[NFB-Krafters-Korner] New Here. Two Questions about Stitches

[Jen]

Yes, the pillow my friend gave me is amazing. The fact she wrote the title
in embroidered braille made the gift that much more special...

Two things amaze me about stitches. First, the fact you can make so many
beautiful things out of them. And the fact you can take a spool of thread
and roll of fabric and turn them into brand-new things. Second, how the
stitches are always connected, whether it's seams or a stitchy leaf. I'm
still trying to figure out that one, especially when it comes to embroidery.

Jen

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Hi Jen.
Welcome to the list!  And the pillow your friend gave you sounds real neat.

I used to do crewel, which is a kind of embroidery with thin yarn.  I had a
braille book on how to do it.  The book might still be available from BARD.
Try a search on crewel.  It described how to make all the different kinds of
stitches.

I also have done sewing, though lately it's only been for mending.  I'd like
to get back into it.  It's perfectly possible for a totally blind person to
sew, so long as you're careful, if you're using a sewing machine.  Hand
sewing is easy-peasy, just a bit slower than with a machine.
Tracy


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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] New Here. Two Questions about Stitches

Hello crafters,

I have been totally blind since birth. Over the past year, I've just
discovered stitches, and I'm obsessed with them! Every day, I look for
stitchy things. I love all stitching, but my favorite is embroidery.

My questions are

1. Am I the only blind person obsessed with stitches?
2. Can blind people sew, particularly embroider?

Thanks!


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