BOARD MEMBERS President:

Marilyn Julius . . . . . . . 717‐292‐3218

gmcde@comcast.net

Vice-.‐President/Programs:

Donna Kumpf . . . . . . . 717‐963-7533

kumpf4@comcast.net

Secretary:

Lynne Laughman . . . . .717‐632‐5232

sdllgl@comcast.net

Treasurer:

Becci Melcher . . . . . . . 717‐434‐4694

rmelcher140@comcast.net

Members at Large

Communications

Patricia DeMatteo . . . .917‐453‐4415

joepatti@me.com

Special Events

Linda Moore . . . . . . . 717‐632‐2314

mygrandy@yahoo.com

Membership/Audit

Deb Roberson . . . . . . . .717‐755‐8185

dranotherchoice@aol.com

CPBWG NEWSLETTER June, 2016 Issue 73

www.basketry.homestead.com President’s Message-Marilyn Julius

I love to organize! I think that is why I

became interested in baskets. I can

store/hide things in them! Recently, I have

been in the process of redoing my kitchen a

bit: New floor, new furniture, new/old

ladder chandelier, etc. I am trying to find

interesting ways to display my many, many

baskets. I found a dear old “tree" at a yard

sale and hung or sat my little baskets on or

near the tree as shown in the picture. I love

looking at this prominent display of my

small baskets that were lost sitting

elsewhere. I have a feeling that others may

have similar issues with displaying basket

collections and I thought that perhaps others

may have great ways of displaying

baskets. I would love to publish in the next

newsletter any pictures that you would share

with us. I need to find places for all these

baskets around me and for the ones yet to be

made!

Happy weaving!

MINUTES: CPBWG BOARD MEETING

(met at retreat, Hanover, Pa) April 30, 2016

Minutes from Board meeting, January 2016- Approved. Board Attendance: Present- Marilyn Julius, Donna Kumpf, Becci Melcher, Linda Moore; Absent-Lynne Laughman, Patti DeMatteo, Deb Roberson

Presidents Report-Reviewed board assignments; Treasurer report, current balances.

Checking total $8738.48 Money market total $6576.22

Any committee reports

1. Retreat—successful; discussed upcoming retreats and teacher recommendations. Anne Kelly will make contacts. Also, Mr. Hoppe’s light bulb idea (using LED inserted into electric candles in weaving space at Gitt Mansion) was appreciated by all and really improved lighting for the room. Mr. Hoppe was reimbursed for the light bulbs.

2. Odyssey— Odyssey information on website. Everyone got their postcard reminders; website was up several weeks before May 1 registration date. Volunteers for the Odyssey weekend include Suzanne (hospitality room); Michelle R. for ‘water refills’ in weaving room.

3. Handbook/policy manual—awaiting information from the retreat and Odyssey committees. Linda Moore will contact Jude Gallaher about status from the committees. Committee chairs had been given packet of information to complete to assist with writing the handbook/policy manual, including committee budgets, policies, etc. The Board will review this manual and vote on it before presenting it to the guild; we don’t yet know if it will be completed before the annual guild meeting in September.

OLD BUSINESS-none NEW BUSINESS

1. Upcoming programs-D.Kumpf: 2016 programs are scheduled! Information will be released by email as well as in the June newsletter for Upcoming weaves. Working on 2017! Recommendations are appreciated!

2. Dye party-June 5: Reminders to contact Jean Foutz if you are attending will be sent via email in early May. 3. Website: Browser issues, some people had difficulty seeing the updated website information on their

computers. Suggestion that on the save the date card, mention that the browser on some computers needs to be cleared to erase history so updates can be seen.

Linda Moore made motion to adjourn, Marilyn Julius seconded. dmk

UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE DYE PARTY AND PICNIC When: SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2016 1:00-? Where: AT JEAN FOUTZ’S HOME:

1252 Queen Street

Palmyra, PA 17078 The guild provides lunch entrée and drinks; please feel free to bring a side dish (email Jean Foutz to let us

know if you will attend, and what side dish if you are bringing if one. jlfoutz@verizon.net) Bring lots of reed to dye!

JULY GUILD WEAVE WHAT: Gourd with inked imprints, seagrass top. WHO: Suzi Nonn, (Elkton, Maryland) WHEN: JULY 16, 2016, 9:00-1:00 WHERE: East Berlin Community Center

Suzi Nonn (www.gourdlady.com )will be teaching gourd decorating with dyes and vinyl, finished with seagrass rim. See pictures for examples of these gourds. Cost is $24.00. Suzi will supply the clean gourd, the vinyls, inks, stammers, alcohol, felt pads, natural color seagrass and sinew and needles for student to complete the project. Student should bring disposable gloves (if worried about getting ink on their fingers), an awl, and (if you have one), a drill with 1/16 inch drill bit; there will be a drill for class use but it helps if there are a few more for drilling the holes around the rim. Students must complete the registration form below and send to Donna Kumpf along with a check made out to Susan Nonn, dated July 16, 2016. Please call or email Donna if you have any questions. Please register early and before June 30, 2016 so we can give Suzi enough time to prepare for the number of participants for this class. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Name: _______________________________________Email:____________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ Enclose $24 payable to Susan Nonn, date check 7/16/2016 and send to Donna Kumpf, 517 Windy Way, New Cumberland, PA 17070

AUGUST GUILD WEAVE KEY or WALL BASKET INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Schaeffer SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 9:00 am to 4:00pm CAMP HILL GIANT GROCERY COMMUNITY ROOM Guild member Sharon Schaeffer will be teaching this round rib key basket designed to hang flat against the wall. It is sometimes called a half egg basket or a wall basket. Using an oval hoop, D handle, natural ribs and flat weavers, the basket will measure

approximately 12” in length, and 6” wide. Basket makers will use a decorative

pattern for the basket handle, a God’s eye and sight, whittle and insert primary and

secondary ribs, and weave a neat decrease. Basket makers will be able to experiment

with various color reed combinations to add individual patterns You should bring the materials below as well as your usual weaving supplies, water bucket and towel. Sign up with Sharon by sending the completed form and your check for the hoops and pattern to Sharon before July 11, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Kumpf (kumpf4@comcast.net) or Sharon Schaeffer (swschae@gmail.com / 410-857-5154)

Materials: 1 Oak 10” x ¾” round hoop for frame* 1 Oak round top D handle 10” x 6” for frame* 1/2 lb of ¼ round reed for weavers # 6 or #7 round reed for ribs *optional – cane or colored reed for individual basket highlights *Materials fee for the hoops and pattern = $10.00.

*************REGISTRATION************Must be RECEIVED by JULY 11th ************** Name: __________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________

Best contact phone # ____________________________ Number of hoop sets requested: ____

Hoops and pattern = $ 10.00 Amount enclosed:_______________ Check #: ____________

Please mail to : Sharon Schaeffer 1643 Old Taneytown Road Westminster, MD 21158

ANNETTA KRAAYEVELD IS COMING TO CENTRAL PA

BASKET WEAVERS’ GUILD!

OCTOBER 7 AND 8, 2016

TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7: Camp Hill Giant Grocery Store Community Rm. 9:00-5:00

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8: East Berlin Community Center 9:00-5:00 Annetta Kraayeveld resides in Beloit, Wisconsin. Her website, www.prairiewoodbasketry.com, includes many

of her patterns and kits as well as a blog, The Basket Teacher, and some incredible tutorials. Annetta’s work ranges

from traditional to artsy and from large to itsy, working mostly in rattan reed and hand pounded black ash. She finds

that the challenge of mastering new techniques and weaving the pictures in her mind keep this an exciting art form.

Annetta considers herself a weaver, a teaching-artist and a life-long student of basketry.

This fascination with baskets began when she was a young child, however, her weaving adventure didn’t

begin until 1995. She stumbled upon a weaving book and couldn’t put it down. After hunting down a local weaver

and begging a lesson, she was hooked. Since that time Annetta has been largely self-taught, learning from both her

mistakes and successes. She weaves because she can’t stop. Annetta has taught at the Weaving Odyssey, and at

the CPBWG Retreat, as well as many other basketry conventions.

Annetta will be offering two basket choices for each day. Please see the basket pictures and descriptions on

next page. As our classroom time may be limited to a total of 8 hrs. including lunch time, slower weavers may need

to finish at home, but will know how to finish the basket.

Lunch: At Camp Hill Grocery Store: Bring your own, or buy lunch at the food court at the store.

At East Berlin Community Center: Bring your own lunch or go out/take out from local eateries.

Please complete the registration form, include your check payable to Annetta Kraayeveld, dated the date of the

basket class (10/7/16 or 10/8/16) and send form and check to Donna Kumpf, 517 Windy Way, New Cumberland,

PA 17070.

Registration ends 8/25/2016.

If you have any questions, please contact Donna Kumpf at kumpf4@comcast.net or 717-963-7533 (cell 717-440-

6249).

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Friday, October 7, 2016 (Camp Hill, Pa)

Flight ($45) or

Qoph ($48) Circle color choice: Brown cane/Rusts or Brown cane/Greens

Saturday, October 8, 2016 (East Berlin, Pa)

Three Squared ($60) or

Arrows ($55)

TOTAL PAID:

FRIDAY OCTOBER 7, 2016 Camp Hill Giant Grocery Store, Camp Hill, PA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 East Berlin Community Center, East Berlin, PA

Flight: 8 hour class Description: A striking little basket, filled with fun techniques. Students will

learn how to weave a beautiful chevron base and how to lattice twine. Shaping techniques will be emphasized. Students will be able to choose from a variety of dyed Hamburg cane. Dimensions: 6 ¼” x 6 ¼” x 4” high Weaving Level: Intermediate Kit Price: $45

Qoph: 8 hour class Description: This basket requires a gentle touch and serious

concentration on shaping. It also includes a lot of fun techniques: a cathead base, lattice twining, continuous weave, three rod waling and four rod waling. Dyed cane gives an antiqued look to the basket. Color choices include brown cane & rusts or brown cane & greens. Dimensions: 5” diameter x5” H Special Tools student needs to bring: Size #20 Tapestry needle,

small packing tool. Weaving level: Intermediate/Advanced Kit Price: $48

Three Squared: 8 hour class Description: A striking basket. The base is a woven two color 2/2 twill

(herringbone), as you weave up the sides we will change the twill weave to accentuate the dyed and natural spokes. Three Ti-Twining rows are a focal point of the basket. Class will also focus on shaping and controlling the cathead shape. Tools: Bring a #20 tapestry needle, along with your regular weaving tools Dimensions: 13” diameter x 8” H Weaving Level: Intermediate/Advanced Kit Price: $60

Arrows: 8 hour class Description: Arrows is a 5/5 twill from base to rim. Careful placement of stakes

and weavers brings out the arrow design and careful attention to shaping brings this basket from a square base to a circular top. After applying an overlay on the rim, the basket is V lashed with waxed linen. Pre-requisite for student: Twill Experience

Special Tools student needs to bring: Size #20 Tapestry needle Dimensions: 10” diameter x 12” H Weaving Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $55

THANK YOU, MARILYN FOR SHARING YOUR SOUP RECIPE

PICTURES FROM RECENT GUILD EVENTS

APRIL GUILD WEAVE

MAY GUILD WEAVE

Donna Kumpf found our free basket pattern this time. THANKS to THE BASKET MAKER’S CATALOG and Beth Hester. This basket will be so convenient for picnics and visiting friends this summer. Enjoy!

For a PDF of this pattern, go to http://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/instructions/8390_GraciousGoodness_Pattern%20Sheet.pdf Materials / Supplies Description 2 ea. - 12" Swing Handle with Ears - Handle 70 ft. - 1" Flat Reed - Stakes / Weavers 20 ft. - 1/2" Flat Reed - Weavers 5 ft. - 1/4" Flat Burgundy Dyed Reed - Weavers 25 ft. - #0 Sea Grass - Weavers 5 ft. - 3/8" Flat Reed - Weaver 10 ft. - 1/2" Flat Oval Reed - Rims 5 ft. - #3 Sea Grass - Rim Filler 13 ft. - 1/4" Flat Reed - Lashing 1 Package - Cable Ties Weaving the Base Sort through your 1" Flat material and choose the heavier weight pieces for the stakes. Cut 9 pieces (stakes) 30" long and 13 stakes 25" long from 1" Flat Reed. Soak all the stakes. Mark two stakes--one that's 30" long and one that's 25" long, in the center on the rough side of the reed with a pencil. Place a twist-tie around the center mark of the 25" marked stake and lay it on top of the 30" marked stake at a 90 degree angle, aligning the marks.

NOTE: The twist-tie identifies the center of the base. All stakes will be woven rough side up and placed about 1/4" apart; as you add each stake to your base, align its ends with the ends of these center stakes. Weave all 25" stakes parallel to the center 25" stake; weave all 30" stakes parallel to the center 30" stake. Next, weave a stake above the center horizontal 25" stake and one below, placing each of these stakes under the center stake. Align stake ends. Next, weave 1 30" stake to the right and one to the left of the 30" center stake; weaving over the center stake and under the other 2 stakes. Space all stakes just about 1/4" apart and align the ends. Secure with clothespins as needed.. Continue adding stakes, working outward from the center, until you have interwoven all 22 stakes. The woven area (base) should measure 11" x 16" with stakes extending about 7" from the edge of the base on each side. Soak the base and upset the basket by creasing each stake at the edge of the base.

Gracious Goodness Carrier Beth Hester In the Spring of 2009 a group of friends requested I design a basket that would be perfect for carrying casserole dishes of food and other items to community potlucks and church socials. They love the generous size of this Carrier and especially appreciate the two beautiful white oak handles, handmade in our shop in Scottsville, Kentucky, that lay flat on the rim for serving. Size: 11x16 X 4 ½”

Row 1. 1" Flat Reed ( Weave over/outside the fourth stake from each corner on the long sides (for handle placement later). Row 2-3 1/2" Flat Reed Row 4. #0 Sea Grass - Twine this row ( **If your sea grass is in one long piece, fold the piece in half and begin twining--after completing Row 4, lay the length of sea grass to the inside of your basket, weave Row 5 with 1/4", then bring the sea grass to the outside and twine Row 6. Anchor all loose ends of sea grass behind a couple of weavers on the inside of your basket. Row 5. 1/4" Dyed Flat Reed( Weave Rows 5, and 7 in same pattern as Row 3.) Row 6 #0 Sea Grass - Twine this row Row 7 1/2" Flat Reed Row 8 1/2" Flat Reed Row 9 3/8" Flat reed Pack rows. Crease, trim to length, then tuck each stake where the top row of weaver is on the inside of the basket. Hide each tucked end behind a row of 1/2" Flat (Row 7) on the inside of your basket. Cut all remaining stakes flush with the top of the basket. To attach the handles, the handles’ ears will be inserted behind some weavers on the outside and inside of the basket, along a chosen stake. With a circumference of about 54", the handles will fit into the basket along the fourth stake from each corner on the long sides (see photo of completed basket). Before inserting the ears, cut off the "legs" of each ear so that the end of the "leg" on the outside of the basket will hide behind the weaver on Row 1. Taper the "legs'" cut end with a knife or sandpaper so it will more easily slip into position. Repeat for each ear. If you haven’t already done so, place ears into handles. Inserting the handles is much easier if the sides of the basket are completely dry. Using a bone folder or packing tool to assist in prying the weavers along the selected stake, insert an end of one "leg" behind the top row of Sea Grass on the outside of the basket. Now, look to the inside of the basket and, prying with the tool, push the inside ‘leg’ of that ear behind the rows of Sea Grass. Work the ear downward behind the weavers, inside and outside, until the lower edge of the notch is level with the lower edge of the top row of weaving. Insert each ear as described. Soak the 1/2" Flat Oval. Determine the rim lengths, allowing about a 4" overlap. Mark and carve the overlap. Attach rims and #3 Sea Grass rim filler to the basket with cable ties. Using 1/4" Flat Reed, single lash the rims to the basket, creating a backstitch at each ear. Enjoy carrying food and sharing with friends! The Basketmaker’s Catalog /GH PRODUCTIONS 521 East Walnut St Scottsville, KY 42164 TOLL - FREE 1-800-447-7008 www.basketmakerscatalog.com