[Nfb-krafters-korner] In Search of a New Craft

[Carol]

Hi Karen, my Name is Carol Siegel, and I live in Baltimore, Maryland.
Like you, I am a member of this list.
Where in Texas are you from?

Ken has a sister who lives in Mineola, Texas, and we always like to come to 
the conventions in Dallas.

Sincerely,

Carol Siegel


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen" <butterfly05 at earthlink.net>
To: <Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:35 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] In Search of a New Craft


> Hi,
>
> I'm new to the list and am excited about the opportunity to learn and 
> share about crafting with others who have vision impairments. I haven't 
> found a real focus yet and I wonder if there are clay workers, beaders and 
> knitters on the list.
>
> I have always wanted to learn to knit. I have seen a product called the 
> nifty knitter and would be interested in knowing if others use it. Would 
> it be good for a beginner? I'm considering purchasing the new book for 
> blind knitters but I don't think it discusses the loom. I'm in Texas and 
> it's already warming up, but I figure if I start now, I might be able to 
> finish a scarf by December.
>
> This winter I started playing with clay and it is fun to see what can be 
> made. I borrowed a book and downloaded a few projects from a clay site and 
> have been thinking about taking a class from a local artist.
>
> My last trip to the library I picked up a book on beading and the 
> librarian says, "I thought we were doing clay." I said, "We are but I 
> guess we're multimedia."
>
> My first love is anything to do with paper, printing and books so I'm also 
> very interested in paper crafts. At Christmas time I went to a crafts 
> gallery featuring handmade items designed by people with disabilities. 
> There was a display of items done by a visually impaired woman who does 
> quilling. I bought one of her beautiful magnets to serve as inspiration.
>
> I look forward to any thoughts and suggestions from others with similar 
> interests.
>
>>From a crafts newbie,
>
> Karen
>
>
>
>
> "I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most 
> empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, 
> they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user." -Bill 
> Gates
>
>
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