(Messages listed most current first)
Date: 7/4/04Date: 7/1/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn sheri@justpatterns.com
Message: Happy Summer! I will be on our boat today until July 11. I have
my weaving supplies all packed-I cannot think of a better place to weave than on our boat
and throw my basket project overboard to soak! I hope to get several projects finished!
Date: 6/1/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: The Summer 2004 Issue has been mailed and on its way to you!
Featured are some great Summer Baskets-Watermelon Basket, Timmy the Turtle Gourd, Bumble
Bee, Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me-Fly Swatter, Violet or Geranium Basket and Lil'
Charmers-Beaded Basket Necklace! Check these out with the photos on the Magazine Page of
this Site and click on the Summer Issue Highlights! Check this out!
Date: 4/25/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: I am enjoying our Spring. Everything is just starting to bloom
here in West Michigan. Yet I am busy working on the Summer Issue of the Magazine too! Stay
tuned!
Date: 3/1/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Please check out the Magazine page at my Site for the Highlights of the
Spring 2004 Issue-a great way to start the New Year. See all the patterns features in this
Issue as posted here.
Date: 2/16/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: I am so pleased with the Spring Issue. I am in the process of mailing out
the Magazines. Look for this fun Issue to arrive soon if you Subscribe.
Date: 1/14/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: I have been busy with the Spring Magazine for 2004. This is going to be
another great Issue. I am going to the printer soon.
Date: 10/27/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Saturday 11/1/03 is Visitor's Day up at the Michigan Basket
Convention at the Grand Traverse Resort. The cost is $5.00 to go through the Exhibits,
Pattern Rooms and of course all the Vendor's! Please stop by and say "hi" if you
can make the trip-it will certainly be worth coming!
Date: 10/27/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: I am looking forward to meeting a lot of Weaver's this weekend
as I vend with the Magazine. I have most of the Magazines and baskets packed so you will
be able to see them and check out the weaves, so please stop by my booth!
Date: 10/26/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: I will be attending the Michigan Basket Convention this week up
in Traverse City. I will be taking classes for Pre-Convention with Flo Hoppe. This will be
the 3rd class that I have taken with this neat instructor and I am so excited! I am busy
packing my supplies to have this fun workshop on Wednesday and Thursday; then I will have
a booth and I will be vending with the Magazine the rest of the week!
Date: 8/25/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: The Fall 2003 Issue is in the mail now and on its way to your
home if you Subscribe. Remember that Bulk Mail can take a few weeks to arrive, so please
be patient a little longer. In the meantime, please check out the Magazine page to see the
highlights of this newest Issue!
Date: 08/11/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: The Fall Issue of the Magazine is at the Printers right now. I will be
picking it up later this week and another great Issue will be on its way to my
Subscribers!
Date: 07/31/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Mary Smith-Stokes has an adorable baby buggy pattern which could be woven
on a cradle base. The legs of her base are taller legs with wheels. It is so cute because
there are several rows of beads(from a beaded car seat) that are used!
Date: 07/30/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: There are also several books on Cradles, but they are out of print! You
could check by E-mailing some of the Supplier's on my Supplier's Page! I know that they
would respond if they could help you!
Date: 07/30/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Oops! Sorry- go to www.basketpatterns.com I typed too fast that I missed a
"t" and having the wrong address will not get you to their Site!
Date: 07/30/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: There are several patterns out there on cradles. Check with
www.basketpaterns.com The gals at Arnies should be able to help you find a pattern that
will work for you! Or see if you can figure out the weave by studying your new purchase!
Date: 07/29/2003
Name: Sarah Gore (sjgore@qwest.net)
Message: Hi, I have been wanting to weave a baby basket/cradle like the ones sold
on ebay. I am having a very hard time finding any patterns/instructions. Any help is
greatly appreciated...thank you.
Date: 07/27/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Plus, you can use Weaver's Stain on your baskets while they are still damp
if you are in a hurry to finish your newest woven creation! Their Site also has Free
Online Patterns!
Date: 07/27/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Weaver's Stain comes in a variety of colors, even clear for finishing your
colorful baskets. Please visit their Website www.weaversstain.com to see this great spray
stain-I just love it on my baskets!
Date: 07/26/2003
Name: Lorinda Reinhold (reinhold@citlink.net)
Message: Question: What can I use to "seal" by baskets to keep them from
drying out?
Date: 07/18/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Oops! My husband cut the cord for the cable to the computer while trimmimg
the shrubs outside. I am having trouble getting my Emails, so I appreciate your patience
while I get this fixed!
Date: 07/09/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Having such a good time on the boat, that I came home for a couple a days
and am heading back up north. I have my basket kits all packed & ready to weave!
Date: 07/06/2003
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Yes, any of the Back Issues can be ordered. Print out the order form and
send a check for $5.00 for each Issue, plus .50 for postage. I will process your order as
I receive them!
Date: 07/02/2003
Name: amy barkley (tbarkley@twcny.rr.com)
Message: can I order a spring 2003 magazine? I 'happened' upon your site tonight
and am afraid I might be hooked.
(616) 846-7926 * sheri@justpatterns.com