[Nfb-krafters-korner] READING PATTERNS
Zimmer, Cindy
cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov
Thu Jan 6 17:18:13 UTC 2011
Terry P.
That makes sense.
Thanks,
Cindy Z.
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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 9:49 AM
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Cindy;
I am not trying to start an argument, but this method would not work for me. Plastic canvis is done with stitches that go up and down, through the canvis and you usually do a full color, before doing another color, not 2 of color 1, 3 of color 2 and back to 2 of color 1. Say you are making loops, you want to make the full loop of color 1 before making loop 2 of color 2. You can not go across the outside row and altrinate between the two colors.
You can with latch hook, because each stitch is independent of the next stitch where in plastic canvis, they are connected unless you cut the yarn and secure it.
Terry P.
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From: Zimmer, Cindy [mailto:cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov]
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 9:24 AM
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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.
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Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:58 PM
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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
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Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:45 PM
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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
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From: NCBootman [mailto:ncbootman at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 10:31 PM
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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
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From: Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 10:41 AM
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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.
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From: NCBootman [mailto:ncbootman at gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:53 PM
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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
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From: Blindhands at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:27 PM
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Classes
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
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