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November ‘15 Pattern
History tells us that in olden days baskets were used as standard units of measure … thus the design of our Measuring Basket. The 7” square base rounds to a 10” top with 7” sides.October ‘15 Pattern
Nothing ushers in fall more vibrantly than the change of colors in the Northwoods. Using those warm hues, our Fall Harvest Basket adds the flavor of fall to any home decor.September ‘15 Pattern
Woven to fit a standard quart canning jar, this cute basket will add primitive charm to your table while holding fresh cut flowers. Our Country Flower Vase measures 4 1/2” round, 7” tall sides, 12” overall height with handle.August ‘15 Pattern
It's time to bring in some of those beautiful garden vegetables. And, if your farmhouse kitchen has beams on the ceiling, then the Onion Basket can be hung up there. Its unique pouch-type shape is 6" tall in the front and 8" in the back. It has a round footed...July ‘15 Pattern
The sweet smell of fresh baked muffins is enhanced by the beauty of the hand woven Blueberry Muffin Basket in which they are served. This 10" spoked bottom basket is rimmed with a double braided border and decorated with stems of painted blueberries. No matter the...Share This
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April ‘24 Free Pattern
In olden days, a "keeping room" was the center of a colonial home. It was warmed by the fireplace and most of life's activity took place in that small room. Baskets were...
March ‘24 Free Pattern
Fair Isle is a traditional technique used to create patterns with multiple colors. It is named after Fair Isle, a tiny island in the north of Scotland … and very...
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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