"Weavers Words" Vol. 2 Iss. 64 Date Sent: December 06, 1998 Subscribers: 877 David Collins 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-899-5747 davidc@iei.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Do You Like Weavers Words? Click Below To "Recommend-It" To A Friend! http://recommend-it.com/l.z.e?s=210339 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% "Web Cards" - Create Full-Color Postcards For Your Web Page. http://www.printing.com/affiliate.asp?site=davidc For every free sample of "Web Cards" that you request from the above link, I will receive a $1 commission. It cost you NOTHING. Once you receive your free sample, you can purchase personalized "Web Cards" for your web page and/or business if you like. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Hi Everyone, I have added some new pictures to Weavers Words picture page. Check 'em out. To see all the great pictures go to: http://www.iei.net/~davidc/pictures.html Susi Nuss has added a "Christmas Ornament Pattern Packet" to Weaver's Words classifieds page. To check the packet out go to: http://www.iei.net/~davidc/classifieds.html Keep all those basket pictures and recipes coming. Take Care, David davidc@iei.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: JUST CURIOUS Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 23:15:19 -0600 From: Gary Dunham To: "davidc@iei.net" I am curious to know how you attach an antler to a basket to make a handle. Cindy N. Illinois %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weavers Words Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 00:29:36 -0500 From: "Russell & Leslie Johnson" To: Hi Everyone! I do hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. Thank you David for the e-card for Thanksgiving (cute!) I feel bad David, you are sitting there thinking we all abandoned you and that is not true. I have been so busy! We are painting some rooms in our home and as with any project, it is a lot more work than it seems. We have two rooms done, one more to go. I still haven't gotten my Christmas decorations up inside, though outside was done a couple weeks ago, that will be the project this weekend. I have been weaving in the evening and still have 8 more baskets to go before I am done! Some are orders from the last show I did & the others are Christmas gifts. Still have lots of shopping to do, etc......and I am sure some of you are just as behind as I am!! I would like to tell you all, that if you haven't ordered anything from Pam & Dan Feix..you should! Dan makes the nicest bases, they are sanded so smooth, they feel like a "baby's butt" & the slots are the perfect size too. Dan will do custom items also....their web site and online catalog is http://www.feixbaskets-crafts.com/. I have ordered from them and the quality is excellent, as is the service. Pam signs her handle on here as Hannah. Beverly Seegert: It was nice seeing you again, I hope you did well at the Sand Creek show. I hope you & yours have a nice holiday. Happy weaving to all.....and to all a good night ! From Leslie in Michigan where the weather feels like spring. Not winter (no complaints from me) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Fwd: Important Info Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 09:33:53 -0500 From: "Susan Slaven" To: davidc@iei.net, jbenner@juno.com Check the ingredients listed on your shampoo bottle, and see if they have a substance by the name of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, or simply SLS. This substance is found in most shampoos, and the manufacturers use it because it produces a lot of foam and it is cheap. BUT the fact is that SLS is used to scrub garage floors, and it is very strong. It is also proven that it can cause cancer in the long run, and this is no joke. I went home and checked my shampoo (Vidal Sasoon); it doesn't contain it; however, others such as Vo5, Palmolive, Paul Mitchell, the new Hemp Shampoo contain this substance. The first ingredient listed (which means it is the single most prevalent ingredient) in Clairol's Herbal Essences is Sodium Laureth Sulfate. So I called one company, and I told them their product contains a substance that will cause people to have cancer. They said, "Yeah, we knew about it but there is nothing we can do about it because we need that substance to produce foam. By the way Colgate toothpaste also contains the same substance to produce the "bubbles". They said they are going to send me some information. Research has shown that in the 1980s, the chance of getting cancer is 1 out of 8000 and now, in the 1990s, the chances of getting cancer is 1 out of 3, which is very serious. So I hope that you will take this seriously and pass this on to all the people you know, and hopefully, we can stop "giving" ourselves the cancer virus. This is serious, after you have read this, pass it on to as many people as possible, this is not a chain letter, but it concerns our health. Michelle Hailey Executive Secretary University of Pennsylvania Health System Office of Legal Affairs (215) 662-2546 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 2 I. 63 Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 11:10:28 EST From: ZOOBAR@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net To Froggestow Roberta- I also have been e-mailed asking if I was "that Bar in Ne.). Nope- my Zoobar comes from the fact I'm a volunteer docent at the Louisville Zoo where I happily spend time in the Raptor Reb & Education program. Re: Baskets- as I mentioned earlier- I'm a 10 thumbs weaver- so have made it my 'homework' to start practicing by actually weaving ! Found a nice pattern for a small Egg Basket (like to call it a Kentucky Egg Basket of course ! ) and after making six of them think I've finally improved my 'gods eye' lashing as well as some of the other basic points of weaving. Am also reading basket books like crazy and have ordered 2 from Amazon through WW (so David gets the credits )The small egg basket "trainers" (QUESTION- what is considered a miniature in the basket world?) can hold a 4oz jar of home made jam, jelly, pickles, what ever. So, I'll fill them with the sparklie Christmas "grass" then the small jar, then wrap the entire thing in the clear but colored plastic type wrapping for holiday gifts for neighbors- Had asked if there are any bad points to using liquid laundry softener in my "soaking bucket" but have yet to hear any responses. Come on WW readers- surely some of you must have some reports on this Barbara (Zoobar but NOT THAT BAR) in Louisville %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 2 I. 63 Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 12:44:13 EST From: froggestow@juno.com (Roberta R Comstock) To: davidc@iei.net References: 1 "Weavers Words" V. 2 I. 63 Ruth, in sunny, chilly Apollo - Thanks for telling me how you (they?) finish the kids' baskets. That's how I usually have them finish a quickie beginner's twined bowl basket. I haven't tried using a wooden base. May do that next time. Wanda Crist - It's looking as if the next swap will be after the first of the new year, maybe in February or March. Watch for sign-up directions in Weavers Words. You'll get plenty of warning! Karen Awong - Maybe next time you could just offer your customers a choice of two or three different color combinations. By all means, charge a reasonable rate for your time. Custom dye jobs should have extra charges to cover your time and cost of doing the extra dyeing. If you undervalue your time, others will do likewise. If you charge enough, you may lose a few customers, but may also be pleasantly surprised to find that people who really appreciate your work will pay your price willingly. Anna - I like your kids' basketry projects. Another thing to try at my next demo! I'm glad you had a good Thanksgiving with your family. I wondered if you celebrated it there & what you would be eating. I'm getting excited again about receiving the basket you sent home with your Dad. I'll let you know when it arrives. Billie in Va. Beach - I'm glad to hear of your success at not smoking. Hang in there & stick to it. Thanks for the border tip, too. Joy - Good to hear from you again. Welcome back! Liked your Martha story, too. :=) Bert Comstock, getting ready to dye (reed, that is) this week. Independence, MO - where it's finally cold enough I can see my breath when I go outside! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: aloha Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 09:30:49 -1000 From: The Keener Clan To: davidc@iei.net Aloha from cool (to us), breezy (30 mph gusts) Honolulu, Hope everyone had a fine Thanksgiving. And thanks, David, for the neat card. You have a wicked sense of humor. I like that. I haven't woven for about 3 weeks--am enjoying the break and my neck and shoulders are feeling relaxed, but have to start again later this week. The center where I teach wants class samples 3 months in advance, so I will be working on Jan-Mar samples. I finished my first session of tole painting classes and loved it! I must admit, my project is far from perfect (and now I know how all my students feel when they want their basket to look like the instructors) but it is hanging in my kitchen and I've since painted on 3 paper mache boxes and I'm pricing a small jigsaw. My second session starts tomorrow night and I'm most anxious. I have done hardly any shopping for gifts, so I'll be concentrating on that over the next few weeks (I give my husband and kids lists and ask for specifics so it doesn't turn into a "oh, will they like this" game--and I rely heavily on gift certificates from their favorite stores). I went to a 400 booth craft fair Sunday...it was so crowded, but I didn't see a lot of shopping going on. About 95% of the booths sold local items (Hawaiian T-shirts, foods, tapa cloth items, Oriental handmade pottery-i.e. chop stick keepers--Hawaiian angels and dolls) and there were some country booths, too. I just don't know if I want to pay $350 for a 3 day booth and not sell........hard decision. Hope everyone is fine. I'm saving my pennies for a trip to Ireland in the year 2000--have to take a trip to the homeland before I die... aloha, Lois %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 2 I. 63 Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 16:30:03 -0500 From: tblack@iquest.net To: David Collins Hello to all and I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We did here! I can't believe I was crazy enough to get a new computer and new furniture that all got delivered 2 days before thanksgiving and had to be set up before 20 people showed up for dinner on Thursday (I say this while shaking my head with a glazed look on my face:). We did have a fantastic day as all of my family made it for the holiday - we're rather spread out so it's a real treat to have then all together. I've been busy catching up on the WW since my link was down while the new machine was being hooked up. Lots going on sounds like. I am up to my ears on convention registrations and Day 1 is today! I have 150 already entered into the computer and have another 150 sitting waiting to go in, and who knows what's in my mailbox! It's busy, but I'm pleased that it looks like we'll have full house this year. I was concerned about the conflict with NCBA, but I guess it's going to work out ok. I hope their numbers are just as good. Lois: I am sorry to hear you won't be coming to IBA convention in March. conventions are always more fun when you go with people you know, I guess. I did want to let you know for future reference, that while we really appreciate our volunteers, 90% of ALL registered attendees have received their #1 choice the last 2 years. Hopefully that will put your mind at ease about getting what you want in the future. Now I think I'll go weave something for Christmas... Carolyn Black, in Greewood, IN %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Stain Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 16:35:10 -0500 From: Joe Conroy To: davidc@iei.net Hi David, How's it going? I gotta' lose a couple of pounds after Thanksgiving. Too much food. Getting ready for Christmas snacks. This is for anybody who might be staining their reed before starting a project. For example, my wife makes some snowflakes and some woven hearts. They're great items that sell quick and can help make a show a winner instead of being a bummer. Kate likes me to stain the reed before she assembles these hearts etc so that there won't be places that don't look stained because of too much glue on a joint. My home made black walnut stain is in a very large rubber-maid type container. Anybody working with home made black walnut stain knows if you dip your projects you can get some terrible looking spots on your reed. That's why I spray my baskets. When staining a couple of pounds reed I just dip it thoroughly in the stain and then throw it in the grass for a few minutes. After a short while I wipe the reed with a damp sponge. This gets rid of those spots and gives the reed a uniform appearance. If you're doing this in sunny weather don't let the reed sit too long before wiping. Once it dries it is much more difficult to remove the spots. We live in a rural wooded area that is heavily populated with deer. My wife has been wanting to make a deer antler basket. I'm not a hunter, so I'm not much of a supplier of antlers. I let my friend hunt on my property and he usually gives me some meat for the freezer from any deer he bags here. Now he is a hero to my wife. He brought over a couple of racks that she is going to use for baskets. Does anybody have any pointers for me as to any useful tricks to drill holes in the antlers to receive the basket ribs? Just finished a 13" diam. Nantucket for my wife. It is 10" high plus the white oak handle. It is a nice Christmas present for her. One problem ... it is for LAST Christmas. Guess I wouldn't do well in the basket swap! I hope the up coming holiday season is nice for you with lot's of friends and family around. Joe Conroy Exeter, RI %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: The wonderful world of willow Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 14:16:52 -0800 (PST) From: Bonnie Gale To: davidc@iei.net Dear Folks: I have been following the words of wisdom being traded out there on the subject of willow basketry. I would like to introduce myself -- I have been a traditional willow basketmaker for the past 15 years. I live in central New York and some of you probably know me. I have a web site devoted specifically to willows, willow basketry books and tools, cuttings and classes. Please look me up at . There is lots of information. With best wishes, Bonnie Gale %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Happy Holiday Weaving Date: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 21:25:21 -0500 From: Esther Grigsby Organization: The NorEsta Cane & Reed To: davidc@iei.net Notice to all Basket Weavers: For the month of December we are offering a 5% discount on any item in our catalog/store! Stop on by our website at http://www.wsite.com/NORESTA or give us a call at 1-800-NORESTA. Happy Weaving to you all! Norm, Esther, Cris, Kurt, Jill, Nick & Holly. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weavers Words Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:54:43 -0500 From: "Jayna Glemby" To: "David Collins" Hello everyone, hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. David, you certainly are among my many reasons to be thankful! Re: Basket swap pictures. I've enjoyed viewing them and dutifully took pictures of my outgoing swap before mailing and took lots of the one I received, then, as usual, it took me forever to finish the roll of film. I'm one of those who has Christmas photos on the same roll as summer vacation. Got to the pharmacy to have the film developed and the clerk mentioned the film was from Seattle Film Works and unless I used their processing it would cost a fortune. So, back home and made a phone call to them for mailers....in other words, more delays before I will finally get them to David. Not having a scanner, they will have to go snail mail. So, I really appreciate and admire those of you who got your pictures in so soon. Now, let's hope I got good photos. Read 2 books lately. The first was mentioned quite a lot on Weavers words, some time back: The Weaver's Friendly Handbook For PRICING and SELLING Handmade Baskets. It's by Grace and Forrest Davis. There were so many good comments from others on WW that I bought my own copy. It's a very well thought out and helpful book. I got my copy from The Country Seat. Incidentally, where are you Grace & Forrest? I especially liked your humorous comments on things, Forrest. The Other book is OLD NEW ENGLAND SPLINT BASKETS and how to make them by John McGuire. Got to basket class exceptionally early one week and told my teacher not to pay any attention to me, I could certainly amuse myself, and began browsing in her rack of books for sale. Well being early cost me a little money, as I just had to add that book to my basket library. John gives explicit directions on making your basket from scratch....from how to identify and select a black ash tree, to cleaning, dividing, sizing weavers, etc.. I am never ever going to do this, but it was so informative to read. I knit too, but have no intention of raising my own sheep, etc.. When many of you write about gathering natural materials I find it so very interesting but always felt a little clueless as I couldn't quite relate. John's book put it all in perspective and it is nice to understand the entire process, just as I have enjoyed seeing people demonstrate spinning wool. The book has a nice section on antique and modern tools, lots of pictures of antique baskets and wonderful, detailed instructions to make 3 baskets. I do not know this man and have no interest in promoting his book, but I have enjoyed it so much just had to share it with all of you. It was published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. in West Chester, PA in 1985. Re: designing your studio. Since I have just moved and have the delightful chore of fixing up a basket studio I can give a little advice. The room I have is rather small with just one window. At first I wanted my work table as close to the window as possible, but after some trial and error, found the best place for the work table was where I could walk around it. So, it ended up smack in the middle of the room. There are some baskets that I don't like to move in the beginning stages, and I prefer to move myself. I can still see out the window, but think of it as a place to gaze out when I want a break, rather than a light source. Hope this helps. Well David, you commented that there hasn't been much input lately. I sure have given more than my 2 cents worth here! Most likely, everyone is busy with craft fairs, and holiday preparations. That's it, from Jayna in central MA, where it's still in the 50's (low heating bills!!!) PS: For those of you who send me personal mail, please note my new email address. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 16:43:01 -0500 From: "joym" To: Hi Everyone, Stopping in to say hello. Don't worry, David, this is the busy season for makers & sellers of baskets, as well as those already into Christmas preparations. I was not exactly shocked, but somewhat disconcerted to see Christmas decorations & sales going BEFORE Thanksgiving! Personally, I'd like to fully enjoy ONE holiday before getting into the NEXT one! I am seeing really punky baskets at the fairs this year. Hairy reed, poor quality &... oh, I shouldn't get into it! It reminds me though, of our conversations about developing skill prior to putting the product out for sale. I'm also seeing lots of Chinese imports & other mass produced U.S. baskets, none of which meet any standard of quality in my book. On a more positive note, I actually have by Christmas shopping done & boxes off to UPS for the most distant relatives! No, I did not do it in the past week. I stashed things away during the year & boy, does that help. I have never, ever been done by December 3rd. This feels great, because I have all the time I need to concentrate on weaving orders. Sign of the Crow is now taking orders for 1999. We have recently made some changes to the site, deleted some things & added others. Don't forget to post your news & / or questions to the Bulletin Board in the "Communication Lounge" section, or to use the Free Postcard Service. The Chat is open to artists & craftspeople of all persuasions. Just pick a time & plan to meet your friends there for discussions about any medium or art related topic. Would you believe I got my film back & found that I must have imagined taking a picture of my last swap basket! Next roll.....I promise. Oh, yes! One more thing! There is a LURKER out there who has been lurking for all of a year that I am aware of. Stephanie from Maine, come out! I have never known you to be a "quiet girl"! Joy Sign of the Crow http://www.signofthecrow.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: lurking retirement Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 17:56:18 -0800 From: "Kathey Ervin" To: "David Collins" Hi David & and Basket Buds everywhere! Yes, I've enjoyed reading everyone's mail for about a month now and thought I should step forward and intro myself. I'm blessed to live on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State and basket making took over my life two years ago. I work mostly in 'naturals' - western red cedar bark and roots and branches - whatever the tree will gift me with. Of course gathering is half the obsession! I've sent a couple of pictures to David recently and hope to send pics of some of the other kinds of baskets I make soon. Anyway I'm almost done with holiday sales - one more craft fair to do and then I have a few days to prepare for carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand. Then I'll have lots of time to 'hunt and peck' write to everyone. I will be grateful to have feeling back in my fingers and pain free in the nighttime. Well its nice to meet everyone - I look forward to more conversing and sharing about baskets. Happy Holidays' Kathey Ervin Sequim, Washington State kater@tenforward.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Antler Basket book Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 23:38:50 EST From: CMGARDNER@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi everyone, A few issues ago someone was looking for the book by Bobbi Marshall Harris, "Antler Baskets". I just received a flyer from the Caning Shop in Berkeley, CA and they show the book as available. It is an authorized, facsimile edition and is $8.95. I have this book and it is excellent! Phone number for the Caning Shop is 800-544-3373. Hope this helps whoever was looking for it. Busy time of year and it seems like the holiday's just come around so quickly lately! Hope everyone is enjoying the season. Luckily no snow here yet, but it is long overdue. Happy weaving! Molly in Nevada %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weavers Words Date: Sat, 05 Dec 1998 08:12:49 PST From: "Alice Edwards" To: davidc@iei.net Hi Everybody, David, you are wonderful and have such a marvelous attitude. But, don't feel guilty if some of us want a way to show our gratitude for all you do for us. I haven't bought any books lately, mostly because I went on a buying spree last spring. I'm one of the guilty ones who hasn't had much time to write. I'm feeling better lately, even the asthma is finally settling down, but I have been very busy at work and have had little time left. I'm sure most of us are busy at this time of year, but it is great to hear occasionally. Christine Harrold - I envy you the 5 inches of snow. I like cold weather and it has stayed so warm here this year. Bert - Loved your basket room hints for Lara and her cousin. Think I'm going to start me a file and save ideas for when I finally get a 'basket workroom'. I was the person who asked about bark from a redbud tree, but couldn't get the bark to peel off in usable sheets at all, though maybe that was because the tree was so old and in bad shape. The small branches were very brittle also, but I think there is a flowering vine in the backyard that might work for weaving if I get ambitious enough to try. Glad you got to visit with your sister and niece. Yes, I counted my blessings, and Weavers Words is high on the list. Bless you all. Barbara in Louisville - Glad you found the site, I remember feeling a bit like I had 10 thumbs when I was a new weaver. Still feel a bit awkward when starting the big baskets like the step basket I was working on the other day. Karen Awong - There is nothing wrong with the way you feel. Your time has value and friends should expect to pay accordingly. I sell few baskets, but I feel that if I charged less than the going rate for my work when I do make someone a basket that I am cheating people who do sell baskets. I have a good job and could probably afford to give the baskets away. But, I don't want to de-value the work of people who derive 'actual income' from selling baskets, and it does help cover the cost of 'my habit'. Do you keep some dyed reed on hand? Next time if you want to offer a choice, perhaps they could pick from what you have on hand and you wouldn't need to do so much dyeing. Joann - Glad to hear you are feeling better!!! It is wonderful how sharing the load can help. Anna in Tassie - Glad you could participate in a swap and that you had such a good visit with your Dad. Billie in Va. Beach - liked the tip about working on the opposite side of the basket so you could see. I haven't 'tried' waxed linen yet, but bet it would work for other hard to see situations also. Joy - Loved the 'Martha' story. Remember you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Happy Weaving Alice Edwards in the Kansas City Area %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: GLORIOUS SNOW!!! Date: 6 Dec 1998 04:08:26 -0000 From: "J. Choate Basketry List" To: List Member J. Choate Basketry List - http://www.corecom.net/~choatepp It's finally here!! We had a wonderful three days of beautiful white powder with a total accumulation of about two feet. Talk about a picture postcard Christmas scene we've got it. The dogs of course are just as excited as we are. I have a new dog "tail" to share with you hot off the press. One of the first lessons of dog sledding is don't let go of the sled, they don't stop if you ask them politely or otherwise. Today was my day to learn that lesson. With all of our wonderful snow we decided to run the dogs and because there is a lot of drag to the snow we decided to run bigger teams. First out I ran six dogs followed by my husband to run five on my return. Of course we all have different methods in how we handle the dogs. I unhook my lead and then come back and untie the slip knot. My husband's routine differs and in the process we lost the team. Well these dogs are fast and powerful and they were speeding down the trail with no rider. We jumped in the truck to catch them but unfortunately they decided to not be caught and picked up the pace again. Finally ahead of them in knee deep snow I gave it my best Joe Montana imitation and did a flying leap for the sled, caught it, threw it over and the dogs buried me in about five feet of powder. It was great! I'm sure my shoulder will think so as well in the morning. Just think of all the great stories I'll be able to share with you by next summer. The season is just beginning! Speaking of this summer we have a new group to add to the tour. Kansas City has joined the entourage. They will be hosting two days on July 13th - 14th. If you are interested in attending you may contact Marcia at 816-763-4549 or Debby at 816-435-1953. By email you may contact them at hornigg@umkc.edu or dross4@csc.com. As always if you'd like to be incorporated into the tour just give me a hoot and we'll see what we can do. The best of the season to you. Jill Choate choatepp@corecom.net www.corecom.net/~choatepp %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weaver's Words Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 20:13:22 -0800 From: hannah To: "'davidc@iei.net'" Hello there David and everyone, Just wanted to say hello to all. David, we haven't left you, this is just the busiest time of year for us basket weavers and we haven't had time to write. I know that basketweaving isn't all that I have been doing, but it sure seems like it sometimes. I wanted to tell Gail Caron that the Amish Friendship Bread that she sent to me turned out delicious and I have more going to pass on. Actually, it should last for a long, long, long time. Thank you so much. Also thanks for coordinating the last swap, and I am like most others, that thinks a swap in February or March would be great. I have also stated before that I am willing to coordinate a swap, so add me to the list, I don't know where I will fall on it, but please add me and let me know when it is my turn. To all who sent me the crafty gingerbread recipes: I haven't made any yet, but my plans are to do it the week after next. I have a lot of orders to fill and the shop that has my baskets in it is having an Open House next weekend so I need to weave for it. Sad to say, but The Pickett Fence (the name of the shop) is going out of business. It isn't because they weren't busy, but just the opposite. The two owners have full time jobs, families, obligations to church, and one is even going to school, so it was wearing them out to try to fulfill their obligations in the shop too. Just as things were beginning to slow down for me where I could get more stock in there, they are bugging out, Oh well, I wish them well. Maybe I will get some rest now, yeah right!!! I have a question for all of you. I have been weaving so much lately, that my hands (especially my fingers) are so swollen it isn't funny. The fingertips are sore, sore, sore, almost like I have burnt the fingerprints off of them. Do any of you have any suggestions? I use a lot of lotion, but that doesn't seem to help. I am in desperate need, and I am sure others are too. And by the way, how do some of you keep nice looking fingernails and still weave? Mine look awful and I have to go and buy the glue on kind if I want to dress up and look decent. Well, I have rattled on long enough. Just wanted to say hello and let everyone know that life is still going on here in Southwest OH!!! Happy Weaving to you all, and to all a good night!!! Pam Feix in Southwest OH, where it has been absolutely delightful weather and we mowed our yard just last week!!! :):) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: patterns Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 10:07:52 -0600 From: "coslage" To: Hi David I am looking for some patterns for historical baskets. I have the feather, market, egg, and wool drying. Any other suggestions would help as I have to do a display for a open house in the spring. I am also looking for the pattern for the worry basket. I need to purchase some cork coaster in quantity. Does any one have a good place to do that. Thanks for all your help, you can email me or post it. Carol %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% If for any you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.