"Weavers Words" Vol. 3 Iss. 112 Date Sent: March 03, 2000 Web Page: http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/ Subscribers: 1328 David Collins 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: (317) 899-5747 Fax: (520) 222-0391 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 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% The Basket Bookstore Stop by "Weavers Words Basketry Bookstore" for a great selection of basketry literature & save up to 40%. Over 40 titles to choose from. 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If you are one of these subscribers, or know one of someone who has not been receiving Weaver's Words, you can get all of the issues on the Weaver's Words web page. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Picture('s) Added To Web Page Since The Last Issue Dolores Gatz-----Antler Basket %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Basket Museum Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:28:19 -0100 From: "Vic & Darleena Jones" To: "David Collins" CC: Hi Bonnie, I live in the Azores Portugal on a military base. I work at our Youth Center and a wonderful thing happened the other day. I was notified that I would be going for training in Germany. Today I read your post about the Basket Museum and got curious. I do not have a map of Germany so I was wondering if it was anywhere near Frankfurt. I have an extra day in Frankfurt and was wondering what to do with myself. When are you going on this great trip? Darleena %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: reply to Ruth Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 06:16:25 -0500 From: jimmie kent To: davidc@iei.net Ruth, ART OR CRAFT? The love for basket making takes it out of the role of labor and competition and makes it into a work of art. Miss Jimmie %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 111 Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 06:27:18 -0500 From: Michael & Barbara Cordell To: David Collins References: 1 Dolores Gatz - Thank you for that VERY informative explanation on how emails get sent. I've always wondered & think it's just great that you took to the time to explain. Amazing process......Thanks! Barb in Charlotte, NC where's the daffodils are blooming %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: tips Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 05:47:46 -0600 From: "Tim Hall" To: Hi Y'all, (they say that here in Texas) Although I haven't been to any basket conventions, I have worked a few trade shows and thought I might give some ideas to make life easier. This is more for the first time conventioneers, however. If you have a SMALL carry on with wheels, it is very convenient to bring to carry literature, magazines etc. from the vendors. If the rolling carry ons are not acceptable by the convention site, it should be in the catalog. Another idea is to bring some address labels or a stamper to use when signing up for contests, trade addresses with WW people etc. Attending a convention can be like entering a marathon, so every little bit helps. Tell us all about it when you get back! Ready, Set, GO!!! Weavingly yours, Donna %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 111 Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 07:02:23 -0500 From: Wallace Peters Organization: AT&T To: David Collins References: 1 Regarding Judy Olney's book "Choctaw Diagonal twill Plaiting": HH Perkins has some copies. 10 South Bradley Rd., Woodbridge, CT 06525, 800-462-6660 Joanne,Wallace Peters 449 West Cherry St. Holyoke,Ma. 01040-7016 Tel# (413) 536-8419 E-Mail jwpeters@att.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: oil for handles Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 07:05:36 EST From: Lewiscarolv@gateway.net To: davidc@iei.net Hi David and everyone, Can anyone tell me the formula used for handles called basket oil? I know it contains tung oil and something else but I don't know the something else or the proportions. Thank you. Carol Votaw %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Gibson-Curry Baskets Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 06:23:37 -0600 From: jan1dave To: davidc@iei.net Hi Tony, to your question about Betty signing "your woven basket". Traditionally, Betty (and Roger) would stamp their signature on the handle of your basket if you took a class from them and if they made it, it would be stamped on the bottom. I was in a class with them about 10 years ago where a student didn't want their basket stamped and that was fine with the Curry's. Betty (as was Roger) is a gem. I encourage anyone to take a class with her if possible. Hope this answers your question. Jan in Indiana...anxiously counting the days until convention %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: 'Artist' or 'Weaver'/'Crafter' Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:26:30 -0500 From: "Phillip Allen" To: "David Collins" References: 1 Hello List: Ruthanne Morningstar asked: > Question I'd like to throw out - Do you consider yourself an Artist or a Weaver/Crafts person? Why and what is your definition of either? Just curious! It's not entirely clear whether this question is directed to the list in general or to Jill Choate or to Vallerie Miller. But since this is a topic on which I brood some, I thought I'd chip in regardless of whether I as really invited or not. The key difference in the approaches used by artists -vs- craftspeople is one of use. A crafter is focused on the use to which the object will be put, the suitability of the materials to that use and the techniques of construction, and the aesthetics of the object, while *very* important, take a second seat to the issues of utility and suitability. An artist is more often less concerned about utility; often a piece created to serve aesthetic ends has not other use than to be looked at, sometimes touched or held, and the degree to which the object is 'useful' is irrelevant. The suitability of materials comes into play only in relation to the techniques of construction and to the requirements of the display of the object, or its longevity. Obviously, there are many times where the crafter's object becomes the finest art, and when the artist's object becomes truly useful. One attraction of craftwork is that potential synergy which takes an ancient, human, work-a-day skill and infuses heartbreaking beauty into the object created. Whether one calls oneself an artist or crafter depends, I guess, on what one's intentions are when you start making a piece: If by and large you are primarily concerned with making objects to be used, you're a crafter; if you're primarily concerned with the aesthetic experience to be had from the objects you create, you're an artist. In the real world, to be successful at either, you must have some of each area's qualities. Since self-definition is so influential to what we do and how we do it, it makes sense to spend a little time trying to figure out how we see ourselves and our work. BTW, I consider myself a craftsperson. Best regards, Phillip Allen, Stratford, CT %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Sorry for the personal e-mail Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 10:24:33 EST From: "Wendy Milne" To: davidc@iei.net Oops! Sorry for the personal e-mail in the last WW! I must have clicked on the WW e-mail address by accident while doing an update to family members on my brother-in-law who was in a snowmobile accident last weekend and broke his back. I have been lurking for a while and love reading the WW e-mails. So many great tips and suggestions and a wonderful group of people. Thanks David for all that you do. Wendy (in Maine where the snow is melting away!) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Artists or Craft person...basketweaver or basketmaker Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 10:34:33 -0500 From: "Carol & Paul Antrim" To: Hi Everybody, ...and, David, Thank you for providing this forum for us... Ok, I'm coming out of lurkdom at the encouragement of the group on the various basket chats...you asked for it chatters... Ruthanne Morningstar asked "Do you consider yourself an Artist or a Weaver/Crafts person? Why and what is your definition of either?" First, my definitions of Traditional Baskets, Art Basket, Craft Baskets... +Traditional applies to the techniques, the materials, and the uses/shapes, from the times when basketmaking was taught orally and in person, handing the "techniques" down generation by generation. It still is taught this way in many parts of the world including many parts of the United States. +Art baskets are _ Original one of a kind,_ employing non-traditional use of techniques, materials, and or uses/shapes. (Sometimes, great mastery of skills can lift a traditional basket to the realm of art, though.) +Craft Baskets are made for or from patterns. I don't however consider instruction sheets, explaining a technique, a pattern. (See http://www.nativetech.org/coil/coiinstr.html as an example of instructions of a technique.) I have heard Craft Baskets called Traditional Americana and I really like that name for them, takes care of the stigma the word 'craft' has for some people. So I am an artist when I am creating an art basket and a designer if I am creating a basket for a pattern and a crafter when I am weaving from someone else's pattern...and I do buy and weave other designers' patterns...there are some lovely ones out there and I hope the sales will encourage those designers to create more. As for basketweaver/basketmaker...Not all the baskets I make are woven, (some are stitched, coiled, looped, etc) so I call myself a basketmaker. Remember this is what I call MYSELF at this time. I am interested to hear what others call themselves, though, and why, and being a woman, I reserve the right to change my mind and adopt someone else's definition if I like it better... Good question, Ruthanne, some of it's been discussed before but with so many new subscribers, we should get lots of new slants Incidentally, on the Virtual Basketmakers Guild website and on my own website, we do not use MY definition of Traditional for our galleries. ;-) But if you tell me you make traditional baskets, I will quiz further to make it clear in my mind whether you weave "Traditional" or "Traditional Americana." Come by and chat with us, we only do the first degree questioning in an effort to get to know you.... :-) Carol in Indiana http://cantrim.homepage.com/ Virtual Basketmakers Guild http://home.sprynet.com/~cpantrim/ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: weavers words Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 11:30:54 EST From: Violinart1@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net We've developed another free pattern to add to our list of now 13 on our website, www.basketclass.com The newest addition is a heart napkin basket. We hope you enjoy our newest pattern and email us what you think! Happy Weaving! Jessie Buehlmann www.basketclass.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 111 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 11:51:27 EST From: SUSANRDGRS@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi to all from Maine, I, too am interested in starting a guild in midcoast Maine. Would love to here from anyone who is interested in a once a week? Open weave -- maybe a special class now & again. Suzi O'Brien Rodgers West Bath, Maine 207-729-0921(days) 207-386-1550(home %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: anxiously waiting Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 12:46:46 -0700 From: "Rae Hunter" To: "David Collins (Weavers words)" I sent this to the naturals list by "mismind" so I thought I'd better let the right ones know. I knew my basket was going to be late and the extra anticipation hasn't been too painful. I do believe there are times in life that no matter how you plan things do not always go accordingly. The great thing is I will get a swap basket. My computer has been down since 21 and I am just catching up on e-mails. This message was amongst them, "Package was mailed Monday 2/28, hopefully priority mail. Just checked my email and, found message from DG (2/23) and will let her know tomorrow that it was sent. Hope you receive it soon. Sorry for the long delay." I will let everyone know when it arrives. Cheers Rae %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 111 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 18:07:31 EST From: Maribasket@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi, it's me from beautiful sunny South Carolina. Just want to throw some things in today. Ruthanne: I consider myself an artist. I went to great lengths to show the art community in Greenville that basketry is a viable art form. We have an art association here (Up State Visual Arts) that sponsors "Art in the Park" every year. I joined and started exhibiting my baskets as an artist. I have won a major award every year except for three. This has been going on for about 8 years. Since then I have been asked to do exhibits with other types of artists. That is how I was asked to do an exhibit at the Spartanburg Greenville airport gallery. We have a very active basket guild in Greenville and the work these ladies do are "works of art". I don't mind being called a crafts person, but I do believe basketry can be a wonderful art form. Fran: I can hardly wait until the NCBA convention! I'll come by for a ribbon. So long from SC. Marianne Barnes %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Lichtenfels, Germany Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 14:26:19 -0500 From: Ruthanne Morningstar To: davidc@iei.net Bonnie Hauser - I was fortunately enough to attend the Basket Festival in Lichtenfels, Germany several years ago. They hold a Basket Festival every two years. I didn't have the time to go to the School. Of those that have been, they rave about it. The Festival was terrific. If I had the chance, I would certainly go. I've gone on the cruise down the Rhine too. That was nice, but I'd pick Lichtenfels in a second. Just my Humble Opinion. Either way, enjoy! Ruthanne Morningstar - Dryden, Michigan %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 109 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:28:46 EST From: Wickrwoman@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net, edwinb@erols.com Nancy Brandt, I have always used a fine point Sharpie indelible pen to sign my antler baskets. You can purchase them at any office supply store. The Wicker Woman Cathryn Peters/Zumbro Falls, Minnesota Wicker restoration specialist, basket maker, teacher, author. Visit my website http://www.wickerwoman.com/ http://wickerwoman.listbot.com/ Subscribe to my free newsletter on wicker repair, seat weaving and basketry! Email: Wickrwoman@aol.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 111 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 20:46:54 EST From: KSLERB@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net << them up from the printer tonight after work and we stuffed, stamped and sealed all of them this evening. Carol Matteson was driving them to the airport post office as I left. You should have them by the time the next WW comes out if the post office is on the ball. I received mine yesterday and it is beautiful! I had a really bad day yesterday and it was sure a mood brightener. Thanks for all your hard work. << I also wanted to let everyone know that 3 of my baskets are going to be in a commercial for Saint Louis University Hospital. >> Wow! I'll be on the lookout for them. As long as they run during Days of Our Lives, The Simpsons or Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, I won't miss them - LOL. Those are the only things I watch on television. Sue in Webster Groves, MO %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Help Needed! Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 21:14:11 -0500 From: Cathy Cupp To: davidc@iei.net Reeders, I'm hunting for a product called PLASTIC CANE or "SARAN". I read about it in fall 1993 Basket Bits. "It is said to wear better than natural cane and is not affected by weather or household chemicals. It has much more 'give' than natural cane, snaps back in place, rather than sag like cane often does....Plastic cane is excellent for beginners as it is easier to work with." I'm responsible for a basket project in a children's program at a historical landmark. The foundation sent me information about a project that the Smithsonian Institute used and I feel sure that what they used was this "plastic cane". The way the project works it that the kids wonder through this "hands on" exhibit and can each weave in a piece of this cane to experience weaving. There is no supervision and after each group goes through the exhibit, the basket is unwoven, strips put back out for the next group to use again. They don't want water involved. I'm at my wits end as to where to find this material. Anyone who knows what I'm talking about, or knows where to find it, or has any to sell, please let me know. Anyone who has any ideas what else could be used?? Any ideas welcome. Reply here or to ccuppbaskets@rica.net Thanks for such a wonderful source of information!!! Cathy "...weave a bit of joy into each day." %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 111 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 21:29:52 -0500 From: martyhln@juno.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi David and World Basketmakers, I can't remember who was looking for a safe stain to use around foodstuff, but I was told that Weavers Stain after curing for a week or two is 100% safe around food, of course I always use a napkin, or some other cloth inside and have no problem with putting rolls and the like in a basket, that has been stained with Weavers Stain. I expected someone else, would give an answer to this question. About pickling, whitewashing or whatever you call it. I use Delta Ceramcote Acrylic paint, thinned down at least 2 parts water to 1 part paint (sometimes lots more) mix well by shaking or stirring, and use in a spray bottle, if you make the colored reed darker than you wanted you can spray right over it. I am so glad, some of you are coming to, "Basket Bash 2000" someone else to pester, I will have fun and hope, all who attend will too. You will love the food and not having to think what or when will I eat, is a great relief. The food will be great. Another reason to come . Bert, I sure would like to know where you got the, Mountainman Crafts and Skills, by David Montgomery, after searching far and wide, on the web and off I tried to order the book only to be told the price, and that it is not yet published. Now we know you pick things out of the air but this is ridiculous. I will be waiting for an answer. You guys don't take what you read from me and others personal, sometimes it is just a friendly dig, and a friendly post as this is. Oh! have some fun go weave a basket. I send love to all. Marty Holihan---Flint, Michigan---martyhln@juno.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Information Hwy System Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 21:54:15 EST From: "K A" To: davidc@iei.net Dolores G: Thank you for your article on how our e-mails transmit!! I have to say it was one of the most interesting things I've read on here in quite sometime!! Kathie A, From colder than cold Michigan. Does anyone know of any basket shops in Sarasota or Longboat Key, Florida. I'll be there in a few weeks and wanted to look some up!! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: this and that... next swap.. Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 22:24:09 EST From: Shergtown@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi All, Thank you David for all you organization of this newsletter... and Thank you Delores for organizing the swap... and thank you for that write up about how e-mail travels... you really broke it down... and made things make sense... When is the next SWAP....??? I have Swap fever... I love them ... I also need some info. on how to start up a guild. I think I may have found a few people in this area... Southwest TN. There isn't one any where close to here...HELP ME Thanks , Sherry McClure shergtown@aol.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Thanks! Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 22:35:31 -0500 From: Chris & Melissa Kile To: davidc@iei.net I wanted to put out a public thank you to Norma and Jessie at Basket Class for their undying help in finding a suitable simple basket for me to make w/ Girl Scouts. I bought a wooden base that I'm hoping to work on this weekend, with the help of my 8-year-old Girl Scout. They were very prompt in returning my email requests and questions, and also prompt in sending me the base. Thanks again, ladies! Melissa Kile in blustery Riner, VA %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Back on Line Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 23:08:48 -0500 (EST) From: mdcamcd@ix.netcom.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi all! It looks like the problem that caused me to be off-line has resolved itself... at least for the time being! I'm back on with the same email addy...suffering from web withdrawal!! Cass McDonald %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 111 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 22:13:52 -0600 From: Roberta R Comstock To: davidc@iei.net "Weavers Words" Vol. 3 Iss. 111 Tony - Betty Curry doesn't sign her name to her students' baskets, but will give an autograph on a basket if you ask for one, usually after you have already signed it. Her brand on the handle indicates that whoever made the basket did so in one of her classes. For baskets she makes, the brand is inside on the bottom of the basket. Students are encouraged to sign and date the baskets they make in her classes. Susan, NY - Your sign at the time of the sale suggestion sounds like a workable solution for people who sell at shows. Thanks! Jane Milner - I think I got my copy of Judith Olney's book "Choctaw Diagonal Twill Plaiting" from Royalwood. Bonnie Hauser - The basket people I know who have been to the Basket Museum in Lichtenfels, Germany and the Basket factory in Michelau, Germany, say it's definitely worth the time for a side trip. I envy your opportunity. Have to admit, though, that I have been on a Rhine cruise (before I knew the basket sites existed, and I really didn't have an option) and it was wonderful too. Tough decision. Today I would choose to see the baskets. Bert Comstock, Independence, MO, packing for our annual weekend in Branson. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Taught First Class Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 20:39:03 PST From: "linda nelson" CC: recipient.list.not.shown:; I just wanted to thank Carol Lang in Carlsbad, CA for teaching me the love of basket weaving in 1975. I just got brave enough to teach my first class since I retired from the Navy, taught in Brookings, Or, and really had a great time. Have a new group of future basket weavers now. Its great to share a basket with someone new. But all of the weavers on the site have encouraged me, just by reading your e-mails. Thank You All. Linda Nelson SEAMEWEAVE in Oregon %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Necklace Display Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 23:47:35 -0500 From: "Sheri Van Duyn" To: "David Collins" Lisa-I really enjoy my basketry jewelry too! I found a wood worker who made Shaker Peg racks and also made miniature ones which work out great to hold these necklaces. The pegs come out with a larger "ball" on the end, so the necklaces do not slide off the end! My pegs are spread about 1" apart and the rack could be easily made to whatever length you wish! Kay-To hold your woven bracelets, try buying a wood or plastic accordion mug or coat rack. You can adjust the spread to look attractive and fit your bracelets by their width. "To sign or not to sign!" Please make sure that you always sign your baskets! I have used a black Micron Ultra Fine Marker named PIGMA 05 (available from Creative Memories), which is very thin and permanent. I have also used a woodburner for Wooden Bases and on Handles-putting my name inside the handle just above the rim! There used to be a branding tool for your initials, but is no longer available! When doing shows, add the date when the basket finds a new home as it is being purchased. The buyer really seems to enjoy knowing that you have taken the time to date their basket, as they like to remember when they bought their woven creation! I always would point out my signature as some baskets are more of a challenge to sign and then I would also point out my trademark, which is a seashell, which I adhere to each basket that I create! I am also trying to keep a list of all the baskets that I weave and the date when that were woven. I really encourage you to keep a little log of your weaving projects. Years later, this is so much fun to look back and remember what you accomplished. I have one student who dates each pattern, when it is purchased and adds another date for each time she weaves the basket. Some of her favorite basket patterns have many dates on them! The current Issue of Just Patterns-Spring 2000-should have arrived by now if you are a subscriber. To see the Baskets that were featured in this Issue, please go to my Websitewww.justpatterns.com On the Magazine page, you will find a color picture of the cover of this Magazine and short description of the Baskets. I have decided to feature 5 baskets in each of the Issues-at $5.00 each or a one year subscription for $17.00; that's less than a $1.00 per pattern!!! Check this out and Happy Weaving!!! Weaving Wishes!! Sheri L. Van Duyn Spring Lake, MI DBA Just Patterns www.justpatterns.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: weaver's words Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 06:50:07 -0500 From: "Jayna Glemby" To: "David Collins" Dear friends: First, an apology. I was recently hospitalized and asked a friend to use my email list to inform others....he had no idea that the name David Collins was the gateway to the weavers words, so you all received my health status. Still, it turned out nice as so many of you sent me well wishes. After 19 days in hospital and a week at a friends, it is wonderful to be home. My vision is blurred due to the onset of diabetes and it will take me a while to catch up on all the weavers words, but it is nice to think of other things then my health. The messages about the swaps are fun to read and I'm so glad I finished my basket and got it out before I became sick. Delores you did a grand job coordinating everything. From Jayna Happy to be home in central Massachusetts %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Minnesota Basket Weavers Guild Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:55:43 EST From: Wickrwoman@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net David, Would you please post this information about our Minnesota Basket Weavers Guild to the Guild Information part of your website? Thanks, Cathryn. The new board of directors for the Minnesota Basket Weavers Guild was just elected at the first of the year. President is Jill Scarpari, email: Jill.A.Scarapi-1@tc.umn.edu and phone 651-322-1964. Treasurer-Membership is Karen Libke email: klibke@bucadibeppo.com and phone is 612-472-2948. The guild meets on the 4th Saturday of each month with a Fall Basketry Workshop, usually in November. Every month after the business meeting, a couple of classes are taught by other guild members. Membership dues are $20 individual, $25 Cottage, $30 business and include a quarterly newsletter February, May, August and November. Meetings are held at "The Barn" Eden Prairie Nature Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Hope to see you all there soon! The Wicker Woman ~Cathryn Peters/Zumbro Falls, Minnesota~ Wicker restoration specialist, basketmaker, teacher, author. Visit my website http://www.wickerwoman.com/ http://wickerwoman.listbot.com/ Subscribe to my free newsletter on wicker repair, seat weaving and basketry! Email: Wickrwoman@aol.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: D.C. Basket Show Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 09:09:00 -0500 From: "vinargrette" To: "David Collins" I have "misplaced" The information some one posted regarding the show this month. I guess that's what I get for doing house cleaning. Could someone please help me out? I am trying to gear up for frantic basket weaving and scheduling craft shows. Eve from friendly Frederick Md. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: signing your pine needle basket Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 13:46:30 -0500 From: "Dolores Gatz" To: "David" CC: "Pineneedlegroup@Onelist. Com" Someone on Weavers Words asked for suggestions on signing their pine needle baskets. Several years ago I purchased a few wooden basket labels from one of the vendors at a conference. I don't remember which one. But I imagine I should be able to make some type of wooden label to attach. Also, another thought is - when I went to the Ohio Gourd Show last fall on Friday night they had a Pig Roast. Well the tickets to get in to the Pig Roast was a Pig Pin. They managed to find some insane person to cut pigs out of pieces of gourd and then paint pig faces and legs on them with 1999 Hog Roast, Ohio Gourd Society painted on its belly. On the back they attached a pig and had a # painted. The #'s were for door prices. Well, I love my Pig Pin and still have him. I'm hoping the do it or something like it again this year. But maybe, we can cut out shapes and either paint or burn on the information to make this your label to attach to your coiled basket. However, this is from a person, whom I believe forgot to sign the basket they sent in this last swap. But it's a thought. Dolores %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Swap Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 13:47:22 -0500 From: "Dolores Gatz" To: "David" CC: "Jennifer Mulcare-Sullivan" Jennifer just wanted to let you and everyone else know that I'm have gotten confirmations that all baskets have arrived so anytime your ready to start the next one, I'm complete. Dolores %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 17:36:40 -0600 From: "Peg Weston Brondyke" To: Ruthanne - I think of myself as a crafts artisan, which to me is mid-way between a craftsperson and an artist. To me, cross-stitching and crocheting (which I also do) are crafts. Art is when you design something from scratch, which I don't do, because I don't design all my own baskets. Just my personal view. Peg in sunny Iowa, where it feels like Spring %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: for Weavers Words Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 20:31:52 EST From: Derbyweave@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hello David, Hope all are doing well. I had asked for a tatting basket pattern or info and either didn't receive any or lost the info. Anyway, would like to know more. Some folks had trouble getting to our Derby Basket Guild website so wanted to give the site again. We have a class coming up March 18 to make either a Millenneum basket or Derby Guild basket dedicated to our guild by our instructor, Anne Coleman of Harrodsburg, KY. Both are Anne's own design. Room is still available. E-mail Derbyweave@aol.com if you would like more info about the class. dbg.htm http://members.xoom.com/DBGuild/DBGwebsite/dbg.htm Also, I am co-author of a regional resource guide called Kentuckiana Camps for Kids. My friend and I researched Louisville and surrounding areas and have gathered info on about 150 summer and year-round camps. (yes...one called Kentucky Music Week in Bardstown includes basketweaving for kids and adults) We are almost ready to go to print for the 2000 issue and have a new web site that is great for kids, parents, teachers and counselors/youth leaders. Take a look when surfing...(no www) http://campsforkids.webjump.com Want to be weaving in KY...Cindy Johnson %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% If for any reason you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.