[Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!

Thu Jan 13 21:32:49 UTC 2011

Definitely the place to share craft patterns! So easy to use and so easy to 
post there. Very good idea.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "linda" <the_ninn at tx.rr.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!


>I think that the place to share patterns would be on our Ravelry account.
>
> Blessings,
> Ninn
> The_ninn at tx.rr.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Linda 
> Anderson
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:22 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!
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> I also like this idea. Linda A.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 10:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!
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>>I like this idea form KK.  I would love to go to our web page and be able
>>to click on different patterns that people want to share.  I understand
>>there are patterns out there that would not be included, but if someone
>>wants to write up instructions for a particular craft or pattern, why not.
>>
>> I also think a great idea would be to have a section on the KK web site
>> with blindness alternatives on it like:  What are some alternatives to
>> threading a needle?  With several answers for people to try who are new 
>> to
>
>> blindness.  These could be Friday questions with a combination of answers
>> that the group share on how they accomplish a particular skill or task.
>>
>> Cindy Z.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 8:43 AM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!
>>
>> I actually could give the steps for a cleanex box, by way of e-mail, like
>> Greg suggested.
>> Then people could write me back with questions.  The subject would be ---
>
>> cleanex box, for what ever design of cleanex box we are doing.  Is this
>> what you all mean.
>>
>> Terry P.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Henrietta Brewer [mailto:gary.brewer at comcast.net]
>> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 7:26 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!
>>
>> As I mentioned to some of you, this is a great group and good things will
>> come from our bad week.  Looks like this is happening.  New ideas from
>> several members.
>>
>> Let's keep the fresh ideas flowing and work on making them a part of our
>> group.
>> Henrietta
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 9, 2011, at 8:15 AM, NCBootman wrote:
>>
>>> I have a new idea! Krafter's Corner is a great group and I am not
>>> suggesting we change ANYTHING! But, maybe we have become to focused on
>>> our wonderful and valuable phone service for classes. There is a need 
>>> and
>
>>> always will be a need for this kind of enteraction. But, quite frankly,
>>> it does not meet the needs of everyone. A person has to have long
>>> distance access in an affordable way or skype. You have to show up at 
>>> the
>
>>> designated time even if that's in the middle of the night where you are.
>>> You have to work at the pace of all the other students. And, there are
>>> many more comments I have read here!
>>>
>>> Why are we not using this e-mail list for more than a way to socialize 
>>> in
>
>>> many cases? Why isn't a classroom a part of it? What I'd like to propose
>>> is that we all Me included start labeling the message very carefully and
>>> start doing more how-to stuff right here! If I'm not interested in a
>>> topic, I simply can skip those posts. An example of this is that it has
>>> been suggested I start some crochet instruction. If I take the time to
>>> write a coherent lesson plan and explanation which I would need for a
>>> phone class, I can post that here. Then, if you want to do it, you can
>>> give it a try, e-mail a question for all to see and learn from, I
>>> respond, and on and on till we all learn. Somebody can read that 
>>> anytime.
>
>>> If somebody comes along a year from now and wants to read that material,
>>> they can search for a specific Subject and read all about it. I learn to
>>> teach. I learn to write a Good lesson plan. I give of myself and not 
>>> just
>
>>> take from the group. I freely give that instruction because I want to 
>>> and
>
>>> not as a job. It's my fun time and not a professional time that I owe
>>> anybody. These are a few of the benefits.
>>>
>>> These are some of my thoughts. Are others interested in doing something
>>> like this in addition to all that we already do? Is there a reason that
>>> it won't work?
>>>
>>> Greg
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