[Nfb-krafters-korner] Nfb-krafters-korner Digest, Vol 52, Issue 9
Kendra Schaber
Baltimore777 at comcast.net
Tue Nov 8 05:59:25 UTC 2011
Hi all:
First of all, Tarice, I welcome you to Krafter's Corner! I just joined over
the weekend so I can't give you much information about this mailing list. To
every one on this mailing list, here is information about myself. I live in
Salem, Oregon. I am not totally blind. I have light perseption on my right
eyeball and can see lights, colors and shapes on my left eyeball. I do have
glare issues so it varies a bit depending on the glare in the room and
whenever I am outside. I am a JAWS user and a braille reader. I read books
both in braille and in audio format. I am a NEWSLINE user so I read the
newspaper too. I am also a member of the NFB and I attend many of my state
conventions. I have atendded every state seminar and one national convention
in Detroit, Michigan since I have joined. I am learning how to make rag
rugs. I have never done that before. As I have said, I am the only blind
person that I know of in Salem who is learning how to make rag rugs. Since I
have asked for advice on soeing strips together as a blind person, here is
more about what I am doing to soe the strips together. My strips are made of
recycled sheets that have been donated. I am more worried on how to soe the
strips together so that I can be more independent than I am at this time. I
already know how to make nots since I did that independently with my first
rag rug. I don't want to make nots because if I did, I would have to spend
three hours undoing the nots and soeing where the nots were made at a later
time once the rug is finished. I have to make it look like it's high
quallity since the rag rugs that I am making will be put into the market. I
have to soe the strips together since that is more exceptable in the market
place and more ecanomical as well. I am hand-soeing the strips together.
They are layed out in a right angel and the soeing is at a dyaganal angle
going from the inside edge to the outside edge. After the soeing is
compleet, the corner on the outside is cut. I need advice on how to make my
stiches better, how to stay on the course when I am soeing, how to stay at
the last stich when I go to make a not with the soeing thread to end my
dyaganal seem of my one inch long strips and any other advice and/or tips
that I have not concidered that a blind person would do as they soe. I have
tried to use a safety pin to stay on course but have not had luck with that.
I seam to go off the course even if I had only less than half an inch around
where I am soeing. I am also a left handed person so if the advice that you
all have could be for a left handed person will be very much appriciated!!!
If you wish to call me, my phone number is:
(503)367-9308.
I have free minutes on nights after 9:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time and on
weekends. Since not all of you are on my time zone, you may also call me if
you wish to talk to me via the phone durring most evenings. You may also
send me E Mails at any time day and night since I check it almost every day.
I will let you know when I won't be able to check my E Mail just in the case
that you still wish to contact me. Thank you for the advice that I have
recieved so far!!!
Kendra Schaber
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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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> ------------------------------
>
> 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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>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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!!!
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> 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
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> 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:
> <6F298A4AC6A1CC43B6F46F120DCE4BF2295B65290C at STNEMAIL01.stone.ne.gov>
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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:
> <6F298A4AC6A1CC43B6F46F120DCE4BF2295B652956 at STNEMAIL01.stone.ne.gov>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> 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 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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