"Weavers Words" Vol. 3 Iss. 116 Date Sent: March 13, 2000 Web Page: http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/ Subscribers: 1338 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 Heidi Brewer-Peters'-----Cedar With Roses Basket Heidi Brewer-Peters'-----Vi, Dede & Anne At The Winter Weaving Weekend Heidi Brewer-Peters'-----Baskets Made At The Winter Weaving Weekend Heidi Brewer-Peters'-----One Calm Group At The Winter Weaving Weekend %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: basket swaps Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 21:39:15 -0600 From: "Peg Weston Brondyke" To: I personally don't feel that the basket swaps are too close together. I love getting a new basket every few months. Those who do think that they are too often don't have to participate in every one. Peg in Iowa %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re:Michigan Convention's Blue Seagrass Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 23:12:11 -0500 From: Eileen La Porte To: davidc@iei.net Nan, I'm pretty sure that you got that blue seagrass from Linda Boyle Gibson of In a Hand Basket 3105 S. Old SR 446, Bloomington, IN 47401 Site-- http://www.inahandbasket.com 812-333-1817 ORDERS: 1-800-997-1948 She has several patterns that use the dyed seagrass and she's always dyeing it and has had it for sale for a number of years now. Eileen %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: leather handles Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 23:17:24 EST From: Bskcreed@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi Laurie Burns You asked about attaching leather handles...... A few years ago there was a handout in the IBA convention goodie bags with drawings for instructions to attach leather handles. This was put out by Weavers Stain. Maybe they still have a copy of the handout in their files......... The trick to make the leather stay in place is to make a small horizontal slit in each end of the strap about 3/8" from the end. The handle must be attached on a spoke that turns OVER the under rim row to the inside of the basket. Where that spoke turns over to the inside of the basket, thin it roughly in half, or to the width of the slit in the leather. Insert the turned over spoke through the horizontal slit and pull all the way through until the leather reaches the rim row. Lay everything flat against the inside of the basket. Attach inner and outer rims and lash the rim as usual. The turned over part of the spoke holds the end of the leather in place and the rim lashing snugs it all together! I've never had a handle pull loose using this method. Use a sharp knife to start the slit in the leather and carefully enlarge the hole with your basket shears. Be careful - it is easy to cut too far and before you know it you will make your handle shorter than you'd like! IBA convention is only 11 days away and the checklist of things to NOT forget is underway. Hope to see some of you there and that the weather cooperates for all those travelers coming this way. Lynn Pawley Noblesville, IN %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 115 Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 23:19:54 EST From: NanoAnd@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hello everyone, I'm a lurker mostly and don't often write in but the last WW made me want to write. In regard to the swap frequency (great question!), I am a new swap participant (in fact I just signed up for the next one...my first) so I haven't had the pressure feeling of participating in EVERY swap. However, I don't mind the idea of one right after the other. As long as we have coordinators willing to forge ahead. If I feel to rushed to participate I'll sit one out and that will give me the few months break I need. As for the # of participants...can you imagine the poor soul who would be responsible for sorting out and coordinating a swap if we had 100% participation in any one swap (I thought I saw the number of 1300 WW subscribers YIKES)? I just love this forum and want to thank David and all of you who write in regularly with your weaving wisdom. I know things get repeated but to a novice like me it never hurts to read tips and suggestions over again. Nanette in South Haven, MI cool but beautiful! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 115 Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 05:29:22 -0500 From: "Joe Conroy" To: "David Collins" References: 1 Good morning David, For Laurie Burns about copper tacks. I attach leather straps to some of the Nantucket purses & creels I make. I use a 1" #14 common copper nail and a #14 copper rivet burr. Drill the appropriate size hole through the rim and leather. Push the nail through, place burr (looks like a small washer) on the nail flush against the rim. Cut the nail off, leaving a little stock and peen it over w/ a small ball peen hammer. I usually dimple the nail head also for appearance. Looks just like the antique rivets you see on older Nantucket baskets. If your neighborhood hardware doesn't have the copper, you can go to a marine supply house. Another alternative is brass nails and burrs or washers. You can probably find the brass easier, but it is a little "harder" material that copper. Joe Conroy Exeter, RI %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: IMPORTANT!!READ THIS ,....VIRUS GOING AROUND.... Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 08:01:06 -0500 From: "Julie B. Hale" To: Hi there, A virus called Pretty Park.EXE is making the rounds. It unfortunately got passed on from me yesterday. DO NOT OPEN IT!!! If you are infected, a friend passed on the solution on how to clean it up. Go to the website www.dynamsol.com/moosoft/. Go into this site and click on something called "The Cleaner". Scroll down to "Primary Download Site Cleaner 3 exe 1.49 MB." Follow the instructions. Using this Cleaner will rid you of the virus and anything else lurking around your system. I've already tried it and it works great. Sorry for the problem. Julie %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 115 Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 08:56:49 EST From: Linhebert@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net To Cindy Johnson, re: boat bookcases. If there's a store near you, Hobby Lobby sells these in every size imaginable. Linda Hebert linhebert@aol.com V. I. Reed & Cane www.basketweaving.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 115 Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:06:09 -0500 From: Pamela Woodbury To: David Collins References: 1 Hi Weavers and David: Lois could you please print that Tandy # for all of us to see. I would like to try some leather straps on smaller baskets. Don't think I would put that type on a backpack. We used to have a leather shop in Frankenmuth and I bought leather straps for a creel type purse. They sold these gold color things that you attached the straps together with. I have no idea what they were called or where to get them now. Unfortunately they went out of business so I haven't been able to find leather straps since. Maureen I too remember that heart shaped basket with ribs and remember it was very attractive. Sharon Wright no longer has her shop if it is her pattern, but she still might be a member of the AMB and still sell the pattern or book. Nan I was at convention last year and don't recall seeing that blue seagrass. I dye my seagrass by boiling it for quite a while and have gotten some pretty nice colors. I am assuming you want this for antler baskets. If you can't find the vender selling it you might want to give it a try. Pam %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: WW/Thanks! Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 11:14:29 -0500 From: "mkoch" To: Joanne Howard: We will start working on the white wash again this summer. We will cross our fingers. Thanks for the great feedback on the Maple!!! Great to know you are pleased with our new shade! Happy Weaving! The Weavery Home of Weaver's Stain Dollie %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 114 Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:46:58 -0600 From: Roberta R Comstock To: davidc@iei.net "Weavers Words" Vol. 3 Iss. 114 Mary Berrus - Thanks for letting us know how your basket weaving with the kids went. Fran Steidel - My condolences to you and her friends and family on Lois' death. The commemorative basket is a fine idea. Helen Schwartz - Well said! Lois - Tandy still has mail order. I think they have a website, but don't know the URL off hand. If there is a local leatherworker in your area, see if they would be willing to share their source, sell you some leather or maybe let you have some scraps. There always seem to be people eager to do another swap, and willing to take a turn as coordinator. I think the down time will have to be whenever a person decides to sit one out. Maureen - The heart basket you described sound a lot like the willow one that Marlys Sowers teaches. I'm not sure whether she has her patterns written up for sale, so here's her email address: Marlys Sowers Janet Hechmer - Hi! It's good to see you posting here! Yes, I liked Tom Hess' workshop design a lot. He still had the screens covered and his working area enclosed to retain the heat, but I could see how wonderfully airy it will be when the weather gets a little warmer. The idea of working in a raised area in the center and being able to see the entire display area seems especially practical to me. I've played with splitting some mulberry, just for the practice, but haven't got my shave horse built yet or gotten a hold of an oak log to work. Of course, now that I have a splint vise, I can't use that as an excuse for further delay. :=) Luke Block is teaching a couple of oak baskets at MO convention this year. I'll have to try to get into one of his classes for an 'oak fix'. Bert Comstock Independence, MO %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: nails Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 18:00:53 -0500 From: Winnie Organization: @Home Network To: davidc Hi Everyone, I don't ever remember seeing this topic addressed in this forum, but I wanted to share a pleasant surprise. I realize this isn't going to save the world, but it sure made my day. I started weaving about 11 years ago. Before that I have very nice, long natural nails. As you know, weaving is very hard on nails. They take a lot of abuse with your hands constantly handling wet reed and all the pushing, pulling, poking, prodding, etc. that goes along with basket weaving. I would try to grow my nails, but as soon as I started weaving they would always break or tear. For the last 11 years my nails have been an embarrassment, but I was willing to put up with it for the love of weaving. About a week and a half ago I had gel nails put on. They look beautiful! It took me a few days to get used to the feel of them. I was reluctant to try weaving with them, but today I did and was pleasantly surprised! No breaking or tearing and they still look great, and weaving with them was no problem at all. I'm so happy, and mad at myself for not trying them before. So for those of you out there suffering the embarrassment of broken, ugly nails, help awaits. Get to a nail salon and begin to love your nails again. Hope someone finds this information valuable. Winnie %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Basket Swap Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 18:05:16 -0500 From: "Beverly Uebel" To: "David Collins" I have just signed up for the next basket swap (my 2nd) and cannot wait to get started on my basket. I wonder if being a "new" basket weaver makes it more exciting for me than for those who have been weaving for many years?! It took a lot of courage to join the first swap, but I am so glad I did! I was so pleased with the response that I got from both my partner and the person who had my name. I have a special place in my home designated to "swap baskets". I am by no means an artist, teacher etc., but I love: "weaving" baskets and "receiving" baskets from weavers all over the US. So, I will look forward to every basket swap (regardless of the time span between). Bev %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: New Additions Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 17:09:07 -0600 From: Tony Stubblefield To: David Collins I just wanted to let everyone know that I have added a new diagram to my web site. It is of the "ear" I use on most of my ribbed baskets to lash the hoops/rims together. I hope the descriptions make sense. If they don't, please let me know so I can try to clarify them. As with the "filling-in" diagram the new one can be reached from my cover page at: http://www.tetranet.net/users/deanandtony/baskets.htm I hope you enjoy this technique. Happy Weaving, Tony Stubblefield St. Louis http://www.tetranet.net/users/deanandtony/baskets.htm %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Thanks Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 22:21:47 -1000 From: Joanne Howard To: "Collins, David" Aloha, Thanks to all those nice people that e mailed me about peach dye. I will try all the suggestions sometime and see what works best. I like the idea of trying Comcraft Georgia Peach. I have had several people recommend it. Had a fab weekend of cleaning the weaving room and going to a great oldies concert with Lois. Herman's Hermits, The Association, and The Rascals. I am here to tell all you ladies out there, Peter Noone is well preserved!!! What a fun concert. I couldn't have had a better time!!! Now maybe if I ever get to a convention............!! Weaving for days sounds like great fun too!!!! Off to prep for guild tomorrow night. I have so many unfinished projects I think I will drag one to guild rather than start something new. Mahalo nui loa to all, Joanne in Honolulu %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 115 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:58:39 EST From: Basketkse9@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net << ZestfulWeavings@hotmail.com >> Jennifer, I am sending my information to participate in the basket swap. Here is the information you requested. KAREN SULLIVAN 822 WEST ROAD ASHFIELD, MASS. 01330 413-628-4685 basketkse9@aol.com Sincerely, Karen Sullivan %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Address Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:25:54 -0800 From: "Theressa Hamm" To: Goodmorning Fellow Weavers, I am looking for an address. I want to Join the North Carolina Basket Weavers Association or Guild. I am a long time weaver and Yet I have never attended a conference. I want to go next year but I understand that you have to belong to the guild a year before you can attend. I would have joined years ago when I was taking classes in NC but my teacher discouraged her students from doing so and in the years since I just haven't thought about it. Myself I teach a few small classes here and there and I always tell them to check other sources Guilds, Community Colleges, Women's groups and so on. I want them to grow and expand their horizons. We all have so much more to learn no matter how much we already think we know. Thanks for any help T. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 115 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 14:15:30 EST From: SKCHASTAIN@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net I have been lurking in WW for over two years. I have learned so much and am excited to read about people and places from all over. I watch the basket swaps and have never joined. I worry my basket would be a disappointment to another more talented basket maker. There is so much information out there and WW words makes that more accessible. thanks to all who write in and contribute Sharon A weaver in Virginia %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Winter Weaving Weekend--Northwest style Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 14:15:22 -0800 From: "Brewer, Heidi" To: "'David Collins (AKA Weavers Words)'" WWW.calm (this is not a true link, but a cleaver nickname, so if you click on it you wont get anywhere) --what a wonderful Winter Weaving Weekend that Kay Harradine --WW member and member of the NWBW Guild (Northwest Basket Weavers --State of Washington) sponsors! January 2000 was the second such 3 day weekend that about 30 weavers grouped together, wove individual projects, ate, socialized, hiked... The best part was that there were no organized classes or lessons, each one of us brought our own projects to work on. Some wove an Adirondack backpack led by Kathey, tips and tricks were shared by all from cedar roses, to willow, to beadwork... We shared the responsibility of cooking and cleaning, the only rule Kay makes us toe the line on is "NO WHINING." The site was at Deception Pass State Park, right at the head of Coronet Bay near the San Juan Islands. If you go to the WW Basket Photos you can see what fun we had by checking out Heidi Brewer-Peters' photos. One photo shows Vi Phillips, our NWBW Guild founder (she is shown with her beautiful beadwork) Heidi Brewer-Peters hbrewer@baughent.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Craftsman/Artist Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 17:15:04 -0800 From: "Shirley Shipley" To: "David Collins" Dear David, Another answer to the Craftsman/Artist Question: Uncle Jack has a sign in his wood shop that reads: A person who works with his hands is a laborer, A person who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, A person who works with his hands, his head, and his heart is an artist. Shirley in northern Indiana, warming my hands up for I.B.A convention. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 115 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:04:59 -0500 From: martyhln@juno.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi David and World Basketmakers, First I want to let Dee G. know I am so sorry about your mom, 87 years you are so fortunate to have her to a great age. Although you are never ready to give up parents or friends, thank you for letting us share your grief. Susan S, It is pretty much, a thing to do wearing the RED RIBBONS at all Conventions, I believe. So yes, by all means wear a red ribbon. You just never know, who you will run into. Joanne, the Rit peach is too orange for me also, do I add a touch of mauve or one of the hot pinks to make peach from it. Jadvick, does have a peach that is more of a peach. But I like comcraft peach better. Now if you would like to make the orange into peach dip it into a mauve made weak for a few minutes, just keep a close eye on it. Your water sure does affect the color that you get from your dye also. I got the most wonderful box of goodies from Lois in the mail today, the candy Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts, are to die for, and on top of that she sent me a T-shirt from Hawaii, THANKS LOIS, it is appreciated. I love it all. Everyone out there, get jealous now. Ruthanne, before the other teachers chime in, I try not to upset the class and doubt, very much if any of the other students even know that the basket is radically different, also I tell the teacher not to pay too much attention to me, and what I am doing, as I know the class is not a private class for me alone. Guess I should have made that clear before. As I explained I take the classes for techniques, from a teacher, not to learn to weave. I don't think I have ruffled any feathers so far. I have been most happy with most, if not all, who I have had the pleasure to learn from. I just like doing baskets. Baskets, weave a wonderful peace into my life. And all the people I meet through baskets, are a gift. I think Artistic people, are the most wonderful people on earth. As I said before basket making, all of it is an Art, I am proud to be part of, and involved as much as I am. Oh! Have some fun go weave a basket, I send love to all. Marty Holihan---Flint, Michigan---martyhln@juno.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: braided seagrass Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:28:27 -0500 From: nancy brandt To: Weavers words Hello all you weavers, Do you all use Braided seagrass? I love it. Goes in so quickly and adds texture to the basket. I do a basket with 4-5side rows of it. I have learned to start a row on the inside and end it on the inside, overlapping four spokes, of course. This hides any little pieces that stick out of the cut ends. Do any of you put Fray Check on the ends? Or cover ends in any other way? Please write to WW if you have a pattern turn out just great the first time!! We like to hear about a great pattern. Recently I did the Large Spring Door Basket from Stoney Lane Basketry of Exeter, RI - directions by Joe and Kate Conroy. It's really nice; the flowers on the front are the best: easy and pretty. Now I want to do another shape and do the same flowers. Nancy of Glen Arm, Md. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% If for any reason you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.