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Date:  7/4/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn sheri@justpatterns.com
Message:  Happy 4th of July I hope that you grabbed your favorite hand woven picnic basket and enjoy food and fireworks with your family in our great country! Enjoy your celebration!

Date: 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: 4/12/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message:  I had a great time in Florida. The weather was great, so I was able to do alot of weaving by the pool. It was such a wonderful change of pace to relax and weave. I certainly meet people who are curious about what you are doing and then check your progress later! Such fun sharing your passion!

Date: 3/31/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Happy Spring Weavers! Just wanted to let you know that it is time for Spring Break for school, so I will be heading south to Florida from 4/1-4/11! I am traveling with my husband and son to join my folks at their condo in Highland Beach (ocean side). My basket supplies and kits are all packed; I cannot wait to sit by the pool and weave! Please forgive me if I do not return your calls or Emails while I am gone! I will catch up with you all when I come home!

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: 1/1/04
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Happy New Year! Where does the time go-seems like the year was just beginning and now is already over! As you make your resolutions for this new year, I hope that you include more time for weaving!

Date: 12/25/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Merry Christmas! Blessings of the Season! I hope that this day will be a wonderful day to celebrate Jesus' birth as you gather with family and friends and those you hold dear!

Date: 12/5/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: The Holiday Season seems to be in full swing. Time to decorate and finish weaving those baskets for gifts for family and friends! Pace yourself and enjoy the real meaning of Christmas!

Date: 11/27/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you baskets of Blessings at Thanksgiving and always. Enjoy the bounty of the day! I will be going to my parent's cabin for our family gathering and then in the afternoon I am in charge of the craft for the year! Should be fun as we are painting Christmas ornaments!

Date: 11/20/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: The Winter 2003 Issue has been mailed out to you if you Subscribe. There are 7 great patterns in this copy. A cute snowman basket will be sure to welcome the upcoming season! Look at the Magazine Page here at my Site to view this basket and see all the other patterns featured in this Issue-simply click on the Current Issue to view!

Date: 11/12/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: The Winter Issue is at the printers and soon will be on its way to you! Look for another great weaving Issue to arrive soon!

Date: 11/3/03
Name: Sheri L. Van Duyn (
sheri@justpatterns.com)
Message: I had the best time at the Michigan Basket Convention. So nice to Vend with the Magazine and meet so many of my Subscribers. I really enjoy meeting you face to face and hearing all your ideas and suggestions for the making of a better Magazine.

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.


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