[Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping

[meg silkey]

I would also like to have one of those thimbles so when you get the info 
please let me know also.
Please and thank you.
Meg

-----Original Message----- 
From: Blindhands at aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 1:09 PM
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading Needles and Free Shipping

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.


-----Original  Message-----
From: Blindhands at aol.com [mailto:Blindhands at aol.com]
Sent:  Monday, August 20, 2012 3:26 PM
To:  nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beading  Needles and Free Shipping

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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From: "Neva Fairchild"   <nevafairchild at verizon.net>
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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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