[Nfb-krafters-korner] Denise's survey idea

Wed Nov 27 19:51:44 UTC 2013

 Can I have the pattern, please.  This sounds easy for a beginner with crochet!

Terry P.

-----Original Message-----
From: Annette Carr [mailto:amcarr1 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 8:10 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Denise's survey idea

Terry,

You can add a crocheted book worm bookmark to the list of ideas you are
compiling.  I have a pattern for a crocheted bookmark called a bookworm.
The finished bookmark has a spiral of 2-4 inches at either end and a chain
stitch that connects the 2 spirals.  The head sticks out of the book at one
end of the spine and the other end sticks out at the other end of the spine
with the crocheted chain portion tucked into the pages of the book.  The
chain can vary in length depending on the height of the book it is to be
used with.  I've read where some people have added eyes and antenna at the
end of one spiral to indicate the head while the other end is left as a
plain spiral  to represent the tail end of the worm.  These are quick and
easy to make.  You only need to know how to do a crocheted chain stitch and
either the single crochet or half double crochet. 

HTH,
Annette

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Denise Shaible
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 9:34 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Denise's survey idea

What I was talking about was a bookmark that I made but, it wasn't 
needlework.  It was on a bookmark card.  I put the card in my Braillewriter 
and used the Braille cells to make the cross.  Last year, Theresa Taylor 
made a card with a Christmas tree on it, using the same technique, if anyone

remembers it.  I can't remember why I mentioned this but, I guess someone 
said they'd like to make bookmarks.  I'm sure there's a way to do it with 
knitting or crocheting, though.

I still personally like a keychain or bracelet made with the knotted design 
and beads or the afghan.

I have another idea.  Every year at the NFBC (National Federation of the 
Blind of California) State Convention, we have a raffle of baskets put 
together by members of the various chapters around the state.  Why not have 
a craft basket and raffle it off in either a silent auction or with raffle 
tickets?  I know that several of the Divisions at National raffle things off

but, I don't remember a basket being raffled.  Our Affiliate made quite a 
lot of money this year from the baskets.  Maybe an online auction is a bit 
ambitious but, a basket at our table to be raffled isn't that ambitious. 
Now, I know people are going to say that people have to bring things for the

basket.  Well, don't people have to bring things they're working on and 
don't crafters always have things like supplies for knitting and crocheting 
handy?  the items could be small and inexpensive or one thing could be big 
and other things small.  I mean, my chapter did a basket called Relaxation 
and we had things like candles and bath stuff and gift certificates.  Our 
basket could include things for sewing like a small sewing kit, for knitting

like needles, stitch markers maybe a pattern and some yarn, anything that 
signifies crafting.  We could also include a gift certificate for craft 
places like Michaels or JoAnn's or if we do the booklet of crafts, we could 
include it in the basket.  I can't name every kind of craft we do at KK but,

that would be up to those who create the basket.  Please think about it.  I 
really think it would be a money maker and wouldn't take that much money to 
put to gether.  I know I would donate stuff.  We could survey those who 
would want to do it and see what they'd like to put in the basket so there's

no duplications.  I hope I've explained this well enough.

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message----- 
From: Terry Knox
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 7:16 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Denise's survey idea

Denise,

Yes, you have answered the survey before, and I have your answers. This time
you added one that I would really like a little more comment on. I think you
spoke about braille key chains with crosses in braille cell. Can you give me
more details on this, please. Were these preform, needlecraft how were these
made. There is still a lot more ideas out there and little by little we are
getting them out. I will start up reminding people on line again shortly
before our committee meeting but giving it a break for a time before
starting again. These are all such good ideas, keep them coming.

Terry K

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