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

Thu Jan 13 22:00:04 UTC 2011

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Whole New Concept!


> 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!
>>
>> 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!
>>
>>
>>>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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