"Weavers Words" Vol. 3 Iss. 35 Date Sent: August 10, 1999 Web Page: http://www.iei.net/~davidc/ Subscribers: 1125 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 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 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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Then click on "Apply" and then click on "OK" at the bottom. Done. Take Care, David %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Swap Basket Date: Sat, 07 Aug 1999 22:43:00 -0500 From: Linda Becken To: David Collins Hi - I enjoy reading this from Minnesota. My sister-in-law from Pennsylvania got me started. I really enjoyed being a part of the swap basket program. It was fun. I got a beautiful basket from Tracey Green, It is a "Buckle Up" basket and is about 12 inches tall with 1" shaker tape and a heart "buckle" around the center. It is so fun to have a basket that someone else made for you. I don't even have very many of my own baskets because I give most of them away. So to whoever had the idea of swapping baskets in the first place - Thank You! It is fun. And to Karen Awong - you will be getting a second package. I was trying to hard to find a box that the basket would fit in so I could get it in the mail that I left out some surprises that were supposed to be in the basket. They are on their way. I just noticed them still on my table in the studio. Oops - Sorry!! But at least the basket arrived safely. Linda Becken %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Lug Handle Basket Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:58:32 -0500 From: "Peg Weston Brondyke" To: Vicki - There's a pattern for a Lug Handle Basket in the book Traditions in Basket Weaving by Grace Kabel. The basket is oval, and the lug handles are made of#6 round reed. The #6 is used as the rim filler, then is pulled away from the ends of the basket and laced with caning to form the handles. If you don't understand, feel free to e-mail me, and I'll try to explain better. Peg in Iowa %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Various and Sundry Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 00:28:30 -0500 (CDT) From: mdcamcd@ix.netcom.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi, all! And especially dear David who (tries at least to) keeps us all straight! Robbie Sykes, try basketpatterns.com for Easter basket patterns. They have 20+, with some nice attachments available. Carolyn Corbett, go to gourdcentral.com. They have a section titled "All Your Gourd Questions Answered" that does a very nice job of explaining how to dry gourds. Also has tons of information, gourd links, seed sources, gourd shows, etc. Finally, I have a question. A friend has given me about 200 yards of 6mm macramé cord. I have never worked with it, but think it would work at least as an accent for an egg/rib basket. Does anyone have experience to share with this stuff? Would it work for a coiled basket or be too soft to hold shape? What I got is a gorgeous soft pink and I have a 6-year-old who has her eye on it (pink's her favorite color). I would really like to make her something special with it! Any ideas/suggestions/thoughts would be most appreciated! Cass McDonald, from hot and drought-ridden Maryland where we are on mandatory water restriction and have only about 30-50 days of water left! At least I won't have to feel guilty about not washing my car! But I do miss my sprinkler for the garden..... %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: lug handles and lazy susans Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 08:18:20 -0400 From: gatsby@larck.net To: davidc@iei.net Vicki, I know what a lug handle basket is. Grace Kabel has one in the "Basketry" book. It's an oval basket with the handle made from the rim filler. The filler goes inside the rim but at each end extends past the edge of the basket to make a horizontal handle rather than one that sticks up. Not sure this is a great description but.... I have a question. I make my own wooden bases and would like to do some with a lazy Susan. I had made things before with a lazy Susan base and purchased the bases from Woodworkers Warehouse. Now, they don't carry the bases. Does anyone know where I can get just the lazy Susan part to attach to a wooden base? I have called around everywhere here and am not being successful. Thanks for your help. Dot in Maine where it was just raining again and I'm wearing a sweatshirt - again. Hope this doesn't mean fall is coming too quickly. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Pattern Swap Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 13:46:58 +0000 From: Laurie Burns To: davidc@iei.net Would anyone be interested in doing a pattern swap. I was looking through some patterns of mine that I bought and either decided not to make or have made and will not make again and thought wouldn't it be fun to get a new pattern from someone in exchange for another one. If you are interested, e-mail me and I will see if there is enough interest. Laurie in It's finally raining in Upstate NY! burnsey2@juno.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 34 Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 10:01:34 -0400 (EDT) From: ebernier@webtv.net (Evie Bernier) To: davidc@iei.net (David Collins) KUDZU SWAP BASKET Just received a beautiful KUDZU basket from Karen Horner. It is 16 1/2" from the base to the top of the handle, the circumference is 50"and it is 8" deep. I carried it all over my garden, trying to find just the right spot for it. Right now it is hanging in front of my picture window for all passers-by to see and envy. It is Karen's first swap and all I can say is that her next swap buddy will be so very pleased with her surprise. It is very gratifying to know that your own basket is well received. On that note I am hoping to hear from my swap partner. Will not be able to sign up for the next swap but certainly look forward to the swaps down the road. Thanks. Pam. for a wonderful job. I am sure the task of coordinating must be overwhelming. We are starting our NW trip tomorrow. Have put together some waxed linen twining projects for myself. Evie Bernier %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: lug handle Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 10:07:55 -0400 From: Winnie Organization: @Home Network To: "weavers' words" Vicki, a lug handle is a handle that extends horizontally from the side of the basket. Your stock pot, Dutch oven and Pyrex cookware probably have a type of lug handle. BTW Grace Kabel's book, Plaid's Basketry, copyright 1986, has a gorgeous lug handle basket in it. I'm enjoying hearing about everyone's swap baskets, very inspirational. I can't wait for the next one. Winnie %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: basket swap & store stuff Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 10:48:23 EDT From: AuntPattie@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Dear WWers, First, I'll start by thanking Cindy Durham for the great basket she made me for the swap. It's a lidded oval basket accented with space-dyed reed and I just love it. Second, Can anyone please help me?????????? I have not been receiving Weaver's Words. I checked with David & he said that he has been sending them out as usual. I even tried re-signing-up. I have been going to David's archives & printing them but it seems that there are 2 or 3 every time I check & they end up sitting in a stack until I get the time to look at them - which doesn't seem to happen. Maybe after I get the store open I'll have time to check them more regularly (yea, right). Anyway, I have checked & there are no blocks on my E-mail so if anyone has an idea of what I can do please E-mail me with your suggestions. I'll REALLY appreciate it. WARNING.....The following is me letting out some frustration about getting the store open. When I signed the lease we agreed that I would do the renovations to the space in exchange for some free rent. I would get the place finished exactly like I wanted for less money than I would get back in rent because I could do a lot of the work myself. It was all going just fine until the guy who was putting up the new office walls bailed on me. I've never actually worked with metal studs before although I know the theory behind it. I ended up having to dismantle & reframe one wall and got some big guys to put the sheetrock up. Then I had the joy of finishing the sheetrock. I really don't like finishing sheetrock but I can & since I had NOTHING else to do (like ordering materials, setting up inventory control sheets, visiting the accountant, dealing with the government etc.) I spent several days messing with that. Actually, the most wonderful thing happened. My just-turned 15 nephew got back from one of the Little League World Series (this one was in Houston and his team came in 4th) and started coming to the store to work for me. What an awesome kid. I have roughly 30 nieces & nephews and have been fairly close to most of them but the boys tend to drift off at about 12 or 13 and don't show a lot of family interest until they're out of high school. Robert has been a blessing and I wouldn't even have a chance of being ready for the GRAND OPENING party next Sunday if it weren't for him. He can actually follow directions, work on his own and keep a sense of humor while I'm working his butt off. He's also really strong. He had already painted some but I taught him to lay linoleum floors, replace drop ceilings, build shelves, to handle a skill saw, put up wallpaper, patch walls & so much other stuff I can't remember it all. Plus, we cut-up and laughed a whole lot. I feel like what was a roadblock has turned into a blessing & I am so lucky to have gotten to know Robert so well the last couple of weeks. He even wants to come work in the store on Saturdays after the high school football season. I guess I could probably stand to have him around there. Anyway, I won't have all my stock by next Sunday, but I've already received enough that I think many people will be impressed with the variety. Most of it is still boxed & I can finally start inventorying it tomorrow now that most of the remodeling is done. BASIC STORE INFORMATION: The name is Aunt Pattie's Basketry Shop. I am at 779 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA, 30064. Marietta is a NW suburb of Atlanta, PH# 770-424-5101. The store will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 - 6:00. On days that I have classes, the store will open earlier or close later. Classes will be held Monday evening, Wednesday morning & Saturday afternoon. I will have open weave time on Tuesday & Thursday. The weaving area is in the rear area of the store, which is so cute. The floors are black & white check & the fixtures are all either black or white. I am also talking to some of my mom's art teachers who want to rent the weaving space for art classes on a regular basis. Sounds like a good way to get some more creative people in the store. Anyway, I think my prices are reasonable & the store looks like a fun place. Sorry that this is so long but it's been kind of cathartic. Thanks for listening. I'll let you know how things go. Pattie ooxx %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 3 I. 34 Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 12:08:50 -0400 From: "Donna Longenecker" To: "David Collins" Judy - It'll be a while until my house even looks empty as the first thing they have to do upon returning is find an apartment. I know they have two "no-lease" places available that they can use on a temporary basis if they want to. (No, not our house and Mike's either!) Donna in blessedly overcast PA where it's been raining off and on since last night. Perfect soaking in rain, although way too late for our crops. bordlong@fast.net http://www.countryseat.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: basket swap Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 14:21:37 -0400 From: "j.carreon" Reply-To: "j.carreon" To: "David Collins" Hi everyone, Just a comment for those who have not responded to their basket swap buddies. If you have received your basket and do not have time to make one for what ever reason. Then all means send them the one you received. This way you will let yourself out of the swap and they get their basket. Thanks for reading, In still very warm here. Juanita Carreon Havelock, North Carolina %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Drying Gourds Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 16:08:33 -0500 From: "Barbara Byrne" To: "David C (Weavers Words)" , Hi Carolyn, I have been growing gourds for several years now and I have found the best way to dry them is to leave them on the vines until the vines turn all brown. If they are hanging on a trellis, I leave them there all winter and then bring them into my garage or barn where they still can get some airflow around them, until they are completely dry. If they are on the ground, I will pick them (as long as the stems are totally brown) and I put them on a screen table that my husband built so that air can circulate around them while they dry. Depending on the variety and thickness of the shell, they can take up to a year to dry (although 4-5 months is about average I think). They may look pretty awful as they are drying and may also get very moldy on the outside, but that's natural. After they are completely dry, soak them in some water and rub with a fine steel wool pad and the mold will come right off. Then you can finish them however you wish. If you pick them while they and the vines are still green, there is an increased chance they will rot. And if they don't, they are MUCH harder to clean. The mold does not come off nearly as easily as those that have dried outside. The winter freezing doesn't hurt them at all. Anyway, that's my input. Other gourd enthusiasts may have different experiences to share. Good luck! Barb Byrne in Vienna, MO %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Asheville, NC Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 18:16:40 -0400 From: Barbara McGeachy To: David Collins Lara, I haven't seen anyone respond to your request for info about baskets in Asheville, and I'm no expert, but I do know of two must-see places: * Folk Art Center - on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville. Run by the Southern Highland Craft Guild, this is a wonderful place to shop for incredibly beautiful crafts of all kinds, especially Appalachian. There are often demonstrators. Also check out the exhibit space upstairs. * Earth Guild is a store in downtown Asheville that sells basketry supplies and other craft supplies. Also look for the yarns and suede laces. Barbara in hot & humid Raleigh - another 100 degree day %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Helpful Site Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 18:29:25 -0400 From: "Lewis and Carolyn" To: "David Collins" Hi, Know I have thanked David for lots of links on sites but only when my computer was completely emptied did I know how to appreciate the links and web sites that are available without a lot of work and worry. Thanks again David. I have one question about a pattern. The Jeremiah basket is one of my favorites and use it a lot but I have no idea who deserves credit for this wonderful pattern. Help would be appreciated. When I have favorites I like to tell my customers who designed the original pattern and especially if the Author is anywhere around the show area. I am getting lots of questions about corn baskets. Apparently several of my customers have old ones or want baskets to closely resemble this large basket. Enjoying hearing about all the wonderful swap baskets. Happy weaving to all, Carolyn of Suffolk %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: swap Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 19:38:06 -0400 From: "Scott and Tracey Green" To: "david collins" I received my swap basket(s) the other day in the mail. Dede from Seattle made sweetgrass earrings for me. They are really neat! I don't know how you weave something so small. Thanks so much. I'm looking forward to the next swap. -- Tracey Green -- ssprings@dreamscape.com -- %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 18:26:23 -0700 From: "Don & Vicki" To: davidc@iei.net I'd like to send a message to the basket page and don't know if this is the right way-however, here goes. Regarding the basket swap. Each time you've done one, there are a few stragglers who don't get their baskets out in time. Now there are those that are just plain deadbeats, and those that are just plain chronically late, however, I would like those coordinating the swap to consider this and I use myself as an example. Due to the way life just is, occasionally there are things that happen that just make all else become pretty unimportant and while I've never participated in the swap, had I participated last November, I would have been one who didn't get mine out in time. My husband had a heart attack which he has since recovered from. My point is, we must be careful in any exchange such as this to allow for the major or minor disaster that can befall any one of us that keeps us from following through on obligations such as the swap, and not assume that someone is a "deadbeat" because they are late. A death in the family, a car accident, illness, any number of things can happen that keep us from doing all that we "SHOULD". So walk softly and carry a big stick. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Pictures Weaved into Baskets Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 20:52:51 -0500 From: "Tam" To: Hi - I'm a new subscriber and just above a beginner basket weaver. I had a question about weaving pictures into a basket. I ran across a picture of a basket that has a man and a woman weaved right into it. Is this relatively simple to do---sort of like crocheting a picture onto an afghan? Or is this something only skilled weavers should attempt? Does anyone know of any patterns for following a weaving basket such as this? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Tam tamsesto@TheRamp.net Rkntam@aol.com http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/8190 http://www.angelfire.com/il/authorfanpage %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: "Seeded Corn!!", Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 22:26:22 -0500 From: "Kathie" To: "David Collins" Hi everyone, I have been busy taking care of my husband who has had major back problems for over a month, but have kept up with reading the Weavers Words. It's the only thing that keeps me from going crazy lately!! Keep the great conversations up weavers, it's so much fun to learn new tips on basket weaving and all the other things everyone writes in about. Carol Miller: Thanks for the explanation on "SEEDED CORN"! I have cooked, baked, etc for years and had never heard of a term called seeded corn. Can't wait to make the carmel corn recipe! I'm waiting until Fall to do it and have it with Apple Cider. Delores, Long Island, NY: Hope all is better with "Hubby" each and everyday. Thinking of him in my prayers. I know just what you're going through --- hang in there it will all be okay soon. Lois, Hawaii: Every time I read your postings I think of how wonderful it was in Maui last October. I can't imagine how hot it would have been without the "Trade Winds" as you call them. Saving my pennies for a return trip to paradise!! Good luck with your new painting teacher. Hope she's better than the last one. Ha Ha Bert: Can't wait until you post the rules about the next basket swap. I think I might just sign up. I'm a beginner and only hope that whatever I make would not be too simple to be sent in the swap. Some of the baskets mentioned sound really upscale. Well, here in the suburbs of Detroit it warm during the day and cooler at night -- finally!! Just hate to see "old man Winter" get here too soon. David, again thanks for all your hard work. Kathie A. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Bert's visit Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 21:20:42 -0700 From: Kim Leppin To: davidc@iei.net I just spent a very enjoyable evening weaving with Bert Comstock. A new member of our guild that I found on WW invited Bert to her home to teach an informal class while she was here. She also asked a few of us to join them. I was one of the lucky few! I made some new weaving friends and learned to weave a Beachcombers Basket. Thank-You to Lisa Carstens for opening your home to us and to Bert for her expertise! It was GREAT FUN! If anyone else ever comes to the Milwaukee area let us know! Thanks Again :) Happy Weaving Kim Leppin %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Easter Baskets Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 21:24:56 -0700 From: Kim Leppin To: davidc@iei.net Robbie, If you'd like to e-mail me your snail mail address, I could send a couple of Easter Basket patterns to you. I've made them both and they turn out real cute! Happy Weaving! Kim Leppin, in Wisconsin where its finally cooled off markim@execpc.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Pussywillow Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 15:10:56 -0400 From: Larry & Amy To: weaverswords Hello David & world weavers! Just a quick question...can pussy willow be used in weaving? I know from previous discussions weeping willow gets too brittle, pussy willow too? My dh is planning to "whack" away this weekend. I figure the branches/sticks will average 1/4" to 1" in diameter and will be anywhere from 3 to 6 feet long. (Depends on how ambitious dh gets ). Also wanted to let Joan C. & the "village weavers" how much I enjoyed my first guild meeting Saturday! Thanks for including me! Baskets forever.... Housework whenever! Amy from Ohio %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: class in Beloit WI Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 17:57:09 -0500 From: "those Kraayevelds" To: "David Collins" Dear Weavers, We are a Rock County Wisconsin basket guild and we are planning something you may be interested in. An all day class with Patti Hawkins!! Patti will be teaching us her newest pattern: Duplicity. This is an 'ordinary basket with an unusual chase weave'. This is the first time Patti will be teaching this basket! This class will take place on Saturday, September 11, 1999 9am to 3:30pm in Beloit WI. If you would like more information or a registration form please email me at oakwood@jvlnet.com Annetta Kraayeveld Event Organizer %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% If for any you would ever like to cancel your subscription, simply send me a message with "unsubscribe" as your subject.