[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewing machines

[Dan Brewer]

Hi Joyce,
I sure know what you mean. I have no vision either. I have R P so I 
did have vision before.  My Mom and Dad and Sister Carol, also a new 
member of this group, and brother also have this.  We lost our vision 
slowly which is a blessing.  Our Mom is very strong about keeping 
eyes opened. She believes we should not sit in the dark or anything 
else that brings attention to our blindness.

Now that isn't to say that she is ashamed or hides her blindness. but 
she believes that exceptance comes from excepting the things we can 
that are part of our culture.

Now, I do find myself shutting my eyes as I read or do a craft. I 
sometimes find myself preparing for bed in a dark bedroom without 
realizing it. But when you look at your work you actually help your 
hands and mind focus on the work.  You also create an open receptive 
manner for those around you.

Now, I am not suggesting we should go as far as my Mom, who is 
actually a very successful lady of a very young 92 years. But being 
aware that people look at your eyes and your facial expression to 
gage your interactions in the world around you, open eyes, or any 
small things we can do to give an open attitude is in our best interest.

Please except this discussion on my part as food for thought and not a critism.

HenriettaAt 07:16 PM 4/4/2008, you wrote:

>Back to this topic for a minute.  I want to say I have totally no  light
>perception, so I can't see anything.  That is why I needed guides and  a more
>simple way of doing things on a sewing machine.  I sewed since I 
>was  11 years old
>on sewing machines so I had the experience behind me.  Just  had to figure
>out how to do it with my eyes closed.  It does not matter if  my 
>eyes are open
>or closed.  sometimes I tend to really look really hard  when I am trying to
>concentrate on doing something.  I can't see it, but I  look at it 
>as though I
>can see it.  When I get up tight like that, I need  to close my eyes and just
>relax and let the fingers do it.
>
>When I get tired in the evening I close my eyes and do  everything.   Like
>now I am typing with my eyes closed.  Remember  I can't see it anyways, but I
>relax more with my eyes closed.  How about  you?
>
>Joyce
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