"Weavers Words" Vol. 4 Iss. 91 Date Sent: April 15, 2001 Web Page: http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/ Subscribers: 1586 David Collins 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: (317) 899-5747 davidc@iei.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE "BASKETRY TRAVEL COMPANION" TODAY: http://members.nbci.com/dgcollins/ordercompanion.html %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 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. The address is: http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/book.html %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% ATTENTION NEW SUBSCRIBERS: 1.) You can search Weaver's Words web page and back issues by going to Weaver's Words web page (http://members.xoom.com/dgcollins/) and entering your search criteria into the search box. 2.) If you have recently subscribed, more than likely you will read messages about a basket swap in progress. Basket swaps are organized by other weavers approximately every 2-3 months. So if a swap is in progress when you subscribe, be patient and a new swap will begin before you know it. Every subscriber is eligible for each swap as long as you fulfill you obligation from the previous swap. 3.) If you are looking for basket shops across the country, there is an extensive list on Weaver's Words web page. The shops are listed alphabetically. If you know of a shop that isn't listed, send me the shop's information for addition. Include all of the following if applicable: Shop's Name; Web Page Address; E-Mail Address; Street Address; City, State, Zip Code; Phone Number. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% ATTENTION AOL SUBSCRIBERS: For some reason some AOL subscribers haven't been receiving Weaver's Words through email. 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. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% ATTENTION ONLINE AUCTION USERS: Make Auction Payments Thru PayPal Plus Get $5 - FAST, FREE & SECURE: https://secure.paypal.com/refer/pal=ka9zre%40yahoo.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% PICTURE('S) ADDED TO WEB PAGE SINCE THE LAST ISSUE: NONE %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Bases with holes Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:26:24 -0400 From: "von Rosen" To: Since I generally prefer a more finished look than the plain edges of a base with holes, I finish these baskets at the bottom with a rolled or Gretchen border. This works with any size base, using smaller reed for the small bases, etc. The length of the round reed is comparable to that used at a rim. Hairpin around the spokes, just above the base, and start the "over two and down" roll. Continue around the edge as far as desired. This, of course, creates a stand, which means that a simple over and behind roll is sufficient when attaching the spokes to the base. This idea is not original. I thought of it when seeing the frames around mirrors. It works extremely well on trays, and best on basket shapes that are wider at the top than the base. The North Carolina conference was as usual friendly, well run, with inspirational classes. A friend took my picture with Flo Hoppe, then framed it and gave it to me at a Guild meeting. I had accused her of taking my place in Flo's class! Dolores von Rosen, in very warm S.C. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 4 I. 90 Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:02:17 -0500 From: Walter K Erb To: davidc@iei.net Hello fellow weavers, What a depressing e-mail that was accidentally sent to the list. I know it was sent in error, but would anyone want to have that message in their inbox? I just hope the people mentioned in it are not members of this list, and if they are, they can see it for what it is. I really feel sorry for someone so bitter and cruel. Tony - I cannot believe that someone would take the time and energy and money to mail you back your brochure with their nasty comments! Are there that many miserable people in the world? I was so excited when I received your brochure in the mail, and if I weren't going to Branson in May I would have attended one of your workshops. I will be sure to budget for it next year...so please keep me on your mailing list! The baskets look absolutely beautiful and I hope you will be able to continue to do this yearly. I'm lucky that the people I have met through weaving are pleasant, positive, fun people. If the woman who sent the nasty e-mail had been on my first trip to the Indiana Convention last year her head would have probably exploded - There was an entire busload of people from St. Louis and the people I met were all so warm and friendly. What a great experience - and I got SO much inspiration from the convention, I hope to go again this year. Glad the full moon has passed... Sue in St. Louis, where thankfully the thunderstorms brought cooler air this morning %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: HELP Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:05:03 -0500 From: "Betsy Greener" To: davidc@iei.net Hi Everyone, HELP How in the world do you get the RIBS to stay in an egg basket? I have redone the same basket 3 times- sharpened the ribs to the pointiest points and still have them shooting all over the place trying to weave the first row. I am ready to haul out the carpenter's glue and glue them in but I am afraid that it will mess up the weaver. Good thing I don't make these for a living. My kids are afraid every time I haul it out, to try it again, that they will get hit with a flying spear. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated by myself and especially my family. Thanks Betsy in Rainy Indiana - Isn't spring GREAT %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 4 I. 90 Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 08:19:27 -0400 From: Judy Clark Organization: Voyager.net To: David Collins References: 1 To Jane - I also did the small basket by Debbie Richards for the flower girl at my daughter's wedding. It was fantastic. Some of my friends in guild helped me make 25 of the large ones for centerpiece baskets at the reception. We filled them with fresh flowers. What a display they made. We sent them home with special people. Judy - in Mason Mi where I can now got out to get the paper in the morning without a winter coat. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 4 I. 90 Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:28:53 EDT From: LMBAUCH@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net Hi All, Re: knotless netting- I think that Dorris Messick had some info on it. She taught it at a NJ Basketmaker's guild meeting sometime ago - I had a lot of trouble with it - sorta did it but didn't retain it and didn't retain the pattern either! If you can track her down, it's another source. Laurie in Easton PA %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Bits and Pieces Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:36:43 -0400 From: "jdorris" To: "Weavers Words" Angie, if the pouch you had trouble with is the same one I have I know what you mean. I have done knotless netting in the past (although not a lot) so I have no problem with that but the beginning just lost me. Maybe someday when I have lots of time (HA!) I'll try it again. Though I'd pass on one of the new ideas our guild is trying. Because we have so many new weavers it is hard to decide just what kind of classes to schedule because everyone is as such different levels. What we are starting is a sampler basket. this is for everyone who wants to do it regardless of experience. Basically what we have done is use the tallest d handle we could find (10 x 20 I think). Tall because it gives more room for different methods. We wove a very basic round base, using flat reed (saving twining for the sides). Each meeting we will learn a new technique to practice using this basket. The guild supplies the materials (for a basic $5 fee). We will have a limited choice of colors and hopefully include all types of materials and techniques. As someone said, "for $5 no whining allowed. If you miss a meeting nothing is lost. You can just go on to the next step. This also allows members to share their preferred method of weaving. Hopefully this will make folks more aware of the different styles of weaving so they won't be afraid to try something new. We started it at our last meeting and had 27 members attend out of a roster of about 50. We also will give them basic written instructions and diagrams. If I have posted this before forgive me (as I type it seems familiar). My memory span is very short. Another thing we are offering this year is a basic Nantucket class. It is going to be a little different from the normal. First of all the students will do EVERYTHING, and we're going to do it somewhat backwards (for those who know me this comes as no surprise.) Since most classes are limited by time the rims come already scarfed and shaped. Then when the student gets home they really don't have a clue how to do it on their own. So that is the first thing we will do. Every summer we have a pool party/ picnic at my house and we are going to take advantage of that time learning rims. You don't have to take the Nantucket class to learn the rims or come to the picnic but if you take the class you must learn the rims. Although Nantucket rims are fitted differently than others they basically are constructed the same. For practice we will use flat oval and coffee cans for shaping. Then everyone will make the rim for their basket. If they have time left at the picnic they will start shaping the spokes. The next month we will meet again and weave the basket and attach the rims. Since we are probably going to buy the molds I think we will probably use a 5"/6" size. Since these sizes come in different shapes, classic, fruit, table top etc. perhaps everyone won't get the same mold and then have the opportunity to switch with someone else to weave another. Don't know if this will work out or not. Sometimes (often) my ideas don't quite work (that's why I don't design baskets). Well guess I've rambled enough for now. Time to go strangle a dog (mine) if she doesn't stop barking. Billie in spring like Virginia Beach %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Hello to all Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 14:57:07 -0400 From: Sandy Elbrecht To: David Collins Another lucker comes out of the woodwork! Just wanted to add some additional comments about attending conventions. I remember my first at NCBA in 1990. It absolutely boggled my mind. I thought I knew how to weave a pretty good basket but when I saw all the variety and all the ideas out there, well lets just say it was a humbling experience. I met some wonderful people and have continued to attend year after year with anticipation and a continued sense of awe. All the teachers who return with new ideas and techniques they are willing to share, the vendors with new products and fellow basket makers who take time out of busy schedules to attend, well it's down right invigorating. I tell everyone at school that I'm taking time out for my "mental health" weekend. I love it when one of our new guild members attends for the first time, it's exciting to relive a first time through their eyes. Of course, my roommates and I always come back with a carload of 'stuff' we can't do without. I take one of the seats out of the van so we'll have plenty of room. I also get to visit with my once a year friends, like someone already said, it's like picking up the conversation where you left off. We attend NCBA because it is close to us (South Carolina) but one of these days we might be able to find it in the budget to attend one of the other big ones, who knows. But I do know that anyone who does attend a convention has a wonderful time, learns a lot and goes home jacked up and ready to weave, weave, weave. Hi to our Hawaii friends, sorry I didn't get to cross your path while you were there. Maybe next time. Well, I didn't share any worthwhile answers to questions just thoughts. Before I close this epistle I would like to share that the Upper SC Basket Guild in Greenville SC is planning its next Weave-in Seminar June 22-23, 2002 at the Ramada Inn. Information will be posted here and on other websites for teachers to contact us beginning in May. Our teacher contact will be Carol Votaw, email Lewiscarolv@gateway.net. Thanks for listening Sandy Elbrecht sunny and unseasonably warm South Carolina %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Drilled bases and knotless netting Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 14:25:34 -0500 From: "East Troy Basketry" To: "David Collins" Drilled bases are wonderful for quick easy baskets esp. for teaching kids. We have a pattern with complete kit, which is what we use for all beginners ages 6-90. It's call Jar Candle Basket, originally designed for a jar candle but used for soooo much more. We also have a drilled base and kit for a small sleigh that I use as a first basket close to Christmas. I've had students make 20 of these as gifts! Pictures of both can be found on www.easttroybasketry.com under patterns by Melissa Sherman. Regarding Knotless netting: An expert in this is Ann Snider who has taught it at several conventions. I carry her kits for small purse necklaces and the directions appear to be very clear with lots of diagrams. I can email pictures if you request, not found on website. Eileen Mirsberger basket@wcf.net Toll free: 1-888-424-9866 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Knotless netting in Sweden Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 23:30:51 +0200 From: "Jonas Hasselrot" To: Hi all of you, Knotless netting is being discussed, and "nalbindning" has been mentioned. I am not quite familiar with the term "knotless netting", but if the technique is the one shown by Susi Nuss at http://basketry.about.com/hobbies/basketry/library/blknotlessnetting.htm?terms=knotless ("Knotless Netting Stich Variations", with very good drawings), it is not the same as nalbindning. Nalbindning is the Swedish term for a very old technique, as Judy Mitchell already told us. The term means "needle binding", as a wooden needle is used (performers are often said to be "sewing"). Knotless netting (at least in Susi's sense) is also a very old Swedish technique, but a different one. It has been used for semi-soft bags, often used for carrying fish. The technique has also been used for fish traps. The real old thing is the material, linden bast that is twisted to a string. This valuable material was later on sometimes replaced by very thin strips of conifer wood (handriven from a piece of wood after boiling for several hours). The technique has survived at one spot in Sweden, Ödenäs, where they use spruce strips. A picture of a fish bag from Ödenäs is shown in my book on Swedish basketry, along with diagrams of two variants of the technique. The book is in Swedish but many American basket makers bought it for its 300 pictures. The book is displayed at http://w1.855.telia.com/~u85512368/. Have a good time, everybody, Jonas Hasselrot from Sweden jonas.hasselrot@telia.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: David's words Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:19:03 -0500 From: "Elaine Bidstrup" To: "David Collins weavers words" Dear David and WW friends, I too have been appalled not only at "that" letter, but at some of the well-meaning replies. True, someone 'goofed' and sent a private letter to a public forum. True, some feelings were hurt (or others have assumed so). But it is also true that we are all adults, who sometimes don't act like adults. What one person thinks of as catty, or mean, others may say is simple 'honesty.' (I put that word in quotes because politics have raised all kinds of ethical, legal, and moral questions about the meaning of the word.) As usual, our fearless leader, David, has hit the nail right on the head with his comments. "All" we need do is think before we act. If everyone did that, wouldn't the world have many fewer problems all around? If even the best and brightest (those we elect as our leaders) fail at this and we somehow forgive them (by re-electing them), can we not forgive each other? And go weave a basket, as someone on the list is fond of saying. Jill Choate has done it! She's planned an Alaskan week that has excited my husband - a week of fishing and basket weaving Aug. 2002. I'm already excited! Fishing and baseball cards are two of my husband's passions, just as fishing and basket weaving are two of my passions! It'll be great! Right now I am having weaving withdrawal as the school year starts to wind down. Not only am I working with seniors on their post-high school plans, but an appalling number of personal problems seem to arise like crabgrass, and I am swamped with testing. I keep telling myself I need to get my daily fix and weave half hour a day. I need some personal time, and weaving is the greatest. Elaine in St. Louis We've gone from winter to summer; it was 93 yesterday! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Classes Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 00:48:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Joanne Howard To: David Collins Aloha, First I want to say thank you for all the really nice e-mails I received privately and through WW. Basketweavers are a very supportive group. Your responses were kind and generous. Thanks for accepting my over the top enthusiasm at convention. Look out Hurricane Joanne is going again next year. I know who my roommate is and I like her...we plan to have a good time and enjoy it as much as last. We are also a little smarter as to teacher marketplace! We will be there to bust down the doors with everyone else this time!! I have two important questions. The first...I have anew student that is moving to the Norfolk, VA area and will be living on the Navy base. She has only had 3classes but loves weaving now and sad that she has to move. If anyone has names and address for teachers taking on beginning students, please e-mail me. I promised her that I will put out the "help" in WW. Keep in mind that she will be living on the Navy base and does not have any idea where anything is yet. If you are over an hours drive away, she probably won't venture that far. Thanks in advance for your help!! Second...I will be in Greensboro, Vermont (about a 40minute drive from Stowe) from July 22-Aug 6th this summer. Is there anything going on in the area? I remember a really neat craft fair in Craftsbury (that is really the name of the town) but I can't remember when in August it is. If anyone knows of this fair or anything else going on, I would love to hear about it. Third...(I forgot I had three)...I used to be a member of IBA and didn't keep up my membership because I never thought I would get to a conference! Boy have things changed!!! Could someone tell me when I have to sign up to qualify for 2002 convention book, I am sure I have missed the mark for this year. I would also like info regarding Michigan. I think someone is emailing Lois Keener to give her the address so that we can become members to qualify for 2002 convention. Fourth...(oh geez I keep thinking of things) Does anyone know of a schedule of John McGuire workshops this year? I would love to take a workshop with him if I can get some info regarding where he will be and when... Thank you all again for your kind words and help with these questions! Aloha, Joanne %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weaving In North Carolina Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 19:46:26 -0400 From: Darlene Safrit To: David Collins Hi All, It's been a long time since I've written. This year instead of taking classes at the NCBA convention, I wore another hat as a vendor (Union Station Studio). My Mother, Lucille Kelly and my husband, Sid Safrit, were saints and went with me to help. I did manage to escape my booth for short periods of time and enjoyed a little of the excitement. I want to thank everyone who came by our booth at the NCBA convention. It was great to talk with you. And for some customers who have ordered previously from me, it was great to put a face with your name. And for those of you who browsed the vendor area with your baskets you had just worked on in class - Thanks for allowing me to "peak" at your baskets. There were so many beautiful creations I was privileged to see. I met so many wonderful people - Vendors and Weavers. A BIG THANKS to all the volunteers who worked so hard to provide so much happiness to so many people. We hope to be there to vend again next March. To Juanita Kenner - I'm glad you are telling people about the Cape Fear Basket Guild's Weaving Day in Fayetteville, NC on June 16, 2001. I talked with some of these great ladies while at the NCBA Convention. They invited me to come vend with them on that day. I'm looking forward to spending some more time with them. Please come by my booth and introduce yourself so we can put faces with our names. Darlene Safrit Union Station Studio www.erinet.com/unionsta In Troy, North Carolina where the days are sunny, temperatures are in the 80's, the dogwoods and Spring flowers are blooming beautifully and unfortunately the pollen is floating in the air. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: RE: "Weavers Words" V. 4 I. 90 Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 21:59:01 -0400 From: basketry.guide@about.com To: "David Collins" Knotless Netting I just thought I would pop in with the direct link to the article I did on knotless netting. http://basketry.about.com/library/weekly/aa090500a.htm It is a free pattern for a Story Stone pendant worked with waxed linen. There is a stitch variation page too. http://basketry.about.com/library/blknotlessnetting.htm If I can be of any help please let me know. Susi Nuss About Basketry http://basketry.about.com Email: mailto:basketry.guide@about.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: RE: "Weavers Words" V. 4 I. 89 Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 23:16:12 -0400 From: basketry.guide@about.com To: "David Collins" Casket Baskets / Willow Coffins / Viewing Baskets They not only were made specifically for transport, viewing and burial - they still are. http://www.bright.net/~basketc/casket.html http://www.somersetwillow.co.uk/searchproducts.asp?categoryid=13 http://www.globalideasbank.org/befaft/B%26A-27.HTML Susi Nuss About Basketry Web: http://basketry.about.com Forum: http://forums.about.com/ab-basketry/ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: NCBA Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 06:34:33 -0000 From: "Marianne Barnes" To: I attended the NCBA convention this year and had a wonderful time. It is one time in the year that my best basket buddies and I have time to spend together. Sandy, Debbie, and I get to catch up on everything as we drive to Raleigh from Greenville, SC. When we get there we get to see all our friends that we only see at convention time. What a blessing! It is exciting to walk through the vendors and actually get to see what you are buying. In Greenville we have no basket store close by. I actually submitted a pattern to the pattern room this year. I write very few patterns, but I wanted to share my way of working with gourds. I actually sold some too! I put my most recent gourd basket in the exhibit room and won second place in naturals. What an honor. I have won awards with my gourd baskets before, but in the exhibit room at convention you are voted on by your peers in the basket making world. The exhibits this year were astounding. What a talented group I get to associate with at convention! My classes were wonderful. I made a beautiful cedar purse with Donna Carlson. I learned so much in this class and what a classy lady she is. She is so willing to share her knowledge! Another wonderful teacher was Patti Hawkins that I took a class from. She helped me a lot with my shaping. Sunday's class was wonderful with Cass Schorch. I learned how to make jewelry with birch bark and copper. I always like taking her classes! I even won two prizes in the raffle - a beautiful quilted baby blanket with basket design and a wall hanging. My group helped me look for the numbers as they were called out with my long string of tickets. I certainly did my part in the fundraiser this year! What a great time! This week I am on Spring break (I am an art teacher, grades k5-5th). I am trying to sort out all my goodies I came back with and put them away. Just want to let you all know that Sandy and I are coordinators for our semi-annually weave in. We are now working on June 2002. The committee has met and found a wonderful place to have it-much better than last year, believe me! This place has plenty of room. We need teachers so if interested let us know. We have a wonderful group here in SC and have a great time. It has been wonderful here this week - in the 80's. One day it was 88 degrees! Relatives from Wisconsin came and were in heaven-said they left some snow on the ground! Well I'll close for now. Taking a trip to Asheville today to Highwater Clays. The guild is having a workshop to make delightful things out of clay to hang from our baskets. Sandy and I will fire them at school- she is an art teacher too and we are fortunate to have kilns. Bless you all and have a wonderful week! Marianne in warm South Carolina %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: WW-swap Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 14:13:02 -0400 (EDT) From: LYNDA CROWE To: David Collins Whew, David, I don't know how you do it. I just sent out the last of 80 some emails. OK, well EVERYONE should have the name of their partner and their address and email address, so if you have any questions about likes and dislikes, ask them! There is only one person who I got the return of an email so, Lin Karrels, I hope you are reading. Lin Karrels, your partner is Kim Mattson, 7750 N. River Road, Freeland, MI 48623. Please Lin, send me your correct email and you omitted the last number of your phone #, so I couldn't even call you, I have tried to send things to you and they were returned. The swap was voted by y'all as a pair swap. So, with the help of my 5 and 9-year-old kids, we randomly paired up people. I had sooo much help. The deadline is May 4th. I enclosed a list of questions that I thought it would be fun to answer and send in the box with the basket to your partner. Since I wanted to participate, I get to weave for 2, or I would have been left out and with all this, I was bound and determined to participate! Email me when you send and receive a basket. The main rule of this swap is to have fun. We have a total of 82 baskets going to find their way to eagerly waiting recipients. WOW, is that a record? If you want to stuff the box with 'extras', feel free, but it is not a requirement. So enough from me I've been sending out individual emails for hours now and I really want to do something besides peck on keys! Take care and weave, weave, weave! Weave on... Lynda Crowe 'The Crowes Nest Basketry' Visit us on the web at... http://members.nbci.com/crowenest or http://members.nbci.com/the_crowes_nest E-mail us at: crowenest@email.com 317-859-0920/317-213-3342 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Oops! Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 16:06:26 -0000 From: "Marianne Barnes" To: "David Collins" Oops! I made several mistakes in my last email. Please forgive me - for the last week we have been renovating bathrooms and had company from Wisconsin. The class I took on Sunday was with Mary Hettmansperger. She is great and I have had so many to comment on my copper necklace! I didn't take a class this time with my friendand inspiration for my undulating tapestry basket, Cass Schorsch. I have taken classes with her before and she is a great teacher! We have so many wonderful teachers at convention it is hard to choose what baskets you want to take. I also spelled Patti Hawkins name wrong - forgive me I am an art teacher - didn't say I was good in spelling. The class I took from Patti was "Strata". My husband really loved that basket, and it actually had that urn shape! I will be sending in some photos soon of some of my latest gourd projects. I have one in an art teacher's exhibit at our Fine Arts Center. They let me choose one of my student's work to exhibit with me. The reception is fun because the student gets to come with his parents. It is fun watching the kids get some exposure and feeling proud of their work. Well, so long for now in wonderful weather SC! Marianne %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: (no subject) Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:10:24 EDT From: SharonKlusmann@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!! By the time this gets printed we will all have probably eaten too much candy and have a big dish of Egg Salad in our refrigerators! Hope your Easters were a blessing to you and your families. Just wanted to let everyone know about all the exciting changes we have had done to Cornerstone Basket's web site (www.SharonKlusmann.com). Along with adding new patterns, we now have kits available for all 5 pages of patterns! Also, there is now a new woven basket for sale bimonthly (currently the hanging file folder basket) and it's kit is at a discounted price for those months, along with slotted wooden bases, shelves, dividers and many other embellishments such as the beautiful material and wood laser cut tie on's and hand painted tie on's. M/C, Visa and Discover welcome with fax or phone orders. We are enjoying summer for a few glorious days here in Tallmadge, OH!! Sharon Klusmann Cornerstone Baskets www.SharonKlusmann.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 4 I. 90 Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 21:27:13 -0400 From: "Bonnie Hauser" To: davidc@iei.net Hi, I would like to know of any basket related places to visit in Denmark or Sweden? I will be going to these countries when I visit the Basket festival in Germany in Sept. I would even like to just visit with a basket weaver and see what styles of baskets they make. Any help would be appreciated. Sincerely Bonnie In warm and sunny Michigan %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: WW-site update Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 02:05:02 -0400 (EDT) From: LYNDA CROWE To: David Collins Hi and happy spring to all-you too David. Isn't Indy beautiful in the Spring???. Just a short note to let you know that the site has been updated with a new reed sale and new birdhouse embellishments. For those of you who have either lost or didn't for whatever reason get a copy of the questions that go in the box with your swap basket, they are posted on the site. I had 2 individuals for whatever reason couldn't get the email I sent them and I called with their partner, but they still didn't have the questions, so for one and all, they are posted temporarily on the site. Check it out if you need them. Well, better get weaving... Weave on... Lynda Crowe 'The Crowes Nest Basketry' Visit us on the web at... http://members.nbci.com/crowenest Or http://members.nbci.com/the_crowes_nest E-mail us at: crowenest@email.com 317-859-0920/317-213-3342 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Flood Threat-Teacher Setback Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 09:49:30 EDT From: Wickrwoman@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net As I'm sure some of you have heard, we here in Zumbro Falls, Minnesota were under a severe threat of flooding all last week. The rising Zumbro River crested at 24 feet and did not go over the dike, which is at 28 feet, thank goodness. If it had, all of Main Street would have been under water. The whole town was notified early on and made preparations. Everything was taken out of basements and many first floors, LP (liquid propane) tanks were hauled away to higher ground, sandbagging was done around the dike and several houses. There were over 150 people sandbagging throughout the night. Folks were on alert for evacuation at any time. I slept on top of my bedcovers, fully clothed for two days, also left a light on in the dining room so folks would know I was upstairs, if they went house to house evacuating at night. My customer's wicker furniture and mine was either placed upstairs here in the apartment or was up high on the walls, cupboards, or tables. All the important business papers, large reed inventory (still in boxes), an overnight bag, food and water were all packed in my van ready for a quick exist. After the windstorm of 1998, I'm one prepared puppy! Now, for getting everything back in it's place, what a job! We just chucked papers and supplies and other things in plastic bags, and now everything is jumbled up. I have to get ready for teaching in Bemidji, Minnesota on the 20th of this month and can't find anything! I even canceled another reed order when I heard about the flooding, so we will have to change sizes of reed on some of the antler baskets. What a mess, but it could have been much worse! We might be cleaning up mud and floodwaters, instead, this gave me a good excuse to clean the carpet since everything was up off the floor. My washer, dryer and chest freezer are sitting here in the shop up on blocks and will just stay that way for a while. We moved them from the utility room to the shop, because the floor is two feet lower in the washroom. All is well for now here in the lower Zumbro River Valley. Will see some of you at Bemidji if the creek don't rise! 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