"Weavers Words" Vol. 1 Iss. 105 Compiled By: David Collins Snail Mail: 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Owned By: Weavers Everywhere Date Sent: April 01, 1998 Subscribers: 511 Back Issues: http://www.iei.net/~davidc/ Basket Biddin' Auction: http://members.tripod.com/~Basket_Biddin/ {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION*** ***PLEASE READ BEFORE PRINTING*** 1.) Highlight entire issue. 2.) Click copy. 3.) Paste issue into a word processor of your choosing. 4.) Now Print. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Hi Everyone, I'm very sorry to inform everyone that this will be the last issue of Weaver's Words. I know this is a great forum, but it has become way too time consuming. All this basket stuff is really beginning to cramp my style. I realize this may be disappointing to you all, but it is beyond my control. :-(. Regretfully Yours, David davidc@iei.net P.S. April Fools!!! :-) HA HA HA P.S.S. I have added all the pictures that you have sent me to the Weaver's Words web page. P.S.S.S. Today is my mom's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! This is true. It's really her birthday. As a matter of fact, she's traumatized by it. Her least favorite word in the English language is "FOOL". {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} @=@=@=@=@ PICTURES SENT IN BY YOU @=@=@=@=@ 1.) Ms. Brenda Johnson's Vacation Stop At Royalwood. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/basketshop.jpg 2.) Ms. Judy Mullins' Log Cabin Getaway. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/cabin1.jpg 3.) Ms. Joy Moody's Basket Sign. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/medusasignclose.gif 4.) Ms. Sharle Osborne's Cedar Covered Bottles. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/bottles.jpg 5.) Ms. Fran Steidel's Wax Linen Egg Baskets. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/waxlinenegg.jpg 6.) Ms. Brenda Johnson's Wagon Full Of Bears. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/wagon.jpg 7.) Ms. Nancy Hedberg's Nantucket Bridesmaid Baskets. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/bride.jpg 8.) Ms. Tracy Jenkins' Kettle Corn Basket. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/cornbasket.jpg 9.) Mr. Andris Lapins' Willow Skein Baskets. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/willow.jpg 10.) Mr. Andris Lapins' Round Peeled Willow Baskets. http://www.iei.net/~davidc/peeled.jpg If anyone else has a picture, you can send it to me through email or snail mail. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weavers Words Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 13:29:29 -1000 From: "Perry S. Brown" <4browns@gte.net> To: davidc@iei.net Hi everyone, My name is Natalie Brown and have been receiving weavers words for a few months now and really enjoy each issue. I have been weaving for few years and have have only limited time for it since I have two young boys. I have a question and hope someone out there can answer it for me!!! I have tried to dye seagrass the same way I dye my reed yet my seagrass doesn't seem to take color at all. I have been buying seagrass already dyed but would like to start dying my own... Is there a trick to this? Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Happy Weaving, Natalie Brown {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 104 Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 19:43:35, -0500 From: CRAJ51A@prodigy.com (MRS MYRA J STUTLER) To: davidc@iei.net Hi Everybody: Thanks for the kind words about my hubby. He is doing great. Our middle son came out yesterday and helped him with some stuff that involved lifting and such -- it worked out good. Tom also hooked up the trailer to our tractor and hauled out all my lawn decorations from the barn as well as all our deck furniture. He was a big help. Two people came to the front door yesterday who saw my sign out in front for baskets and ordered two Easter baskets. I have one done and will start the other one tomorrow. I am kind of making them up as I go along. To Chris: My daughter-in-law and I are planning on having basket parties and it will be along the line of a Tupperware party with baskets instead. We figure I should have at least 30 baskets completed but will also take orders if someone wants something special or special colors. Also, whoever the hostess is having the party -- I would give her 10 or 15% off her order for having the party. My daughter-in-law went to a "craft" party where the lady had all sorts of crafts for Christmas she had made. People who come to parties usually buy -- this woman netted $500 for the evening but her stuff was sort of high priced my daughter-in-law said but very beautiful. I have a craft show this Saturday and after this show I am going to prepare for a party. Myra Stutler craj51a@prodigy.com {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Studio Space, Waxed Linen, Show Comments, etc Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 20:02:13 -0500 From: "Ann H. Ridgeway" Organization: AnnCrafted To: davidc@iei.net Hello David and weavers, Yes, it's great to have studio space. When Joy asked about our dream studios, I'd have said, "I finally got it!!" except that I was busy weaving for my two spring shows. I still have some reed in the shed out back though. I kept the floor unimproved, despite Larry's objections, so it is plywood subflooring panels, but I caulked the seams and put down two coats of an outdoor paint for cement floors. The end result is something that looks decent, sweeps up easily with a broom or vacuum, doesn't matter if anyone spills water or worse, and if it ever becomes something other than a studio, the new owners can put down what they like. We had a super-duper exhaust fan put in the dye/bathroom. I did have to put a flooring down in there to pass inspection, but I used the cheapest self-stick tiles available, so it cost about $20 and two days work. It took a day to do all the whole tiles, and a day to cut and fit the edges. I got an old kitchen sink, cabinet and counter for free from a neighbor who was remodeling (cruise the neighborhood just before trash day!), so again, it doesn't matter what color stain happens to land on them. The recycling theme continued: the mirror over the hand-washing sink is one of the old windows--remember those wonderful real wooden frame ones? Took out the glass and inserted mirror tiles and a wire to hang it. Oh yes, the wicker chair my mother found on trash day and ran home for the car to rescue it--a genuine old one too. Of course it needed some work... Rather than fix permanent shelves in my office/sewing room, I stacked plastic crates and the wire closet shelving to hold a lot of sewing stuff; it's rather like the old brick and board bookcase idea. I did use some cable ties to help secure the parts. It all sits on an old door upon two filing cabinets, and there is still room for the sewing machines. It's a good thing we're not in earthquake country. Waxed linen may have less wax, but it is still appealing to one of our dogs. He has chewed up two spools this week! He seems to be entering his second puppyhood. Guess the short pieces will do for ornament hangers. A friend and I tried a home and garden show a couple of weeks ago. They decided to experiment by expanding with a craft section. It fell on the weekend DC went into the deep freeze and all my best friends were at NCBA. So, because they had so few crafters participate, and because it was so cold, they invited the outdoor vendors inside. Now this is very kind, but they paid $100 for a space, and we paid $200! Not only that, but several of the crafters were allowed to set up without having paid, so at the close of the show they were negotiating with the promoter for a cheaper rate. I don't know whether they got it or not. It seemed as though the crowds were looking for ideas and free handouts. Luckily we made our expenses plus a little, but not enough to make it worth while. I don't know what recourse, if any, we have, but it doesn't seem ethical to charge different amounts to your vendors. Needless to say, I won't repeat that one. And to think I gave up convention for that! Luckily the second show this weekend was much more successful. It is one that I've done for a number of years--tried and true. My sales doubled over the spring show last year. And yes, traditionally the spring shows aren't nearly as good as the fall. After all, in the fall people are thinking about their Christmas shopping, and that helps a lot. I do believe that the splendiferous day we had on Saturday after months of rain took its toll on our sales. Half the world was doing yard work and the other half was at Home Depot for fertilizer. Also on Saturday a group of us did an herb/pie/tray basket with Anne Bowers. Because she is the "Queen of Ribs," we coerced her to hold a series for a core group of 12 plus occasional substitutes. During our monthly sessions we progressed from a 6" egg to a 10" egg, to herb, then we'll do a wall/key and a potato. We have homework--make as many more as we can and bring any problems or questions to the next class. It has really helped our technique, and it's homework that one can enjoy! The idea went over so well that when people heard about it at our Winter Weaving Weekend in Newport News, she filled a second series in about 12 minutes. Well, that's a lot of rambling. I came up here to work on Vladimir's patterns so Linda Benson doesn't think I've forgotten her! But it's a bit hot tonight, so maybe I'll quit and have a cool glass of wine. So long for now, Ann Ridgeway in Alexandria, VA, where for a change it ISN'T RAINING!!!! P.S. For you New Englanders: The Crafts Report (Feb) has an article about a quarterly newsletter and web site focused on crafts in your area. Read about it in TCR or your next newsletter. The site is www.ne-crafts.com Now I'm really quitting. I still have organizing to do, but getting there. The tables I got from Sam's Club (yes, yes, I admit it--but it was a friend who had the card. If you know me, you know I HATE WALMART!!) They are like a banquet table but not too large and they adjust in height. This is a great advantage if you work standing up. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 08:23:59, -0500 From: BDKE97B@prodigy.com (MRS BILLIE A DORRIS) To: davidc@iei.net Just read my last posting to WW. In it I talked about putting the dogs in my neighbors yard. About noon that day just as the workers were finished I looked up and there came one of the dogs into the garage. I put him in the house and looked out front and there was another. She knew she was in trouble as she came right in the house and she is usually the one that runs away. So I went to look for the third. He was still in their yard. Seems as if they had dug a hole under the fence and also chewed one of the pickets off where they could get through. Poor old Charlie (basset hound) was left behind as he was too big to fit. So now I get to fix their fence. Don't know why they just didn't dig into their own yard. But guess they are smarter that I give them credit for sometimes. Spent the weekend working on a monstrous basket. Judy Richmond's NE Quilt basket. I bought the pattern at the NC convention. I wasn't going to buy anything like that but I kept walking by and looking at the sample Suzanne Moore had made and I couldn't resist. It really is a nice basket but so large it is uncomfortable to work on as I can't figure out just the right way to hold it. Oh well I still like it. Better close for now-was supposed to forward a piece of my husband's e- mail to him at work and seem to have sent the wrong message. Billie in Sunny Va. Beach {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 104 Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 22:29:09 -0500 From: reedbasket@juno.com (SUSAN A REED-FANFONI) To: davidc@iei.net References: 1 To Joy: $7,000.00 an hour and a half would be wonderful, wouldn't it? As to your question about displays at the home parties. I use a "accordion" style burlap backdrop that I have for shows. Very versatile in fitting to spaces. I also use some of the end tables, coffee tables and sideboard tables that might be available. I lay homespun fabric pieces on all of these to harmonize the look. The hostesses usually do not mind putting her decorative pieces away so I can display the baskets. Usually I put the hostess to work in greeting each guest (this is being an "open house" party) explaining about the baskets, the door prizes and the refreshments. They don't mind doing this because they know they will be getting a free basket out of this along with a 10 to 15% discount on purchase of other baskets. You can decide on your own plan and what you think you are comfortable with. Considering that I pay between $75.00 to $150.00 for booth fees at shows, I feel that the door prizes, free basket and discounts counts the same as booth fees at shows. (Does this make sense?) The biggest help is getting a booking for another open house at each party, one a month is plenty. I do only 2 or 3 a year if I have time. Well Joy I think I went a little further than I planned on this subject but maybe somebody is interested in this. We hit 85' degrees today and I actually got sunburned! Susan Reed-Fanfoni From sunny Shenandoah Valley, VA {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 104 Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:41:11 -0500 From: jimmie kent To: David Collins This is in response to Joy Moody, was just wondering what the 'basket heartland' is? I did enjoy reading her article on copyrights. Jimmie {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Geese Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:52:10 EST From: ZOHE To: davidc@iei.net I have been "lurking" for over a year now, the excuse being that I have missed most of Weavers' Words owing to an atrociously functioning computer in the e-mail and downloading areas. At times Ann Ridgeway would kindly give me a printout and sometimes I would wait at the library to get on the Internet. Anyway, after visiting my son last month and having a marvelous time on his computer, reading all your great informational letters, trying every basket connection I could find and seeing so many clear colorful pictures I decided to splurge and will have a brand new computer set-up next month. Thank you David and everybody. This means that I have been storing up too much to say in my head, so will stick to one subject today. Geese. First an introduction, I'm Diana Macomber, named the "goose lady" by Billie Dorris on the old network. Quite a few people have taken my decoy goose class and woven fascinating birds, but few have woven a "gaggle" at home. This is a pity as I had hoped there would evolve different goose "strains" and the buying public would start collecting different makers, like they do the carved decoy ducks. It was at the Easton Waterfowl Festival that I first discovered fifty-year old woven birds. I have decided not to teach it at any more conventions, as the class size needs to be limited and the hours expanded. Some people complete them and others are frustrated. The catalog writers tend to change the description and participants expect to carry a finished and colored bird home. In the past (at Michigan and North Carolina) I have sold "Instructions" to a few people, warning them these are not complete patterns, more of a guide, and asking them to call or write with criticisms and let me know how they managed. Have never heard a word and would love to know if any of you out there have made a goose from scratch and what suggestions you have. I am quite agreeable for students to sell them at shows (provided they are not at the next table and don't say they "learned them from an old Indian book!") Incidentally, the Cree make elegant geese from bundles of tamarack twigs. Chris Aymer branched out into swans and ducks. This month there is a picture of a marvelous woven willow rooster by Jackie Sherman on the cover of the British Basketmakers' Association newsletter. Would any of you basket historians like a copy of a picture of the woven "Cradle of Peregrine White, Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth?" I have it on a 1906 postcard. Send me an e-mail with your address. Diana Macomber in Northern Virginia {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Indiana Convention Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 08:40:19 -0500 From: monast@iquest.net To: davidc@iei.net Greetings from Indiana - Just got home from Indiana Convention and must say it was great. The Adams Mark by the airport was very spacious and I personally had a 99.9% hassle free time. This year was a "technique" year. Two classes in willow with Sandy Whalen - the Pantry Basket and Wall Hugger. Both classes taught me soooo much and thank goodness willow baskets of this variety allow for some imperfection. We used 4 or 5 varieties of willow of high quality and pretty much pre-sorted. (Although did learn some sorting techniques). Instructions came color coded with the willow groups also color coded to correspond to instruction. For a raw beginner, it made for a visual explanation of the written word. Another of my classes was with Judy Zuglish - Tree That Talks. This was a rattle made with a short piece of PVC pipe with a curly Hazlenut or Corkscrew Willow handle attached. We had our choice of red, Alaskan cedar, cherry, unknown, and assorted other barks, sweet grass, sedge, pieces of wooly yarn and materials too numerous to mention to weave in any pattern, sampler style, to cover the pipe rattle. Instead of canceling a class of 4 at this large convention, she instead said she has the philosophy that if we wanted her instruction, that she would teach it. (She also taught a class that was called Stick That Walks). Her knowledge of the natural materials was endless. High High marks for this instructor. Take the class, it's worth it. Finally, a class called a Fetish Bear Pot done on a monkey pod from Africa. We joked that we would call the Pres. and have him bring home some more Pods. This is also do-able with gourds. Waxed linen is attached to a cut gourd/pod and woven up the sides in various waxed linen "stiches". Yes, after class I went down to Royalwood and bought numerous colors of waxed linen. My gourd pot came home "un-done" and needs further weaving and woodburning. Lets see --clean the house and do laundry or weave???? I think you cannot compare the large conventions to the smaller. Each offers different things. I have been to Midwest Basketry Focus with Lou and Judy and can rave of it's quality and intimacy. To Lynn Pawley and Phyllis Walla-Cantania, my hat and baskets are raised high in salute for a Convention well done. Kristin in Yorktown, IN {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: pine needles Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:50:36 -0600 From: "Susan Waite" To: Thanks to all of you who have responded to my offer for pine needles. I still have some and I also have walnut slices that I will sell for 25 cents each to use as embellishments. Anyone interested, please e-mail me at slw@compu.net. Thanks Susan slw@compu.net {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weavers Words Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:20:25 -0500 From: "Gail Caron" To: "David Collins" Hi all: Now that I have unlurked, I have also decided to contribute to the postings. Even though I am a fairly novice weaver and wont be able to provide advice to most of you, at least I can give you something to read. I am on the verge of no longer classifying myself as a "novice". I am going to enter several baskets in Mary Carty's exhibit in April. Actually, if I don't finish the basket I've been working on for several months, I will only be entering one basket. I am also going to be representing Mary at a local craft exhibit in May - exhibiting baskets and demonstrating weaving. After that, I guess I will become an "official" basket weaver. Now for a question. As an avid horse person, I am looking for a way to use my discarded horseshoes in my baskets. I have thought about trying to use them as handles for potato baskets and as embellishments around (under?) the God's eye or three point lashing of egg or melon baskets. However, I am not sure how to attach the weavers to the shoes (or the shoes to the weavers, whichever is correct). Does anyone have any advice for me? My first horseshoe basket, when I figure out how to do it, will be used to carry my brushes and grooming supplies. I think it will be a rectangular ribbed basket. I don't think that a woven basket will be sturdy enough to carry the weight. I am not against using the horseshoes in a woven basket if anyone has any ideas for that. I have thought about a double-walled basket for strength, but, again, I am not sure how to incorporate the shoes. Today, I am going to try to dye variegated reed. I will let you know how I do. Thank you all for the information that I find in WW. Now that I have my own postings, I look forward to receiving the next issue even more than I did before. But - is it my imagination, or is the input slowing down? Does everyone have spring fever? Gail Caron in NJ where it is in the 80's and sunny for about 5 days now. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: WW Kettlecorn Baskets Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 10:20:11 EST From: Qka42 To: davidc@iei.net Hello all!! Haven't written in for awhile but have been enjoying every issue. First I want to say to David sorry you weren't at IBA on visitor's day. Was really hoping to meet you and thank you in person for all the hard work you do for us all! Did meet your mother which was a pleasure, I can understand why you would have started this for her, she is a gem. My sister's and I had a wonderful day shopping and admiring all the beautiful baskets, everyone has been letting their creative juices flow. I for one would like to thank them because of you all we are inspired! Bert: The Kettlecorn basket Tracy and I made if for the finished popcorn. The gentleman pops and sells these long bags full of Kettlecorn. Kettlecorn is a sweet popcorn instead of salt they put sugar (I think?) I do know it is sweet. This particular guy dresses in old time attire and cooks his corn outside in a huge iron kettle and he wanted something to put the finished product in. We actually made two for him and had the pleasure of seeing them just recently at a craft show here in town. They were a challenge definitely a very physical basket because of the size and a challenge to find spokes long enough. I don't know if Joy (sign of the crow) had a similar problem with her Medusa basket? The second challenge was how to get the finished baskets to him as he is in southern Ill. The post office and any of the other parcel people have a size limit and with a box big enough to fit they were way to big. Freight was not an option because of the expense. So finally he drove up here and picked them up!! I don't think his wife was happy with that decision but he really wanted those baskets!!! Such a nice man and a real pleasure to work with. He is still pleased with our work and it was such a joy to see them after almost a year doing the job we made them for. So that is the story behind that picture. Tracy and I could not get over how big they were and couldn't resist sitting inside! One more quick comment what beautiful bridesmaid baskets!!! How very thoughtful a mom you are and how lucky those bridesmaids are! Thanks Bert for the interest also want to thank Dollie K. for the tips she shared for Weaver's Stain. I know we have been using way too much and will take those tips and put them to good use. Thanks again to David C. for all the hard work you do for us. Quin and Tracy in sunny In (at least for now) {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 103 Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 20:05:42 EST From: froggestow@juno.com (Roberta R Comstock) To: davidc@iei.net References: 1 Nancy Hedberg - By all means, go to a basket convention! The sooner the better. I'm still feeling the inspiration I got at the MO Con last year! If you can't get to a full scale Con, go to a retreat or a weave-in or a two-day workshop. There's no good way to explain the camaraderie and pleasure of sharing the immersion in the process of basketmaking to people who have never been there. Susan Reed-Fanfoni - It was good to hear about your home basket party and your success with it. Thanks for telling us about it. I think you're the first person I've heard of who has actually tried it, although there have been several queries here on WW. Cindy - I always enjoy the kid's classes I teach. You've got a good age group for basket-weaving. I usually start them on a twined round reed bowl shape and don't have a specific size or shape in mind. The variability gives some leeway for those who are enthusiastic to make a bigger basket than the ones who find it slow going. But everyone gets to finish a basket. For the first several baskets they make, we just tuck the spokes and don't make a regular rim. There are a lot of basketry projects you can do with recycled materials, too. Remember the woven construction paper strips we made into place mats and May baskets in elementary school? Leftover holiday wrapping paper and wallpaper are also good materials that don't cost much and don't have to be soaked. Then there were the Brownie scout 'sit-upons' woven from folded sheets of newspaper. You can also cut spokes on a plastic soda bottle and twine the sides with bread wrappers and produce bags. Have fun with it! Myra Stutler - Glad to hear your husband is doing ok. It's amazing what can be done with the human heart these days. Bert Comstock written Friday the 27th just before leaving for 'basket camp'... {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Latvian Baskets Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:13:52 +0300 From: "Andris Lapinš" Reply-To: <@com.latnet.lv> To: Greetings from Latvia! Thank you very much, David, for the great job scanning my pictures of basketworks and putting them in the gallery. Some time ago I wrote a little about the basketmaking here in Latvia, but this time I would like to tell more about the baskets you can see in the gallery. First I have to say that I use only willow making my baskets. And almost all the willow I collect myself in the springtime and only about 5-10 % in wintertime. Then I boil the willow before peeling. In this way I get buff color. In the first picture you can see the baskets with lids. All three have double border and the lid fits perfect. If the basket is empty, you can lift the basket holding the small ring of the lid. These are my favorite baskets and I teach them every year at classes here in Riga. Next is basket with handle. I saw this basket in movie about ten years ago and figured out how to make it. Seems it worked out pretty nice. And on third picture you can see small potato basket. In the country side people used this kind of basket for picking the potatoes in the field. This is souvenir version. And sometimes we call it - basket for one egg. On Easter there is big demand for these baskets. Also before Christmas, because you can use them as decorations and even put something small in. Next page has two pictures. And these basketworks are made from willow skeins. Two plates (or small bowls) are made in technique Chinese Knot (I don't know why we call it so, probably this knot comes from China or this region). I like this technique because you can work with this basket whenever you have time. Even if you have 15-20 minutes time. After you can put it aside and continue again in couple of days or whenever you want. And the last are bracelets. It takes some training before you get perfect bracelets, but when your skills improves, you can make even earrings. Set of bracelet and pair of earrings looks really nice. Happy weaving! Andris {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Indiana Convention Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:12:26 -0500 From: "Tom Rigterink" To: Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share my impressions of the Indy Convention as this was my first year there...WHAT A GREAT TIME!!! I was lucky enough to come home with 3 finished baskets from 3 great classes! I recognized many people there as they too attend Michigan's convention. I also got to meet Pam W who "chats" on DW chat twice a week, so that was an added bonus! To any of the convention volunteers who might be reading this...you've done a fantastic job and I look forward to being a part of the IBA for years. Thanks so much!! Diane {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Tuesday Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:45:13 -0500 From: Nancy Hedberg To: davidc@iei.net I haven't spent much time weaving lately. Since my in-laws died, I've been busy with the packing up, (unpacking and repacking) and the decisions of what to keep and what to sell, etc. I haven't had much energy for anything else. This weekend was beautiful (sunny and 80). It would have been a good opportunity to weave, but the yard had a tree down from the last storm and there were limbs all over the yard. So we spent most of the weekend dragging limbs. Life sure does get in the way of what I really want to do. Thanks to those of you who have said flattering things about my baskets. I'm really proud of them and it sure feels nice to have folks who know what they're looking at say nice things. Bert: The wedding baskets will have fresh flowers in them. I made the handles taller than usual, so there would be room for the flowers without getting in the way of the handles. We haven't taken them to the florist yet to see what they will look like, but I'm looking forward to doing that. Nancy in warm, balmy Tennessee {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Patti Hawkins Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:23:15 EST From: Bsktmakr Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com) To: lbraun@ashland.edu CC: jimandgina@msn.com, phawkins1@juno.com David Could you please help us out with this Betty Curry workshop? I need replies ASAP. Betty may cancel if we don't get more people signed up. Thanks for any help that you can give me. Hi Linda, my name is Sue Julseth. I am writing to you for help. Patti Hawkins gave me your name in case you can help me. On April 25 and 26, we have a Betty Curry workshop scheduled. We are making a cake basket on April 25 and a pie basket on April 26. She has set a price of $50 per basket. We are requiring a $15 registration fee for members of our Basket Art Guild or $20 for non-members. We are having trouble getting enough people to sign up. Betty's minimum is 15 per class. Right now, we are at 11 per class. Betty said if we can't come up with more people, she may cancel the workshop. Patti had said that you may be able to put out the info on your website. We would appreciate any help you can give us. She said it really helped her with the Ottawa workshop that she taught at. She received a lot of responses from it. Would you please do the same for us? Following are 2 names that people can contact: Sue Julseth Gina Davis 417 Barons Rd. 2701 Haverford Springfield, IL 62704 Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-7163 217-698-0488 Bsktmakr@aol.com Jimandgina@msn.com The workshop will be held at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. On Sat., April 25, the class time is 9 am to 3:30 pm. On Sun., April 26, the class time is 8:30 am to 3 pm. We will have a potluck both days and they can bring a dish to share. They will need to provide their own drinks but we will have plates and silverware there. They also would need to bring basket tools and a claw hammer. Also, just wear jeans! They can call or email for directions. Thanks so much for your help with this workshop. Sue Julseth {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} If for any you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.