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

[Miranda B.]

Hi,
I would be interested in the directions for the mini wallet if anyone would
be willing to send them to me? Or, do I need to be a member before I can
receive them?
Also, could someone give me info on whether or not it is indeed possible to
take a first class for free before becoming a paying member?
Thanks so much, and I appreciate the warm welcome!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ramona Walhof
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 11:58 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New list member interested in crafting

Welcome, Meranda!  This is the place to get lots of ideas.  Just follow the
list for a while, and you will have so many ideas you will hardly know where
to start, but you will also have people to ask on or off list.  Wendy is
doing a great job with some origami projects by email.  That doesn't take a
lot of equipment, and she seems to be able to describe the steps to take
very well.  I think somebody could tell you how to get the directions for
the first projects which was done last month.  It was making a miniwallet
out of one piece of 8.5 by 11 inch paper.

New people are coming along all the time, so don't be overwhelmed by those
who are advanced in a given craft.  Just try something and enjoy it. The Web
Site description will tell you what classes are for beginners.  If you have
not yet joined the group, you can also do that on the Web Site
www.krafterskorner.org.

Ramona
----- Original Message -----
From: "Miranda B." <knownoflove at gmail.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 9:00 AM
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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