[Nfb-krafters-korner] Seniors and craft project

Sun Jul 17 14:19:21 UTC 2011

I came up with another idea.  My daughter's Girl Scout troop made no-sew
pillows.  They was very simple.  

Cut 2 circles out of fleece.  The size is up to you, but I think theirs was
12-15 inches.

Lay the circles on top of one another with the right sides facing out if
there is such a side.  I place a safety pin in the middle to hold the
2-layers of material together while doing the next few steps.

Holding the 2-layers of material together, cut slits along the edge of the
circle.  The slits will need to be 3-5 inches in length starting from the
edge of the circle heading to the center.  The inner end of the slits do not
meet.  The slits will need to be 3/4 inches to 1.5 inches apart.  You want
the strips of material that result from the cuts to be equal in width all
the way around the circumference of the circle.  These strips will make a
fringe around the outer edge of the pillow.  Personally, I prefer the strips
of material to be  thinner rather than thicker.

Using the 2-layers of each strip, tie a knot with the 2 strips as close to
the spot in the material where the cuts stop.  These knots will keep the
stuffing in the pillow.

Continue tying knots until you have only 3-4 sets of strips left to tie.
You want to have enough of an opening to get your hand inside the pillow.

Remove the pin.

Fill the pillow with fiberfill.

Continue tying up the remaining sets of strips.

With some creativity, you can decorate the outsides of the pillows and make
smiley faces.  A pillow made of bright yellow material with a smiley face
makes a great sun.  

You could cut the fleece into other shapes beside the circle, but you will
have to deal with the strips at the corners to ensure that stuffing cannot
escape.

I'm not sure how well these pillow would sell, but they might be a great
starter project to build interest and confidence.

Annette

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette Carr
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 6:02 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Seniors and craft project

That would be a great idea.  All that would be needed to get started would
be to determine the size of the squares, the type and brand of yarn, and a
color scheme.  Given how many of us knit and crochet, I bet we could produce
enough squares for at least 2 afghans or blankets.  Then there are baby
blankets that requires less squares, thus resulting in more items to raffle
off or have a silent auction..  

Annette

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Denise Shaible
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 5:34 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Seniors and craft project

Terry,

I was actually going to suggest this for a fund raiser for KK.  I mean,
several of us knit and could decide on what we want to do and then bring all
of our squares and sew them together at Convention and then raffle the
afghan off.  It's interesting that you mentioned that.

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message-----
From: Theresa Taylor
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 1:41 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Seniors and craft project

One thing I have seen as a fund raiser...is to crochet different blocks and
then put them together for a beautiful afghan. Each block can be a different
design.
HOpe this helps.
Theresa

On Jul 16, 2011, at 3:28 PM, Bonnie Lucas wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I am new to the list and although I did plenty of crafts as a 
> youngster, mostly at the CA School for the blind in the 60's, I 
> haven't done a ton of things since then. I am the coordinator of a 
> program for seniors loosing vision in the State of Alaska. It occurred 
> to me that it would be cool to create a project that all could work on 
> and then sell that project as a way to help the little non-profit to 
> make some money. I thought of a quilt initially, but after discussing 
> this with Ramona who was very kind to call me when a message I sent to 
> the senior list didn't work, I decided that a quilt probably is just 
> too much bother. A little brainstorming would be so appreciated and 
> perhaps making several things might be the way to go. Most of these 
> ladies have had vision in the past and may have a little trouble 
> realizing that they can still create. I've done knitting, crocheting 
> and some sewing but don't currently own a sewing machine. Hmm, maybe I 
> need a good excuse for acquiring a sewing machine. Any ideas will be 
> appreciated and I apologize for the lengthiness of this post.
>
> Thanks a bunch.
>
> Bonnie Lucas
>
>
>
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