Testimonials

James L. Baird, Jr.
“Misty View”
Nantucket Island

As a Nantucket resident, I was delighted to discover the Wieskamps at the Annual Winter Park Arts Festival, a number of years ago. I was astonished to find that the quality of their work equaled or exceeded the wonderful weaving I had come to know and love on our island. Since, I have acquired several of their baskets for myself and my family. Friends on Nantucket have examined Wieskamp baskets and have agreed that the work was superlative.

The one difference between the Wieskamp baskets and those found on Nantucket is the price! I have suggested, more than once, that Gene and Lorraine should really charge more!

Mr. and Mrs. Wieskamp,

I just wanted to let you know that the basket I ordered from you arrived yesterday and it is beautiful. Your work is perfect and the cost is certainly inexpensive for the time that is involved. I hope we do business again! Thank you,

Judy Markovsky

What a wonderful bit of news! I started with the fear that a repair was not a possibility, and now I find you have no doubt been able to work a miracle.

I have seen your baskets on your site. The beauty of your work was the motivation to ask about a possible repair of our family heirloom. We have recently relocated from New Mexico and the need for home decor may well have a spot for one of your pieces.

We appreciate your speedy response. Please let us know about the total amount due.

Dick and LaVone Abbott
Sun City West, Arizona

It is with great enthusiasm that I write you to say that the three baskets I had you make for me are perfect in every way. Having spent over thirty years on Nantucket I am very familiar with the best made Nantucket baskets-- the ones that cost many hundreds and even thousands of dollars. In my opinion the three I purchased from you are equivalent to any in this category. They are tightly woven, beautifully proportioned and constructed out of the best materials. You should be proud of your product!!!

All the best for a great 2007!!

Sincerely,
Peggy Segalas
Vero Beach, Florida

Dearest Wieskamps

I became enamored of the fabulous Nantucket lighthouse baskets during a family visit to Nantucket Island long ago. My wonderful children recently celebrated my milestone birthday by presenting me with a perfect purse-style basket from your company. I'm sure they had no trouble deciding on the style; I've been talking about getting one "someday" for nearly 30 years. It recently arrived, and it is perfect! I am thrilled! It was so carefully crafted in every way, and I loved discovering the whimsical way you date each article. What a fun surprise.

The very first time I took my purse out in public a woman came up to me gushing about it. It's hard to be humble when you have a Nantucket lighthouse basket on your arm!! Thank you for your beautiful and lovingly handcrafted product.

Sincerely,
Shirley Turner
Albuquerque New Mexico

There is only one word for the incredible work that you did – fabulous! As a writer, very rarely am I speechless, however when I opened by package and out came the restored Reyes basket, I was truly astounded.

The quality, price and care taken were absolutely outstanding. The basket is a treasured belonging, and now that is has been restored, well, there really are not words.

The love and care that went into your work is evident. That’s the best part. It’s not only technical expertise that’s there – it’s the work of someone who cared about something important to another person. Now that’s a wonderful thing!

Sincerely,
Silk Water Mooney
Brackettville, Tx