[Nfb-krafters-korner] neighbor recycler?

Tue Feb 5 01:17:44 UTC 2013

Hi Terry K,
I searched for it again, and came up with this website.
http://matsforuganda.wordpress.com/about/

I believe the original mention I saw was on a forum and wasn't very
detailed.  After reading this info, I was moved to tears.  We really are
just so fortunate in the USA.  I hope this info is what you were looking
for.

Jill
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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 2:30 PM
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Jill,
Can you give me any info about the lady who makes the mats from bags for
Africa, this sounds interesting and would like to get more info. Thanks.
Terry K

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 8:46 PM
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Lol!  Those plastic bags are great for dogs, just make sure there isn't a
hole in the bag first!  I use them also for that purpose, and as trash can
liners for my bathroom trash cans.  Oh yes and of course for my Olivia's
diapers.  I still seem to have a surplus and just was bored one day and
googled crafts to make with plastic bags... thus a wide array of plarn
projects.  Thanks for the info about your friend's monument.  I thought it
sounded interesting as you described the rings.  I wonder if it sparkles
when sunlight strikes it?

Jill
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Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 2:49 PM
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Jill
	Alice recycles everything. She has incorporated venetian blind cord
but I haven't heard her talk about incorporating any plastic bags or other
similar materials into her work. I'll ask her if she knows of  anyone who
does, or has seen any of what you speak of, probably in a magazine. Thing is
that Alice used to also be a tailor so what she has a house full of is cloth
of all types as well as yarn. I hear she has a gorgeous sunny living room
but you'd never know cause it's all full of cloth. I have not been invited
into that room but I was invited for the first time today into a room full
of other cloth and a few looms.
	I have a friend who teaches sculpture up at UVM in Burlington
Vermont. Just before January when a plastic water bottle ban went into
effect on campus, she erected a huge arch supported by 2 columns all made
out of identically sized plastic water bottles, some kind of old bicycle
tubing, and I think that was about it. The Face Book page was called
something like Colossal Monument to Waste. She wasn't even sure it would
stand the day of the opening but it did, it was a huge success, and
beautiful to look at from under it given you were looking up at circle
within circle of a sort. Now town or city hall wants her to erect something
of the same nature or recreate this one in a huge fancy government building,
so now she has to make a third column to support it since the last one was
not entirely free standing but for security's sake, was held up by a gyre
wire overhead. 
	My friend Beth in general also works with cloth and all kinds of
reusable materials, and for rug hooking, I might not be using recycled waste
products, but I know of others that do. I think I felt some of that plastic
yarn at a shop the other day. It's stiff., As for me, my main use of old
plastic bags other than grocery bags are for picking up a different kind of
waste, if you know what I mean!
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] neighbor recycler?

Deidre
Has your neighbor ever knitted or crocheted with plastic yarn?  I was
reading online about people who use plastic shopping bags and make it into
what they call plarn.  I thought it was a neat idea.  There was one person
who made plastic mats for a missionary in some place in Africa for people to
lie on instead of the earth.  Was just curious since she is so talented and
into recycling.

Jill

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Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 1:11 PM
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	Thanks for the pattern info. 
	My neighbor Alice Kane  does indeed want to pass along her talent
and love of the work. Her rugs belong in museums as much as on a floor, more
so perhaps on a wall. I'm partial to things that can be used however, and to
some extent she makes what she walks on and wears as well.
	This woman is also very frugal and a master recycler. The Chaneile
she had cones of and she wanted to use it! She has also set a goal for
herself of having 100 rugs in stock. Presently, I believe she has 355 or so,
maybe more. 
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Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 12:30 PM
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Hi Diedra,
Yes, I will look up the pattern and send it to you all - see attachment. It
is just a lovely fabric.
It is a really lovely piece when it is knitted the fabric is so textured and
sophisticated. Everyone who sees it wants to touch it.

Your neighbor probably appreciates your interest in the fiber world she
loves so much. You have a teacher right there so be sure to learn from her,
all you can. That is her legacy to the world, to pass along her wisdom. 
Lucky you!

Lynda

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Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 11:15 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] double basket weave

> Linda
> Who can I order the pattern from or where can I go to look at it? I'm 
> curious about it. What weight yarn do you like to use for these scarves?
> I've been seeing a lot of stretchy gauzy frilly scarves and shawls in 
> shops lately. Some are made of viscose and one was a cotton rayon mix, 
> very nice.
> In my hands, they would be snagged in no time at all.
> Today I looked at a hand twined woven rug made with strips of an old 
> Chaneile bedspread and some other fiber. It was tight and about to be 
> cut off the frame. Then I looked at something on a loom that was made 
> with a soft Chaneile thread or yarn and wow what a lot of work but 
> very very soft.
> If I were a hermit, making these things round the clock would be a 
> great occupation for me! My neighbor is 76, and once the weather warms 
> up, all that time will go into gardening, not weaving and knitting.
> About a year ago when I first saw some of this neighbor's rugs, I was 
> astounded by the quality of the work, I asked her if they were just 
> piling up, and indeed they are. She doesn't sell much and doesn't use 
> a computer to display or advertise them. A friend did put up a 
> facebook page for her with some pictures but she never does anything 
> with it. I gently suggested she put me in her will, and she said "ok."
> I wonder if she remembers. Think I should remind her? Actually for all 
> I know, she will long out live me! As it stands now, she is very 
> excited I am carrying through with all this. I go up in the mornings 
> and have her inspect my work.
> I hand it to you all who are enthralled with these kinds of endeavors.
> In case anyone is interested, Web's has a great radio show that airs 
> on WHMP FM at 7 AM Sunday mornings. They have guest persons they 
> interview, usually people who write pattern books or distribute yarns.
> The owners, a husband wife team, do the show. You can listen to 
> podcasts of the show if you go to their web site and look for them.
> Long before I even thought about knitting, I loved listening to the 
> show.
>
> Deidre
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of River Woman
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 6:38 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] double basket weave
>
> It is an 18 row pattern - very beautiful and very textured.
> I started making scarves with it around October as part of a 
> Knit-a-Long with a group of FB knitters and I just cannot STOP making 
> them.  The pattern edge is dynamic and it undulates...oh, I love it!
> Lynda
>
>
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