[Nfb-krafters-korner] loopers and square looms

Fri Jun 19 20:52:09 UTC 2015

The looms are sold at Harrisville in NH.  They have 2 size of the potholder
looms.  The one size that you used as a kid I think that is 7 inche square
and they have the 10 inche square potholder loom now.  They sell both size
loops and they are 100% cotton excellent quality.  They are the ones that I
bought when I was a kid and very nicely made.  I have in the past bought
cheaper looms that did not hold up.  I have bought the loops that are not
cotton and/or not the nice thick loops.

The best deal going if you want the standard regular size loom is get the
deluxe package.  It comes with the loom and enough loops to make I think 6
potholders.  I actually purchased both looms, but Lennor  borrowed my
smaller loom when I taught the class and he still has it.

Len I need it back since the Princesses are out of school and I need to keep
them entertained half a day now starting next week.  

Joyce

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You can make two pot holders one on top of the other and take them off
together.  Then you have a small bag or purse.  Oh yes, one side should be
taken off separately and three sides together.  You can put a button or
zipper on the open side and chrochet or braid a handle.  

When I was a kit my dad made some larger looms for place mats and table
protectors out of iron and spot welded on nails for the looper pegs.  I have
also seen them made of wood with nails pounded in for the loopers to go
over.  I don't know if any of these large sizes have been made commercially.

Ramona 

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Hi,
I have questions about loopers that I used to use to make potholders on a
little square loom when I was young. Are there different kinds of items one
can make with loopers and those looms or are potholders it? It seems like
someone mentioned a while back that you could put them together and make
placemats or rugs and stuff? And they come in more than one size???
And where you get them???
Thanks
Lauren, who sold those potholders back when she was 7 years old for a dime
apiece. Wow!PS:Right now I am madly crocheting a cross wall hanging for my
pastor for his 30th anniversary of pastoring our church. The celebration is
tomorrow evening. Will I make it???

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Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 9:55 PM
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I think it was Jill who was trying to tell me of somewhere where you can
purchase bulk or boxes of yarn.

On Jun 18, 2015, at 7:59 PM, Joyce Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Melissa,

I am not sure what you are referring to regarding bulk yarn info.  Theresa
had suggested to contact her regarding info on getting yarn for charity
projects.  I had suggested contacting the senior centers in your area as
many folks donate yarns to them.

As far as selling your hand made items: Word of mouth is an excellent way to
network.  Either have some business cards made up[a bunch of deals are out
there online][you might have to have some sighted help to order them
online].  I have to think now as I do not do well with remembering names,
but I have gotten a couple of color design business caards like 250 printed
cards for around $30 with the shipping.  I have one design with a crafty
type theme[buttons & yarn and needles, which I use for the Division and I
have another one that has a bright colored stripe awning and that one is for
my crafting sales.

I had taken the course that NFB in Baltimore offered to sell on EBay.  We
also have some folks that have things for sale on Etzie [don't know if I
spelt that correctly].  In my area it seems like the craft shows are not as
many or as large as in the past.  So there are options out there.

As far as Dallas or Orlando goes,we invite all to take part here at Krafters
Korner.

Krafters Korner is for everyone and Everyone makes Krafters Korner what it
is!

Joyce

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I'm sorry if this looks strange.  My original message was accidentally sent
from another email address.  
first of all, could someone send me the info for the bulk yarn source
discussed last night during the shawl class?
also, as blind people, other than conrentions, how do you advertise your
work either for proffit or voluntier work.  I know my way around churches,
etc to make things like blankets and shawls, but how would you safely
advertise for proffit?  I am saying safely because there is an app for
iphone and android called nextdoor that I hav thought about advertising on,
but can't tell if they can see exactly where I live.  MY husband and I are
in and out of the house with our different hobbies.  bowling and my
crocheting, etc.  
Okay, so more than two questions, but is everyone going to Orlando, or is
anyone going to Dallas?  I know that this is mostly for NFB, but just
curious? Not trying to open up a jug of worms on list, but if you are going
to Dallas, email me.  talk to you later. 

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