[Nfb-krafters-korner] Nfb-krafters-korner Digest, Vol 52, Issue 9
Jeannie Nylander
jeannien at centurytel.net
Mon Nov 7 18:23:11 UTC 2011
Hi Therse welcome to the group,my name is jeanylander I joined a little over
a year ago . this is a really fun group. I have been silent for awhile it
has been wild around but I keep up on the reading. Nice to meet you
jeannie
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> 1. Re: Therese - Introduction (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 2. Re: Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage WhenYou Have No
> Vision (Ramona Walhof)
> 3. Re: Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage WhenYou Have No
> Vision (Ramona Walhof)
> 4. Re: Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage When You H...
> (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 5. Re: Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage When You H...
> (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 6. Re: Questions about soeing. (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 7. Re: KK loom hat (Neva Fairchild)
> 8. patterns for knit togethers (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 9. Welcome please introduce yourselves (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 10. Hi I just joined (Michelle Fitchett)
> 11. Re: Hi I just joined (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 12. Re: [Bulk] Re: felting (River Woman)
> 13. Re: Monday Night Phone number - Reminder (River Woman)
> 14. Re: [Bulk] Therese - Introduction (Denise Shaible)
> 15. I got it to work!!! (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 16. Re: Introducing myself (artist)
> 17. Re: I got it to work!!! (Terrence van Ettinger)
> 18. Re: herb craft and bake sale (Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E])
> 19. Tonight: Chat Topic (River Woman)
> 20. test (Carol Osmar)
> 21. Re: herb craft and bake sale (Zimmer, Cindy)
> 22. Re: Questions about soeing. (Zimmer, Cindy)
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:31:51 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Therese - Introduction
> Message-ID: <5d76.1bb28fc1.3be848b7 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Hello Therese
>
> Welcome to Krafters Korner. We have all types of crafting skills here
> and
> you will find everyone willing to help, share and teach you more.
>
> Please do check our website:
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.KraftersKorner.org)
>
> and you will find out on our calendar what topics we will be discussing on
> our Monday night Chats. There is a place to sign up for classes that are
> given via telephone conference calls. We have visually impaired folks
> teaching most of our classes. So you will get to learn how the blind do
> the
> crafting.
>
> The next 2 Monday evenings we will be having discussions on working with
> clay. It is 8:30 PM Eastern, 7:30 PM Central, 6:30 PM Mountain and 5:30
> PM
> Pacific time.
>
> Call in number:
> 218 862 3242 Dawn's Den, hit 1 twice and then 50 plus the # sign.
>
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/6/2011 9:21:14 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> what-sharky at att.net writes:
>
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> My name is Therese and I reside in California's San Joaquin central
> Valley.
> The craft I most enjoy is knitting.
>
>
>
> While I am not a beginner, by no means am I an advanced knitter either. I
> can read a pattern pretty well and can complete the majority of stiches.
> (I
> will post my question separately as it may help others in the future.)
>
>
>
> I began knitting over 20 years ago. /Motivating factor was that my sister
> was having her first child and I went to purchase a baby blanket. After
> shocked by cost and lack of quality, I figured I could do it myself. Well
> I
> did and the blanket was a success. It still lives today. A little
> tattered
> but it still lives 23 years later!!
>
>
>
> The majority of my projects revolve around afghans and blankets. Those
> are
> pretty safe projects. But it is now time to advance as one of my friend's
> daughter is expecting her first baby in a few weeks.
>
>
>
> Currently I am working on 2 projects 1) afghan and 2) baby blanket.
>
>
>
> What I hope to gain from this group are techniques to enhance my own
> knitting and to then share these skills with other visually impaired
> persons
> within my community.
>
>
>
> I work as a counselor and often come across individuals who have
> experienced
> various degrees of vision loss and now feel they can no longer perform
> the
> craft they love e.g. knitting, quilting, and the list goes on.
>
>
>
> I look forward to participating in your group. I also hope I can provide
> information that can benefit others.
>
>
>
> Therese
>
>
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 13:42:00 -0700
> From: Ramona Walhof <ramona.walhof at gmail.com>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct
> Gage WhenYou Have No Vision
> Message-ID: <A771B794FDCF49CAB092F49550D7176E at acer56fb35423d>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Therese, do you have a Braille tape measure? If so, the gage is usually
> shown in inches, number of stitches for the width, and number of rows for
> the length. For best results, you first knit a sample to establish the
> gage
> and keep messuring for length and width as you construct your garment.
> Start with something relatively simple with no cables, and follow the
> pattern, checking from time to time to be sure that your knitting is even.
> I make lots of sweaters, and they fit pretty well.
>
> Ramona
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Therese Gardner" <what-sharky at att.net>
> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 7:19 AM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage
> WhenYou Have No Vision
>
>
>> Hello All:
>>
>>
>>
>> As I mentioned in my introductory message, I have been knitting for many
>> many years. I have pretty much stuck to afghans and blankets.
>>
>>
>>
>> Once I made a sweater and while it did look like a sweater the
>> proportions
>> were just off. Yep, can't get that gage down.
>>
>>
>>
>> Now I am finding myself wanting to advance more into garments. I am a
>> sweater collector for myself and find I sure do spend loads of money on
>> sweaters. I also understand that I need to insure that my gage is
>> correct.
>> Could get away with it while making afghans and blankets but definitely
>> not
>> for garments.
>>
>>
>>
>> I would like to figure out a way to determine my gage without sighted
>> assistance. I know it can be done but how?
>>
>>
>>
>> Background
>>
>> I am totally blind.
>>
>> I can read a knitting pattern pretty well.
>>
>> I am a braille reader.
>>
>>
>>
>> Look forward to your suggestions.
>>
>>
>>
>> And thanks for guidance in advance.
>>
>>
>>
>> Therese
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 13:43:36 -0700
> From: Ramona Walhof <ramona.walhof at gmail.com>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct
> Gage WhenYou Have No Vision
> Message-ID: <3A782EDED1CE4D6AA42FD2744551C41F at acer56fb35423d>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Therese, this list seems quiet this morning. I want to welcome you to the
> group. I think you will enjoy it. We have lots of knitters.
>
> Ramona
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Therese Gardner" <what-sharky at att.net>
> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 7:19 AM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage
> WhenYou Have No Vision
>
>
>> Hello All:
>>
>>
>>
>> As I mentioned in my introductory message, I have been knitting for many
>> many years. I have pretty much stuck to afghans and blankets.
>>
>>
>>
>> Once I made a sweater and while it did look like a sweater the
>> proportions
>> were just off. Yep, can't get that gage down.
>>
>>
>>
>> Now I am finding myself wanting to advance more into garments. I am a
>> sweater collector for myself and find I sure do spend loads of money on
>> sweaters. I also understand that I need to insure that my gage is
>> correct.
>> Could get away with it while making afghans and blankets but definitely
>> not
>> for garments.
>>
>>
>>
>> I would like to figure out a way to determine my gage without sighted
>> assistance. I know it can be done but how?
>>
>>
>>
>> Background
>>
>> I am totally blind.
>>
>> I can read a knitting pattern pretty well.
>>
>> I am a braille reader.
>>
>>
>>
>> Look forward to your suggestions.
>>
>>
>>
>> And thanks for guidance in advance.
>>
>>
>>
>> Therese
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:46:32 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct
> Gage When You H...
> Message-ID: <6495.d3a1025.3be84c28 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Knitting gauge.
>
> First most gauges are something like 16 stitches equal 4 inches and so
> many
> rows equal 4 inchs.
>
> So you need to be able to knit a swatch that will measure more then 4
> inches square.
>
> If you were going to use what I have above as an example 16 stitches equal
> 4 inches You will want to cast on hmmm maybe a minimum of 22 stitches.
> then knit a piece that measures hmmm 5 inches.
>
> Now I like to use a safety pin and put a pin into the knitting on the left
> in the holes of at least 2 rows. measure the 4 inches and put another
> safety pin in going up and down into 2 rows. Take a knitting needle
> [smaller
> then you are knitting with] and count with the point of the needle how
> many
> stitches you have in that 4 inche measurement going side to side. Use
> this same method to pin top to bottom and count your rows. You do not
> want
> the knitted area that you are measuring to be stretched, just relaxed.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/6/2011 9:20:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> what-sharky at att.net writes:
>
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> As I mentioned in my introductory message, I have been knitting for many
> many years. I have pretty much stuck to afghans and blankets.
>
>
>
> Once I made a sweater and while it did look like a sweater the
> proportions
> were just off. Yep, can't get that gage down.
>
>
>
> Now I am finding myself wanting to advance more into garments. I am a
> sweater collector for myself and find I sure do spend loads of money on
> sweaters. I also understand that I need to insure that my gage is
> correct.
> Could get away with it while making afghans and blankets but definitely
> not
> for garments.
>
>
>
> I would like to figure out a way to determine my gage without sighted
> assistance. I know it can be done but how?
>
>
>
> Background
>
> I am totally blind.
>
> I can read a knitting pattern pretty well.
>
> I am a braille reader.
>
>
>
> Look forward to your suggestions.
>
>
>
> And thanks for guidance in advance.
>
>
>
> Therese
>
>
>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:47:18 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct
> Gage When You H...
> Message-ID: <64dd.6e14c0bb.3be84c56 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Oh yes, I have totally no light perception so I do this strickly by
> touch.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/6/2011 9:20:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> what-sharky at att.net writes:
>
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> As I mentioned in my introductory message, I have been knitting for many
> many years. I have pretty much stuck to afghans and blankets.
>
>
>
> Once I made a sweater and while it did look like a sweater the
> proportions
> were just off. Yep, can't get that gage down.
>
>
>
> Now I am finding myself wanting to advance more into garments. I am a
> sweater collector for myself and find I sure do spend loads of money on
> sweaters. I also understand that I need to insure that my gage is
> correct.
> Could get away with it while making afghans and blankets but definitely
> not
> for garments.
>
>
>
> I would like to figure out a way to determine my gage without sighted
> assistance. I know it can be done but how?
>
>
>
> Background
>
> I am totally blind.
>
> I can read a knitting pattern pretty well.
>
> I am a braille reader.
>
>
>
> Look forward to your suggestions.
>
>
>
> And thanks for guidance in advance.
>
>
>
> Therese
>
>
>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:08:22 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Questions about soeing.
> Message-ID: <6f83.3d1eccfc.3be85146 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Kendra
>
> We have a few folks that have done and are doing rag rugs. I know that
> Henrietta and Carol who are sisters have sent to the list information
> where
> to get pre cut strips for doing this.
>
> As far as sewing, we just finished a sewing machine class this week here
> on
> Krafters Korner. All our classes are done via telephone conference
> calls. So we had folks sitting in their homes learning how to sew on
> their own
> sewing machines around the USA the last 4 weeks.
>
> I have no light perception and went blind 14 years back and after trials
> and errors got back machine sewing.
>
> As far as hand sewing not sure what you are having trouble with? If you
> are sewing seams or what with the rag rugs? Do you need to bias sew
> tthese
> or just seam the strips straight across?
>
> We do have hand and machine quilters here on this list. So you came to
> the right place, but we need to know a little more oof where you are
> having
> trouble or what you want to know.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/5/2011 4:08:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> Baltimore777 at comcast.net writes:
>
> Hi everyone:
> I have sent a message simular to this one and was advised to join this
> mailing list. I hope that what I'm about to say will not only answer your
> question about what I do as a craft. I also hope that it will answer my
> questions as well. I am a blind left-handed gardener who is learning how
> to weave
> recycled strips of sheets to make rag rugs. I am learning how to make rag
> rugs to sell in my own small business which once started will be found in
> the cottige industry. I am a member of a rag rug making gild and my
> teacher
> has not worked with a blind person before. I should point out that I am
> the
> only blind person in my gild. As a matter of fact, I am the only blind
> person to my knowledge that lives in Salem, Oregon who either knows or is
> learning how to weave rag rugs. Since I am a beginner, I am still working
> out the
> finer details in weeving the strips together on a hand-made loom. I have
> to soe the strips of recycled sheets together in order to keep the rug
> smooth. I have tried
> to use nots to put the strips together but had to spend three or four
> hours after my last rug was finished to get the nots out in order to make
> it
> flat so that it can go into the market place. Both my teacher and I want
> me
> to be as independent with my rag rug making as possable. Since I don't
> know
> any person who is blind and who soes strips of favric together, I am
> sending this message on the mailing lists for anyone who is blind and who
> knows
> to soe for advice. I know as a blind person that we often use different
> ways
> than sited people to do our normal daily tasks. I believe that soeing is
> one of those tasks. If you are on the mailing lists and you happen to know
> a
> blind person who knows how to soe but that person is not on the mailing
> list, I give you permition to pass this E Mail onto them as well. To all
> blind
> people who knows how to soe, how would I soe by hand as a blind person? I
> have tried to hand soe the strips together and have not had any luck at
> this time. Are t
> here techniques that I need to know? If so, can you please tell me what
> they are? My rag rug gild meets once a week on Wednesday's. If you can
> give
> me good advice before then, I would really appriciate this! You may
> either
> contact me on the mailing list or at my E Mail adress.
> My E Mail is:
>
> Baltimore777 at comcast.net
>
> Again, I would really appriciate this!!!
> Kendra Schaber
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:29:35 -0600
> From: "Neva Fairchild" <nevafairchild at verizon.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] KK loom hat
> Message-ID: <00E239B4464043A4AB32119B0B1D9313 at nevalaptop>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> You have to keep the first one you make, it's a treasure!
>
>
> Neva Fairchild
> 972 416-7039
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ohio Gardener
> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 1:39 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] KK loom hat
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Yes, I am bragging just a bit, but mostly I am just so excited and felt
> the
> need to share with everyone that I made a hat today, from the large round
> KK
> loom, using the instructions from the file about the round loom which I
> posted to the group. The hat came out great! I have a rather small adult
> head and it fits me just fine. I had extra bulky yarn from my treat bag
> project, enough to make the hat. Next I'd like to make some mittens, so
> plan
> to hunt down a pattern and purchase some more yarn.
>
>
>
> I could have tried to sell the hat at the herb craft and bake sale, but
> decided to keep this for myself.
>
>
>
> Oh yes, some one posted about making a hat that didn't fit and it occurred
> to me that perhaps the fault was with the yarn used. some yarns are not
> very
> stretchy, perhaps this was the case with the too small hat. My Wool-ease
> thick and quick had some stretch to it.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Ohio
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:37:40 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] patterns for knit togethers
> Message-ID: <b58c.43af580b.3be87444 at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Hey folks,
>
> I really thought it would be nice to have some of those holiday dish
> cloths
> for the first week of December. I did not get any suggestions for knit or
> crochet togethers for the holiday. I really would also like to find one
> for a few of my Jewish friends. So please send me some you can find off
> list to:
> _Blindhands at aol.com_ (mailto:Blindhands at aol.com)
>
> We did a crochet wreath dishcloth last year I think it was crochet? Want
> to do that one again?
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:46:06 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Welcome please introduce yourselves
> Message-ID: <b95a.5ef24d78.3be8763e at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> We have had a few new folks join us over this weekend and first I would
> like to welcome all of you.
>
> We have a website and please take some time to check it out as we have
> discussions on clay coming up the next 2 Monday evenings and you can sign
> up
> for classes on the website, too.
>
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.KraftersKorner.org)
>
> Take some time to introduce yourselves and let us know what type of crafts
> you enjoy or would like to learn more about. We are always having
> discussions and guest speakers so we can learn and share our love of
> crafting.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:45:56 -0800 (PST)
> From: Michelle Fitchett <fitchett_michelle at yahoo.com>
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hi I just joined
> Message-ID:
> <1320626756.71510.YahooMailClassic at web120103.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Hello,
> ?My name is Michelle Fitchett and I am total blind. I loom knit and have
> been knitting for about 6 months. I have made baby hats, baby booties,
> kids hats, adult hats, scarfs. I am now working on a baby blanket.
> I wanted to say Hello.
> Michelle
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 19:59:56 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hi I just joined
> Message-ID: <d930.6358a5c9.3be8878c at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Hi Michelle
>
>
> Welcome to Krafters Korner. Please take some time to browse our website
> over at:
>
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.KraftersKorner.org)
>
> We have some things scheduled for discussions starting tomorrow Hope
> you
> be interested.
>
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/6/2011 7:47:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> fitchett_michelle at yahoo.com writes:
>
> Hello,
> My name is Michelle Fitchett and I am total blind. I loom knit and have
> been knitting for about 6 months. I have made baby hats, baby booties,
> kids
> hats, adult hats, scarfs. I am now working on a baby blanket.
> I wanted to say Hello.
> Michelle
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:02:04 -0500
> From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] [Bulk] Re: felting
> Message-ID: <2144E44976A64A1990E3B319C6B393C9 at Lambert>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> The sweater idea is really a very good way to make a handbag from Felt. I
> gouth a sweater that was 100 percent Alpaca at the Salvation Army for
> about
> 5.00.
> I felted it in the washer and dryer - then cut the arms out. Turned it
> upside down, and used the beautiful bottom of the sweater at the top of my
> bag. It is gorgeous. I made handles out of the sleeve material after I
> had
> cut the underarm seam from the arm pit to the wrist. I rolled the length
> of
> the sleeve, and sewed it into long tubes. Then, sewed them onto the bag
> for
> handles.
>
> After the bag was put together, I created a lining out of some scrap
> fabric
> I had here - a nice plaid. Sewed that inside the Bag and WOW, It is a
> beauty.
>
> Lynda River Woman
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 12:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] [Bulk] Re: felting
>
>
>> Well, I like this idea but I really wanted to make my own. thanks Joyce
>> for giving me the idea about putting in a lining. I'm really trying to
>> stay away from 100% wool. that's why I asked about wool blends or using
>> smaller needles with regular yarn. It seems that there's no way around
>> using wool. I'll keep this idea of using an old sweater on the back
>> burner
>> for now. thanks again.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Blindhands at aol.com
>> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 2:53 PM
>> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] felting
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> I am a bit confused as you asked about purse making and felting. That
>> is
>> why I explained how and what you do to felt things.
>>
>> Now here is the easiest way to make a felted bag...
>>
>> Go to the second hand type stores or tag sales, whatever. purchase
>> yourself a 100% wool sweater[guy's sweaters are great for this][dark
>> colors] and
>> toss it in your washing machine with jeans and then in the dryer.
>> Sweaters
>> that have cables or patterns of stitches or colors work great. Now you
>> have a shrunk up sweater that is felted. This is where you use your
>> creativity. You want to cut this across the chest under the arm pit..
>> Now you
>> have a tube shape. I am giving you directions to make a type of tote
>> bag.
>> You want to sew right sides together that tube from side seam to side
>> seam.[that is of course if the sweater had side seams from waist band to
>> arm pit.
>> Once you get that seamed that is now the bottom of your bag. You can
>> sew
>> it straight across or put corners to make the bottom rectangle or
>> whatever
>> you want. The ribbed band becomes the top of the bag. It is a finished
>> edge so you can use a sleeve to make a handle or shoulder handle. You
>> can
>> purchase leather type handles in Joann's or purchase by the yard
>> finished
>> usually 1 inch wide or a little wider what they use for handles and it
>> comes
>> in colors. You can get nice large button and cord to close up this bag
>> or
>> use some felted fabric from a sleeve and just baste a piece thru the top
>> area and use it as a draw string.
>>
>> So there you go. You don't have to spend hours knitting and then
>> felting.
>> You might even find one of those old sweaters in the house hopefully if
>> it doesn't have too many moth holes in it.
>>
>> You can cut it up and make lots of sell phone bags. You can sew this by
>> machine, by hand with thread or yarn.
>>
>> Ok there is a project for you.
>>
>> Let me know what you did with this information.
>>
>> Terry K. I hope you don't throw it on the fire to go up in smoke.
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 11/4/2011 4:06:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> denise.shaible at att.net writes:
>>
>> Thanks for the information. I was hoping I wouldn't have to use 100%
>> wool.
>> Is there a wool blend that would work? Would using smaller needles
>> create
>> the felting effect so that I don't have to use wool? Just wondering.
>> Thanks again.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Denise
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ohio Gardener
>> Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 6:47 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] felting
>>
>> Joyce,
>>
>> I'd join the class if it was knitted on the KK, but I'm not ready to try
>> knitting needles again yet.
>>
>> Ohio
>>
>>
>> -----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: Thursday, November 03, 2011 5:18 PM
>> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] felting
>>
>> For felting you begin with a yarn that is 100% wool that gives you basic
>> washing instructions that say wash by hand in cold water and lie flat
>> to
>> dry. Then you can hold other types of yarn along with this when you
>> knit
>> or
>> crochet. You will actually create your project larger then needed as it
>> will shrink in size when you felt it. Don't worry about using fiber
>> along
>> with the wool that will not felt. As Linda said it creates interesting
>> feeling fibers. As far as bags or purses or cell phone pouches they use
>> felting
>> a lot for these projects as the wool yarn does become a tighter weave
>> due
>> to the felting. Think of a wool winter coat. The wool fiber is woven
>> tightly together to keep you warm and so the wind does not blow thru
>> it.
>> Well
>> likewise when you felt a purse it tightens up the weave, it causes the
>> fiber to feel thicker so for a purse it makes it stronger and small
>> objects
>>
>> will not work their way thru the weave.
>>
>> I had taken a class a few years back and did a felted bag at a yarn shop
>> in
>> town. We did use different types of yarn to be knitted along with our
>> 100% wool. I used some fuzzy stuff, some other 100% wool dyed yarns
>> and
>> some
>> lacey type of yarn. After I felted it it was such a unique tactle
>> feeling
>> bag.
>>
>> I have said maybe I would teach a felting class, but I have not done
>> that
>> yet. So maybe if folks are interested I will do a class the beginning
>> of
>> the year.
>>
>> Let me know who might like to do it. The tough part is I don't have a
>> yarn shop in town any more so I don't know exact names of yarns to refer
>> you
>> to
>> trying out. I am sure we could find something up at Web's that we could
>> order if you can't find anything locally.
>>
>>
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
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>>
>>
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>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:06:52 -0500
> From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Monday Night Phone number -
> Reminder
> Message-ID: <3165711A68724F68ABE6696D2E788956 at Lambert>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hi everyone.
> Joyce asked me to give you a reminder about tomorrow night's chat.
>
> I will be doing it on making pottery from clay that is fired in a kiln.
> I'll give a bit of the history of clay/pottery making, my own experiences
> with pottery, and some information on how the clay is purchased, what
> kinds
> of clay can be used, firings, glazings, and anything else you want to
> throw
> in to the converstaion.
>
> Next Monday Night, Joselli will follow up with a chat on NON_FIRING Clays.
> So we'll be breaking the topic of pottery into TWO nights, covering only
> ONE
> Kind of clay each of the two nights so we don't get too confused.
>
> Please join in and ask questions or help with the discussion if you have
> experince with the different clays, too. We are doing this in
> anticipation
> of teaching three classes in making something from clay, in our January
> classes, to be announced later.
>
> Please JOIN US tomorrow night!
>
> Lynda River Woman
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 3:41 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Monday Night Phone number
>
>
>>I forgot to include the phone number for Monday night.
>>
>> 218 862 3242 Dawn's Den, hit 1 twice and then 50 plus the #sign.
>>
>> You can always check our calendar for Monday Night topics and the phone
>> number is posted on our website
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.KraftersKorner.org)
>>
>> Our classes with sign up are listed in the calendar on the website, too.
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
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>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 18:16:40 -0800
> From: "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] [Bulk] Therese - Introduction
> Message-ID: <7149948D6A374D93B7FF1487D33B9C06 at OwnerPC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hi Therese,
>
> Welcome to the list. My name is Denise and I also live in California. I
> live in Carson which is near Long Beach. We have some things in common.
> As
> with you, I love knitting and am always looking for ways to improve what I
> know how to do. I also want to do garments and to do things for my new
> nephew as you said you wanted to do some things for your upcoming
> grandchild. This is a great group and I'm sure with the amount of folks
> who
> knit on it, you'll learn lots of new and fun things.
>
> Look forward to hearing you on the list.
>
> Regards,
>
> Denise Shaible
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Therese Gardner
> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 6:10 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Bulk] [Nfb-krafters-korner] Therese - Introduction
>
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> My name is Therese and I reside in California's San Joaquin central
> Valley.
> The craft I most enjoy is knitting.
>
>
>
> While I am not a beginner, by no means am I an advanced knitter either. I
> can read a pattern pretty well and can complete the majority of stiches.
> (I
> will post my question separately as it may help others in the future.)
>
>
>
> I began knitting over 20 years ago. /Motivating factor was that my sister
> was having her first child and I went to purchase a baby blanket. After
> shocked by cost and lack of quality, I figured I could do it myself. Well
> I
> did and the blanket was a success. It still lives today. A little tattered
> but it still lives 23 years later!!
>
>
>
> The majority of my projects revolve around afghans and blankets. Those are
> pretty safe projects. But it is now time to advance as one of my friend's
> daughter is expecting her first baby in a few weeks.
>
>
>
> Currently I am working on 2 projects 1) afghan and 2) baby blanket.
>
>
>
> What I hope to gain from this group are techniques to enhance my own
> knitting and to then share these skills with other visually impaired
> persons
> within my community.
>
>
>
> I work as a counselor and often come across individuals who have
> experienced
> various degrees of vision loss and now feel they can no longer perform the
> craft they love e.g. knitting, quilting, and the list goes on.
>
>
>
> I look forward to participating in your group. I also hope I can provide
> information that can benefit others.
>
>
>
> Therese
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:35:07 -0500 (EST)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] I got it to work!!!
> Message-ID: <7ade.33ee5793.3be8b9fb at aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Hey everyone I got twitter to work! Many thanks Terrence for this
> website:
>
> _www.accessibletwitter.com_ (http://www.accessibletwitter.com)
>
> I was calling qwitter quit! Now I can finally tweet Laurie and everyone.
>
> My twitter name is:
>
> Blindhands1
>
> so let's follow each other!
>
> Many, many thanks Terrence I was really pulling out my hair over this
> weekend.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 21:48:19 -0700
> From: "artist" <imanartist at earthlink.net>
> To: "Ramona Walhof" <ramona.walhof at gmail.com>, "List for blind
> crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Introducing myself
> Message-ID: <8D17B421ACCE45E08CF0D54ACD4B0C6A at artistpc>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> Ramona, Are you the nice person I went to the state convention with
> several
> years ago? If so, so happy to hear from you. Yes, I have been quilting
> since the fifties and it is my second love next to my painting and
> drawing.
> I also weave and do pottery. Plenty here to keep me busy. This week, I
> am
> donating over 50 hats and scarves I knitted to be distributed to the needy
> in our community. I also donated a quilt to raffle to raise money for
> coats
> for kids. I did a presentation at our quilt guild in Twin Falls last
> month
> also in Burley. and they are still talking about it. I love having the
> opportunity to speak to and show those who think that blindness cripples
> that The blind are not handicapped but inspired people who can and
> often
> do reach and or surpass the same level of achievements as those who are
> with sight.
> JoAn
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:14:16 -0900
> From: Terrence van Ettinger <terrencevane at gmail.com>
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] I got it to work!!!
> Message-ID: <64594278-BCEB-47B3-B71F-3C86B354CC0B at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> You're welcome; sorry I turned out to not be as available this weekend as
> I thought I would; if there's one thing Occupy Anchorage has taught me:
> iPhones don't like prolonged 30-degree weather.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 6, 2011, at 7:35 PM, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:
>
>> Hey everyone I got twitter to work! Many thanks Terrence for this
>> website:
>>
>> _www.accessibletwitter.com_ (http://www.accessibletwitter.com)
>>
>> I was calling qwitter quit! Now I can finally tweet Laurie and
>> everyone.
>>
>> My twitter name is:
>>
>> Blindhands1
>>
>> so let's follow each other!
>>
>> Many, many thanks Terrence I was really pulling out my hair over this
>> weekend.
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 07:29:27 -0500
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] herb craft and bake sale
> Message-ID:
> <4D33CBF80E0D6040BB226B85E91EA052253A38564A at NIHMLBX06.nih.gov>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Good luck with your show, Ohio!
>
> Terry P.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio Gardener [mailto:flowersandherbs at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 8:05 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] herb craft and bake sale
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> Just wanted to share with all of you that I am donating my knitted holiday
> treat bag and my two crocheted cupcakes to my garden club's herb, craft
> and bake sale on Election day. My treat bag is cream and red and will have
> some holly sticking out of the top of it. the cupcakes are one with white
> cake and chocolate icing and the other with chocolate cake and white
> icing, and both have a wooden red bead cherry on top plus a decorative
> pattern of small pins of multicolor. I will ask three or four dollars for
> each and see if they sell. I think the bag turned out the best, and the
> vanilla cupcake turned out better than the chocolate one, because I did a
> better job of shaping it. so anyway, I'll let you know if anything sells.
> Oh yes, I will also have my crocheted baby blankets there too, but I
> didn't make them from a class with all of you.
>
>
>
>
>
> Ohio
>
>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:32:03 -0500
> From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tonight: Chat Topic
> Message-ID: <63B6950379D24811BF3C41C3E0B72D09 at Lambert>
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> Tonight's Chat is on KILN Fired CLAYS and POTTERY
> Tonights Chat: The first in our two part series will be a general
> information discussions on KILN FIRED clay.
> Lynda will speak to us on KILN FIRED clay and treaditional uses for fired
> clay.
>
> (We will SAVE the non-fired clay discussion for NEXT Monday NIGHT with
> Joselli Walters.)
>
> TONIGHT: Monday November 7
> Time: 8:30 PM Eastern, 7:30 PM Central, 6:30 PM Mountain, 5:30 PM
> Pacific & 4:30 PM Alaska time
>
> TOPIC: Discussion on Working with KILN FIRED CLAY and POTTERY - Lynda
> will lead tonight's discussion.
>
>
> NEXT WEEK: This is a two part discussion and will continue on November 14
> at the same
> times. Joselli wil lead the discussion on November 14th on NON_FIRED CLays
> and Pottery.
>
> This is really a discussion that you should plan on being at both so then
> you can learn about the possibilities of workin in clay for blind and
> visually impaired people.
>
> PHONE NUMBER:
> 218 862 3242 Dawn's Den, hit 1 twice and then 50 plus the #sign
>
> Lynda Lambert
> 104 River Road
> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>
> 724 758 4979
>
> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 20
> Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:27:23 -0500
> From: Carol Osmar <osmarc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] test
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> Please disregard.
> On Nov 6 , 2011, at 6:37 PM, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:
>> Hey folks
>>
>> I really thought it would be nice to have some of those holiday dish
>> cloths
>> for the first week of December. I did not get any suggestions for knit
>> or
>> crochet togethers for the holiday. I really would also like to find
>> one
>> for a few of my Jewish friends. So please send me some you can find off
>> list to:
>> _Blindhands at aol.com_ (mailto:Blindhands at aol.com)
>>
>> We did a crochet wreath dishcloth last year I think it was crochet?
>> Want
>> to do that one again?
>>
>> Joyce Kane
>> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
>> Blindhands at AOL.com
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> Message: 21
> Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:59:38 -0600
> From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] herb craft and bake sale
> Message-ID:
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> Great Ohio, let us know how they do.
>
> Cindy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ohio Gardener
> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 7:05 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] herb craft and bake sale
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> Just wanted to share with all of you that I am donating my knitted holiday
> treat bag and my two crocheted cupcakes to my garden club's herb, craft
> and
> bake sale on Election day. My treat bag is cream and red and will have
> some
> holly sticking out of the top of it. the cupcakes are one with white cake
> and chocolate icing and the other with chocolate cake and white icing, and
> both have a wooden red bead cherry on top plus a decorative pattern of
> small
> pins of multicolor. I will ask three or four dollars for each and see if
> they sell. I think the bag turned out the best, and the vanilla cupcake
> turned out better than the chocolate one, because I did a better job of
> shaping it. so anyway, I'll let you know if anything sells. Oh yes, I will
> also have my crocheted baby blankets there too, but I didn't make them
> from
> a class with all of you.
>
>
>
>
>
> Ohio
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 22
> Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:12:57 -0600
> From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Questions about soeing.
> Message-ID:
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>
> Kendra,
> Do you plan to sew using a sewing machine or are you hand stitching the
> pieces together? Sounds like a lot of time to sew all the scraps
> together. You talked about knots not working. When I was taught to make
> toothbrush rugs, (which is a type of rag rug using the end of a toothbrush
> as the needle) I was taught to lay the two ends together and fold the ends
> over and about 1" in, make a cut with scissors. Pull the end of the new
> scrap piece through the slit you made and pull it tight. You will have a
> small knot, but it was nothing that didn't lay flat when working that
> piece in.
>
> Cindy Z.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kendra
> Schaber
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 4:08 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Questions about soeing.
>
> Hi everyone:
> I have sent a message simular to this one and was advised to join this
> mailing list. I hope that what I'm about to say will not only answer your
> question about what I do as a craft. I also hope that it will answer my
> questions as well. I am a blind left-handed gardener who is learning how
> to weave recycled strips of sheets to make rag rugs. I am learning how to
> make rag rugs to sell in my own small business which once started will be
> found in the cottige industry. I am a member of a rag rug making gild and
> my teacher has not worked with a blind person before. I should point out
> that I am the only blind person in my gild. As a matter of fact, I am the
> only blind person to my knowledge that lives in Salem, Oregon who either
> knows or is learning how to weave rag rugs. Since I am a beginner, I am
> still working out the finer details in weeving the strips together on a
> hand-made loom. I have to soe the strips of recycled sheets together in
> order to keep the rug smooth. I have tried to use nots to put the strips
> together but had to spend three or four hours after my last rug was
> finished to get the nots out in order to make it flat so that it can go
> into the market place. Both my teacher and I want me to be as independent
> with my rag rug making as possable. Since I don't know any person who is
> blind and who soes strips of favric together, I am sending this message on
> the mailing lists for anyone who is blind and who knows to soe for advice.
> I know as a blind person that we often use different ways than sited
> people to do our normal daily tasks. I believe that soeing is one of those
> tasks. If you are on the mailing lists and you happen to know a blind
> person who knows how to soe but that person is not on the mailing list, I
> give you permition to pass this E Mail onto them as well. To all blind
> people who knows how to soe, how would I soe by hand as a blind person? I
> have tried to hand soe the strips together and have not had any luck at
> this time. Are there techniques that I need to know? If so, can you please
> tell me w
> hat they are? My rag rug gild meets once a week on Wednesday's. If you can
> give me good advice before then, I would really appriciate this! You may
> either contact me on the mailing list or at my E Mail adress.
> My E Mail is:
>
> Baltimore777 at comcast.net
>
> Again, I would really appriciate this!!!
> Kendra Schaber
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