[Nfb-krafters-korner] Felting Tools

[Blindhands at aol.com]

I have used felting needles in the past.  Going  back a few years  at NFB 
convention I think in Dallas while in the exhibit hall Audrey taught  felting 
at our table.  I think clover had a great felting tool as it had a  gard 
that came down protecting the needle.  This way without sight you  could put 
this up against your finger and when you pushed down to go through  whatyou 
were felting the needle would go through the fiber and basically the  gard 
would retract.  It has been a while since I did this, but I believe  clover is 
who made this.
 
So using felting needles you do neede to be aware and they are sharp, but  
now I guess a visually impaired person should not thread a needle to sew on 
a  button or go fishing and cut their own meat at dinner time.  Heck, maybe  
sighted people shouldn't use sharp things either!
 
 
 
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com   

 
In a message dated 1/2/2014 9:34:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov writes:

*   I was doing some research on Amazon.com to purchase some  Felting tools 
and other supplies.  I came across this set of Felting  tools and was 
surprised by the message printed on the side of the  product.
*
*
Wistyria Editions Felting Needles Assorted Points 4pc 36  38 40 Triangle 38 
Star 4pc
by Wistyria  
Editions<http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_arts-crafts?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Wistyria+Editions&node=2617941011>


Right  on the package it said:  Caution:  needles are very sharp and should 
 not be used by children or anyone with a visual handicap.  I wasn't sure  
whether to laugh or cry.

Would someone have time to visit with Wistyria  Editions?

I'm not sure I will be purchasing this set, but I do not  think they should 
have this "warning" on their package regarding visual  handicap.


Thanks,
Cindy

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