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

[Laura White]

Cindy,
I just learned how to use a drop spindle yesterday!  Its easy peasy!
Go to youtube and search:
Abby Frankmont drop spindle.  she's amazing! If that fails  we can set
up a time to have a phone chat and i can explain it to you.


On 1/16/11, Lovette Yewchan <lyewchan at telus.net> wrote:
> 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-----
>>From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>[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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