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Last Few Days of Warmth
Our front porch bench is very multi-purposed...The Primitive Front Porch
The Primitive Front Porch Basket is an easy way to add curb appeal to your home.October ‘17 Pattern
The Big Round Basket is just that - big and round! It is perfect for a centerpiece on the coffee table or to store rolled towels, washcloths, or linens in the bathroom.Staining Tutorial - With or Without Leather
Staining a basket can protect the life of your project and add a variety of color options! This tutorial shows how we stain baskets in our shop. Careful, it's a messy business...Fall Is Coming Soon
It's fun to experiment with changing colors and styles of weaving to reflect the switch from summer to autumn. We don't use dyed stakes or rims very often, but they sure pop on this fall-inspired basket!Share This
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February ‘26 Free Pattern
Since Easter is coming earlier this year, April 5th, it’s not too soon to start weaving baskets for the kiddos or for your own home decor. Our painted Easter Shelf Basket...
January ‘26 Free Pattern
Do you want to wish your special someone "Happy Valentine's Day"? Our small Sweet Hearts Basket can be filled with chocolates, handmade soaps or cappuccino mixes. It's the...
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Weaving Lessons
- Basket Finishes
- Staining Tutorial - With or Without Leather
- Weaving with a Wooden-Bottom Base Tutorial
- Wire and Bale Handles
- Weaving with Leather Handles
- Twining a Round Base Tutorial
- Leather Handled Tote Strapping Tutorial
- Singeing Tutorial
- Twining the Last Weaver Tutorial
- Sea Grass Continuous Weave Tutorial
- To stain or not to stain … that is the question!
- Shaping the Sides of a Basket Tutorial
- Double-Lashing Tutorial
- Clip and Tuck Tutorial
- Weaving the Sides Tutorial