The Basket Blog
To stain or not to stain … that is the question!
Truth be told ... we do not spend much time contemplating that dilemma. Every piece that comes out of our shop has some form of a finish on it.A Five-Sided Basket?
When Mary contacted me about weaving custom storage baskets for her entryway hutch, I understood her dilemma in finding baskets just the right shape and size for her uniquely shaped bench.February ‘14 Pattern
The Purse Basket is another option for those who wish to carry something other than a regular purse. It is sturdy in design with a filled base so as to completely contain its contents. The leather strap and wooden knob closure give this basket a very "purse-like"...Basket Giveaway through Two Classy Chics
Enter a giveaway through Two Classy Chics for the chance to win a Colonial Gathering Basket from Joanna's Collections!Easter Basket Season
Easter season is coming soon. Be ready for all those sweet treats by getting your Easter basket ordered!Share This
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I have experimented extensively. Here are some of my conclusions.
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