[Nfb-krafters-korner] an idea!!!!

Tue Aug 27 18:21:32 UTC 2013

Mine will need to be bright and cheery for a summer wreathe. I have them for most other seasons. Well, then again, a second for Valentines would be good.
Henrietta
On Aug 27, 2013, at 1:52 PM, Becky Frankeberger wrote:

> Oh! Oh! Christmas reath for me as well.  No santas please on the bow.  I
> have been hanging what was a few years ago, cute Santa on my door, but he is
> dirty looking.  So I don't want to hang my dirty old Santa again, giggle. Or
> come to think of it, Becky slaps hands.  
> 
> For those of you who know my dredful sense of humor, giggle, giggle, snort
> snort.
> 
> Seriously you all are so important to my heart.  Thank you all.
> 
> Warm smile.
> 
> Becky with Jake his royal fluffiness  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Terry Knox
> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 9:02 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] an idea!!!!
> 
> Joyce,
> This sounds like a great craft to do and not sure how to go with it.
> Question, where can I get the 8 to 10 ring? I do not want to do a Halloween
> nor Thanksgiving wreath, as I am not into either holiday but would like to
> do a Christmas theme. Is it better to get my own items and send to you to
> cut or would you prefer to make kits yourself and sell them. I understand
> the cutting but after you cut the strips in 2 inch strips do the strips then
> have to be cut in a certain amount, or should they also be precut. I know
> this is a lot of questions but I want to get prepared for this class, please
> let me know when you have time.
> Terry K
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Blindhands at aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:46 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] an idea!!!!
> 
> OK sending out an email to our new friend on the list, the light bulb
> suddenly went on.
> 
> So I am letting everyone know right now about this class I will be teaching
> in October.  So you can get your supplies and you have a choice with how you
> want to do this.  The class will begin on October 10 and be for 2  weeks.
> 
> We will be making a I want to call it " Country Wreath".  Here is a  little
> twist for all of you.  It can be made for Halloween or the Fall  [Great
> Thanksgiving gift].  You will need 8 or 10 inch  Brass or metal  ring[like
> what we used for the Christmas candy wreath], might as well get a few  of
> them so we can sit around and do another class on making the candy  wreath.
> Do not get any larger ring then above.
> 
> OK back on topic...
> 
> You will need [this will make more then one wreath] 5 or 6  different prints
> of Halloween or Fall fabrics half a yard each.and 3/8 yard of a coordinating
> color fabric to make a bow.
> 
> Now here is where you need to plan ahead...  The printed fabric only  not
> the bow fabric] needs to be cut into 2 1/2 inch strips.  Here are your
> choices:
> 1. You can cut these yourself .  There are tools you can purchase to  do
> this which can range from a pair of sharp scissors to rotary cutter, cutting
> board and guide tool [approx. $70 or more], Accuquilt plus die [approx $275]
> 2. You can purchase the 2 1/2 inch strips from Keepsake Quilting.   They 
> have theme packs.
> 3. You can purchase the fabric from your local places as places that carry
> fabric [Joann's, WalMart, local quilt shops] and send your fabric with a
> self  addressed stamped envelope inside to me.  I will cut your strips and I
> will  keep 1 strip from each of your fabrics for myself for cutting your
> strips and  mail it back to you.  From 1/2 yard piece of fabric you should
> get at least  6 strips maybe 7 strips from 1/2 yards  Please include your
> bow fabric if  you decide to send it to me.  It is always good to put a
> small amouhnt of  the bow fabric in the wreath to coordinate it.
> 
> I may consider making up kits if you all really want me to.
> 
> We will be creating a rag,  I don't like calling it "Rag" wreath, as  we are
> using new, crisp, nicely cut fabric and going to tie them to the  ring.  
> You will need a pair of scissors[sharp enough to cut fabric] as you  will be
> cutting the strips to make the proper lengths.
> 
> For those of you who might poke around on the internet for directions on
> this, be ware the size strips they recommend are not long enough to tie and
> look  good.  I learned the hard way.
> 
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) Blindhands at AOL.com
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