"Weavers Words" Vol. 1 Iss. 75 Compiled By: David Collins Snail Mail: 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Owned By: Weavers Everywhere Date Sent: December 21, 1997 Subscribers: 373 Back Issues: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/5998/ Basket Biddin' Auction: http://members.tripod.com/~Basket_Biddin/ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hi Everyone, ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION*** ***PLEASE READ BEFORE PRINTING*** The program that I use to get each issue to print properly wigged out on me. So until I fix it, follow these steps: 1.) Highlight entire issue. 2.) Click cut or copy. 3.) Paste issue into a word processor of your choosing. 4.) Now Print. Sorry for the inconvenience :-{. Thanks for all of Christmas cards :-}. A speccial thanks to Ms. Caroline Prevost for the wonderful tin full of yummy cookies :-). A Microsoft Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, except Papa's mouse. The computer was humming, the icons were hopping, As Papa did last-minute Internet shopping. The stockings were hung by the modem with care In hope that St. Nicholas would bring new software. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of computer games danced in their heads. Dark Forces for Billy, and Doom II for Dan, And Carmen San Diego for Pamela Ann. The letters to Santa had been sent out by Mom, To santaclaus@toyshop.northpole.com Which has now been re-routed to Washington State Because Santa's workshop has been bought by Bill Gates. All the elves and reindeer have had to skedaddle To flashy new quarters in suburban Seattle. After centuries of a life that was simple and spare, St. Nicholas is suddenly a new billionaire, With a shiny red Porsche in the place of his sleigh, And a house on Lake Washington that's just down the way From where Bill has his mansion. The old fellow preens In black Gucci boots and red Calvin Klein jeans. The elves have stock options and desks with a view, Where they write computer code for Johnny and Sue. No more dolls or tin soldiers or little toy drums Will be under the tree, only compact disk ROMS With the Microsoft label. So spin up your drive, From now on Christmas runs only on Windows 95. More rapid than eagles the competitors came, And Bill whistled, and shouted, and called them by name. "Now, ADOBE! now, CLARIS! now, INTUIT! too, Now, APPLE! and NETSCAPE! you are all of you through, It is Microsoft's SANTA that the kids can't resist, It's the ultimate software with a traditional twist - Recommended by no less than the jolly old elf, And on the package, a picture of Santa himself. Get 'em young, keep 'em long, is Microsoft's scheme, And a merger with Santa is a marketer's dream. To the top of the NASDAQ! to the top of the Dow! Now dash away! dash away! dash away - wow!" And Mama in her 'kerchief and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, The whir and the hum of our satellite platter, As it turned toward that new Christmas star in the sky, The SANTALITE owned by the Microsoft guy. As I sprang from my bed and was turning around, My computer turned on with a Jingle-Bells sound. And there on the screen was a smiling Bill Gates Next to jolly old Santa, two arm-in-arm mates. And I heard them exclaim in voice so bright, Have a MICROSOFT CHRISTMAS, and TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT. Take Care and Happy Holidays! David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Date: Mon, 27 Aug 1956 21:18:21 +0000 From: Larry Prevost Organization: AT&T To: davidc@iei.net Hi Everyone! Christmas cheer is in full swing at my house, as my in-laws arrived yesterday from the east coast. They rarely get to see my 18-month old son, their only grandchild. Christmas will be extra special this year. :) Bert: My first basket class isn't until February. I set a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 students for each class. I sure hope the classes get the minimum number of students, as I've been told they haven't had many sign up in the past. My warmest holiday wishes to everyone, Caroline Prevost Redmond, WA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 74 Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 18:35:55 -0500 From: nhedberg@preferred.com (Nancy Hedberg) To: David Collins Bert: My mother also made the cough "toddy" for us when we were afflicted. Sometimes she'd add it to hot tea, but other times we just took it like it was. It was equal parts homey, lemon juice, and whiskey. She's fond of saying, "If this doesn't make your cough go away, at least it'll make you not care." It really works on those hacking winter coughs that seem to last for weeks. Lois: I call the staves on my Nantuckets spokes or staves interchangeably. They are usually binder cane or flat oval depending on what I want the basket to look like or what I have on hand at the moment. I, too, would like to know if one term is different from the other. Mary Lynn: As a teacher, I appreciate your comment about seeing the worth in everything. What a nice thing to say. (Though with only a half day tomorrow with a bunch of beside themselves, excited 8 yr. olds, I'm feeling pushed to see the worth in much tonight. Is there a full moon out there?) I have 2 baskets to finish before Christmas, a 4" and a 6", both Nantuckets which is all I make. The 6" because my stepdaughter will be here for a few weeks and will not have a chance to see her bridesmaid baskets before she returns in the summer for her wedding. I really want her to approve before I go on to make the other 5. She lives in Mozambique, Africa, is marrying a Norwegian and planning to settle in Norway after her wedding. We don't see much of her. I know that the 6" basket will suit her fine, but I still feel I need to check. The other is a Christmas present. After that I'm going to quit for a week or two and give my carpal tunnel a rest. Though the lure of my quiet workshop is hard to resist. Julie and Mindy: I think about you and have an e-mail to you on my mind. Maybe when school's out and I have more time to think. I miss hearing from you both. Hope all you weavers out there are planning a wonderful Christmas. Rest, recharge, and enjoy. Thanks and Happy Holidays to you David. How did I ever get along without having this list to look forward to? Nancy in sometimes sunny, sometimes dreary, and perpetually cold, Jonesborough, Tennessee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 20:35:09 EST From: UH60Ace Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com) To: Davidc@iei.net Hi All, Hope everyone is taking the time to relax and enjoy the Season! I have a tip for those of you who may be suffering from cracks in your fingers. My dermatologist recommended filling them with super glue. I really thought that was strange and raised an eyebrow, but he says it forms a protective covering that will allow the cracks to heal (much like a scab would), without being absorbed systemically. I really thought this was strange advice until I was found myself with these painful cracks and decided to give it a try. I got instead relief from the pain! I didn't know whether I should post this on WW or not so I called the 800 number for Krazy Glue and asked them if they had ever heard of this. The women was very nice and said that "yes" they had heard this but that it was not a "labeled" use because the FDA would have to grant approval and the product is not guaranteed sterile. She had even heard of veterinarians using it on some animals wounds. She went on to say that there is actually a product on the market for this very purpose for the medical profession but she was not sure if it was available to consumers. She basically repeated what my Doctor had said, that it will just form a coating on the wound without being absorbed. Anyway, just thought I would pass this information along. Happy Weaving, Melissa in Colorado. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 74 Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:11:39 EST From: UH60Ace Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com) To: davidc@iei.net Lois, Our guild had the same issue with children at the meetings last year. After many private discussions on how to approach the subject, it was decided that one person would bring up the subject at the next meeting in a very general way, trying not to point any fingers or make anyone feel accused. It really backfired!!!! One lady who always brought her kids (and they were the most unruly), felt personally attacked and broke out in tears and said she has no one that can watch her kids and that she just wouldn't come anymore. Everyone felt really bad, but that got the issue out on the table and we haven't had children there since. It really is a difficult issue. Those that find sitters and have to pay out money, didn't feel they should have to be distracted by other's kids. We also brought up the issue of safety. Basket weaving is no place for small children, the tools are dangerous and there is often flying reed. All I can say is Good Luck. Hope it works better for your guild. Melissa in Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: ACLU Lawsuit Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 20:13:55 -0700 From: jfish@pyramid.net To: davidc@iei.net David--I loved your story about the lawsuit against Santa. I was a long-time member of ACLU but dropped my membership when their suits were so often ludicrous. I have all my shopping done, most of my gifts wrapped and the tree up and the house decorated. I can't believe it's done so soon. I even got all of my Christmas cards out by December 12--a new record. I usually manage to get them in the mail by the 24th. Thank you for this site--it is one of the very best sites I visit and very professionally done. I too join with those who say we are all entitled to our differing opinions and should respect one another. I am one of those who has difficulty understanding basket pattern directions and my computer is much smarter than I and often things don't come through the way I intended--in fact sometimes they don't come through at all. I still want to learn new things, thought and appreciate patience from those who are farther along this particular road than I. I am willing to share those things at which I am expert and appreciate the sharing the weavers do here. Happy holidays to all from me and from my guild, The Great Basin Basketmakers. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 74 Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 00:07:00 -0500 From: olneyjw@juno.com (Judith W Olney) To: davidc@iei.net References1 Bert's comments about her Dad's cough medicine brought back memories. Way back in the dark ages when our son was very little (and before we knew about honey being bad for babies) he started coughing so badly in the middle of the night that we called the pediatrician. "Did we have any cough medicine in the house?" "No" "Well, mix equal parts of honey, lemon juice and whiskey and give the baby 1 teaspoon and each parent about a third of a cup over an ice cube." We followed his advice to the letter and all of us slept quite well for the rest of the night. Rog and I still have a little "Throat Cure" from time to time--sometimes when we aren't coughing. It's pretty good for toasting in a New Year--prevents coughs! Happy Holiday of your choice to everyone. Judith olneyjw@juno.com .Rowley, MA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:41:26, -0500 From: BDKE97B@prodigy.com (MRS BILLIE A DORRIS) To: davidc@iei.net Bert, yes you twine with two different colors then when you want one to dominate to produce the pattern you must always keep it to the front. You do this by twining over the other weaver rather than over the next spoke-then weaving this hidden weaver behind the next spoke- did that make any sense. Actually Flo does a much better job of explaining it in her book. It is one of those things that you kind of do without thinking about because if you think about it you can't do it. The real problem comes when you want to switch colors you really do have to think then. It's called planning ahead which is something I'm not big on. Well the weather in Va. Beach is anything but Christmas like but I am not complaining. Yes I'd like to see some snow but when I am ready for it. i.e. when you don't have to leave home but can just curl up with a good book for a couple of days. I basically am as ready for Christmas as I am going to be this year. I went to this wonderful craft store we have here and said I'll have one of those and one of those and one of those and they wrapped them for me while I was still shopping. As there are only three adult in this house(not counting all the animals) I decided I was not spending money just to be spending. So this year I bought some neat stuff that is not practical at all for my daughter that I think she'll love and ignore the mall totally. My husband could care less what he gets so it was the usual clothes for him.If I didn't buy them he wouldn't have any. He is not what you call a fashion plate but I love him just the same. He gets extremely upset if I buy him something he considers a fad. (pants with pleats and cuffs are a fad?) And I don't think it would be Christmas in this house if someone didn't get a Craftsman tool of some kind from Sears. Darleena, thought you meant the Azores-we were never stationed there but know lots of people who really liked it. Of course I tried to keep the attitude that I would always like where I was because it certainly made life more pleasant that way and you knew it wouldn't be forever. Besides it is the people you know most of the time not the place that makes it all worthwhile. Gracious have I become philosophical in my old age. Don't worry this change won't last and I'll be back to my usual "charming gracious self" Billie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 74 Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 17:39:35 EST From: MLeeGood Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com) To: davidc@iei.net David, This is just a comment in response to Bert's mention of the COE-Basketry '99. As registrar for the COE-Weaving '98, I would urge anyone to at least get the handbook for this project. This is a fairly new venture for the Handweavers Guild of America. The first judging for Basketry was held in the spring of this year. There has been no announcement of recipients, so I guess the field is still open for someone to become the FIRST recipient of the COE-Basketry. The next judging will be hosted by the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild of Portland, OR in the spring of 99. Deadline for registration is Sept. 1, 1998. (That is the deadline. You may register anytime.) There is another program offered by HGA called TLC (Teaching and Learning through Correspondence) This program of independent study for intermediate- level participants is a year-long independent study designed by you to meet your special needs and guided by an advisor selected for knowledge in your chosen area of study. Cost is $50 for the year study! Just obtaining the handbook and going through those steps is a wonderful basketry course. For more information go to http://weavespindye.org/ or e-mail: 73744.202@compuserve.com (HGA) At this point in life I have gotten too involved with my spinning, but I can't stray too far from basketry. Just reading Weavers Words helps give me the 'fix' I periodically must have. There is always the hope that I can get back to it stronger next year. I definitely plan to be at the basketry meeting at Convergence in Atlanta this summer. Marva Goodman in Mississippi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 1 I. 74 Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 10:35:57 -0500 From: "Kathleen D. Fullerton" To: David Collins References: 1 I have been ordering supplies from August Moon since I began weaving. I couldn't be happier with the quality and service I have received from them. If what you want isn't in their catalog, ask. I wholeheartedly recommend them. Happy Holidays to everyone. May your New Year be filled with love and peace. Kathy Fullerton Fayetteville, NC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Happy Holidays Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 10:58:46 EST From: UH60Ace Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com) To: Davidc@iei.net Hi All, Merry Christmas!! Wanted to thank David for the online Christmas card. I cracked up when I read the Happy Festivus part!!! Thankfully, we dont celebrate that one!! Melissa in Colorado @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Greetings Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 13:38:37 -0500 From: "Jayna L. Glemby" To: davidc@iei.net Just a quick note to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from Jayna in central MA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Gadget review Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 12:00:24 -0800 From: Patty Savinski To: davidc@iei.net I just wanted to report on my experience with the latest "gadget" I acquired at the Michigan Convention. It was one of those things that I figured would either become one of my most valuable tools or a waste of money. I am happy to report it is the former. I think one universal thing among basketmakers is our dislike of doing rims, so anything that can make it easier as always welcome (i.e. using electrical ties to hold the rim until it is lashed - and I'd like to personally thank whoever came up with that wonderful idea!) This is called a Lash Saver. I found it at the market place. It came in 2 sizes and I remember is being about $8. I think I found it at Linda Boyle Gibson's booth. Christine Lamb was selling a mini size in her class, which I also got while I had the opportunity. I just recently used the larger one and I can't tell you how nice it is! It also works great for getting the rim opened up to do the finish fold. It looks like a little trough, you insert it where you are inserting the lasher and the lasher feeds through the trough. Not only does it save an incredible amount of time getting the space opened and the lasher through, but it doesn't beat up the lasher as you go. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Patty from Sunny San Diego @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Subject: Merry Christmas To All !!!! Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 22:47:22 -0800 From: "LORI HOPKINS" To: "David Collins" Hi David and Weavers, Yes I have been Very busy this Christmas season, but I think I almost have things finished... This year I made the Jelly jar basket for family and friends . I made the wicker bells and hung three from a large bow.. Very nice front door decoration... I am looking forward to Jan. so I can weave at a much slower pace.... May all of you enjoy the Holiday Season and a Healthy and Happy New Year !!!! May the Weave be with all of you!!!! I look forward to a New Year and more sharing and learning of new basket ideas.... The best to everyone....Lori Hopkins Lake Wallenpaupack, Pa... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If for any you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.