"Weavers Words" Vol. 1 Iss. 108 Compiled By: David Collins Snail Mail: 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Owned By: Weavers Everywhere Date Sent: April 14, 1998 Subscribers: 534 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. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} @=@=@=@=@ PICTURES SENT IN BY YOU @=@=@=@=@ In order to conserve space on printouts, I have removed the list of pictures. You can still see the list on Weaver's Words webpage. I will list any new pictures here. Keep the pictures coming. If anyone else has a picture, you can send it to me through email or snail mail. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weavers' Words Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 08:43:49 -0400 From: Esther Grigsby Organization: The NorEsta Cane & Reed To: "Collins, David" Hello Everybody, We would like to invite you to visit our website. I've never tried this before, but will now attempt for the first time to make a link for you to click on from this page. If it doesn't work, just type it in beginning with the www. Thanks! So, here it is: http://www.wsite.com/NORESTA Happy Weaving to All. Cris/The NorEsta Cane & Reed {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Address change for Weavers Words Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 08:29:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Donna Kallner To: davidc@iei.net Dear David and weavers, Just wanted to ask you to change my e-mail address. At last, my rural area has local access to the internet so I can surf and e-mail without long-distance phone charges. Ask me if I'll miss AOL. My old address was DKallner@aol.com. My new address is DKallner@yahoo.com. Thank you to all who sent encouraging messages after I was hit by a drunk driver in February. I'm walking (slowly but surely) without a cane now. My knee is improving with physical therapy and the bone in my leg (the fibula) that we didn't realize was broken is practically healed. I'm even going to try to cut some willow in my cultivated patch today. I'm hoping if I can cut for 10 minutes or so at a time I'll be able to bring in my crop before it all buds out. And just as soon as I get caught up on things at work (won't even mention housework, which I've let go even more than usual), I am actually going to weave. Can't wait! Thank you all for the wonderful, informative posts. David, you had me going with your April 1 post. Being the queen of the 45-minute snappy comeback, I couldn't think of an appropriate form of retribution. I toyed with the idea of reporting that the NCAA reexamined playoff rules and tapes and your beloved IU Hoosiers actually made it to the Final 4, but I just couldn't come up with a credible story. Next year -- oops, that's the Cubs. My best to all, Donna Kallner White Lake, Wisconsin {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 107 Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 12:07:14 -0400 From: reedbasket@juno.com (SUSAN A REED-FANFONI) To: davidc@iei.net References: 1 Hi! This is a quick message to Diana about burning the hairs off of the baskets. I use a small propane torch which you light with a striker and do it as soon as I finish the basket. It needs to have some dampness in it. You don't need to soak it, but misting it is okay. I use the torch back and forth on the basket. Do not stop in one place as it will burn it black. It is a little tricky. A good way to get started to buy one of those disposable propane lighter that you start grills with. The flame is consistent and easy to handle. The only drawback is that they run out after a dozen baskets. You can mist an already dyed basket and burn the hairs. But it cannot have a wood stain on it, it will go up in flames. But if it was dyed with walnut dye, you will be okay. If you do get some black spots on your undyed basket from holding the torch too long in one spot, just sand it off. This is a great time saver once you get the hang of it. Good luck! Susan Reed-Fanfoni {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: WEAVERS WORDS Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 13:15:46 -0500 From: Gary Dunham To: "davidc@iei.net" Diana F. - I too was skeptical on whether or not a basket would go up in flames by burning off the hairs until my friend asked Melissa at East Troy Basketry in Wisconsin to demonstrate. She demonstrated on an already stained basket. The hairs catch fire & quickly curl up & extinguish themselves. Of course, you must be paying attention to what you are doing as you are doing it, but I haven't had a basket go up in flames yet. I use a butane lighter, the type that has a long narrow end on it. The type you would use to light a fireplace. It is so much faster than using scissors & trying to cut off every single hair! If you're still apprehensive, try it on a small basket. Cheryl V. - At Christmas time I was weaving like a crazy woman trying to get baskets done for Christmas. I made 8 baskets in 4 days. Quite a feat I must say, for someone new to weaving and working full time. I had extreme pain in my right hand which extended up into my elbow. It was very painful to weave or do anything with that hand for quite a long time. I have rheumatoid arthritis & my doctor suggested physical therapy. I want to share with you what I did, which helped me tremendously & let me continue to weave. You may want to ask your doctor, though, before you try it. The therapist gave me some therapy putty. I know you can find putty to strengthen your hands in sporting good stores & even in Wal-Mart & Kmart in there sporting goods department. I would take the putty & roll it into a ball with one hand. I would then place it between my index finger & thumb and squeeze it together. I did this with each finger. I then would roll it in a ball & put it between two fingers & press the fingers together. Again, doing all the fingers. The last thing I did was wrap the putty around my thumb & my index finger which were touching each other & then spread them apart, stretching the putty. I then did this with each finger. I did this 3 times a day for about a month. I did it on both hands. I no longer have pain while weaving & have much more strength when pushing down rows of reed into each other, something I've always had trouble doing due to my arthritis. I just thought this might be an alternative to taking a lot of pain medication. Nancy - Many others on Weavers Words have shared some great ideas for our upcoming open house. Maybe we could implement them into our open house in November. I'm sure we'll be getting together soon to brainstorm! I was just wondering if there were any pattern addicts out there. It seems the more I see, the more I want to buy. I've visited the Willowes, Basketpatterns.com & Just Patterns. Are there anymore sites out there which offer patterns with the pictures for sale. Please let me know. I can never have enough patterns! I hope everyone has a great holiday. Cindy In Northern Illinois {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weaver Words 107 Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 11:24:00 -0700 From: Linda I Nelson To: davidc@iei.net I tried every way possible to get in touch with Betsy Clarks web site to check out the book and get more info. Could you please contact me. Are their any weavers from Oregon, I will be retiring there soon and want to meet my fellow weavers. My retirement trip and gift from my family is a year long trip of weaving and hopefully meeting all of you. I will be collecting dates and addresses for conventions or any classes you can suggest. Thank you, Linda. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 107 Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:46:07 EDT From: DeeGrin To: davidc@iei.net A Happy Easter Wish to you and your Mom, David and all the other "friends " that I enjoy hearing from on Weaver's Words. I have had a great week. the sheepshearer and his wife from Australia were by and spent the evening with us and then sheared our 7 sheep the next morning , which is always fascinating to me. What an interesting couple and he has such great tales to share with us each visit not only about Australia, but also about the interesting people he has met over the years by traveling through the southern states shearing sheep. He told of a lady in NC that spins the wool from an angora bunny while the bunny sits on her lap. I said I've met that lady at a small fair in Boone N.C. and bought my favorite bread basket from her that she had woven. Anyway, someday hope to visit them in Australia, maybe in 1999 when there is an international weaving convention (I saw it listed on Baskets Etc.) I completed the small Adirondack bask pack that will be featured in LLBean catalogue. It came out great, the shape and my walnut dye that is now over a year old dyed it a beautiful dark brown. I usually pre-dye my reed and then dip the basket if I want it darker when I finish. It is sitting on my teddy bears back and I'm keeping this one for myself!!!! Also made a miniature business card wagon using my brown ash and hand carved my handle for it. Also carved my handle for the back pack. Getting better at it each one I do. the coping saw I found in my husbands barn is the key to carving out the notches!!! Have finished 5 of my many kits that I got at NC. Going to try birdhouses next week. Wish I had time to do a basket party right now after all the great hints Susan has given, but the visit to my grand daughter in Evanston IL. in May in #1. Great weaving weather in Florida, cool and breezy, too bad it has to get hot. Dee {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 107 Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:50:12 -0500 From: jmereau@bbs.tsf.com To: davidc@iei.net This is for Quin in Indy, I'm thrilled that you thought my idea was a good one, that is why I shared it so that someone else could use it for a special fund raiser. I have always felt that a part of me was in each and every basket that I made so for me to give one as a gift or a contribution to a needy organization part of me went with each and every one. There are about 23 students going on the trip, if a student wanted credit for what they brought in to go toward there trip they were to bring in a new item with the theme in mind the class advisor and I came up with possible ideas. The tickets sold for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Each student got credit for the tickets they sold and that went toward their trip (say that my basket had a $40.00 value and I sent in a candle worth $10.00, my daughter sold 50 tickets that had a value of $100.) she got credit for $150. for her trip which was deducted from her balance. I think it is a great fundraiser for a church perhaps each member of the Altar Rosary Society could bring in something valued between $5-10. How about a gardening basket with seeds and gardening tools, perhaps a few items for arranging fresh flowers like a frog and some marbles used in vases for flower arranging, a gardening book, hand lotion and special gardeners soap, little markers for marking the plants and the list goes on and on. This could appeal to both men and women, young and old. You would be amazed at the ideas when you sit down to think about it. Speaking about hand lotion, I happened to find one that I have just been amazed with, my hands were like sand paper and I'm not exaggerating. The Neutrogena hand cream is just amazing, and it is not greasy at all and you feel the difference immediately. I have to say I have tried them all, and I am not easily impressed but I am with this one. Another little thing I do with my baskets is that they all have a tag on them, I like to put my name and how they can reach me on each and every one along with the basket name and the history of the origin of the basket, I think that this way it has a special purpose and the owner will treasure it for the value and not just a basket. Well I need to go and start my Easter dinner yes it is Good Friday but there are a few things like desserts and dinner rolls that I can start today, A very Happy and Joyous Easter to all my "WW" friends. Sue Mereau {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weavers Words Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 16:11:38 PDT From: "Alice Edwards" To: davidc@iei.net Hi David, You had me going too, on April Fool's Day. Especially since I haven't written in so long and was feeling a bit guilty about it. Congratulations David on over 100 issues and 500 subscribers. Take a bow for all the good work you do, and please accept my apologies for not getting my congratulations in sooner. I wound up in the hospital the 6th of March with a kidney stone problem and I've had a bit of a personal energy crisis. But, I'm slowly getting better and doing more, even took a basket class Saturday and went to guild on Sunday. It has been great hearing about everyone's dream work areas. Mine is still not very well thought out, but includes: tables for weaving; lots of storage for reed, handles, basket kits, patterns, books and other supplies; sink, stove, etc. for dyeing reed; and room to display baskets once they are woven. Also comfortable chairs and I like the idea of room for other craft stuff as well. I have been thinking about ordering a basket tree to hold all the baskets I don't know what else to do with. While wishing, let's don't forget to wish for time to spend weaving baskets and enjoying this wonderful workspace. Someday, I hope to be closer, at least, to the dream. Currently I weave on the table in the dining area off the kitchen and store the reed, etc. in the spare room. I will have to straighten it soon as my In-laws are coming the end of the month. But, since we only have company 2 or 3 times a year, it works pretty well most of the time. Kay Harradine - What are DRI-Z-AIR crystals and where do I get some. They sound like just what I need for the trunk of my car. If I have the trunk open during a rain storm, it starts smelling musty. Someone asked about changing materials in a rib basket, I think using round reed. I saw a picture somewhere in a book where they had a ribbed potato basket with what I think was willow. The weaver had started all the weaving inside the rim according to a comment in the book and it took me a while to figure out what they meant. Apparently he took the piece of willow, starting inside the rim, then wove across the basket, over the rim on the other side, across the basket again, over the rim next to where he started, then back across the basket and ended it inside the rim opposite where he started. I hope this makes sense because I can't find the book or remember which library book included it. On the starting side this gives a row with an end and a row where the reed loops over. On the opposite side it gives a row where the reed loops over and then a row with an end. So, you can start over and do the next piece of reed/willow the same way. If I ever get up the nerve to make a potato basket I think I'll try it to see how it works. The picture in the book looked kinda neat with the ends alternating with the 'overs'. I started an egg basket at guild meeting last Sunday, so we'll see how it goes since it is my first ribbed basket. Someone asked about tips for organizing supplies, etc. and I wanted to suggest they go out to David's web site go into the basket links section and link to 'Baskets, Etc.'. They have a neat group of storage tips and I really enjoyed them, even the ones that won't work for me now. Ann Ridgeway - About the spreadsheet hassle, could you copy the whole spreadsheet to a temporary area or the new show sheet. Then, sort it, based on date sold, and either cut out everything you don't want or cut what you do want and put it in the sheet for the show? If the date sold isn't the determining factor, maybe you could add a new field to enter the indicator in and sort the spreadsheet with the new field as primary sort field? Have you ever used the sort? In my version of Excel, you need to select the data by clicking on a cell in the corner, then hold down the mouse button and go to the opposite corner. Then click on 'data' to get the drop down menu, then click on sort and it will bring up a screen to choose up to three sort fields, just tell it which column. It also allows you to pick ascending or descending sort order. Hope this helps. If this doesn't make sense, feel free to e-mail me personally for expanded explanations. Must go for now, but was determined to finally get a message sent. Alice in the sunny Kansas City area {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Addicted To Baskets / Betsy Clark Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 13:15:26 -0400 From: "E.W. Clark" To: Wow! Thanks to all of you who wrote, sent orders and told me such wonderful compliments about my web site!!! I don't know what is causing the problem, but some people can access the site while others can not. Many thanks to those who ordered a book sight unseen! That is truly the best compliment! For other who are interested, in case you can not access the site, I am offering as limited time special through the internet, for $15.00 plus the actual shipping cost, $1.50 for book rate postage. You can mail a check to me at P.O. Box 1333, Havelock, NC 28532. I will honor all WW orders at this price, so mention that in your order. For those of you that have the book or are ordering it, if you can ever get to it, my web site has a page called Tips, Tricks and Things to Know, and in that section is an up-to -the-minute list of any typos and changes in the book. You can e-mail me with any other errors you find, at ewclark@always-online.com I did my best, but I guess no one is perfect! Here's the link in case you want to try the web page again. http://www.always-online.com/users/always_online/ewclark/index.html I am trying to sort out the web site problem, and will post new information as soon as I can. Thanks for all those orders! Until next time, may all your baskets be filled with special blessings! Betsy Clark {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: general Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 17:39:31 -0500 From: monast@iquest.net To: davidc@iei.net Greetings! I would like to respond to two previous entries: To "nony" who will be traveling through Indiana. Please do visit Willowe's. Be sure to allow extra time to visit the other shops in Greenfield. It is quite an "antiquey" charming town. The Village Exchange is nice and has a homemade bakery on site with wonderful sandwiches, soups and of course fresh baked breads and sweets. Further north off I-69 is Fairmount, Indiana. Famous as the home of James Dean and Garfield the Cats creator, Jim Davis. Also home of Restoration Products. For shear volume of ALL basket supplies-reed, handles, PATTERNS, it is unbeatable. To Joy Moody: you asked about Judy Zugish. She doesn't have a web-site, but can be reached by email - fishsticks@seanet.com - The mailing address is PO Box 1417 Marysville, Washington 98270. Her business is called Fishsticks Basketry School and Gardens. The gardens are three acres of native species, hardy perennials, edible and ornamental herbs. She has a florist business and is educated in the field of art history. Her gardens are featured in photographs in a new book from Timberlin Press: Landscaping with Herbs by James Adams. I think you would especially like this lady. To all others - Happy Spring and keep weaving Kristin Monastyrski in Yorktown Indiana {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Basket magazine Article Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 20:00:21 EDT From: Mlf746 To: davidc@iei.net Hello to everyone, I received my recent issue of Travel Holiday magazine (May 98) and there is an article about the weavers in Charlestown and their baskets. They are sweet grass baskets and the article has some good pictures of these baskets. I have never made a sweet grass basket, it looks like a coiling and wrapping process. Just another piece of basket history. I can't have the computer too long, my husband needs it to do our taxes, I'm heading downstairs to weave! Take care, Mary Lynn in Winthrop Harbor, IL {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Answer received Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 20:12:28 EDT From: Foster BA To: davidc@iei.net (David Collins) Thank you Judy and Eileen for taking the time to answer my call for help. I have the artists identification. Barb Foster Green Bay, WI {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 02:59:29 -0400 From: Jayna Glemby To: davidc@iei.net David, let me add my voice to those who were caught off guard by your April Fool's joke....and what a delightful relief to learn it was a joke. You really played a good one! Betsy: your book sounds very comprehensive, and I'll be sure to check out your link. Re: Home parties. A friend of mine did them for years, but on an order basis. In other words, she displayed samples and took orders. This became really labor intensive as everyone wanted their basket made and delivered in the shortest time period. She worked with a partner, but still it became too stressful and they stopped. It sounds as if most of you are setting up what you have and selling them and taking a few orders...that makes a lot more sense. To Diana French, re: burning basket hairs. A few years ago I received a craft, propane torch at Christmas and turned to Weaver's Words for advice, just as you are now. So many wonderful people supplied information, and I will share with you what I learned. First, never ever burn a basket that is stained...it will burn, nay, probably go up in a rapid and frightening puff and you run the risk of a fire, as one of our members sadly found out! It is necessary to work on a basket before you stain, or add oil. Safety first! Second, yes you do need to soak your basket in advance. The theory is that the little hairs will dry first and when the flame gets down to the still wet basket, it will go out. A lot of people like to do this chore outside, but you must avoid a windy day. It can be very hard to control the flame when the wind comes up. After much experimenting with my torch, I gave it away....it was too big. It was attached by hose to a small propane tank (about the size to refill camping stoves) and to tell the truth it made me nervous. Then I found a tiny torch that is a little bigger than a ball point pen! It uses propane but is filled like a lighter. It is much easier to use and provides more control. Then, after all that a friend who is really into natural things noticed a 'hairless' basket that I had spent a lot of time on and exclaimed, "What happened to all the little tendrils that always were on your basket?" He and his wife very much preferred the hairs! So you never know what people will like. I have not written in some time...havn't been feeling well, but do love to read WW. Wishing a Happy Spring, Happy Passover, Happy Easter, Happy everything to all! >From Jayna in central Massachusetts were the forsythia and daffys are all the brightest yellow and robins are chirping their songs! {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Hello David and All Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 01:13:50 -0400 From: Judy Mullins To: davidc@iei.net David, I have been down with computer problems for over a month. I have missed Weaver's Words. But now I'm back. I would like the last couple of issues, if you don't mind. Please not at one time. My mailbox doesn't hold a lot of mail at one time. In the process of being down, and switching to another online service, I lost nearly all my e-mail addresses. Tonight I found Terri Brenner's address through WW. Thanks very much. She and some friends were planning on coming out to my log cabin and farm for a willow bark work shop. This was changed from the last of March to May 2nd &3rd. I still have room for 2 or 3 more. It's only 40.00 for the two day workshop. Catered lunch is 7.50. The willow is peeling off great now. My farm is about midway between Cincinnati, Oh., and Lexington, Ky. Cabin is rented for the event, but tent camping is available. David, thanks very much for continuing to put the picture of my log cabin on your site. By the way, your improvements look great. This is my new e-mail address: logcabin@fuse.net Hope everyone is enjoying these beautiful Spring days. Here in N. Central Kentucky the Red Bud and Wild Plum are in full bloom. Tomorrow temp. is expected to be in the mid 70's. Happy Weaving! Judy Mullins {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: New Web Site - English Basketry Willows Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 08:10:13 PDT From: "Dave Roof" To: davidc@iei.net David, I have just finished construction of a web site for "English Basketry Willows" and "The American Willow Growers Network". The site offers information about willow basketmaking and willow growing; a full line of the finest products for willow basketmaking; a selection of high quality willow baskets; and numerous other pages of interest to willow basketmakers. The staff would very much appreciate if you could mention our web site in your newsletter and establish a link to it from your site. The URL for the site is: http://www.msu.edu/user/shermanh/galeb/index.htm The owner is Bonnie Gale, who can be reached at: bonniegale@yahoo.com The webmaster can be reached at: shermanh@pilot.msu.edu Thank you very much for your consideration. Dave Roof Technical Consultant {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Waxed Linen Weavers Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 11:15:14 -0400 From: cpk3@juno.com (L. Kotarba) To: davidc@iei.net When it comes time to embellish those Irish Waxed Linen pouches check-out The Bead Link's semi-precious stone chips and beads. A 36" length of Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Crystal Quartz, etc. is only $2.95 (there are literally 'hundreds' of chips on a 36" length). Also Hematite... stars... hearts... moons... fish... freshwater pearls, etc. It all began years ago when my brother would buy beads for me at the Chicago and North Carolina merchandise marts... I would share the 'good deal' with my basket guild and then the Internet came my way and now I can offer beads at close to wholesale prices to you too. http://members.tripod.com/~TheBeadLink Hope to hear from you. Linda {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: basesw/handles Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 14:10:59 -0400 From: Larry & Amy To: davidc@iei.net In the last issue, someone asked about bases w/handles attached. In "crawling" the web, I came across http://basketwerks.com In the on-line catalog, it said they could be made for cost of basket+handle+$1. Hope this helps. Sunday the Easter Bunny left me 2 basket pattern books. I'm really excited! Tonight I hope to start a "Star of David". The base is star-shaped. Anyone done this one before? P.S. David, I've subscribed, but how do I get a number so I can check out past issues?? {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: round reed Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 22:56:43 -0800 From: Martina Steinmetz Organization: Bird Creek Basketry To: davidc@iei.net Hi David, I would like to auction off 10 pounds of No.0 round reed (1.25). Minimum bid: $5.50 per pound (plus shipping and handling from Alaska). Email address: birdbask@alaska.net, Martina Steinmetz Thanks a lot for all the work you do for us basketweavers!!! Martina ----------------- To place a bid go to: Basket Biddin' Auction: http://members.tripod.com/~Basket_Biddin/ {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: FREE Pattern, dimensions, etc. Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 14:46:05 +0000 From: "Chris Baker" To: David Collins I have a free pattern on my website. Go to my home page (listed at the bottom of this message) and click on free pattern. If you like the pattern, please sign my guestbook and let me know. If I get enough response, I will continue to add a different pattern periodically. I have gotten several e-mails on the dimensions of my baskets. I do not know what is happening, but I use a font for my fractions called "seri fractions". I use it in all my patterns to make the 1/2-inch, etc. look better. I don't know if some people's browsers are not picking it up or what. I will make notes on these pages in regular fonts. Please let me know how they look then. Chris Baker Days Gone By Augusta, Maine Please stop by my web site-http://w3.ime.net/~cbaker/ & sign my guestbook :) {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} Subject: Check Out This New Craft Fair! Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:25:41 -0700 From: cbaker@ime.net (Chris Baker) To: davidc@iei.net Dear David Collins, I just wanted to drop you a quick note and tell you about a great new Arts and Crafts Web Site called Crafters Network. You can visit it at http://crafters.net Regards, Chris Baker PS: I think it would be great to add Weavers Words to the top 100 craft site page. {*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*}{*}-{*} If for any you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.