by sirvineperry@att.net | Feb 23, 2016 | adaptive technique, books, clothing, Hand Sewing, How To/DIY, Inspirations, Needle Arts, Resource, Sewing, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Special education resource, teaching resource, Textiles, Uncategorized
Ribbonerie at 3695 Sacramento St. in San Francisco is one of my favorite places for a varied selection of beautiful ribbon. Paulette, the owner, has ribbon of all types and colors displayed in vintage ribbon display cabinets, shelves and baskets. Amongst these... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Jan 22, 2016 | adaptive technique, Blind, books, How To/DIY, Inspirations, Machine Sewing, Needle Arts, notion/tool, Organizing, Resource, Sewing, Special education resource, teaching resource, Uncategorized, vision loss
If you have read my books or taken my classes, you will know that I stress the importance of organization and things having a home. Check out the Getting Started or Appendix sections on organization in my books for more details. Recently, I rethought my Needle... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Sep 14, 2015 | adaptive technique, Blind, Machine Sewing, Needle Arts, Resource, Sewing, sewing project, Special education resource, teaching resource, Uncategorized, vision loss
I am reminded that in the USA September is National Sewing Month. You may learn more at NationalSewingMonth.org and their 2015 theme of “Sew for the Charity of it!” American Sewing Guild (ASG.org) has selected the Anti-Ouch Project for this year’s... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Aug 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
For those of you who missed my radio interview with Sandra Gayer, here is just my portion of the Insight Radio Early Edition program: Thank you for listening. ... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Mar 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
I am so happy to let you know that you can now listen to the audio version of my two new Needle Arts with Vision Loss books. Book #1- Needle Arts with Vision Loss: How to Enjoy Making Braided Rugs Without Sight... 
by sirvineperry@att.net | Aug 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
While recently visiting Kilkenny, Ireland, I met Dee and Inma leading a creative crochet sculpture project. They are using similar materials with their group as I have done with my students- Using large crochet hooks and strips of fabric cut from knit t-shirts. Both...