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

[Denise Shaible]

    Hi,

My name is Denise and I'm new to the list.  I can knit but don't know how to 
complete projects.  I'm going to be an aunt soon and I would like to make 
some baby items for Christmas.  In addition, I love making jewelry.  I've 
made some really nice pieces and love rose quartz crystal.  I have never 
made it on my own though and would like to know if anyone knows what tools 
to use and how to use them.  I also love birthstone jewelry and would like 
to know what anyone things about the possibility of making some and selling 
it.  One more thing, are there any crafters out there who can do 
needlepoint?  I don't know if it's available to blind people or not but I 
have some friends at church who are great at it.  I look forward to learning 
and sharing with everyone.

Denise Shaible
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carol" <csiegel at bellatlantic.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] In Search of a New Craft


> 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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