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

[Lovette Yewchan]

I had a couple of ladies willing to teach me or at least they said 
they were but I never heard from them again/.
*smile*
At 05:07 AM 1/16/2011, you wrote:
>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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