[Nfb-krafters-korner] needle tips

Tue Jan 10 01:07:15 UTC 2012

Oh, Joyce, I have a couple. But never thought of making it so easy to find as letting it hang on a metal table leg. Thanks for that.

Oh, and by the way, I found all those needles. My feet work well too. LOl
Henrietta
On Jan 9, 2012, at 7:36 PM, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:

> Another suggestion especially for Henrietta after reading her email.   You 
> need to get a telescopic magnet 8 to 12 pound strength.  I think it  extends 
> down like 3 or 4 feet, but perfect for finding that gross of metal  
> needles!!!  and pins for the sewers...  I get them time to time from  EBay.  I 
> can't live without one.  I just have it stuck to the metal  leg on the sewing 
> table I have my sewing machine sitting on.
> 
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> Blindhands at AOL.com   
> 
> 
> In a message dated 1/9/2012 6:51:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> gary.brewer at comcast.net writes:
> 
> Hi  
> Well, here is a little tip or two of mine to keep those pesky little  
> needles in check.
> 
> The rubber needle protectors for knitting needles  work great to keep a big 
> end on your needle and keep it from rolling off the  table. 
> 
> I store my needles in a surrenge holder. My Husband gets ten cc  surrenges 
> and they come in a plastic tube with a cover. they have kept me in  needles 
> for a much longer time. Any tube with a cover might work. 
> 
> Just  a few tricks I have picked up after loosing a gross or so of needles. 
> lol
> Henrietta
> On Jan 9, 2012, at 2:29 PM, Cathy wrote:
> 
>> 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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