[Nfb-krafters-korner] books by Marie Porter

[Lindy van der Merwe]

Hi Jill,
I actually have another book by Marie Porter called So What About Sewing? 
that I bought many years ago, I think, from the Catholic Guild for the 
Blind?
Also, I know that there is a book called How to draw with your Perkins 
Brailler with step by step instructions for lots of different simple 
drawings.Not sure about the author or publisher though, unfortunately.
For those that would like to try mekrame again, maybe try the site 
http://www.ehow.com for some instructions.
Just type mekrame or a similar search term into the search box. I normally 
search for articles only since I find the videos are not very helpful if you 
can't see.
A while back I wanted to see if I could still do mekrame and I was able to 
make some simple knots just by following the instructions since I could 
remember the basics.
I find that a site like ehow often has step by step instructions that are 
fairly accessible, although you have to search until you find a project that 
is described properly without relying too much on pictures. Some people have 
a talent for explaining things very well.
Just thought I'd share.
Lindy


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From: "jill" <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:33 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] books by Marie Porter


> Hi,
>
> I know we have been discussing the book " A Manual for Macrame".  I went 
> on
> a search mission, but looks like Terry Powers is the only person with a 
> copy
> of this book!  I did however discover that Bookshare.org has " 
> Brailleables,
> So What About Drawing" by Marie Porter.  It sounds great!  It gives 
> details
> about using your Braille writer to draw and express art through a medium
> that can be felt!  I have downloaded it, but haven't started it yet.  I 
> just
> wanted to pass it along.  I only learned Braille as an adult.  Some of you
> may be familiar with drawing with a Braille writer.  I think it would be
> great to draw for my kids!
>
>
>
> Jill
>
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