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Island Water Finish
Custom requested stains add a bright pop of color to these storage baskets!October ‘13 Pattern
The name of this basket was derived from the method of construction of its sturdy "double bottomed" base. The Double Bottom Round Basket has two separate bases woven together with a 10" square hardwood handle. It is a close reproduction of baskets made in a bygone...Clip and Tuck Tutorial
Once the sides are woven, the stakes need to be clipped and tucked. This tutorial will teach you how!Custom Colors for a Cruiser
"My beach baby with her lovely basket, hanging out at the Jersey Shore. I just had to show you how great it looks and tell you how happy it makes me!"Custom Mail Slot Basket
This is definitely the LARGEST custom mail basket I have ever made ~ 30" tall!Share This
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September ‘26 Free Pattern
The Cottage (Painted) Market Basket was designed as an antique reproduction from days gone-by. As long as there have been goods to transport, market baskets have been woven...
August ‘26 - Free Pattern
Great for just about any country kitchen, the Mini Rolling Pin Basket will hold a variety of things ... salt & pepper shakers, two small mason jars, a mug & hot chocolate...
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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