it?
>
> Terry P.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NCBootman  [mailto:ncbootman at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:53 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  Classes
>
> Joyce,
>
> I think some more crochet classes would be great!  A lot of our group
> knits, but that's not for everybody. Since I am new, I  don't know what 
> has
> been
> offered in the past but would like to see a plastic  canvas class be 
> taught
> if that hasn't been done. I also wonder if there's  anybody on the list 
> who
> works with pony beads or something like  that?
>
> For crochet, I think it would be great to have an ongoing class  where we
> look at one stitch or technique per month building on our skills till  we
> could confidently tackle a big or more advanced project. And, when folks
> talk
> about crochet, we should also think about the kinds of things we want to
> make. Is it little pieces that travel well, an afghan, baby items, 
> amigurumi
> (stuffed critters and creatures, clothing, or who has another idea. I like
> the  idea of starting with little hand pieces that travel well and 
> building
> up to  those big ones. What do yall think?
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original  Message-----
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011  5:27 PM
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>
> To Everyone:        I  would like to  know if there are any classes that 
> we
> have had in the  past that folks might like  to have repeated once again?
> Please let me  know.
>
> We have new folks always joining us and since we keep trying to  have new
> classes we tend to forget the classes we had in the past that allowed  us 
> to
> learn how to do the crafting we do.  I would like to come up with a  list 
> to
> allow our new folks the experience of learning some of the  basics.  So 
> let
> me know.
>
> I myself think a repeat of the votive  candle holder would be a great
> introduction and project for the folks  interested in the safety pin
> beading.
> I think more crochet classes to  build on the beginners class we  had 
> would
> be good for everyone.   Maybe some of the seed beading classes  that 
> Laurie
> has done would be  good.  Everyone like one of those first  necklace
> classes she had  taught just prior to the holidays a couple years  back.
> Would
> you  like another sewing machine lecture?
>
> Put on your thinking caps or look  back over some of the old classes we 
> had
> in the past and let us  know.
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_  (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
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