Originally Posted by raptureready
I have cataracts and the doctor can't find a lens that will allow my left eye to focus properly. I go slowly and do a lot by feel. Stay away from dark colors, and work in a well lit area. Will it be perfect? No. Is anyone else's perfect? No. Just enjoy it while you can and don't worry about any imperfections. Your loved ones will appreciate and cherish anything that you're able to make.
Thanks for posting this reply rapture. I am blind in one eye and it is very hard some days to sew! After I quite being sorry for myself I have learned "no" dark colors" "alot of light" "learn to do alot of feeling" I go slowly, so the good eye will adjust (because doctors can not get the right lens adjusted for the good eye) to what I am working on". Yes, it is difficult...however as the doctor has told me @ least I can see with the other eye...how "lucky" is that I can still motivate around even if it is "slower" I enjoy it while I can... that is my goal! Days that I know are going to be more difficult I just "magnify" this wonderful computer screen & enjoy the quilting board here :) I believe it has been proven that as a wife, Mother, Grandmother & friend we are "strong" creations of God. Yes, on the weaker side there is days that I would like to cry because of my sight problems. The bright side is that this board & some of the tutorials have helped me so MUCH "now how fun is that, I am still learning! Isn't life grand :) Let's be thankful for what we have as we all say prayers to the anniversary date of "911" :)