A short column from the Minnesota Weaver, the last in a basketry series by Cathy Ingebretsen. She argues that basketry is the oldest fiber craft, born of functional need, and that modern makers are free to make non-functional baskets and sculpture. She closes by asking readers for ideas for next year's column, such as one on basketry materials and books or one on yarns. The page also carries advertisements for Nimble Finger needle art shop and Beka looms.