"Weavers Words" Vol. 6 Iss. 02 MADE IN AMERICA BY A PROUD AMERICAN!!! Date Sent: May 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 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% BEFORE POSTING VIRUS WARNINGS TO WEAVER'S WORDS!!! Check The Following Link To Assure The Virus Isn't A Hoax: http://urbanlegends.about.com/ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Hi Everyone, If you didn't notice Weaver's Words just celebrated its 5th anniversary. That's why the volume number changed from 5 to 6. I'm putting together a Basket Bookstore on Weaver's Word web page. So far I have a few books listed. You can see the list by clicking on the following link: http://www.angelfire.com/art/weaverswords/basket.html If you know of any Basketry books that aren't on the site, please let me know what they are so I can add them. Take Care, David %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 3:21 PM From: Adamczak, Shirley To: Greetings To All: The North Shore Basket Guild in Duluth, Minnesota will host it's first annual basket retreat on August 3 and 4th on the campus College of St. Scholastica. Classes taught by: * Eric Taylor * Rich Prange * Tressa Sularz * Susan Brooks * Ris? Anderson * Marlene Meyers * Jeanette Biederman For more information visit our website at nsbg.org e-mail me at shirleyweaves@aol.com. Registration deadline is June 1, 2002. Shirley Adamczak in Duluth, Minnesota where Spring refuses to come. It will, however, be warm in August! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Gretchen Borders & Twining Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 8:45 AM From: Evie Bernier To: Thanks to all of you for the great hints. Will put your ideas into use as soon as I can. Unfortunately have developed a problem with my rt wrist so basket making will have to be put aside for awhile Tony: your explanation of not using twining on ribbed baskets makes sense. Thanks, Evie %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: WW And Basket Request Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 4:29 AM From: Dianne Walbeck To: Alecia, That particular basket looks like an adaptation of RuthAnn Morningstar's Basket Full of Pockets. You can purchase the pattern at www.gratiotlake.com. I recently wove it up, and it is a fun basket to weave. It takes a lot of concentration on shaping. Also, the original pattern has a 10" swing handle instead of a fixed push-in handle like the one you saw. If you do choose to weave up this basket make sure the 2 pounds of reed you will use are the same size. Best Of Luck, Dianne Walbeck www.diswoventreasures.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: My New Website Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 14:15:41 -0400 From:" Jennifer Forsyth" To: ka9zre@yahoo.com Hello Everyone: It has been awhile since I emailed, but I read every issue of Weaver's Words. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have a new website. www.wackyweaver.com. I recently had a student to a complete renovation of the my previous website that I had done myself. The new one is just great. My patterns are on the website as well as my class listing. I teach classes out of my home on a weekly basis. If any of you are traveling to the northeast I would love to have you stop by. Check out the site and let me know what you think. I love input and suggestions. Thanks to everyone out there and you too David. Jenn Forsyth Massachusetts www.wackyweaver.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 6 I. 01 Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 13:57:27 EDT From: Caldesigns@aol.com To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Helen, I do knotting and I have not been able to find any books specifically related to it. It is such a versatile medium...it can be done both 2 & 3 dimensional. I have found various in various fiber art magazines through the years and have clipped every one of them. I also was able to take a class with Rosalie Friis-Ross in LA and that was how I got started. Since then have been just going on my own. Jane Sauer taught it at the 2001 Michigan Association of Basketweavers convention. You may want to contact her, as she is the most well known artist in this medium. Not sure if she has a web page or not. There is an excellent article on the Knotter's Collective by Kevin Wallace in the Spring 2002 issue of Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot. More a description of the LA group then a how-to. I do teach an introduction of knotting course here in southern California, but that probably won't help you back east. Hope this helps a little. Carol in Carlsbad CA (a lurker) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 6 I. 01 Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 12:10:45 EDT From: Wileypat@aol.com To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Dear Helen, On of the best knotters is Jane Sauer. She was keynote speaker last year at the Michigan convention. Jane is out of Santa Fe, NM. Also, the late Diane Itter had a catalog, picture book published in her memory. It's fantastic. I think you could contact Jane by calling information. She is also represented by the Duane REade gallery in St. Louis, MI. Jane is very personable and willing to help. If you could reach her, she would be delighted to direct you further. Try a search on google.com for knotted baskets or Jane Sauer. While this isn't exactly what you wanted, I hope it helps. Regards, Pat %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: RE: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 6 I. 01 Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 22:59:55 -0700 From: "Carla Adams" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com To Nancy Brandt Re: Country Blue dye Nancy, I can't help you with the Jadvick Country Blue. But you can buy all Rit dyes, including Country Blue, directly from the manufacturer. Find them on the web at http:/brands.bestfoods.com/rit You can not order the Rit dyes on line, but they will send you a mail order form. FYI... The Rit customer service people do a good job responding to telephone and email questions. Carla T. Adams, The Weaver's Art In Kennewick, WA where the "terminator winds" are blowing hard today %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Stuff Date: Fri, 03 May 2002 20:39:21 -0500 From:"Tony Stubblefield" To:"David Collins" Rowena - about wheat for weaving - I believe that Royal Wood http://www.royalwoodltd.com/ sells the type of wheat you are looking for. Check out their online catalog. Mindy - about post 9/11 sales - I hear a lot of talk from everywhere that the economy is slow, but from what I have seen that doesn't seem the case. When I was looking to buy a car earlier this Winter I couldn't get anyone to deal or give me anything on my trade in as car sales were booming and the lots were flooded with used cars. Also, my mother's craft supply and gift shop has been doing record sales since well before Christmas and my father's workers can't make enough furniture to keep up with all the orders. I personally haven't noticed my sales (I make and sell very few baskets) or my classes being affected really. Both of my classes with Martha Wetherbee are full or nearly full (there are a couple spots in the Shaker class still if anyone is interested) and they are both pretty expensive which had me worried. I just don't know. We have had tons of layoffs here in St. Louis so something must be slowing down somewhere. I wonder if the Basketville baskets are starting to have an impact on Nantucket sales. At first I wasn't overly worried about them as I thought they only had very basic round baskets and one plain purse in their line. But, now they have everything from Nantucket step baskets to wine cooler, ice buckets and 20" ovals all priced at nearly what I have in supplies alone! I did buy one of the step baskets to do some competitive intelligence and while in looks incredible in photographs and very nice from a casual observer's eye, it isn't quite as nice as I thought it was going to be (which is bad because I bought it, but good because I don't want the competition). It isn't as finely woven as it appeared in the photos and the double handles are a little off centered so that they don't really hang quite right. It was also very very shiny. I couldn't stand it so I ended up steel wooling and waxing it like I would for one of my own baskets. I also bought the step basket as I really was curious how they were able to construct one in a Nantucket style. Well, with all this said I guess I really don't have an answer for you. I will be interested in hearing what others have to say. I will keep my fingers crossed for you (and all of us) that it is just a random slump and activity will return to normal. Good luck. Helen - about knotting teachers - Jane Sauer, formerly of St. Louis now living in New Mexico, used to teach classes in design and knotting. I took one from her back when I was in college and loved it. She taught a 6-8 week course here in St. Louis before she moved and I kick myself for not taking. Like so many things I thought I would get another chance and things just seemed to busy at the time, I never dreamed she would be moving away. Helen, I just happened to see that there is at least one class being offered at Convergence 2002, http://www.weavespindye.org/convergence2002/registration/workshops_1.html The class is titled (W1-03) The Joy of Knotting: Making a Charm Cup, taught by a Kate Anderson. Take a look and see if there is anything else on knotting. OK I have been posting a lot lately or actually I have been posting at my regular pace, but we sure aren't hearing much from anyone else. What is going on out there in the world? With the Indiana convention just this weekend I thought there would be a lot of buzz about that. I had wanted to go up for visitor's day, but that isn't going to happen this year. I guess that is sort of a good thing, as I definitely don't need any more basketry stuff! Oh, did I actually say that? I didn't think there was ever too much basketry stuff one could have! Well everybody get to writing some more. Take Care And Happy Weaving, Tony Stubblefield St. Louis, MO http://www.JASkets.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: RE: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 6 I. 01 Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 23:31:54 -0400 From: "Susi Nuss" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com For Nan Anderson... Potowatomi Basketry Links: http://coas.missouri.edu/anthromuseum/ethno/woodlandsbaskettrio.htm http://www2.willard.lib.mi.us/bcphotos/native_americans/h35_3572.htm http://www2.willard.lib.mi.us/bcphotos/native_americans/h35_3573.htm http://www2.willard.lib.mi.us/bcphotos/native_americans/h35_3570.htm http://www2.willard.lib.mi.us/bcphotos/native_americans/h33_3417.htm http://www2.willard.lib.mi.us/bcphotos/native_americans/h35_3577.htm http://www2.willard.lib.mi.us/bcphotos/native_americans/r08_0833.htm http://www.fcpotawatomi.com/aug_15/vendors.html http://www.potawatomi.org/hownikan/9801/basket.htm http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tribal/fy97.html#Huron%20Potawatomi http://www.nativetech.org/coil/coil.html http://www.pbpindiantribe.com/gathering.htm http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/WWW/ihb/findingphilip.html Susi Nuss BasketMakers http://basketmakers.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 6 I. 01 Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 17:10:45 EDT From: PBWEAVE@aol.com To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Regarding the question about Potawatomi Basketry. In Oklahoma we also have the Potawatami Indians. They are known for bundle coiling; some plain and twill plaiting; weft-twining of bags; sewing together of birchbark. They coil sweetgrass stitched with black thread. They plait with black ash, basswood, oak or unpeeled willow splints and birchbark. They twin with wool and basswood. They also plait mats with rushes Porcupine quills on birchbark was practiced after 1875-1880. A photo of a lidded coiled basket is in the book Indian Baskets by Turnbaugh and Turnbaugh. Let me know if you want more information. I might be able to find photos. Peggy %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: RE: Weavers Words Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 11:40:31 -0500 From: "Dianne Gleixner" To: "'weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com'" Hello Everyone, The Lake Country Basket Guild's Basket Fest 2002 (in South East, WI) is now over, and what a fun time it was! Thank you to everyone that attended and I hope you are all able to finish the baskets you didn't quite finish in your classes. From those I saw, everyone did a wonderful job. Thank you to all the vendors selling their items in our Basket Boutique and for donating items for our Silent Auction! I for one spent way too much money and had to sneak my purchases into the house so my husband didn't see everything I bought. I hope you all did well and will consider coming back next year and beyond. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out wherever needed and enabled Fest to run as smooth as it did. Many of our volunteers come just to help out and don't even take classes. A special thank you to all the instructors who came to teach us many new baskets: Sue Canafax, Patti Hawkins, Mark Katz, Joan Moore, Cathryn Peters, Jeff and Marlys Sowers, Kathy Tessler, and Judy Zugish. From the evaluations I was able to look over last night quickly, all had glowing reports! Last but not least, thank you to the rest of the committee members for doing all the planning and hard work before and after the event. You are a great bunch to work with! It's amazing how many little details need to be worked out and how everyone pulls together to get things done. On a personal note, I'd like to thank Kathy Tessler, Mark Katz, and Patti Hawkins for teaching me things I didn't know during my classes. I have 3 finished baskets and am showing them off at work today. You guys are the greatest! Now the work begins on planning for next year, our 10th anniversary! Teacher proposal have been sent and we're looking forward to getting them back. I can't wait to see all the wonderful projects we'll have to choose from. If you are a teacher, would like to teach at Basket Fest, and didn't get a proposal but would like one, let me know and I'll connect you with our teacher liaison. Proposals for 2003 are due soon, but we could make sure you're on the list for 2004. If you'd be interested in attending Fest as a weaver, let me know and I'll get information to you regarding joining LCBG. Paid members as of October 31 will receive the first mailing of Fest brochures and first crack at classes. Always held the first weekend in May, start planning now so you can enjoy a wonderful spring weekend in beautiful SE WI. Dianne Gleixner, VP, Lake Country Basket Guild Basket Fest Registration Coordinator %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Subject: Re: [weaverswords] "Weavers Words" V. 6 I. 01 Date: Tue, 07 May 2002 09:47:48 -0400 From: "Ruthanne M.S. Morningstar" To: weaverswords-owner@yahoogroups.com Hi To All Weaver's Words, Been busy with Basket Bash here in Michigan and the Indiana Convention. My Lidded, Ribbed Back Pack was accepted for a show at the Guilford Handcraft Center in Connecticut. Two weeks before the Indy convention, I realized that I wouldn't have it back in time for the class I was scheduled for there. I had to get another one woven along with getting ready to teach four classes. Anyway, it was a good thing I made another one because my Back Pack sold in the show!! So now I still have one. Alicia Ghilarducci - I'm always looking for ways to help new weavers and was reading through WW's when I came across your interest in a Large Magazine Basket. I had a few minutes, so I went to check out the Large Magazine Basket on Carol Antrim's website. What I found, to my surprise, is one of my designs called the Basket Full of Pockets. I created it back in the early 90's and have taught it many places since. You can order a pattern from me for $3.50, or you can get it from Carole Kaeding who has carried it for several years at Gratiot Lake Basketry (glbasketry@worldnet.att.net). Interesting to see it on someone's website and not get credit. But then, I was out in Taos, New Mexico last October in a gift/art shop and my husband, David, said, "Ruthanne, there's one of your Pocket Baskets." Sure enough there's a basketweaver out of Georgia selling the same basket. The shop owner gave me her name. I love seeing my work, but it would be even better to see my name attached to it! Take Care! Ruthanne Morningstar in Dreary, Cloudy, almost Rainy Dryden, Michigan Ruthanne M.S. Morningstar 'The Electronic Woman' %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 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