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Pine Needle Coiling
Favorite Links
Amish Gourds .... excellent quality of dried and cleaned gourds for crafts, gourd bird houses, books, supplies,
Purple Martin houses, & so much more.

Marianne Barnes ..... does beautiful baskets.  She has her own unique style by using all types of material &
textures.  Hellen is the proud owner of two of her pieces!  She also has other beautiful work on her web.  You really
don't want to miss her web site.

Tammy Brown ..... lives in North Carolina and not only sells gourds, but she also has pine needles, patterns, really
cute painted pieces, and beautiful pine needle coiled pieces. Tammy has a darling line of various dog paintings on
ornaments, purses, cards, etc.  She also has a newsletter so visit her site and sign up for free patterns and lots of
tips.  The "Horsehair" pieces Hellen has on her "SW & Native American page" were done using Tammy's pattern
she has for sale on her web site.  She also list some of her pieces on e-bay ...
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/gourdsfromthegarden

Kim (Shilo) Diamond .... Shilo is a mixed-media artist who works primarily on gourds, rocks, and driftwood.  Her
work is very unique.

Sylvia Gaines  ..... Sylvia is an outstanding gourd artists who does beautiful horses with a western flare.  Her love
for horses and all other animals reflect in her art.    

Harrold Grantham  .... is the owner of Broken Saddle Riding Co.  in Cerrillos, NM.   It is located 16 miles south of
Santa Fe, NM, off of Hwy. 14.  I have never been to a better riding stable operated by a group of people who cared
more about us enjoying our ride.  They have well trained and conditioned smooth riding Tennessee Walkers &
Missouri Fox Trotters that are carried for like part of the family.  All rides are based on your ability which I might add
mine isn't as good as it was 15 years ago.  Harrold will agree to that statement.  My youngest daughter, Tiffany, is a
very good rider and enjoyed herself because she was able to do more than just "walk" the horse.  Harrold treated
us extra special.  This is the reason I prepared the special piece just for him.  It was just a small token to show our
appreciation.   His phone number is 505-424-7774.   If you are in the area, give him a call.  You will enjoy a relaxing
ride ... at your own skills ... through the beautiful New Mexico countryside.  

Simply Baskets ..... offer a wide variety of one-of-a-kind handwoven and artisan signed baskets, including vintage
and antique baskets.  Look under "Theme/Category" Arts & Crafts, Gifts Baskets.


Organizations:
Hellen is a member of the following .....

The Gourd Patch ..... when you get to the site, just click on "Gourd Patch."  You will be able to view a wealth of
information concerning the art of gourding.

The Pine Needle Group ..... visit this site for information about pine needle coiling.  You will also be able to tour the
galleries of beautiful pine needled coiled pieces.  

American Gourd Society

Texas Gourd Society
Board Member
Chairman of Ways & Means Committee  
     

Arlington Gourd Patch

American Indian Chamber of Commerce
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