Jim Rutherford's Collection
Latest update - 2/19/2008
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Jim Rutherford passed away unexpectedly, of a heart attack on October 29th, 2005. Many of you knew him as a voice on the phone. Others knew him as a teacher or as the original editor of Basket Bits Magazine. For us, he was a co-worker and best friend for more than 20 years. We still miss him every day.
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Baskets
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"Pot of Gold"
Basket Pattern featured in the Summer 1989 issue of Basket Bits. This is Jim's Original Sample Basket. SOLD AS IS |
$40.00
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Jelly Jar Basket
Basket Pattern featured in an early issue of Basket Bits Magazine. This is Jim's Original Sample Basket. |
$35.00
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Splint Market Basket
This is one of Jim's Mold Woven Maple Splint Baskets with 2 swing handles. SOLD AS IS |
$65.00
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10" Key Basket
Jim made this basket back in the early 80's during a workshop. SOLD AS IS |
$45.00
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In Most Cases, there is only one of each of these items available:
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Ash Swing Handle
14" wide x 5 1/2" tall drilled for rivet or axle peg there are 6 of these |
$1.00 each
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?? Ear Swing Tabs ??
We do not know what these were used for. The insert tab has a cutout for 1/2" rim material. The "flap" swings up and down. Oak there are 6 of these |
$2.00 each
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Birch Washers / Spacers
5/8 wood washer w/ 3/16" hole - make great spacers for swing handles There are more than 1500 of these - if interested in the whole lot - call Kathy |
5¢ each
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| Jim's Basket Dryers Jim used these during workshops to dry the weavers so the baskets could be packed before adding the rim. Baskets are stacked inside. A hair blow dryer goes into the top hole to create the dry heat which dries and shrinks the weavers. The dryers are "knock-down" for easier transportation. The dryer will hold several baskets at a time - depending on size. |
 size: 16 1/2" wide x 32 1/2" long x 30 3/4" high. Knocks down to 5 pieces. 2" hole in top for hair dryer. 2" hole on one side w/ closeable flap to adjust the air. |
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| It would probably be best to pick these up at the shop or at one of the conventions rather than trying to ship. |  |
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Leather
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Heavy Leather Work Surface Pieces
8" x 11" black - great when you need something with a little "give" to work on. These have been lightly used. |
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Wallpaper Border
5 yd. / roll there are 4 rolls |
$3.95 each
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Nantucket Basket Wallpaper Border
5 yd. / roll - 10" wide there is only 1 roll |
$8.95 each
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Minature Carved
Fruit "Pit" Baskets
He did NOT make them. |
$4.95 each
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Leaf Tie-Ons
Wood cut-outs with fabric leaves glued onto one side - on floral wire. 9 of these - design varies |
50¢ each
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Birch Candle Cups
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25¢ each
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Acrylic Nantucket Buttons -"1995"
5/8" dia. - could possibly be used upside down for blank side There are also a couple of smaller buttons that have "1996" on them - 1/2" dia. |
50¢ each
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Fancy Acrylic Nantucket Buttons -"1995"
1 3/4" dia. |
$2.00
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Elephant Rubber Stamp
never used |
$5.99
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Amber Plastic Ovals - 2 oz. Bottles with "Clic-Loc" tm Child Resistant Lids
Jim used these for his "Basketmaker's Oil" - there is a box of 98. If you are interested in them all - call Kathy |
50¢ each
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Nantucket Bases:
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Cherry
5" - $7.50 ea. The cherry bases are plain - no decorative rings |
Sorry, the fretwork bases have all been sold.
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Oak
2 1/4" - $5.95 ea. These oak bases have decorative rings. there are 15 of these |
Oak
5" - $6.95 ea. These oak bases have decorative rings. there are only 3 left |
Oak
2 1/2" - $5.95 ea. This oak base has decorative rings. there is only 1 left |
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Oak
1 3/4" - $4.95 ea. only 1 base left |
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Oak
7" - $7.50 has 5/8" cut-out over hole to inlay piece of ivory, tagua, bone, etc. only 2 left |
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Peoples of the Golden Triangle
Paul & Elaine Lewis Jim's personal copy of this hardcover book excellent condition |
$40.00
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"Basket Bits" Magazines Issues #1 - #30 (1989 - 1998) "Basket Bits" Magazines Issues #1 - #30 (#8 missing) |
Sold
$46.00 (cover price $93.00) |
| Single issues of Basket Bits Magazines
Jim Rutherford - editor |
#5, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #28, #29
This is a great way to add missing issues to your collection! |
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| Jim Rutherford Tribute Issue of Basket Bits
Sandy Bulgrin - editor |
#53 |
$5.00 ea.
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Workshop Opportunity
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Round Reed Lunch Basket
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Jim's Workshop Supplies
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These supplies are for the Lunch & Picnic Basket Workshops Jim taught in the 90's. The baskets were made using wooden bases which were drilled so the round reed spokes slid into the side edge, rather than the standard "through the base holes". The baskets were lidded with swing handles - very sturdy and attractive. The supplies are for sale as a "lot" to someone who would be interested in teaching this basket in workshops. Or to a member of a guild interested in a "guild" project! "Lot" - $400.00 |
25 - Lunch Basket Patterns 30 - 5" sq. wood bases - drilled 37 - handles - swing handles / parts 6 - handles - 8" square - no grip 16 - handles with grip 4 - partial kit (pattern and all supplies except reed) 8 - wood bases not drilled extra swing parts - some round washers & some wood pieces ins & outs 9 - Picnic Basket Patterns Other Sizes Lunch Baskets |
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Watch for Jim's Workshops being taught by:
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Kaye & Fred Kohler
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Sara Nestle
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Pam Feix
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Shoulder Totes
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Large Nantucket Designs
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Burma Tote
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Cookie Jar
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Wood Splint Designs
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Pot Belly Designs
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Small Nantucket Designs
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Lap Desk
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This is the Nantucket Backpack basket Jim was working on when he died. Bill has since finished it with "shoes" & a leather strap.
Jim's Sister, Pat, is the proud owner. |
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Jim would have wanted you to celebrate his life by making baskets, laughing, and enjoying friends.
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