[Nfb-krafters-korner] needle tips
Henrietta Brewer
gary.brewer at comcast.net
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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