[Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping
Blindhands at aol.com
Blindhands at aol.com
Mon Aug 20 20:09:05 UTC 2012
I would have to call them up and find out what they call this thimble or
get some info. As I went up to New Hampshire to the store and checked out
all their thimbles by trying them on.
Joyce Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
Blindhands at AOL.com
In a message dated 8/20/2012 3:54:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Terry.Powers at nih.gov writes:
Great ideas! I like the leather thimble, the best!
Sure wish I could get one for beading!
Terry P.
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A couple of suggestions:
When I was running my craft business going back a while ago I made Clown
dolls. This was while my kids were growing up. I did an awful lot of hand
sewing with this. I did have the problem of sticking the back of the
needle into my finger a lot. Here is how I solved it.
I used mole skin that you can get in your foot care department and cut a
piece to cover the area of my finger pad. I could tape it to my finger and
put 2 on top of each other. This did not cover my entire finger as I
trimmed it. I did not like thimbles, but this worked great. It is cheap and
several squares come in one package. It has an adhesive and sticks well.
I also have a leather thimble that I use now. I got it up at Keepsake
quilting. It is a soft leather, but it has an extra padding right where you
need it. It basically is long and comes down to the second joint of your
finger. It has an elastic sewn inside the leather to keep it snug
between the first and second joint. I cherish this thimble as it is perfect.
Joyce Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
Blindhands at AOL.com
In a message dated 8/19/2012 7:08:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
riverwoman at zoominternet.net writes:
thanks, Neva. I cannot use the Big Eye needle for encrusted beadwork.
You
have to work through thick layers and really move the needle around a lot
-
weaving in and out of very tight places - You have to be able to really
push
hard on the needle as you are working and the big eye needle goes right
into
your fingers - ouch!
Lynda
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117
Visit my Web Site at: http://lyndalambert.com
Visit my Blog at: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
www.lyndalambert.com
www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
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Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 1:28 PM
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> Linda,
>
>
>
>
> I have been pretty out of it for a couple of weeks and did not see your
> earlier post. I use Big Eye beading needles because they are thin and
> flexible and the eye does not require a needle threader. I appreciate
the
> web site resource. I will check them out.
>
>
> Be kind, always. It is the most important rule of man; be kind in all
> things. Anger steals your joy, fear steals your heart, worry steals
your
> life. But, in kindness there is never a fault...Steve Carter
>
> 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 River
Woman
> Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:25 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping
>
> I am passing along this information for anyone who might need it. I had
> asked here about questions I had regarding beading needles and no one
> responded. We used to have a group of very active beaders here, I am
> wondering if they are no longer on the list? I have not seen anything
> posted
> by any of them in quite awhile now.
>
> Here is what I found when I contacted www.artbeads.com with my
questions:
>
> The larger the needle size, the smaller the eye. Example: Size 12 had
a
> smaller eye than size 10.
>
> When using Fireline 3 pound or Fireline 10 pound, you can use a size 12
> beading needle for both sizes.
>
> The brand I buy is Beadsmith, and they are available through
> www.artbeads.com
>
> I also found that on their website, there is a "chat" option, and it is
a
> live chat. As soon as you type in your question, someone is there to
help
> you, and get you the answers you need.
>
> I had problems placing my order, and the chat person put me in touch
with
> the customer service person who called me on the phone within a couple
of
> minutes, and my order was completed.
>
> GREAT SERVICE - and if you spend 10. or more, it is all free shipping. I
> highly recommend this business for the great service and help available.
> Good to know!
>
> Lynda River Woman
>
>
> 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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