http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/ Twig Furniture - Twig furniture aficionados and artisans Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:48:20 GMT bim http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1779 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1779 I hope all went well for rustic makers out there this year. Post on what is happening in your rustic life. I taught 30 workshops this year and three shows Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:57:25 GMT Lawrence http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1778 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1778 I am proud to announce I have a new rustic (how to do it) book out showing the work of three women rustic furniture A step-by-step guide for creating home Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:08:09 GMT miralinklater http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1777 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1777 Hey there! I'm just getting started in the world of Twig Furniture. I own a quarter section of land in Alberta that has a huge area covered with American Sat, 23 May 2009 16:11:20 GMT Bim Willow http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1776 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1776 No furniture grade willow was used in this project. I used all crap willow. I clear cut the patches so they will come up straight in doing so I get a lot of Sat, 23 May 2009 14:56:11 GMT Renee Martin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1775 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1775 That's amazing Lawrence!!! I can't imagine taking on a project like that. How did you even begin??? How did you haul all that material to Chicago? I Sat, 23 May 2009 00:46:27 GMT Lawrence http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1774 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1774 I just finished an installation at Morton Arboretum Chicago It is for the Animal house theme. The project is a 16 foot raccoon made out of willow setting in a Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:54:29 GMT JOHN HOLZWART http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1773 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1773 Hello,   I'll be teaching in the Seattle area in late may and early june. Although the classes are not rustic furniture, they are rustic decor. I'm a broom Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:36:41 GMT Ames, Kay H http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1772 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1772 Liela, I have made and taught bentwood chairs myself from alder saplings. In Washington, you should contact Judy Zugish and Bill Roeder whose business is Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:57:38 GMT lgorbman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1771 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1771 Hi: I'm a brand new member of the group. I made one willow and birch chair a few years ago, using instructions from a book. It was really fun, and the chair Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:43:19 GMT harryandliz1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1770 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1770 We have heavy plum tree prunings - branches about 8"(20cm) in diameter. Would they be strong/durable enough for twig furniture? I haven't made twig furniture Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:26:15 GMT Bim Willow http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1769 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1769 I would suggest one of my books for willow. you can see them at www.rusticfurnituremakers.com you can contact me to order. For making a Willow Chair I suggest Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:04:11 GMT cowgirll299 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1768 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1768 Hi, I do hobby woodworking and was approached by friend to build her two willow chairs. doesn't look that hard. but first. how do I know what kind of willow is Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:32:16 GMT wvrockabillyrebel http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1767 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1767 For Sale: Logman II Tenon Maker. It makes 7 tenon sizes and includes a dust collector attachment. It was purchased brand new last year and used less than one Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:15:39 GMT Jess Perrington http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1766 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1766 Heres some of the stuff i've made in the past with diamond willow, email me back and tell me what you think...To: twigfurniture@...: Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:17:22 GMT byron christensen http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1765 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigfurniture/message/1765 I have all sorts of beautiful diamond willow in trhe basement, sandpapered babys bum smooth. I've thought of selling it but I think the prices they're