[NFB-Krafters-Korner] My intro, and, wanting to learn to crochet

Tue Nov 7 16:00:24 UTC 2023

Hi Terri S;

Welcome to the group!
This is the third Terry!
I am the odd ball because I started spelling my name with a Y.  I guess that makes it easier to tell us apart!
I love knitting, loom knitting, plastic canvas and making items with large hole beads.
As Terri N said, Henry Terri and I are all 3 in the same NFB chapter.
I make items for sale and for charity.
This group has a Caring and Sharing group that you can sign up for.
Shelly can tell you more, but we focus on a charity each month.
We will be having a holiday party on December 10, over the phone!
I bet you never went to a holiday, over the phone.  It is just as fun as in person.
Tammy will be putting a note out our Friday chat, so come any time Friday evening and get to know us!

Terry Powers

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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri Nettles via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:53 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Terri Nettles <terrinettles at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] My intro, and, wanting to learn to crochet

Hi terri. Welcome to crafters corner. Your name and my name are both spelled with an eye. This is the other Terri, Terri Nettles. I think he will enjoy being on this group. We have a lot of fun and learn a lot of different things. I like knitting because everything is based off of two stitches, nits and pearls. Crocheting has a lot more stitches. I love to need on it. That would be my number one favorite of the fiber arts. I am also learning some quilting and enjoy that as well. Enjoy being on this group and again welcome. My guide dog is Neville. I live about 11 miles from Terri Powers and Henry.  we are in the same NFB chapter. We all live in Maryland. 
Terri Nettles

On Nov 6, 2023, at 1:01 PM, Terri Stimmel via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hello Shelley, and list.

Thank you for the welcome. I appreciate it.

Also, I thought what you said about potato chips and crafting was funny.

I am most definitely going to join the class. Before I do though, I just want to make sure the time will work for me, with my crazy schedule.

I am just curious, what do you enjoy about knitting?

And, how do you find it different from crocheting?

I definitely want to learn other crafts as well. I am beginning to think that it is much more possible than I used to think. I feel I sort of had this mindset that if I had no vision, that a lot of things like knitting, crocheting, and scrapbooking wasn't really all that possible. But now I am realizing that I just didn't have the right help, support, and even tools. I am definitely excited to get involved in more, and see what I might be able to do.

By the way, what is pony bead?

Just the name alone sounds interesting. LOL!

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you again.

Terri

On 11/6/2023 8:31 AM, SHELLEY SCHUETT via NFB-Krafters-Korner wrote:
> Hello Terri
> Welcome to the list. We have a wonderful crochet teacher. If she can 
> teach me she can teach anyone. When I joined the list I was basicly a 
> knitter. I now have learned to loom knit, crochet, hand sew, pony bead 
> and do scrapbooking along with other crafts. You see me around a lot, 
> because I take several of the classes and teach some as well.
> 
> Did you know that the common thing between eating potato chips and 
> crafting, is once you start you can't stop.
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> Stimmel via NFB-Krafters-Korner
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> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] My intro, and, wanting to learn to 
> crochet
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> My name is Terri, and I just recently joined this list. I didn't even 
> know it existed, in all honesty.
> 
> However, I did a Google search, and happened to find it. I am sure 
> happy I did.
> 
> 
> Here is just a little about myself, so you all can kind of get to know 
> me, and what my reasons are for wanting to be here.
> 
> 
> I am 47, and I live in Missouri. I am totally blind, and have been 
> since birth.
> 
> 
> I live with my boyfriend, and my sweet, and loving senior cat, Kiki. I 
> absolutely adore her! She is actually next to me as I write this.
> 
> 
> I am currently in college, trying to decide which career path I am 
> going to go down. I am currently in my first semester at a local 
> community college. I never in a million years thought I would try to 
> go to college again. Especially at my age. But also, because the first 
> time was not the best experience.
> 
> 
> I was considering getting my degree in social work. But I am now 
> rethinking that decision for a number of reasons.
> 
> 
> I am also learning how to play both the ukulele, and the piano. I am 
> loving learning both of them. It is a very slow process for me, though.
> I take lessons at a local music store near my house, once a week. Then 
> I practice on my own, at least five days a week.
> 
> 
> I have quite a bit going on. I love it all, and really feel I am very 
> lucky to be getting to do all of this. As if I am not busy enough, I 
> really would like to throw one more thing into the mix. LOL!
> 
> 
> I am wanting to learn how to crochet. I have absolutely know idea even 
> where to start with it. I really have no experience with sewing, or 
> anything like that.
> 
> 
> When I was in my teens, and in my early twenties, I did attempt to 
> learn how to thread a needle, and sew on a button.
> 
> However, I just couldn't ever seem to get the hang of it. So I 
> unfortunately didn't stick with it.
> 
> 
> I am concerned about trying to remember the different patterns, and 
> motions I might need to make with my hands. I can get things like this 
> confused at times.
> 
> I hope this makes some sense?
> 
> 
> I am very interested in learning though, and I feel I would stick with 
> it. I hear crocheting can be relaxing.
> 
> I am lucky that I do at least know what a crochet hook is. So that is 
> at least a good start. LOL!
> 
> 
> What do you all think?
> 
> Is this something someone who is totally blind, can learn? Even if 
> they have zero experience?
> 
> 
> I have very, very limited sighted assistance. So a lot of what I do, 
> will most likely be by trial, and error.
> 
> 
> Any thoughts, and suggestions are much appreciated. I am excited to be 
> a part of this list. And, I look forward to hearing from you all.
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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