[Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Mon Jan 9 22:39:31 UTC 2012

Let me tell you something I remember about my Grandma.  She was a  
crocheter and yes taught me how to crochet an awful long time ago.  

Well Gram had a pair of scissors not too large maybe between 3 1/2 to 4  
inches long.  They were nice sharp ones.  What I remember is that she  had a 
piece of elastic that you would use to make a skirt.  The piece of  elastic 
was looped thru one of the handles of these scissors and notted and then  she 
had a large safety pin that she would pin these dangling scissors down from 
 her stomach area of her dress.  The pin was large enough for her to just  
reach down and find it quickly and the length of the elastic was not too 
long or  too short, but the knot was important as it was easy to find and did 
not get in  the way of using the scissors and they were usually pinned on her 
unless she was  going out shopping.  

I don't remember how old I was, but I do remember when I got my own  
scissors and Gram fixed me up with the elastic and dangling scissors.  I  have 
gone thru a lot of scissors since then.  I have used all different  methids to 
keep track of the scissors.  The only thing that came close to  Gramma's way 
was a quilter friend of my Mom's made me this cathedral window  pouch to 
hold a pair of scissors and it had this piece of gross grain ribbon  attached 
to it so it would dangle down.  I just had to add the safety pin  as I think 
it was suppose to loop thru your belt loop.  I have to look for  this 
pouch.  My Mom's friend did all her sewing by hand  and she  passed away within 
the last 5 talk with her friend Anne.  

Gee whiz memories sneek up and just grab you at times.

Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com   

In a message dated 1/9/2012 5:11:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
flowersandherbs at gmail.com writes:

How  interesting both of you use medication bottles. I certainly have enough
of  those. Actually, I have a special pocket in my sewing bag where  needles
belong. My problem is that I will set the needle down temporarily  and 
forget
to put it "where it belongs." no suggestions can be made for  this except
that I focus more on what I am  doing!

Cathy

-----Original Message-----
From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of Zimmer, Cindy
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 4:02 PM
To:  List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  needle for super bulky yarn needed

Wow Becky...what a great idea you  have here!!!!  *laugh  Hadn't read your
post when I sent mine  off.

Cindy Z.

-----Original Message-----
From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of Becky
Frankeberger
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 2:29  PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

One thing I  learned that works for me anyway, smile, is to put needles in
medicine  bottles.  Then put the bottles in my sewing kit, smile. 

Becky  Frankeberger
Butterfly Knitting

Custom-made knit throws, shawls, and  more!

Phone: 360-426-8389
E-mail:  becky at ButterflyKnitting.com
Website: www.ButterflyKnitting.com
The blog  is at:
http://butterflyknits.wordpress.com

-----Original  Message-----
From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of Cathy
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 11:29 AM
To: 'List for  blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for  super bulky yarn needed

Thanks to all who offered tips and tricks on  how to use the KK needle with
super bulky weight yarn. Also thanks to those  of you who sent me 
information
about the correct sized needle I could  purchase.

I appreciate all of the feedback.

I have purchased a  package of needles today and knowing that I will
eventually misplace them  somewhere at some time, I will always have your
suggestions as back up  plans.

Thanks, Cathy

-----Original Message-----
From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of Powers, Terry
(NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Sent: Monday, January 09,  2012 7:40 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Cathy;
Did  you see my e-mail about using the size 16 or above or the plastic  
needle
from the KK loom, all you need to do is to flatten the yarn or  squeze it 
and
it will go in to the eye of the needle.  I have done it  many, many a time!
It works with the thick and quick.
Terry  P.

-----Original Message-----
From: Cathy  [mailto:flowersandherbs at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 11:19  PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Thanks  Neva,

Good idea, I'll have to try that!
Thanks,  Cathy

-----Original Message-----
From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]  On Behalf Of Neva Fairchild
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:37  PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

I use a 1 inch  square of heavy paper, like the paper your yarn label is 
made
of, and fold  it over the end of the bulky yarn and poke it through the eye
of the  needle. You can search for yarn needles and see if any have
descriptions  that include eye size, but this works pretty well.

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 Cathy
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 12:19 PM
To: 'List  for blind crafters and artists'
Cc: blindcraft at yahoogroups.com
Subject:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Hi  All,

I am looking for a place online to purchase a needle with  an eye large
enough to use with super bulky yarn. I want an exact make and  name so that 
I
am certain to get  the right sized needle and  eye.  

Any suggestions? I lost the wonderful needle my friend gave  me and am
struggling because the needles that come with the KK looms have  eyes not
quite large enough. 

Thanks,  Cathy

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