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Twining a Round Base Tutorial

Posted by Joanna on 04/10/15 – 5 Comments

The basic way to make a round base is to use stakes as spokes and twine with #3 round reed. This tutorial will take you step-by-step through that process.

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April ‘15 Pattern

Posted by Joanna on 03/31/15 – 3 Comments

The Wooden Bottom Waste Basket has oak plywood tacked to its base both inside and out so that it is bottom heavy - not tipsy. It has several rounds of triple rod waling around a 2" strip of tulip poplar and leather bushel basket handles. The Wooden Bottom Waste...

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March ‘15 Pattern

Posted by Joanna on 02/28/15 – 1 Comment

It is common knowledge that jelly beans are one of the favorite “sweet treats” during the springtime of year. Therefore it must follow that every child needs a Jelly Bean Bucket to stuff with plastic grass and then fill to the rim with the little beans! And when...

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Leather Handled Tote Strapping Tutorial

Posted by Joanna on 02/23/15 – 3 Comments

Joanna’s Collections has designed several original totes and service baskets that use leather strapping as the handles. The leather strapping runs through the bottom of the Leather Handled Tote to create a strong support for hauling lots of important things. If...

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February ‘15 Pattern

Posted by Joanna on 02/01/15 – 4 Comments

Perfect for hats & mittens, craft projects, books & magazines, or small loads of laundry, the Oval Storage Basket is the ticket. Measuring 10" x 16" filled base with 8" sides, it is solidly woven, sturdy, and a great way to store just about anything! Every room in...

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Basket Finishes

Posted by Joanna on 04/27/12 – 1 Comment

I have experimented extensively. Here are some of my conclusions.

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December ‘24 Free Pattern

Posted by Joanna on 11/30/24 – 5 Comments

Two pint-size jars of your favorite jellies, jams, or honey fit snugly in the Jelly Basket. Its filled base measures 3 1/2" x 7", and the color accented sides measure 3 1/2"...

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November ‘24 Free Pattern

Posted by Joanna on 11/01/24 – 6 Comments

What a great way to contain all of those newspapers and magazines until they head off to be recycled. Our Leather Handled Storage Basket not only is extremely sturdy since...

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