[Nfb-krafters-korner] Hello everybody!

[Terrence van Ettinger]

Ah yes, the potholder kits! I did one when I was about his agebe I was sick enough to stay home but not sick enough to be bed-bound. I was bored out of my skull and my sister brought me one of those. If I thou I wouldn't look strange seeking them out I'd pick up a few and try 'em again.
The seven-strand version of kumihimo is pretty easy for a kiddo his age to pick up, and the disk is easy to make with foam and an exacto knife. If you search the list archives I think I posted instructions for it a while back; if not I could send them to you. You could have him make some hangers for his collage(s).

Terrence

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On May 18, 2011, at 2:11 AM, "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi Dick
> 
> That is great that your nephew is asking about doing crafts with you.  He
> obviously enjoyed it and want to do more with you.  I encourage you to find
> time to do even small projects, but I'm wondering about finding him a craft
> that he can do without you.  At this early hour the first idea that comes to
> mind is teaching him how to make potholders on a loom.  He is at a great age
> to learn this if it interests him.  You can usually find starter kits with
> the loom and the loops of material for weaving at the craft store, and maybe
> at WalMart or Kmart.  You might even find them at the thrift shop minus the
> loops which should be available where ever the kits are sold.  Even if you
> have never done this yourself, it is easy to learn and the 2 of you can be
> up and running in minutes.  I'm sure the other great minds on this group can
> offer other projects that you can teach him to do on his own.
> 
> Annette
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dick Carlson
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 2:32 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hello everybody!
> 
> Hello again everybody!
> 
> Dick Carlson here once again.  I had to get off many lists for the past
> three months due to being so busy and not available as much for a lot of
> email.
> I had to get back on.
> Anyway, this was a good list for good ideas and I hope to write from time to
> time.
> You guys remember me dealing a lot with my nephew Willy, who just turned
> seven years old.  
> He's been in school and is doing quite well for what all he's been doing so
> far.
> I still look after him and am helping raise him, and things are going OK!
> There has been some great improvement in some areas as well.
> One thing he's asked lately is why we haven't done any art any more.  I
> guess it's been a little while since we've done anything crafty.  Hmmm.  Not
> good!
> Anyway, I guess we're going to get back to trying some fun crafts for kids.
> 
> Take care,
> Dick
> 
> 
> 
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