[Nfb-krafters-korner] answer for Naima

Sat Sep 3 01:18:53 UTC 2016

I will tell you that our teachers, all volunteers, do a great job of giving word descriptions. I have taken several knitting classes and love it. I think there is a beginner netting and a beginner crocheting class soon. The class times are set. Where do you live?

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> On Sep 2, 2016, at 9:10 PM, Naima Leigh via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you Ramona
> 
> I joined last night around midnight, and I have been getting a good feel of
> this group and love it.
> 
> I talked to my mom about joining classes, yeah, the $20 is a bit high for me
> since I'm on a budget. She told me that her sister, herself and mom all
> crocheted, knitted, and sewed when they were younger. She said also it was
> easier for them because they have sight. How can you teach a nearly blind
> person how to nit, crochet and use a sewing machine safely? How can you
> teach a nearly blind person this over the phone? How many days a week are
> the classes? If I miss the scheduled time can I make it up? Can I pick the
> time or is it already set? How many students will be in the group? Are there
> any accessible crafting books for the blind? How do you read and understand
> them? Do you use the fat needles to craft with? Is there any accessible
> sewing machines for the blind? Can you use a sewing machine if you don't
> know how to sew?
> 
> Naima
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Ramona Walhof via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 8:29 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: Ramona Walhof
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] answer for Naima
> 
> Naima, we are glad to have you with us.  You can pay your 20 dollars dues
> through paypal or you can send a check to our Treasurer who is Cindy Zimmer.
> Our Website is pretty easy, but check it out, and see if you have any
> trouble. There is no other charge, and if the 20 dollars is not practical
> for you, we can work something out.   
> 
> Our President is Joyce Kane.  It is hard to tell how long you have been
> silently following this list.  But if you have questions, don't be shy.  I
> will try to remember to dig up Cindy's email if you want to contact her
> offlist. I should have it in my head, but it is not there.   
> Ramona
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Naima Leigh via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 5:59 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Naima Leigh <nleigh2016 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] answer for Naima
> 
> Hi Jill
> Is that $20 per year or per class? When I pay do I have to pay on line or
> can I pay over the phone?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Naima
> 
> P.S.
> 
> How can you teach a almost blind person crafting over the phone?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of jill rossiter via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 7:18 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: jill rossiter
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] answer for Naima
> 
> Naima, Thank you so much.  Glad to have you with us.  If you are interested
> in classes check out our website www.krafterskorner.org your first class is
> free, after that you can join our NFB Krafters division for $20.  Then you
> can take as many classes as you like in a years time.  
> Jill
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Naima Leigh via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 5:31 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: Naima Leigh
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT new job for Jill
> 
> Hi Jill,
> 
> I'm new to this group and I wanted to wish you congratulation on your
> success.
> 
> I will be praying for you and your family.
> 
> Naima
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of jill rossiter via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 1:22 PM
> To: Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Cc: jill rossiter
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT new job for Jill
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I wanted to share my good news.  I told a few of you on the chat Monday
> Night, but wanted to let others know.  I have accepted a position with the
> Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services as a vision rehabilitation
> therapist, also known as a rehab teacher.  I start September 16.  I hope to
> share our wonderful group with the individuals I encounter with my job.  I
> hope to be active in the group, but if I am quiet, I am busy, not dead!LOL!
> Prayers appreciated for this transition from stay at home mommy to working
> woman!
> 
> Jill
> 
> 
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