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August ‘16 Pattern
This market basket is a bit different in that it has two hardwood swing handles that lay open & out of the way. It was originally designed at the request of a gourmet caterer who needed to transport her specialty dishes. You will find endless other uses for this...July ‘16 Pattern
On your way to the local farmer's market to purchase those delicious fruits & vegetables? Then you need an Oval Market Basket It gets its name from the rectangular to oval shaping in its design. The base starts out with a 6" x 11" rectangle and then flares to a 10"...June ‘16 Pattern
Our Americana Patriot Tote Basket displays pride in this great country. The base measures 3" x 10" with 10" sides and leather strapping handles.May ‘16 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 woven and hung on pegs or placed on shelves to keep much of the necessary clutter handy yet out...April ‘16 Pattern
Our Large Peg Basket is an antique reproduction of a piece originally found in a restored Colonial home ... used to keep life's necessary clutter out of the way yet close at hand.Share This
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May ‘26 Free Pattern
Bring natural texture and warm, handmade charm to your home with this long woven basket—perfect as a table centerpiece for everyday decorating and special gatherings. Its...
April ‘26 Free Pattern
Are there ever enough containers for hats & mittens, craft projects, or books & magazines? Every room in your home would be a perfect place for our Footed Storage Basket...
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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