Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Miscellaneous

from Pat Spreng's Estate - (Jim Rutherford's Sister)
Some of you may remember Pat from Jim's convention booth days. She was always there to help!

Kits

kits & kit parts

 Link to Kits Handles - coming soon

Misc. handles

 Link to Handles
Bases

Slotted, Nantucket, Drilled, Misc.

 Link to Bases Miscellaneous

embellishments, rubber stamps, tie-ons, etc.

 Link to Miscellaneous
Baskets

finished baskets

 Link to Baskets



Basket Bits Magazine

Pat's brother, Jim Rutherford, was the original editor of Basket Bits Magazine. Pat helped with nearly every issue. There is a complete set of the first 30 issues - under Jim. Also, there is a nearly complete set 31 - 70 (missing 3 issues) of Basket Bits under Sandra Bulgrin. Individual issues will be listed under magazines on the Sale Page.

Basket Bits Magazine

(edited by Sandra Bulgrin)
 Set of issues under Sandra Bulgrin - 31-70. missing #43, 61, 65.

These are used, but in good condition. (some have labels or sticky dots to hold closed for shipping) There are great articles & patterns in these magazines. Issue #31 was published in Aug., 2000. #70 - Feb. 2011. 37 issues total.

This would be a great addition to a new basketmaker's library.
Basket Bits 31-70 @ $70.00  
Set of issues #31 - #39 under Sandra Bulgrin.

These are used, but in good condition. (some have labels or sticky dots to hold closed for shipping) There are great articles & patterns in these magazines. 9 issues total.
Basket Bits 31-39 @ $17.00  



Dye, Embellishments, Basket Mugs, Etc.
Oil & Vinegar Bottles - perfect for a small basket. 2" square at bottom x 6" tall overall - glass - one set
@ $4.95 ea. 
One jar each: country red, rusty tin, bark brown, nostalgia rose, forest green

40 oz. jars - powder dye - from the 90's probably - 1 package of 5 dyes
@ $9.95 ea. 
Box of Rust & Box of Tan Rit

older dye before they changed - 1 package of 2 dyes
@ $2.00 ea. 
One each: Rit Cocoa Brown, ACP Indigo Blue, Basket Tree Lemon, Cushing's old formula - Bronze Green

1 package of 4 dyes
@ $5.00 ea. 
I-Dye by Jacquard: Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin, True Red

14 gram packets, for 100% natural fabrics - 1 package of 3 dyes
@ $14.85 ea. 
Dylon - tangerine

Multi-purpose craft dye - great for mop and rag dolls - only 1
@ $2.00 ea. 
Accents on Everything Rub-on Paints - Jingle Bell Time

only 1
@ 50¢ ea. 
Brass Nails - for nailing rims of mold-woven splint baskets.

package of 50 nails - solid brass
@ 60¢ ea. 
Dolphin Embellishments

Wood burl, designed for Nantucket bases - to cover hole, but could be used on any wood base, or drilled to tie on basket. Use as is, or sand top edges to curve sides. approx. 2" long

several of these
@ 5.00 ea. 
Ceramic Heart Button Tie-ons

set of 2 buttons - approx. 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"

2 sets
@ $3.99 ea. 

Metal Bow Embellishment

approx. 4 3/4" wide x 2" tall
@ 3.00 ea. 
Hummingbird Embellishment

approx. 4" x 4"
@ $3.00 ea. 
Wire Hanger with Heart

Originally made for the Clothespin Basket Pattern that was in Basket Bits Fall 1989.

approx. 9" wide x 7" tall

8 of these - various gauges / colors metal
@ $3.50 ea. 
Wire Hanger - no Heart

approx. 9" wide x 7" tall

6 of these - all black
@ $2.00 ea. 
Stencil Inserts

approx. 7 1/2" long x 3" wide.

tulips w/ heart on ash
flower basket on poplar

one package
@ $1.00 ea. 
Wooden Flag Tie-Ons

approx. 4 1/4" wide x 4" tall

2 of these
@ 1.00 ea. 
Wooden Birdhouse Tie-Ons

approx. 2" wide x 2" tall

3 of these left

 @ $1.50 ea.

 
Wooden Apple Tie-On

approx. 2" wide x 2 1/2" tall

only 1 set
@ $1.00 ea. 
Wooden Angel Tie-On

approx. 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall - head has come unglued

only 1
@ $4.50 ea. 
Wooden Tulip Bud

approx. 1 1/2" tall x 1" wide

only 1
@ $1.25 ea. 
Jute & Wooden Heart Dangle
@ $1.00 ea. 
Wooden Goose Embellishment

approx. 3 1/2" wide x 4 1/4" tall
@ $.50 ea. 
Wooden Ball Feet

approx. 1 1/2" dia. - sets of 4
@ $6.25 ea. 
Paper Rush Mini Bows Tie-ons

2 ea. color - white, silver, natural

approx. 2" x 2"

only 1 package
@1.00 ea. 
5 "Hand Woven by" tags

4 of brown one, 1 of cream

only 1 set
@ $1.00 ea. 
Waxed Cord

older - have yellowed

4 of these
@ $1.00 ea. 
Apron from NCBA Convention - "Baskets at Heart" - 1991

red & white stripe with pockets
@ $8.50 ea. 
"Baskets" Mug

only 1
@ $4.95 ea. 
"Celebrating Our Traditions" Mug

AMB Convention 2000

2 of these
@ $4.95 ea. 
Splint Baskets Mug

only 1
@ $4.95 ea. 
Wildwood Basketry Guild Mug

only 1
@ $4.95 ea. 
"Weaving From the Heart" Tall Mug

IBA Convention 2005

only 1
@ $4.95 ea.