[Nfb-krafters-korner] craft projects Origami?
Annette Carr
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Sun Jul 24 02:02:20 UTC 2011
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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of minh ha
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 11:08 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft projects Origami?
Hi Lindy,
That origami purse sounds really cool and fun. I do origami myself so I
would love to learn if you can post the instructions.
Thanks
Minh
On 7/22/11, Lindy van der Merwe <stephlin at iafrica.com> wrote:
> Hi there,
> I found the two pages on fabric origami I wrote about in an earlier
message.
> http://www.origami-resource-center.com/fabric-folding.html
> Different types of fabric folding is described here, including one or
> two ideas for facecloths, right at the end. Unfortunately, like with a
> lot of craft instructions, I think that many of the resources
> mentioned on this page might be reliant on pictures or diagrams to
> make the instructions understandable, although I have not checked out
> the resources. So, if someone finds good instructions, please let me know.
> The second link is to the fabric origami workshop.
> I think they sell kits, which might be helpful if someone really wants
> to have a go at learning the craft.
> http://www.fabricorigami.com
> One thing I made a few months ago, and that is related to this
> subject, is an origami purse. Basically, you fold a square in a
> certain way and sew a few straight lines, and in no time you have
> quite a nice little bag or purse. If anybody is interested in the
> instructions, let me know and I will post privately or on list.
> For this type of project one could use bandannas or fat quarters,
> which come in many different colors and designs, and which are already
> cut into squares with the edges finished with trim or serged. For the
> handles of fabric bags, I often use ribbon or cord instead of thin
> strips of the fabric, since cutting straight and turning the thin strips
are not always easy.
> Lindy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 2:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft projects Origami?
>
>
>> There were not rubberbands holding any of the towel animals together
>> on either of the cruises we were on. Of course, this does not mean
>> that there aren't any creations that require rubberbands.
>>
>> Annette
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of joseli
>> Walter
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:28 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft projects Origami?
>>
>> Wish it was, but no. it's different. You use rubber bands and things
>> I think.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Blindhands at aol.com
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:33 AM
>> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft projects Origami?
>>
>> Hey joseli
>>
>> Isn't that just Origami with towels or wash cloths? You can do that!
>>
>> How about a Monday Night Origami session? You owe us one.
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 7/18/2011 6:56:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> joseli at thezoolady.net writes:
>>
>> I'd deffenetly love to learn how to do some of those projects. It'd
>> be kind of a neat thing to do at work.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette
>> Carr
>> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 8:31 AM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft projects
>>
>> Cruise ships such as Carnival and Royal Caribbean fold towels and
>> washcloths into various types of animals as a surprise for the kids
>> every evening. On our most recent cruise, they made a bat and hung
>> it from a hanger in the middle of our room. At some point during
>> the cruise they have a
>> demonstration of how they fold them. Unfortunately, I have not gotten
to
>> one of these sessions. In the back of my head, I think that I came
>> across some type of booklet on how to make these animals. I'll keep
>> my eye out and let you know if I find something.
>>
>> Annette
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
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>> Blindhands at aol.com
>> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 2:20 AM
>> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft projects
>>
>> Carolyn
>>
>> When you say that they make such things like puppy dogs, etc out of
>> wash cloths, do they do this by just folding them? Do they need to
>> cut and sew the wash cloth?
>>
>> I really would like to find a teacher to teach us how to fold wash
>> cloths, napkins or diapers into these creative items that I have come
>> across in the past.
>>
>> We just had a baby shower for my daughter and she was given the I
>> think it was a cake, but it have diapers all rolled up and then
>> decorated with baby type things. I never did get to touch it to
>> figure it out.
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 7/16/2011 9:11:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> lappland at bellsouth.net writes:
>>
>> hi all,
>> i run a training center for blind persons and one of the classes
>> offered is a craft class made up of seniors. they fund their own
>> program by selling
>> the items they make such as reefs, lap ghans, and angels and puppies
>> made
>> out of wash cloths.
>> you could also make rag rugs, pot holders, bird houses, throws, and
>> items
>> reflecting the holidays. HTH!
>>
>> Carolyn
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Theresa Taylor" <tct71887 at gmail.com>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 4:41 PM
>> 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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