[Nfb-krafters-korner] Found a Basketry Partner

[Eleni Vamvakari]

Definitely, and we're very close too.  She may not be able to tell me
which type and gauge of reed to get or help me with other materials
like pine or willow, but then again, you never know.  In any case, I
can certainly handle that if she can get me started.  I plan on
starting with the kits anyway, so that shouldn't even be a problem.
I'll let you guys know how everything goes.

On 1/27/11, Blindhands at aol.com <Blindhands at aol.com> wrote:
> Amazing you have been searching all over and you found someone so near your
>  heart.
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 1/27/2011 4:06:31 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> magkisa83 at gmail.com writes:
>
> It seems  that I've found a partner for basket weaving!  Grandma knows
> how to  make baskets, and though she didn't know the word coiling,
> since English is  not her native language, she appeared to understand
> when I explained  it.  But she also clearly demonstrated that she knows
> the other form  of weaving with reed.  I showed her the basket that
> Dorian made and  she said that they're very easy to make and that she's
> willing to help me  when the weather is decent.  Sshe has chronic
> rumatoid arthritis so  can't work when it's raining/snowing.  Now I'm
> excited!  I've got  my own teacher right at home!  And she can read
> easy things and is  very good with illustrations so can help me with a
> kit etc.  She even  said that she's worked with metal!  I know that she
> crocheted but she  hasn't been able to teach me thus far due to her
> hands and to the fact  that, no matter what I do, I simply can't get
> the hang of it.  But  she's very knowledgeable in the crafts department
> so is bound to show me  something else of interest.  For instance,
> every time we play  dominoes, she creates beautiful pictures with the
> pieces.  I've never  seen anyone else do that and am amazed each time.
> I remember, one time, I  won and was disappointed because she couldn't
> finish the picture!  *smile*
>
> The happy  one,
> Eleni
>
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