by sirvineperry@att.net | Oct 14, 2016 | adaptive technique, Blind, books, How To/DIY, Knitting, Labeling, Needle Arts, Needle Arts organizations, notion/tool, Organizing, projects, Resource, Special education resource, teaching resource, vision loss
Many knitters knit without looking while conversing with others and may not think about that fact. When I point this out to sighted knitters they then realize, yes; they do knit often without looking. Here are ideas to make it easier to knit with vision loss.... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Oct 5, 2016 | adaptive technique, books, How To/DIY, Inspirations, Knitting, Needle Arts, projects, Resource, teaching resource, Textiles, Uncategorized
Since I am doing some traveling this winter, I decided I needed a warm lightweight sweater to coordinate with my traveling wardrobe of greens, burgundy and navy. Looking through my yarn stash I found some beautiful hand dyed variegated green mohair yarn that has been... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Mar 1, 2016 | Blind, books, Braided Rugs, Inspirations, Knitting, Needle Arts, Needle Arts organizations, notion/tool, projects, Resource, Sewing, Special education resource, teaching resource, vision loss
My favorite Needle Arts magazines is “Threads” published by Taunton Press. After I shared about Petersham ribbon last week I received the April/May 2016 “Threads” with a inspiring article sharing more uses for the ribbon. “Threads”... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Oct 25, 2015 | Blind, books, Inspirations, Knitting, Needle Arts, Resource, Special education resource, teaching resource, Textiles, vision loss
Discovering friends who enjoy visiting textiles exhibits or knitting over a cuppa tea or a new Needle Arts book has occupied some of my time and given me happy moments during recent weeks. I was inspired by the San Francisco Asian Art Museum’s two wonderful small... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Jul 20, 2015 | adaptive technique, Blind, How To/DIY, Knitting, Machine Sewing, Needle Arts, Resource, Sewing, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Special education resource, teaching resource, vision loss
Question: Where can I meet others who like Needle Arts/sewing/textiles? There are numerous Needle Arts Guilds and Textile Museums one can join to find friends who share your passion or interests. Also, find local sewing schools or fabric and yarn stores with classes... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Oct 8, 2014 | adaptive technique, Blind, Braided Rugs, How To/DIY, Knitting, Needle Arts, notion/tool, Resource, Sewing, Special education resource, teaching resource, vision loss
It is always fun to discover a new resource to help with a Needle Arts project. If my students don’t want to cut their own strips of cotton knit jersey used in knitting, crochet or braiding, this material is available out of organic cotton in about 52 color choices... 