[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Slate holder

Sat Aug 10 14:18:13 UTC 2019

The 100% cotton yarn has very little stretch and would be good for a
holder.   The other fibers have a good bit of stretch to them.

Take care!
TAmmy

On 8/10/19, Dani Pagador via NFB-Krafters-Korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi, Tracy.
> Wouldn't cotton be a little stretchy? I was thinking of knitting
> myself a cane holder and somehow attaching a clip like the one on the
> back of the Victor Stream case--I have a first generation one,--but
> was thinking that the normal stuff in my stash, the dish cloth cotton
> and the Red Heart would be too stretchy. Ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Dani
>
> On 8/9/19, Terry Powers via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> That sure sounds nice.
>> Long ago, I used to make slate holders out of plastic canvas.  For a
>> while,
>> I made a donation to my chapter for everyone I sold!  It had NFB and the
>> whozit on it!
>> I wish I could get someone to draw a large diagram of one of the figures
>> on
>> our new logo!
>> I still remember when they gave out that rubber cube with the raised
>> whozit
>> on it.  That is how I designed my own!
>>
>> I wonder if a knitted version could be made.  It would be a challenge!!!
>>
>> Terry
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On
>> Behalf
>> Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 9:53 AM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
>> Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Slate holder
>>
>> I have a slate holder I bought at convention a long time ago.  It's
>> crocheted, I think.  It has a holder for the slate, and a pocket in the
>> front for the stylus.  Both are closed with Velcro.
>> What I especially like about it is that the maker crocheted in a pattern
>> that feels like the cell pattern on a slate.  Neat!
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Tammy Freitag via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 10:29 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Cc: Tammy Freitag
>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Cane holder
>>
>> Even a holder for slates & stylus would be good too.
>> Smile!
>> Thanks!
>> Tammy
>>
>> On 8/7/19, ReNae Anderson via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> I have a pouch that is made from colorful fabric and is held together
>>> with Velcro. It is for my slate and stylus. I should say the closing
>>> is with Velcro. The sides are sewn.
>>>
>>> Karyn ReNae Anderson
>>>
>>>> On Aug 7, 2019, at 8:21 PM, Ramona via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I made a pouch for my slate and stylus and cards. We could vary the
>>>> length for different canes. It would not look dressy like leather,
>>>> but you could use fun colors or something conservative like black. We
>>>> would want to line it with something, felt is the easiest and not
>>>> really expensive at Michaels.
>>>> Ramona
>>>>
>>>>> On Aug 7, 2019 11:31 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Ramona, I never thought of duct tape!  Would it look snazzy?  I
>>>>> kinda think it might.  I made my husband's so he would have
>>>>> something nice to put his cane in when he lies it on a table at a
>>>>> restaurant, or as a carry pouch if he wants it out of the way for a
>>>>> bit while he's using his bar code reader while out shopping--that kind
>>>>> of thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> I knitted mine out of a cotton worsted I usually use to make
>>>>> dishcloths.
>>>>> I figure it's sturdy and washable.
>>>>>
>>>>> We could have a whole selection of holders for any occasion!
>>>>> Tracy
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>> On Behalf Of Ramona via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2019 12:24 PM
>>>>> To: Tammy Freitag via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>>> Cc: Ramona
>>>>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Cane holder
>>>>>
>>>>> The cheapest way to make it would be with duct tape. Fold it in half
>>>>> lengthways with or without something inside it. Use a clamp of some
>>>>> sort to attach it to a chair or table.  Would buyers want to stand
>>>>> the cane up by a table or desk or put it in a pouch. The pouch could
>>>>> be knitted, crocheed, or made from duct tape. Indeed, they might
>>>>> sell at national convention and other places. We could make money
>>>>> and still sell them for
>>>>> $10 I think. Don't know that we need much money, but we could donate
>>>>> it to other parts of the NFB which could be helpful to the Division
>>>>> and the receiver. If we could find the right formula, we could also
>>>>> help people get to the convention or get somebody to do an exciting
>>>>> demo. See, you got my creativity going!
>>>>> Ramona
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Aug 7, 2019 9:39 AM, Tammy Freitag via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tracy,
>>>>>> Good idea!  I have some jewt that needs a purpose.  I may try playing
>>>>>> with it and see what I can come up with.   I wouldn't want to use a
>>>>>> soft yarn with stretch.
>>>>>> Thanks for sharing!
>>>>>> Tammy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 8/7/19, Jaycie Dabb via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>>>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> That would be a cool idea... but you’d have to use several strands
>>>>>>> of yarn to make it stiff and help it hold weight well.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Aug 7, 2019, at 7:58 AM, Tracy Carcione via
>>>>>>>> NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> There was just a message on another list from someone looking for
>>>>>>>> a good cane holder.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I really think this could be a good seller at convention,
>>>>>>>> especially if we come up with a good design.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Someone on the other list said they'd bought a leather one for
>>>>>>>> around $30.
>>>>>>>> A knit one could cost less, and still sell for a good price
>>>>>>>> (though pricing isn't my strong suit).
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Tracy
>>>>>>>>
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