"Weavers Words" Vol. 5 Iss. 40 MADE IN AMERICA BY A PROUD AMERICAN!!! Date Sent: January 27, 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 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% From: ZOOBAR@aol.com Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 20:00:20 EST Subject: Re: Cindy Robbins To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com >>>I've never made a basket entirely of round reed, but I'm tempted to try one of this lady's patterns. <<< A great primer on round reed is Flo Hoppe book 'Contemporary Wicker Basketry' followed by the stuff od dreams, the book 'The Art of Basketry' by Kari Lonning. Both are excellent and both I feel are MUST haves. I love round reed and find myself drawn to it more and more. Have FUN! Blythe Baskets By Barbara, the Ten Thumbs Weaver in Blythe, GA where it's cold but not as cold as it was during our six-inch snowstorm. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Tax Info Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 09:00:50 EST From: Weaving1930@aol.com To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Hi Weavers, This message is for Leslie who will be teaching comm. ed classes. I teach classes through community ed here in St. Cloud, MN. There are no taxes deducted from my paycheck. When it comes to the end of the year tax time, the school sends me a 1099 form. Your tax accountant will take care of the taxes for you. I do have a state tax number. I keep track of the materials I sold and I pay my sales tax at the end of the year. According to the tax laws here, I am supposed to be charging tax on the materials that are used in class, in addition to the materials I sell outright. Hope this helps. Kay Kibbel A Packer Backer from way back. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Guilders Weave Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 10:58 AM From: Nancy Brandt To: Weavers words Hello All, I haven't been the John Campbell School, but a good friend went last summer. She took the class making wooden shaker boxes. She said it was wonderful. Darlene, I can't wait to try weaving the first 2 rows at the same time. Sounds like a good idea. Thanks. I am just back from the Guilders Weave weekend in Newport News, VA. What a fun weekend!! 13 members of Deer Creek Basketry Guild of MD attended. It was great. Nancy / Glen Arm, Md. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: V. 5 I. 39 Care Instructions. Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 11:27 AM From: Jayne L. Humphreys To: davidc@iei.net Nan Gorbics: The brittle weaver could have been brittle when you wove the basket. I check all weavers, spokes and rods by giving them a sharp bend when dry. I hate to repair a basket after I am done with it, or it comes back to me to be fixed, even though I can fix it. After all if I can build it I can repair it. As to care instructions, I will generally tell people when I sell them the basket, if they haven't asked me already. Re: Jim & Marty: Thanks for the letter. I taught Sp. Ed. for almost 11 years before becoming too disabled to teach any longer. I weave primarily antler baskets (no drilling or gluing used), but enjoy doing traditional baskets, white oak baskets (mostly miniatures) and developing patterns for custom orders. I have been weaving baskets since 1988 and selling and exhibiting them since 1989 or so. Loved hearing from you. Thanks %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Weaving The First 2 Rows Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 10:32 AM From: Barbara Byrne To: davidc@iei.net Hi Darlene, I just read the post about weaving the first 2 rows of a basket together. I have never heard of this before. Can I get a little more explanation about how to do this? Thanks! Barb in Vienna, MO %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Sign Up For The Next Basket Swap - Last Chance Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 12:44 AM From: JC Hagelberg To: davidc@iei.net Hello Everyone, Betsy has passed the information along from the last swap that ended last month. If you want to sign up for the basket swap. Please send an email to basketswap@hotmail.com and not my other email. I have set up this account for the swap. I have not decided for sure, but I think we will do a exchange and not a scramble this time. But, I will see what the people that sign up say. If you are interested in participating in the swap, email me today - deadline to sign up will be January 31, hopefully this way I can post this message on the Weavers Word twice. Something to make February pass a little faster and get Spring underway. Thanks Everyone, JC Hagelberg %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: BACK In Business Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 12:18 PM From: Jill Choate To: David Collins It's what some people call the "spring chicken syndrome". It has also been described as the "I think I can" dilemma. If your going to fly with the eagles (or at least the dogs) some times you have to pay your dues. Currently my payment for having too much fun is not being able to sit down. Somebody said "limbo lower" on the trail but the back failed to hold the mast steady while executing the maneuver. Find the good part in the story, I always say. If you can't sit down, you can always lay down. Heating pads are a warm, fuzzy friend. Somebody else can do the dog yard "doo-ties". Books that call my name can now be answered. It hasn't taken me long to start sniffing the wind in the direction of the runners. The chicken is beginning to fluff her feathers and scratch around the dog lot once again. My husband Lee has been running the team and introducing a pup or two to the trail. Talk about a hoot! Watching these little guys jump into the harness on a "puppy run" with the big boys is a thrill. Currently in Alaska mushing is at its frenzied peak. Even though the balmy 40-degree weather would say other wise. Qualifying races for Iditarod abound as mushers finalize their plans to go for the big one. Kelley Griffin, my friend and sidekick that helps give sled dog rides at the retreat will be making her rookie attempt at the Yukon Quest in February. If you'd like to keep up with her race effort you can check out: www.yukonquest.com J. Choate Basketry and the "Wild Women of the Alaska Bush Basketry Retreat and the Boys" of 2001 are proud sponsors of Kelley's race effort. Every year at this time I auction off a basket to support Kelley. This year we will be offering a carved moose antler wall pocket basket. Retail value of $1,200.00. This basket will be auctioned off during the year until the beginning of the next Yukon Quest in February of 2003. This is a silent auction and the results will be posted on my Internet website. If your interested in supporting a truly independent frontierswoman with a spirit as big as Alaska please join us in rallying for Kelley as she makes her debut as a Quest musher. If you can't run the race you can at least ride the runners. The Alaska Bush Basketry Retreat - Iditarod is just around the corner. If Alaska calls your name, answer the call. For more information check out www.jchoatebasketry.com. Until we meet on the trail... Jill Choate Talkeetna, AK %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Virginia Guilders' Weave Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 19:14:17 -0800 From: "Mary Zeh Kuhr" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Hello David And Weavers, I have a funny story to tell you but, first, I want to thank Sam Winters (the Teddy Roosevelt of Basket Weavers!) and her wonderful committee of dedicated volunteers for a great weekend of weaving and eating (LOTS of eating) in Norfolk. The highest compliment I can pay these women is that they remind me of the Georgia gals-- full of fun, food, and great hospitality. Billie Dorris of Weavers' Words fame made and donated a magnificent large Nantucket for the raffle. I had the winning ticket, of course, but someone stole it. Mind you, a whole bunch of other people think they had THEIR winning tickets stolen too, but mine was really the one! On to the story. Everyone got to my "Simple Basket/Wicked Border" class right on time Saturday morning except for one person. We waited for a bit and then decided to proceed with the class so as not to hold anyone up. Moments later, a woman-- only half awake-- was standing near my table holding a bucket and weaving tools. I said, "Welcome. Come and sit down. We've been waiting for you." And she did. She apologized for being a slow starter, but caught on easily and wove a lovely basket. End of story, right? Nope. That night, during Teachers' Marketplace, the same woman walked up and handed me a check. She said, "I need to pay you for the class because I didn't send in a check beforehand. In fact, I wasn't supposed to be in your class but when I walked into the room, you said, 'Sit down,' so I did. I had just gotten out of bed and couldn't remember what I had signed up for and you were so insistent that I thought I must be in the right place!!!!" My apologies to the teachers whose student I purloined. Mary Kuhr in soggy NC, pining for sunshine %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: NC Convention Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 7:55 PM From: The Ingrams To: davidc@iei.net This March will be my first ever convention after weaving for 11 years! I am so excited about the whole thing-but I have some questions that need answers. Most are very simple, but I knew you guys would take pity on a novice and answer them anyway! 1) Are all materials supplied by the instructor? 2) If there are special tools needed, will we be notified as to what we need to bring? 3) Do we also need to bring things like tubs for soaking reed? 4) Are most items for sale cash only and if so, how much is a reasonable amount to take? 5) How large are the classes? 6) Assuming anyone ever stops for food--are there plenty of places in walking distance from the Sheraton? On top of the excitement of the convention--I also get an extra special treat. About two years ago, I started emailing with Chrystal Higgins, a wild Montana WWer, about antler baskets. That simple email has blossomed into quite a friendship, even though we have never met. She has taught me quite a few things via email, has been a great ear when I needed one, and we've had some great basket (and etc...) swaps between us. Well, finally we will meet in Raleigh, and she is even coming home with me afterwards for awhile so we can teach each other how to weave the baskets we learned at the convention. Of course-I'm taking full advantage of her, because while she's here, she will also teach me to weave antler baskets, egg baskets, make real homemade soap, and countless MANY other things, as I'm convinced she is Martha Stewart's demented wild sister who has been kept off in the Montana wilderness, out of the public eye! Will WWer's be wearing pins or anything to be recognized at the convention? Thanks For All Your Help! Leigh Ingram Laurinburg NC %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Gabriela Markova Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:03 AM From: Natalie Marcanova To: Cindy, Don't hesitate and try it. I have seen Gabina´s patterns here in Czech Republic and I am persuaded that they are pretty good. In my opinion, she was largely inspired by Flo Hoppe, but using her own ideas she prepared really new design. My favorite is "Cloverleaf tray" which I was able to weave only after analysis of photo - difficult, but possible way - so, for your comfort, I recommend you to buy pattern. Natalie Marcanova marcanova@eudoramail.com http://www.hobby-info.cz (basketry so far only in Czech) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 39 Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 09:52:07 EST From: BODBASK@aol.com To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com I have just downloaded several WW and am getting the idea that there has been some kind of a rift going on regarding 9/11, patriotism, basket making, etc. and I guess I wanted to put in my two cents. At Christmas time I was thankful this year for the following: (1) My father did not die unexpectedly as two of my friend's father's did (2) My mother does not have Alzheimer's and dementia as one of my friend's mother does (3) My sister was not diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 2.5 months of life (4) My brother had not been fired from his job as a friend of mine's as (5) No relative of mine committed suicide as a friend of mine's son in law did (6) My one-year-old granddaughter was not discovered to have two tumors in her chest and one in her head like a friend of mine's granddaughter does who was born two days before mine (7) I was not laid off my job and am not part of the 4.6 jobless rate and 45 thousand without jobs in central Florida (8) Both my sons are in the military, active duty but not serving in Afghanistan (9) My family was together on Christmas day for the first time in 40 years. There are far more tragic circumstances in this country right now than what I have been reading in WW. In the larger scope of things, there has been way too much time spent in WW on trivia. Negative energy is wasted energy. Thanks for listening. Jill J. Boles, Orlando, Florida BOD BASK@aol.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Gabriela Markova Patterns Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 10:36:43 -0600 From: "Lin Karrels" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Cindy - you posted inquiring about patterns written by Garbriela Markova available through basketpatterns.com. I TOTALLY agree that these baskets are absolutely beautiful. I purchased a number of her patterns and, unfortunately, was disappointed enough in their content to actually write to basketpatterns.com. (a first for me). There were discrepancies throughout all the patterns and very weak instruction on some pretty complicated rimming, etc. My request to basketpatterns.com was that I certainly did not want to return the patterns, but that I felt corrections etc. could be made by the author and then made available to those of us who had purchased the patterns. Basketpatterns.com did forward my e-mail on to the author but, unfortunately, that was the last I heard. I did complete 2 of the "Basketlings" but have not attempted the larger, more complicated baskets. The author does have her e-mail addy included in the pattern so this may be a source of additional information if needed and a very experienced weaver would probably be familiar with the techniques she is using and may not need detailed instruction, but my vote is that her patterns are not for a novice to round reed, start with a Flo Hoppe pattern first. Gabriela, if you're reading this, your baskets are stunning, I don't purchase many patterns, but after seeing the pictures of your baskets, I bought 4! If you have "refined" your patterns, please let me know. By the way, this is only my opinion. I am not a novice weaver, to either flat or round reed, but by no means an expert either and if there are others who have purchased these patterns I'd love to hear any comments. Lin Karrels Ancient Tree Studio North Central Illinois I just looked at www.basketpatterns.com site, and am really intrigued by the patterns by Gabriela Markova. Her work seems to be pretty much round reed and it is fabulous! I've never made a basket entirely of round reed, but I'm tempted to try one of this lady's patterns. Has anyone done one of her baskets? If I'm going to try something new, I'd like to know that the patterns are well written (and detailed). Can anyone give me info? Cindy Robbins %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: This And That Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:14 PM From: Tony Stubblefield To: David Collins/Weavers Words Nan - about brittle reed - Unfortunately that is what happens to reed after a few years in sunlight or for that matter fluorescent lights. You wouldn't think it, but the fluorescent lights in most department stores are just as bad as sunlight as they are left on for 12 hours or more each day, shining in the same direction (at least the sun moves). If you ever look at clothes on the sales rack that have been in the store for a long time, the shoulders will be faded across the hanger, just like the back seat of your car. Sunlight and dust are the two biggest enemies of fibers. While they may give an oak or ash basket a nice patina, they will dry out reed like crazy. Many people suggest using oil on reed baskets, but to me that just attracts more dust. Misting the baskets (oak, ash or reed) with water is not a bad idea, but I wouldn't drown them, especially if they are antique. I also use a 3" soft natural bristle paintbrush to dust out the insides of my baskets I have hanging from the ceiling. You can also use the vacuum with the brush attachment too. Sorry to not be able to give you a magic cure as I don't really think there is one for old reed. Darlene - about weaving the first 2 rows at the same time - I assume you are referring to a plaited or "market" style basket. I have never woven 2 rows simultaneously, but I have used a couple of short pieces of splint woven in trouble spots, like a long side, to act as a "brake" to keep the row of weaving down and in place. Jayne - welcome back to the group. Well, time to do some more laundry after my trip to New Orleans. As always the food was great and ran out of time to do all the things I wanted to do, but there is always next time. I was surprised to find that my air traveling experience wasn't really all that much different than before. The planes were very full as flights have been cut back, but it didn't really take that much longer to get through the lines than before. One of my friends did get stopped and searched, including carryon, shoes and pockets, because they saw something "suspicious". That did take awhile, but we had arrived very early. It ended up being his shoehorn! They didn't take it away, but I guess it looked like a knife on the x-ray machine. I did see a sign that showed all the things you could and could not carry on the plane and at the top of the acceptable list was nail clippers, but different airports may be more strict. Take Care, Tony Stubblefield St. Louis, MO http://www.JASkets.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Looking For Susi Nuss Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 16:48:01 -0500 Reply-To: "Baskets Of Joy" From: "Baskets Of Joy" To: "Weaver's Words" Dear David, Do you or any of your readers know how to find Susi Nuss on the web these days? We love to be able to refer weavers to her site, but a glitch in our system caused us to lose her web-address. Thanks so much for your help! Maurine Joy www.basketsofjoy.com BASKETS OF JOY 81 Old Bath Road Brunswick, ME 04011 Customer Service 207-725-5899 Orders 800-377-6097 Fax 207-725-6004 basketsofjoy@basketsofjoy.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Traveling With Tools Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 18:14:15 -0500 From: "Harper, Laurie" To: "'weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com'" I've just returned from the Caribbean and Latin & Central America and thought I would pass along my most recent "traveling with tools" experience. I used to knit on long flights, but after hearing of friends who have had their knitting needles confiscated, I have abandoned that as an option on flights. For the last few months, I've been traveling with small items to sew for a quilt. I travel with a tiny pair of innocuous round-nosed, plastic scissors - about the only thing they are good for is snipping a piece of thread. Well, those were confiscated in the San Jose, Costa Rica airport yesterday afternoon. Apparently NO scissors are allowed! I standby my advice that anything you'll be disappointed in losing, shouldn't be packed in your carry on. I did find Lois' e-mail about the fork frame being a problem rather entertaining. My dinner in business class yesterday was served with stainless steel forks and spoons (only the knives were plastic.) Laurie St. Louis %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: RE: Gabriela Markova Patterns Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:25:26 -0600 From: "Silverline Web Design.Com" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Reply to Cynthia G Robbins Concerning Gabriela Markova: She is a weaver located in Czechoslovakia and her patterns are avail from her web site along with a free pattern. Just take a look at her free pattern to see her work at the following link: http://home.worldonline.cz/~cz126889/a1free.htm Her weaving is similar to Flo Hoppe and conversing with Gabriela she stated Flo Hoppe is one of the very few books she has for weaving as weavers in her country are very secretive and protective of their craft. Her web site is: http://home.worldonline.cz/~cz126889/basketry2.htm Her pricing is: Patterns are $3 each. Postage $3 (air mail) up to 20 patterns. Happy Weaving! Sheri Lewis www.silverlinewebdesign.com Web & Graphic Design Services. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Basketry And Such Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 20:52:22 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time) From: "MaryJeanne Hemesath" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com David, I want to thank you ever so much for keeping up the "weavers word" I would be very lost without it. I over look the negetativeness of what other people say and go on to the next e-mail. I really have no time for other "stuff" except baskets. I enjoy making baskets very much and love hearing around basketry throughout the world. I attended a workshop at Branson, MO last May and enjoyed it so much, learned a lot in short time there. Is there anyone out there that would have a good picture of weaving the Gretchen border? I made it in class at Branson, but having a heck of time mastering it again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks, MaryJeanne from West St. Paul, Minnesota mjbasket@usfamily.net %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Patricia Baskets Newsletter Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 7:00 PM From: Patricia Yunkes To: David Collins Dear Weaver, It's newsletter time again...finally. There is a free new pattern, some Nantucket Lore, and Information on how to create your own basket from scratch. Just go to www.patriciabaskets.com I have really been working on the web page, and have added many new things. First is several Nantucket Pictures. The old ones were done before I knew how to enhance a pic., and looked really bad. And there was not enough variety. Now there are some choices, whether you are shopping, looking for something different in a Nantucket class, or just looking at Nantucket pictures. Secondly, I have added a whole new reed basket pattern page. I was loath to add to the first page as it took so long to load, and I am impatient. 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Tel: 86-592-2398610 Fax: 86-592-2398610 E-mail: hsco@public.xm.fj.cn http://www.gift-handicraft.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 5 I. 39 Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:25:42 -0600 From: "Karen Booth" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Dot in Maine, The one basket I used house stain on became very brittle in less than a year. The smell seemed to last almost as long. I prefer the spray cans of weaver's stain. It goes on fast. The odor goes away in a day or two and it is available in most any basketry store. One can does several small baskets or 2-3 large ones. It's handy in the winter, as you can quickly spray your basket outside, let it air out and bring it in later. Karen Booth Homestead Heirlooms The Home of Fine Leather Products for Your Baskets. www.homesteadheirlooms.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: 11" Deep Acrylic Bowl Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 09:11:58 -0800 (PST) From: "L. Wengler" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com I was wondering if anyone knew where I could purchase an acrylic bowl insert for a Chip Bowl Basket pattern that I bought from Willows. I have contacted Willows and bought all that they had, but they have discontinued the insert bowl. My guild plans on doing this basket in February and I am two short on the acrylic bowl. If anyone could direct me, it would save me lots of time searching locally and on the Internet. Thanks! Also, wanted to let others know about my "find" on stains. Minwax has a spray stain available at most discount stores that gives a beautiful "oak" finish. It is called Minwax Wood Finish color Golden Oak210BA. This stain "penetrates, stains and seals" and is wonderful for basketry. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 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