[Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing Class

[Henrietta Brewer]

Wow, Jewel,
Look how far you have come. Angry because you thought you were washed up and now excited about sewing again. Soon you will be the seamstress you want to be. Maybe not the seamstress you were but the one that is perfect for this time in your life. 

Now, I was searching for a featherlight when i was looking for my machine. I am sure they are good but you might be sorry if you get such a simple machine. I am glad to have my zigzag and lots of choices of stitches I didn't think I could use them but I can. I just recorded my friends discriptions when she was teaching me and then wrote out cards with instructions that i can use. 

But forget your angry days or at least put them in perspective. Move on as you have with so many things already and have fun. 

Yes, blinded for life or newly blinded we all sure got a lot from this group.
Henrietta
On Oct 24, 2011, at 10:18 AM, Zimmer, Cindy wrote:

> Jewell,
> Do not be too hard on yourself.  I cannot tell you the number of clients I have heard this type of thing from.  (Giving away items in anger or frustration when you lose your sight.)  If it makes you feel any better, think of the individual who gave away all their power tools and tool boxes when they lost their sight.  Go find a used sewing machine and get to sewing girl!
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> Smile,
> Cindy
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewell Boll
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:41 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Sewing Class
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>    Hi Ramona,
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> I must apologize for my weird comment about "waddling through" when asked 
> why I didn't intercede. I did not think it proper to interfere with your 
> teaching ability.  You did a great job teaching the class as all the 
> students achieved their goal of attaching the pocket to he apron.  I must 
> also commend the students for their patience and perseverance.  As one 
> writer put it, we are all learning from each other and from our mistakes. 
> The concept of teaching sewing via phone is unique and challenging.  You 
> have all showed me that sewing can be done without sight and I regret now 
> that I gave hundreds of dollars worth of sewing tools and equipment away to 
> a thrift store in anger because I could no longer continue my passion of 
> sewing.
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> I have learned so much from this list and found out that I can do so much 
> even without sight.  I thank Joyce for her work in starting this list and 
> maintaining it.
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> Now, since I am inspired, and I am looking for a machine, who makes the 
> Featherweight?
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> Love all of you guys and keep up the good work.
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> Jewell
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