Creative Woodworks & crafts 1999-01, страница 49

One of the many mirror/picture frames created exclusively by Rick at The Beny ' ' Basket.

Rick's artistic lafenls help him create beautiful projects such as this elegant shelf.

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A popular new clock project designed like German Cuckoo clocks from the turn of the century.

another innovative scroll sawing concept in 1996 scroller-friendly red ink. This idea was developed in response to their customers becoming frustrated when cutting along black pattern lines with a black blade. Red ink was incorporated into one of their pattern/video sets and was a huge success.

Along their way, Rick and Karen have become internationally recognized as forerunners in the woodcrafting industry. The Berry Basket has gained a following with customers in Canada, Britain. Australia, Japan. Germany, and Brazil to name a few. Rick has appeared on the PBS television series The American Woodshop" hosted by Scott Phillips, and his projects have appeared in many woodworking publications.

The delicate fretwork of these Victorian baskets will challenge any experenced scroller.

Beyond the horizon

The journey has been long and all-consuming, monopolizing their time, concentration, and as Rick tells it. even their house: "Several years ago, the business began overtaking too much of the living area so Karen and the boys decided to move out and. lei the business take over!"

But the story isn't nearly over yet. The Berry Basket continues to grow. The Longabaughs are now online with the debut of their website, <www,berrybasket.com>. This is an exciting step forward because now customers can place orders more quickly and can preview many designs even before the next catalog is printed!

Now that a new leg of their journey begins, the Berry Basket's staff of seven renews its commitment to excellent customer service both during and after the sale. With chapters of experience behind them and a future filled with promise, the Berry Basket continues to offer top-quality products and fast delivery at affordable prices. This success story is definitely ''to be continued"!

For more information or to request a free catalog, please contact the Berry Basket at P. O. Box 925, Centralia. WA 98531; (800)206-9009. And don't forget to visit their website at <www. berrybasket. com>! wi