[Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: What new craft would you like to learn and how will you go about doing this?

[River Woman]

really nice and thoughtul post Annette,
I am going to concentrate on doing encrusted bead worked pieces and pottery 
this year because I have a one person show at a museum in Sept. so I have to 
keep my nose to the grindstone and get the work done. Because of that, I am 
not going to be learning anything new most likely. After Sept, then I will 
have the time for new things. I want to learn how to make beaded amulet 
bags, talismans, and right angle weave (RAW) but I do not know if I can 
learn that or not - I am very slow at picking up this kind of beadworking as 
I cannot feel the beads, get the thread all tangled up, and lose the needle 
constantly....very clutsy person here!
Lynda River Woman
Lynda River woman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: What new craft would you like to 
learn and how will you go about doing this?


> Well, learning how to crochet is definitely doable, especially since you
> have the support from the members of Krafter's Korner.  But when it comes 
> to
> coping with the Attitudes of others, remind yourself that you are learning
> this new thing for yourself, and not to please them.  Don't set yourself 
> up
> to adhere to a strict timeline when learning a new craft.  You are not
> obligated to love or even like something after trying it.  You might find
> that it is the best thing in the world, or you might find that it is just
> not a good match for you.  But no matter the end result, you learned
> something, and there will come a time where you can apply that knowledge.
> Even if it is to say, I'm not good at X, but if you do that part, I can do
> Y.  Life is all about each of us doing our part, no matter how big or 
> small.
> So if you learn to crochet items with very intricate stitches great, or 
> how
> to make the chain stitch on your finger and not with a needle, grate 
> again.
> If we all liked every food we tried, it would be a very boring world.
>
> Happy crafting,
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lovette 
> Yewchan
> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 12:19 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: What new craft would you like to
> learn and how will you go about doing this?
>
> I'd like to learn crochet. Yes I get anxious about others opinions of what 
> I
> can or cannot do.
> At 01:02 PM 1/15/2011, you wrote:
>>NFB Krafter's Korner Question of the Week for 1/14/11.
>>
>>
>>
>>  What new craft would you like to learn in 2011?  What tips do you
>>have for learning a new craft in a sighted world?  Does having to
>>convince people that you can learn a new craft deter you from getting
>>out there and learning it?
>>
>>
>>
>>The purpose of the NFB's Krafters Korner's Friday's Question of the
>>week is to stimulate craft related conversations and for the sharing of
>>information which crafters who are blind might find helpful.  If you
>>have ideas for future Fridays Questions of the Week, please e-mail
>>Annette at <mailto:amcarr1 at verizon.net> amcarr1 at verizon.net or Joyce at
>><mailto:Blindhands at aol.com> Blindhands at aol.com.
>>
>>
>>
>>Happy crafting,
>>
>>Annette
>>
>>
>>
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