[Nfb-krafters-korner] Want To Know Wednesday

Wed Feb 22 21:14:12 UTC 2017

Sure!  They did start out more like a craft project.  It's kind of 
exploded though.  I have boxes and bags of supplies all over the 
place.   *smile*

The story...
Once upon a time, I had a guide dog who hated her harness.  She would 
hide under the kitchen table whenever I picked it up.  So being the 
unconventional type, I decided to make her a different harness.  It 
would be super comfortable, washable, pretty and she would love it!

It turned out to be a bigger project than I originally thought.  I tried 
different materials, different designs, but did finally create a nice 
harness for her after a few months.  Friends and random internet 
followers read as I went through the process of harness creation.  After 
creating that harness for Belle, I had people wanting to purchase one 
for their guides.

I didn't anticipate that, but saw an opportunity for a business. That 
was in 2005.  Since then I quit the business, started it up again, added 
lots of new products and just last week have opened a shop in the blind 
Mice Mart. My business is On The Go, if you want to look for it there.

I continue to make all the nylon webbing products by hand.  Those 
include: guide harnesses, guide dog leashes, hands free leashes, various 
collars, collar bells, door bells and relieving harnesses.    Just this 
year, in conjunction with the shop in the Blind Mice Mall, I added a 
number of manufactured products.

I'm not sure what's next.  I'm always looking for new ideas, new things 
to add, new crafts to try.  My husband got a wood burning kit for 
Christmas.  He hasn't taken it out of the box.  I'm seriously eyeing 
it.  I think I could make some cool stuff!

Julie

On 2/22/2017 10:13 AM, Jody ianuzzi via Nfb-krafters-korner wrote:
> Hi again Julie,
>
> So tell everyone about your harnesses and other projects that you sell. They are definitely crafts in a way
>
> Jody
>
> New phone number
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>
> thunderwalker321 at gmail.com
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> 50 Years of Star Trek!
> Live Long and Prosper!
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>> On Feb 22, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Julie Johnson via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello all!
>>
>> I used to be on this list ages and ages ago and just rejoined a few days ago. I enjoy sewing, crochet, gardening and      making new things.
>>
>> I do volunteer with a couple of things, but the one where crafts and volunteering intersect is through mentoring.  I mentor through TeamMates, which is a school based program.  I go to the school once a week to meet with the young lady I mentor.  We chat and I help her sort through adolescent drama.  We also do craft projects while we talk.  Currently we are working on a fleece tie blanket. We chose that because it is easy to stop and start, requires few tools and is easy for me to transport back and forth to the school.
>>
>> Julie
>>
>>> On 2/22/2017 8:11 AM, Tanya VanHouten via Nfb-krafters-korner wrote:
>>> This should be interesting. I have been interested in starting a hats for
>>> the homeless group and don't really know how to get organized. All I have
>>> done is start a Facebook page with no posts.
>>> Thanks Nella
>>>
>>>
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>>> On Behalf Of Nella Foster via Nfb-krafters-korner
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>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Want To Know Wednesday
>>>
>>> I can't believe that Wednesday is already here.  As you know Wednesday
>>> means I get to exercise my brain.  So, here are my thoughts for the day.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I thought we might get a little head start with Monday night's chat topic.
>>> Next Monday Darian Smith from the community service group is going to tell
>>> us about the division and Its mission.  He's also going to talk about ways
>>> we can serve in our communities.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Do you volunteer in your community?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> If so how?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> How can we use our love of crafting to help others?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I feel certain that this is going to be a wonderful discussion.  I'm
>>> looking forward to reading my email today.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Nella
>>>
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