"Weavers Words" Vol. 5 Iss. 37 MADE IN AMERICA BY A PROUD AMERICAN!!! Date Sent: January 07, 2002 Back Issues: http://www.angelfire.com/art/weaverswords/ David Collins 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: (317) 899-5747 davidc@iei.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% PLEASE DO YOUR PART AND DONATE TO SOME REAL HEROES!!! New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund PO Box 65858 Washington D.C. 20035-5858 http://daily.iaff.org/fund.htm New York State Fraternal Order of Police 911 Police Plaza World Trade Centers Fund Hicksville, NY 11801 http://www.nysfop.org/WTCdisaster/Fund.html ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO SUPPORT YOU LOCAL FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS!!! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% ATTENTION NEW SUBSCRIBERS: 1.) Back issues of Weaver's Words can be found at: http://www.angelfire.com/art/weaverswords/ 2.) If you are new to Weaver's Words, 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.) You can order a copy of the "Basketry Travel Companion", your guide to basket shops, galleries, exhibits and much more across the United States and world wide, by sending me $15.00 via PayPal (a free service) at: http://www.paypal.com/ (Send Payment To ka9zre@yahoo.com) OR Via money order / check at: David Collins 408 North Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% HELP SUPPORT WEAVER'S WORDS If you aren't a member of PayPal, please sign up for me. Use the following link: https://www.paypal.com/auction/pal=ka9zre%40yahoo.com For every person who does this, my account will be credited $5.00. If every Weaver's Words did this, I would receive $7,500.00. WOW!!! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: RE: Sheri Lewis / basketpatterns.com Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 21:57:08 -0600 From: "Silverline Web Design.Com" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Regarding basketpatterns.com web site confusion: The web site is still owned by Arnies Inc and is still active. I - however no longer work for Arnies Inc or operate basketpatterns.com as I had since Arnies purchased it in 1999. I have had the honor recently to do work for renowned artist Ruth Andre. Ruth now has an ecommerce site to offer the public her wonderful weaving kits www.wildponybaskets.com Happy Weaving! Sheri Lewis www.silverlinewebdesign.com Web & Graphic Design Services. Taking your small business or hobby to a world marketplace! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Stuff Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 18:50:55 -0800 (PST) From: "Joanne Howard" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Hi All, Enjoyed the last WW. It was nice to hear from lots of people that haven't written in awhile. Sharon - About packing tools. I went to NCBA last year from Hawaii. I am going again this year as well. I had to pack my tools in my checked luggage and hope for the best. I put all of my tools in a small bag and tuck it inside my clothes. I locked my suitcase with cable ties. I hate using conventional locks as I always lose the key. With the cable ties, they have to be cut with a scissor or knife. When my luggage gets to me, I will know if someone has gotten in. Are you flying in on Thursday? The day classes start? Let's put it this way, if the suitcase or tools get ripped off, there are enough vendors that you can replace the basics. If you are really concerned about some old favorite tools, maybe you shouldn't bring them. All my tools and stuff got there and back by plane without any problems. It does bug me that I can't work a waxed linen project on the plane this year. I can't bring scissors, or packing tools in my carry on. I will just have to entertain myself with magazines and movies. Just a quick personal note. My daughter Jennifer, drove up to Norfolk, Virginia a few days ago to visit friends. She was lucky to have gotten there before the snow hit!! On a happy note, she just called to say that she just finished building her first snowman!! How cool for a kid raised in Hawaii!! Glad she is having fun, and sorry to all that have to shovel! Aloha from Hawaii, where it is sunny today. Oh, I am getting that hula skirt ready for Jill Choates' dogs!!!! Joanne %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Glue 5 I. 36 Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1904 00:04:43 -0800 From: "Helen Schwartz" Reply-to: hds57@earthlink.net To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Recently someone wrote about the glue they use for rib baskets. I would love to know more about how the glue is used. I make a lot of rib baskets and keeping the first ribs from popping is always a challenge. Any tip on making ribs easier will be a plus for me. Thanks, Helen Schwartz in gloomy Princeton NJ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: 2002 Classes Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:53:11 -0500 Reply-to: "Angie Wagner-Country Seat" From: "Angie Wagner-Country Seat" To: "- Weavers Words David Collins" Organization: The Country Seat Hi All, We are now taking registrations for the 2002 classes, Jill Choate (antler baskets) & Maggie Silva (Nantucket's). Hopefully, the Bonnie Gale (willow) class info will be posted soon. Please see - www.countryseat.com/classes.htm for more information and pictures. Angie The Country Seat http://www.countryseat.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 10:39:24 EST From: PBWEAVE@aol.com To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Sharon, before I recently flew I called my airline and looked at web sites on new airline security. I was told that we could not carry on sharp metal objects. I learned personally that SW airline security would confiscate wooden and plastic pointed objects also. They even take plastic combs and hair picks. I thought they would take my varied assortment of pens and pencils but left them alone. My plastic hair pick they took was a lot less lethal than my ballpoint pens. So if you value anything don't carry it on the airplane. One more tip for flyers. Don't over-pack your purse or carry on bags. I was told if they are "dense" they cannot be adequately x-rayed. While I found that questionable I will not over-pack in the future. Once they take everything out of your carry-on luggage and purse, they aren't responsible for putting it all back in. This was my experience twice on a round trip ticket. I have a small bag with straps with several compartments for my tools and can remove it quickly from my checked luggage. Peggy B. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 08:09:09 -0600 From: "Karen Booth" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com I am pleased to announce that Homestead Heirlooms as of 1/1/2002 is now officially Homestead Heirlooms, LLC. My new partner and best friend of 15 years, Lori Champeau and I have finally formalized our company. We've added many new pictures to our web site and are revving up for an exciting year. Please check it out and let us know what you think. www.homesteadheirlooms.com I looked these folks up in the yellow pages. You may find your wooden beads here. Bayer Wood Products 802 S Reynolds Rd # 10 Toledo, OH 43615 419-536-7416 Fax: 419-536-7117 Some one was looking for a shaver for scarfing down their rims. I saw a "shaper" at Home Depot with replaceable rasp plates. It was $6.95 and made by Stanley. It's rasp plate was longer than the old shapers I've seen in use, but it would certainly do the trick. My first preference for shaving down rims is a draw knife. I secure the rim in a specially designed shaving pony that I purchased many moons ago at a Michigan Basket Convention from Ron Kovel. I do not know if he is still making them. I do know that Eileen sells them at East Troy Basketry. My second preference is a small plane that I purchased at Wal-Mart for $2-3. You have to reset the blade frequently and sharpen it often, but it travels well. My third choice is a whittling knife or a sharp jack knife. This works best while weaving with flat oval. You can scarf the ends just as you overlap them without pulling your weaving out. Keep up the good work David! Happy Weaving! Karen Booth Homestead Heirlooms, LLC The home of fine leather product for your baskets. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:23:17 EST From: BsktByBarb@aol.com To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com First of all, I would like to thank you, David, for doing the hard work you do, the insults you have suffered and the bad manners that so many have shown. You have done a great service for all of us basket makers. I am sorry that so many have forgotten that. Please know that most of us are grateful to you. Keep up the good work. Secondly, it is sad to see the signature "Proud American" when it seems that this person has forgotten that our Country does have Freedom of Speech. I say this and I feel that having served in the United States Army (during Vietnam) that I have a right to say something. Please! If someone doesn't agree with you, don't be so unkind. We should all have a right to speak up if we don't agree with someone and not be afraid of being punished. Too many have died for that very right. I forgot to mention, I too am a Member-at-Large with the IBA. I ran for office because I thought I could be of help with the Organization. I will say that I have never met anyone in the IBA who has served on the Board, who has not wanted to see the IBA flourish. This is not to say that everyone has always made the right decisions. Now, lets not condemn someone for asking questions. I live in the "North" (this is not a dirty word) and am proud of it. I have also lived in the "South" and believe it or not, they have conflicts there too. Let's not turn someone away because they have heard things and questioned them. Remi may also be a Proud American. Give her a break. As for her going to the "north", I am sure she would be welcome. Hope this doesn't bother everyone, but I felt the need to say something. We need to encourage new weavers and new members, not tell them to go away, simply because they ask questions. Barbara Wykoff Also Proud to be American %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Traveling With Tools Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:07:12 -0500 From: "Harper, Laurie" To: "'weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com'" Sharon, I thought I'd respond to your inquiry about traveling with tools. I have flown a couple of times with tools and have checked them through without incident. My approach is to leave at home anything I don't think I'll need or use. My tool bag becomes a dumping ground over time and air travel provides a good opportunity to "house clean." I have a small metal box (but wood or cardboard would do) to put awls, weaverite packers, and similarly shaped tools/scissors in. This protects them from damaging other things in your bag. I would leave spoke weights at home (too heavy) and pack things in a lighter bag, tucked into a water bucket. The bucket provides a layer of protection within your suitcase. I've never had a problem with checking tools through, but lost luggage is always a possibility. You could pack a couple of things in your carry-on for "just in case", but as a person in the travel industry, be sure the object is not sharp! I'm aware of people who have had knitting needles (round ones with wood needles) taken away! Not all airport security personnel will allow you to re-check an item if it is deemed "dangerous" when you pass through the security checkpoint. They will merely confiscate the item. Other airport security checkpoints will allow you to go back to the ticket counter and the airline will provide a small bag to put the item in and check it through to your final destination. My advice, knowing that airport security procedures and standards aren't consistent, is to place any questionable item in your checked baggage if you'd be upset if it was confiscated. I've had items confiscated in Chicago, that went undetected in St. Louis, Chicago in the outbound direction, and London on the same trip! You may want to keep your convention or class paperwork in your carry-on. Some checked luggage is being screened and tools may look odd. Having your class confirmations and convention materials to show that you are a weaver is helpful. Disclosing this information when you check your bags would also be a good idea. I would have no problem sharing tools with someone who was in the midst of a lost luggage dilemma. I think there are plenty of other folks that would share tools (and lend a tee-shirt for that matter too) if your luggage didn't arrive. I'd also like to add a reminder about driving with tools in your car. I think it was in an IBA newsletter a year or so back. Pack your tool bag in your trunk! In the event of an accident, even a weaverite tool can become a dangerous flying object. The article mentioned a member that had been in an accident and discovered her weaverite tool well imbedded in her dashboard! Happy travels! And David, as always, thanks for keeping up this great forum! Sorry you had to be on the receiving end... I remain in appreciation and defense of the volunteers that give their time to make various aspects of our hobby enjoyable - and possible! You are certainly a member of that group. Laurie St. Louis %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 22:23:40 -0500 From: "Bonnie Hauser" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Hi, A few WW newsletters ago, I was asked to give information on a willow basket book which I purchased while I was in Denmark. It was written by the Dannish basket weaver that allowed me to spend a day with her at her workshop. The title of the book is Pileflet Til Folk Og Fae by Anne Folehave. It is published by Klematis. It was copyrighted 2001. It is in Dannish but has pictures of the willow baskets that Anne has made and very nice descriptions of the willow techniques that she does. Anne raises 7-8 types of willow on her farm. She does mail order to people in Denmark and occasionally to some other countries. She does workshops at her farm and at other places in Denmark. My visit with Anne was one of the highlights of my European adventure. I never thought that I would be able to do basket related things in 3 out or the 4 countries I traveled to. I also wish I could have met the basket weaver who was responsible for coordinating my visit with Anne. I was not able to due to distance and time. I was able to speak to Cita Shade on the phone while I was in Europe but did not have the opportunity to meet her in person. I am very appreciative of her extra efforts to make a memorable visit come true. If any one is interested in Anne's book, I would be able to contact her to see where it can be purchased. Cold and snowy in Southwest Michigan Bonnie Hauser %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Bravo David! Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 9:59 PM From: Molly Gardner To: davidc@iei.net Dear David, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all that you do for WW'ds. I have been on this list since the days when there were only 72 members and Shirley was running it. You should feel very proud for what you have done with this wonderful newsletter. Bravo, David. You are a treasure and I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work. I think I speak for everyone when I say this. God Bless You, Molly Gardner, a lurker, but always a reader, in cold Northern Nevada. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: What Has Happen? Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 10:57 AM From: Tony Stubblefield To: David Collins/Weavers Words To Everyone, So is "free speech" selective? You all jump to David's defense, but you attack Remi. I don't get it. I am so disappointed at how hateful and nasty this forum has become. I think Remi's questions and comments were fine and in order. I myself was very curious about what was going on with the IBA and was anxious to hear the facts from people involved. While initially a couple of the responses were pleasant, Dolly your response was quite well written and even handed, but unfortunately not very enlightening on the actual question at hand, the majority of the subsequent responses and even those from some other board members were mean spirited and accusatory. As a paying member of the IBA, with voting privileges, I DO feel I have a right to know what is going on with MY organization and the board I helped elect. If there is information that can't be released for supposed legal reasons, then fine, but just say that without a bunch of round-about answers that only cause more confusion. While the board may have acted appropriately in this matter they certainly haven't acted very well here on WW (except for Dolly, your second post was equally well written). I just went back and reread Remi's first posting about this. What a short simple statement and question. I can't believe how wildly everyone over reacted and how defensive things got. The only way to dispel rumors is with the truth. All the innuendo and half answers only made things worse. Maybe WW isn't the best forum to discuss this issue, but I don't think Remi's question threw the IBA board into a bad light that was done by all the negative IBA responses. I use the "screen name" JASkets all the time and I don't post personal information, like my address, on my website, but that doesn't mean I am trying to hide my identity. Most of the people that post to WW either forget to sign their messages or use funny "screen names" so let's get off the conspiracy theory. I too have received hateful responses to postings on WW, some from the same people who posted the accusatory messages to Remi and have found them very disturbing. I am sure she does feel quite threatened by all the nastiness. You just never know how people are going to react. Sorry if I have taken up valuable space in this issue of WW, but I have posted so much person basket weaving tips in the past I think I deserve a little time. Sorry too for dragging this out, but I just couldn't standby for all this. Here's to a better more productive 2002, Tony Stubblefield http://www.JASkets.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: BASKET SWAP Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 9:23 AM From: Denny & Sandi To: davidc@iei.net Hi everyone, I have not been very active on the list as of late, life sometimes gets in the way. But I did sign up and send a basket for the latest basket swap and received a very nice letter from Ruth thanking me for the basket and goodies inside. I have NOT received a basket in return from the person who has my name. Betsy Greener, the swap hostess, has tried on many occasions to e-mail her with no answer back. Betsy kindly gave me her name, address and telephone number. I tried calling her back last night twice and "she wasn't home" according to her parents. These things only work as long as everyone is honest and does their fair share. I have been involved in these swaps almost since the beginning and have made many new friends during the process. I am really hurt, disappointed and a little angry. If I am not successful in reaching this woman, I will post her name on this list and ask that she not be allowed to participate in any other basket swaps. My first thought was to "drop" out of the list and not do any more swaps, but if I do that she wins. I enjoy reading all the messages and feel like we are really part of a great family. I've always said, basket makers and quilters are the most friendly, kind, loving people I have ever met. Stay Safe And God Bless, Sandi Carstensen Quad Cities Basketry Guild %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weaver's Words Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 4:34 AM From: Joy Moody - Basketmaker To: davidc@iei.net Greetings from Maine where it is cold, with pre-Christmas snow cover. Bert: Let me check my reference books. I know I have seen Tara Humara examples in there... probably in Indian Baskets (Turnbaugh & Turnbaugh) or International Basketry. I bought a couple on eBay... would send a photo, but we bought a digital camera & never did get it to work! Lois: Thanks for asking about the adoption. Obviously not basket related, so others might want to skip this part. We have found the adoption process to be annoying at least, outrageous really. We found out last Summer that we had been given almost entirely false information about the child we were interested in. Our Home Study came back with 54 factual errors & we have had to make a stand, insisting that they be corrected before they enter information into their computer. Only recently did they "get it" that erroneous info. equals compromised placements for children. Adoption workers decide what the best "fit" is for the child, based on the accuracy of the info. Well, duh. While waiting for the errors to be removed, 2 siblings we had strong interest in were placed. As I write, we are awaiting the final revised copy & we have 2 other children we have inquired about. We have decided we would like both a son & a daughter. Joy Moody Sign of the Crow http://www.signofthecrow.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Convention And Membership Deadlines Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 1:09 AM From: Bskcreed@aol.com To: davidc@iei.net To Sharon Klusman Re: Membership renewals Hi Sharon, I can't speak for other organizations, but if you'd still like to renew your IBA membership and attend convention, it's not too late. Just go to the IBA web site and send in the membership application. http://www.indianabasketmakers.com You can print out a membership application and send it in now. If you join now you would still be eligible to attend convention and receive 2 more issues of the Last Lash newsletter. Or, if you just want to browse this year, check out the entire convention brochure on line. The photos look pretty good and it might get your interest to attend this year or another year. Again, I'm sorry you have forgotten to renew your membership for this year and I completely understand -- because I have also forgotten to renew my membership for Missouri, so you are not alone! Renewals for the 2002-2003 year are usually collected in the month of June. There is a grace period from July 1 - September 1 however a late fee is assessed during that time. You must become a member by September 1 to be listed in the membership roster and to receive initial mailing of the convention materials. But --- you don't need to wait until the September 1 deadline to renew the IBA membership for next year. Once you print out the membership application be sure to change the date on the top of the membership form when you send it in and your membership record in the computer will be marked accordingly for 2002-2003. Renewals are received all the time and some people even pay for several years at once (sometimes intentionally, and sometimes because they panic and think they haven't paid yet, but have already paid for the year). The membership chair just credits them for another year in the database records. Sincerely, Lynn Pawley %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 15:10:14 EST From: Caldesigns@aol.com To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com About packing tools for convention... When I went to Michigan in October, I first bought a large covered plastic container that just fit into my suitcase, which was to be checked in. Packed all my clothes in and around the container. Put my tools in a small bag, which fit in the container too. Also took a roll of packing tape. Put the lid on, zipped up my suitcase and off I went. When convention was over, all my new baskets, tools and newly purchase supplies went into the plastic container, which I wrapped with packing tape and checked it in along with my suitcase. That method really worked well for me. Hope this helps all of you going to conventions. A lurker. Carol from Carlsbad CA %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: ALOHA/BASKET TAGS/CONVENTIONS Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 3:20 PM From: The Keener Clan To: David Collins Good giving credit to the pattern writer on basket tags...I have to agree morning from overcast Honolulu, Re: with Tony and Diane--what is the point? Speaking for myself, I sell functional, usable baskets to people who aren*t weavers. They want a basket for a purpose and frankly, they don*t care who came up with the original idea. They take their treasure home, take the tag off and use the basket. Hopefully they save the tag in case they want another basket :-), but they don*t care if Toni Rynicke or Flo Hoppe came up with the concept. And the same with giving a basket as a gift... I don*t put a tag on a gift basket--the recipient knows it is from me and putting a tag on the basket seems like I*m drumming up business. I look for ways to simplify my business and keeping my business card and tag as simple as possible makes it easier for me. However, if someone asks if I designed a certain basket, I will be truthful and tell them who wrote the pattern. Ah, conventions. I had a great time at my first (NCBA) last year--met a lot of neat people, spent a LOT of money and froze my behind off. I*m not going this year as I*ve planned other things (a week in Maui with my oldest at the end of March) and am spending my earnings on tools (a biscuit joiner and a router and table are high on my list). There were so many great things about the convention, but a few words of warning to first timers: 1. Check everything you purchase, especially kits. Take them back to your room and go through them. I found shortages of necessary stuff--in fact, I wove one of the kits just before Christmas and found dyed spokes missing. 2. Take your own food. There are no fast food places close to the center and the hotel food is a tad on the costly side--and the lines can be long. 3. Don*t expect to finish every basket in class. Make sure you know how to finish before you leave the class. 4. Sign up for classes as such: if a class is all levels, know the basics! I did my first waxed linen class, which was mostly twining--and some people in class didn*t know how to twine, so they were far behind. If a class in materials you aren*t familiar with says, "intermediate", don*t sign up even though you think you are an "intermediate" weaver. Intermediate in this sense means intermediate in those materials and methods. 5. There will not be a lot of one on one during class. If your instructor has 12 people and most are not familiar with the techniques, you won*t get a lot of attention. 6. Ask your instructor if you have questions--in one of my classes, the instructor said "I am the teacher--if you have a problem ask me and not the person beside you." 7. Ignore criticism. In one class, the woman beside me kept telling me I was doing "it" wrong...it being twining, start and stop weaving, etc. Because I did something different than the way she did it, doesn*t make it "wrong". 8. The majority of your instructors are neat ladies (and men!) and will do what they can to help, but I had one who was not my ideal. I had a lot of problems with a new technique and when I decided to give up, she said to me "Oh, I saw that you were doing it wrong at the beginning".--well, then why didn*t she correct me? 9. Carry food with you. I had a daylong class that had a 15-minute lunch break... fortunately, I had a Slim-Fast bar and an orange in my bag. But go with an open mind--have a good time and relax. Don*t plan on getting a lot of sleep... :-) Aloha, Lois %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 16:24:09 -0500 To: ka9zre@yahoo.com From: martyhln@juno.com Hi David, and World Basketmakers, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL. Way to go David, PLEASE include my GO TO HELL beside yours, even though, we do not thank you enough for all you do for us, I do appreciate all your work. People in a service of others, like, Fire Fighters, Police, United Armed Forces and many others, who put their lives on the line for the people, of this great land, GOD BLESS THE HERO'S, just so we can be free, they save our lives, and many times at the expense of giving up their own, they ask nothing in return but in my opinion, need all the thanks and help from the rest of us, that we can give, and somehow that is not enough. Way to go David one of my HERO'S. To all the people from the IBA, who spend their time to coordinate this wonderful convention I say THANK YOU. for all the others don't knock it until you try it. The IBA convention group, are the friendliest group of people, and one of my favorite places to take classes at a convention. As I am now just trying to make up my mind, about the classes that I would most like to take, I am looking forward to doing baskets there, and seeing all the wonderful people who make that convention possible, and so much fun. I can hardly wait for the date to arrive. I send love to all. I hope this year you brings everyone JOY and a PEACEFUL LIFE. May all your choices be great, choose good things. Oh have some fun go do a basket. PS. I have been told "Basket Bash " materials, will be ready in mid-January. I am waiting for mine, so I can choose the classes to take. They promised only good food too. Marty Holihan---Flint, Michigan--- martyhln@juno.com or martyhln@onemain.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Thank You David! Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 4:05 PM From: To: Hi, Just finished reading the last issue 1/4/2002.i look forward to each and every one and truly appreciate you. I'd just like to share how I "shave" rims. I was in basket class a few months ago and one of the ladies said she used her drummel to shave her rims. I came home and tried it and I'm hooked. I use the little round, hollow sandpaper like attachment it's great. Terri in sunny (now) NC where we are watching 8-10 inches of snow melt... :) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 17:03:08 -0500 Reply-To: From: "Susi Nuss" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Thanks David for working so hard to keep this list active and helpful for basketmakers around the world. Thanks also to Cathryn, Dianne, Joe and Jennifer for mentioning my new site. I wrote to Naomi directly, but I wanted to mention to the group that I have been having ongoing problems with the hosting company I have signed up with and the site has been down several times recently. I'm sorry to anyone who has been frustrated by this. (No one could be more frustrated about it than I am) I tried to keep costs down by choosing an affordable host, but sometimes you "get what you pay for". I am working to get things turned around, but until that happens, I wanted to let you know that you can reach me at my personal address susibasket@snet.net and you can visit the BasketMakers Delphi forum http://forums.delphiforums.com/basketmakers if the site happens to be down. Hoping for great things in 2002. Woven Wooden Wishes, Susi %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: NW Basketweavers Retreat Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 14:05:47 -0800 From: "Dédé" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Hi All, As always, thank you to David for this forum. I just want to let all of you know that the Vi Phillips Guild, Northwest Basket Weavers, has a web site, complete with all classes listed for our March retreat. I invite you to come take a look, and consider a trip to Seattle, with a side trip to the lovely Olympic Peninsula. Visit: www.nwbasketweaver.org/ Hope You Enjoy! Dédé Harris Corresponding Secretary, NW Basketweavers %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: Life's lessons Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 6:05 PM From: Eve Fulton To: Eve Fulton Cc: David Collins I don't get on a soapbox very often but, you guessed it, here goes. I really don't believe that the events of 9/11 has really taught some people anything. In the last several months I have read a lot of grumbling over things such as who was taken off what panel and why. So much gossip. Did I say anything, no. Then so and so is no longer working where, sorry. That life. As a nurse I see tragedy every day. Life is both precious and fragile. We need to ask ourselves, will these events make a difference in our lives a year from now, 5 years. We improve the life of others when we improve our lives, take count of the people we touch in the course of a day, personally, indirectly even via email. Thank God for the life we have (it could be worse) as we weave another basket and contemplate how we can enrich what life we do have and take joy from the camaraderie of fellow basket weavers as we share knowledge and information through this wonderful medium that David has afforded us at much expense to himself. Not necessarily monetarily but in effort and time. Hug someone today. Eve in Pa. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Carpal Tunnel Sydrome Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 19:41:54 -0600 From: "Michaelene Borzych" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com The Wickrwoman suggestions are all worth a try, some may give more relief than others. Poor body alignment and nutritional deficiency will make your body feel tired, achy, with severe pain in the shoulders, neck, and head. I still have the Dead Doctors Don't Tell Lies tapes; they are still available for free. Yes, I sell Health and Nutrition Products, however I only provide information when requested at my e-mail address. I have found Isotonic Vitamins and Anti-oxidants gave my body the energy boost and pain relief I needed. I suffered from fibromyalgia, Osteoarithits (severe in spine, hands, feet and knees. Now I only need an occasional Tylenol when I over do things physically. Best News is the ability to basket weave and the privilege to learn the tips shared in this newsletter. Michaelene Borzych mborzych@wi.rr.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 18:40:04 -0600 To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com From: "Roberta Comstock" Hello Weavers! I've gotten pretty much caught up with WW in my last post. Now I'm going to back up a bit & tell you what's been going on in my basket life. I may have already mentioned teaching my new round reed bead-foot basket with beaded handles at a Woven Circle meeting. It went well, but I'm changing the pattern a little before I put it on the market. In October, I went to Guthrie, OK, to teach at the BWG-OK's 2nd Annual weaving weekend. Mike & Linda Tickle organized the event, and Marcia Balleweg (the guild President) served the most wonderful maple-leaf sugar cookies I've ever tasted. They were painted like autumn leaves and the recipe included maple syrup - just enough to add a hint of mysterious flavor. The site was a church camp - comfortable beds and delicious meals served right next to the weaving room. It was a great trip! Gorgeous weather, exciting new weavers to meet, former acquaintances to renew, enthusiastic students, and inspiring fellow teachers. I taught loop-framed stone pendants and my belt basket. Having no Sunday students gave me extra visiting time and an opportunity to weave a Cherokee type double wall basket of round reed. En route home, I stopped for a night with Margot Blake in Galva, KS, where we wove a bit more and I got to see her butterfly garden, meet her cool dog Tobin (a St. Bernard mix), her Russian tortoise, and admire her back yard koi and lily pond. I also cut some of her fall-blooming clematis and morning glory vines to bring home with me (in exchange for some barks and yucca leaves). In November, Woven Circle hosted its first evening plus two-days weaving retreat at the Heartland Presbyterian retreat center just north of the Kansas City metro area. Out guest instructors were Marilyn Wald and Anne Coleman. In addition to their scheduled classes, they brought a number of other patterns, kits and special parts that could be purchased and woven during free time. It was a great opportunity to get a few pointers from the designers as needed, without actually having to enroll in a class in advance. I'm hoping we'll see more of this approach in the future. As the new vice-president of Woven Circle, I may be able to encourage that. "Weavers Words" Vol. 5 Iss. 36 Leandra Spangler (and others)- Thanks for sharing your good tips to alleviate carpal tunnel symptoms. Lin Ruggles - Please Do post the contact information for Bayer Wood Products here in "Weavers Words" - It's a benefit to those who want to request their catalog and a bit of free advertising for the company. After you've been reading a while, you'll see that we do commonly provide such information to the list. Dianne Gleixner (and others who have offered words of reason and suggested that we remain calm and sane) - THANKS! Sharon from RI - I generally pack my basket tools for traveling in a small zipper bag, like a junior size gym bag and place it in the big suitcase that gets checked for airline travel. I feel that it is less likely to get lost that way. Cheryl McKinsey - Welcome to "Weavers Words"! DeeM - I appreciate and admire your "Peace" post. Bert Lauderdale INdependence, MO %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 36 Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 07:59:41 -0500 From: "Pamela Woodbury" Reply-to: pywoodbury@worldnet.att.net To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Hi Weavers, I was wondering if anybody knows what happened to photopoint. They seem to have disappeared off the face of the earth. I paid for a year's usage and it just seems to be gone and of course without being able to get into the site I have no way of figuring out how to reach them myself. About carpal tunnel. I probably have had something for at least 10years. Whether it is carpal tunnel or comes from my neck, I'm not really sure. I tell new weavers that if I knew what I know now I would have never wove a basket without a wrist brace on. I cannot sleep or weave without a brace or play games on the computer. My wrist needs to be held in a stationary position or I have the numbness and tingling. By wearing a brace when I do any of the above I seem to have stopped whatever my problem is from getting worse. You can purchase a brace at most pharmacies, but if you have good health care your health insurance will pay for one brace a year and the brace you get from the medical supply store is a much better brace. It took some practice to learn to weave with it on, but I have been doing it for so long that it seems natural now. I'm really interested to hear from those of you who either go to a massage therapist of a chiropractor. While I am not sure if I have carpal tunnel or it is caused from my upper back and neck, I am sure something is out of alignment in my upper back or neck. I have complained to my medical dr. before, but he seems to think giving me a pill is the cure. WRONG Of course the next statement is stop weaving. That is not an option and I have told him so. This is normally the time of year when I do my annual get to the bottom of the floor in both my basket weaving room and the basement. I trash is so bad during the fall that I usually force myself in the month of Jan. to clean. I also am creative this time of year because I don't have any deadlines facing me so I can experiment. Seems this year I have lots of new ideas so I thought I'd make a few of my new ideas and do the cleaning later. Well I tripped over my own stuff in my basket room and darned near killed myself so I guess I better clean up my mess before I do myself some real damage. I sell lots of patterns and once I offer a pattern for sale I expect to see it again. I have many times gone to shows where either I am selling or just shopping and seen a basket weaver selling one of my designs. I usually tell them who I am and that it is my pattern and how happy I am to see they liked it. I don't buy many patterns any more because I seldom follow them anyhow, but I see no need to put the pattern authors name on the tag. I feel a student has some obligation to the teacher when they sign up for a class. When the class says advanced that doesn't mean just because a beginner likes the basket that is okay for her/him to sign up for the class. The teacher called the class advanced for a reason. It's unfair to the other students because the teacher has to spend so much time with the person in over their head that the entire class is cheated because of one person. Also if a class says all levels that does not mean someone who has never wove a basket before. That happened to me once. I knew I was in big trouble when it was a Sunday morning and everyone else was worn out and looked it and in walks this woman with her business suit on, hair done immaculate and nails that were at least 11/2" long and painted red with little designs painted on them. I knew no way had she been weaving all weekend. Seems Commonwealth, which used to be a wholesale distributor sent her to convention for a day to learn to weave. She had never wove a basket before. She had flown in the night before and had to get on her plane by 12:30 that morning. The class was 8-12. At convention I don't think it is the teachers duty to teach someone, over/under, twining, cutting and tucking, etc. Needless to say at 11 when she flew out of there so she could catch a cab to the airport nobody was sad to see her go and the only reason she had any sort of a basket to take home with her was because I had wove it. She could barely pick up paper with those nails let alone weave baskets. Maybe the conventions or large get togethers need to start offering a learn to weave section for friends and relatives of the weavers that want to come for the weekend, but have never wove. On a more fun note I taught a guild 6 days before Christmas. I was actually not looking forward to doing it. I was so burned out literally from doing fall shows that teaching was the last thing I wanted to do, but did it and had a great time. I knew the weavers were all experienced and the class was just supposed to be for fun. I tried to get them to challenge themselves by tying one arm behind their backs and weaving as the class was definitely easy, but they had asked for easy. The best part of all was Linda from Country Lane Basketry came to the class. Many of you more experienced weavers should remember her. She had the little shop in Frankenmuth, MI. She is the person who taught me to weave. She had gotten out of basket weaving for many years and is now doing it a little. She is still an excellent weaver and it was great to see her again. I'm really glad I did the class and thank the guild for having me. Teaching can be lots of fun and it was that night. Pam from MI %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: West Virginia Basketmakers Association Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2002 18:46:43 EST From: SLTARAWOOD@aol.com To: ka9zre@yahoo.com The West Virginia Basketmakers Association is accepting submissions from teachers to teach at the 2002 convention. Deadline for submitting is March 2, 2002. Contact Sandra Lyons at: SLTARAWOOD@aol.com or Delores Stutler at: jodeweaver@aol.com for an application and more information. Teachers must be a member of the association to be eligible to teach. The membership chairperson (Sharon Sutton) can be contacted at:sasutton@charter.net. The convention will again be in Weirton, WV, which is in the northern panhandle of the state just outside of Pittsburgh. We are also at this time running a contest for members only to select a theme for the 2002 convention. If you are a member and are interested in submitting a theme idea send your submission along with your name, address and phone number to Sandra Lyons at:sltarawood@aol.com. The winner will receive free registration to this year's convention. We are looking forward to another wonderful and exciting convention. Thanks, Sandra Lyons %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Carpal Tunnel And Other Problems Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 11:55 AM From: Barbara Byrne To: davidc@iei.net Jayna, I have to agree with Helen S. I think Pete Egoscue's books - "Pain Free" and "Pain Free at Your PC" - are the best. They have helped improve my pain not only in hands and arms but in other areas as well. He has also just come out with a new book called "Pain Free for Women" which I'm anxious to read. I also do regular chiropractic visits and find a great deal of relief there too. Hope all this advice from all the readers leads you in the direction you need to go. Barb in Vienna, MO %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Changes To My Web Site Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 10:43 AM From: Dianne Walbeck To: 'Weaver's Words' Finally my web site has been updated and my husband promises to keep up on it too. He has just finished a difficult semester at school and has been working hard on my site for the past week. We have added some pictures to the basket page; many are not my design but were fun to weave. Also if you want to get a look at my photos from the AMB conference and the pictures from the exhibit room check out the Event's page. There are also a few more photos of our family's trips around the island, with more to come soon. The Cherry Blossom Festival is at the end of the month and the trees will be blooming through February. We also anticipate a future trip to the Caves on the south end of the island and returning to the Botanical Gardens when the flowers are in full bloom. Some time next year we will make a trip to one of the smaller islands and whale watching. Please, I want to make my site all that it can be, so if you would like to have your site posted on my links page please e-mail me the link. Please take time to check my site out and let me know if anything does not work, so I can get if fixed ASAP. Dianne Walbeck www.diswoventreasures.com or http://tablink.com/default.asp?tabid=2196 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: First Convention Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 6:58 AM From: Dianne Walbeck To: 'Weaver's Words' Bonnie, I recently attended my first convention this past October. I had a wonderful time. I too felt that I may have gotten in over my head but once I sat down and started weaving my baskets it all just stared to click. I did end up taking one class that I was not happy about, I could have done this particular basket at home and it did not prove challenging. Still I did walk away from the conference happy about my experience. I know exactly how I would sign up for my next convention. I learned a lot from my wonderful roomies, one lesson was to read the description of baskets because you might miss out on a wonderful basket. For instance, Kathy Tessler was teaching a Pre-Convention double wall basket. I like many of my other roommates assumed it would be out of reed but NO it was a beautiful black ash basket woven on a mold. Everyone was sad they had missed out on such a wonderful class. Also, don't be afraid to challenge yourself. If a basket description states that it is for beginners then it is, so go ahead and take that beginning round reed basket (that does not require prior experience you may not have), Nantucket, coiling, or the waxed linen pouch. My beautiful roommates got me hooked on waxed linen. I started my first pouch while at convention with them and finished it while on the plane back to Okinawa. I have since then completed one more and started working on coiling a basket with silk thread. Never doubt your ability to try something new. I believe you that if you have half as much fun as I did at convention you will have a wonderful time. There are so many people you will get to meet. Some of the teachers at the Indiana convention were my roomies and if you have a class with them you will be in very good hands. It is so addicting. Dianne Walbeck Having fun in mild, sunny Okinawa, Japan www.diwoventreasures.com or http://tablink.com/default.asp?tabid=2196 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Scraper Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 4:34 AM From: Dianne Walbeck To: 'Weaver's Words' Thank you everyone who has replied to my question about the scraper. I am thinking I should talk to Eric Taylor and see if he sells them. If not I guess I will have to wait till I get back to Michigan to visit a good hardware store. I know that Low's and Home Dept. will be frequented because we are going to be re-shingling my Sister-in-Laws roof while we are back home. Thanks Again To Everyone. Dianne Walbeck www.diswoventreasures.com or http://tablink.com/default.asp?tabid=2196 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: 2002 Conference & Basketry Exhibition Information Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 5:04 PM From: Festival of American Basketry To: News From The 2002 Festival of American Basketry Natural Basketry Festival Conference April 27-28, 2002 Circle of Tradition Basketry Exhibition April 27-June 1, 2002 www.amanacolonybasketfestival.com americanbaskets@yahoo.com =========================================== Greetings from the Amana Colonies 2002 Natural Basketry Festival Conference News Circle of Tradition Exhibit =========================================== GREETINGS FROM THE AMANA COLONIES Hello from the volunteer staff of the Festival of American Basketry! Plans are rolling along for the 2002 conference, exhibit, demonstrations and Maifest fun. The only thing not on track at this point is an update to our web site. Donna is working on that, but in the meantime that means you can still see the on-line exhibition catalog for our 2000 show, A Celebration of American Basketry. We hope the New Year brings many exciting opportunities for all of you, and that we get to see many of you in the Amana Colonies at the Festival of American Basketry. 2002 NATURAL BASKETRY FESTIVAL CONFERENCE NEWS Brochures were mailed in December for the Amana Arts Guild's annual gathering of basket makers, which will take place April 27-28, 2002 at the Guild Center in High Amana. The guild is located near I-80 in eastern Iowa in one of the nation's top historic tourism areas. You don't need to be a member of the Arts Guild or any basketry guild to attend. In addition to the conference workshops, there will be a Teachers' Marketplace featuring baskets and basketry materials, a Silent Auction, the wonderful lunch tent (be sure to save room for pie), basketry demonstrations, and an hors d'oeuvres reception and program on Saturday night. For information about the workshops, please email americanbaskets@yahoo.com and request Conference Workshop Descriptions. CIRCLE OF TRADITION EXHIBITION This year as part of the Festival of American Basketry the Amana Arts Guild will present another basketry exhibition. "Circle of Tradition" will be on display April 27 through June 1, 2002. This exhibition will illustrate how inspiration shared by instructors at the Amana Arts Guild's annual basket making seminars since 1986 has influenced basketry in the United States. The exhibition at the Amana Arts Guild Center will feature work by seminar instructors, teachers who influenced them, and students they have inspired. The guild center is located one block north of Hwy. 220, just off I-80 in eastern Iowa, and is open from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% That's All For Now Folks. To Post A Message Use: davidc@iei.net or ka9zre@yahoo.com To Subscribe Use: weaverswords-subscribe@yahoogroups.com To Unsubscribe Use: weaverswords-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com