[Nfb-krafters-korner] New list member interested in crafting

[Barb Roland]

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can take a free class as a newbie, to decide if you want to be a paying 
member or not. Paid members can take as many classes as they want.
Barb R
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Burns" <ladycrochet1 at hot.rr.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New list member interested in crafting


> Miranda,
> Welcome to the group.  I am new myself and I crochet.  I joined
> because I wanted to learn more about crocheting by feel.  Also I want to
> learn more crafting.  Soapmaking sounds good and beading.  Just don't know
> where to start yet.
> Terry B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda B.
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:01 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New list member interested in crafting
>
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this list, and I am interested in crafting. I am completely
> Blind and have been since birth.
>
> I'd like to use crafting as a hobby, for gift giving and maybe to sell.
>
> My husband and I are planning an international trip, and I thought it 
> would
> be fun to pick up a new hobby of crafting while helping to raise funds for
> this trip.
>
> I realize that crafting takes time, and it's not free, but I'm looking for
> something to start that's not going to break the bank so to speak.
>
> My mom was very crafty while I was growing up, but I just didn't have the
> patience to join her in her crafting ventures.
>
> I'm not even sure what all I'd be interested in exploring. The only crafts 
> I
> ever have done were make these candle holders with jell beads, a glass jar
> and water. Sorry, I can't think of the name, but I can remember that much.
>
> I also started making a rug at our local rehab center for the Blind in 
> 2002.
> I don't remember much of how to make the rug or the technical name of this
> particular craft, but I remember the yarn being thick and I think I 
> wrapped
> the yarn around wooden dowels? Maybe that's a hook rug. Maybe not? Sorry, 
> I
> may seem silly or rediculus, but I really can't remember the specifics.
>
> I have also done a bit of soapstone sculpting at a summer art camp for a
> couple weeks as a teenager.
>
> Now that I've told the extent of my crafting does anyone have any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can give, and have a great week!
>
>
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
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