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June ‘21 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...May ‘21 Pattern
Do you need a container on your kitchen counter for all of those necessary little "things"? Our Kitchen Counter Basket will not only prove helpful to clear the clutter but it will look good while doing so!April ‘21 Pattern
In one way or another, we are all travelers.....and, there's always a lot of stuff to take with us! Our Traveler's Tote Basket is the beautiful solution to that situation. It is a sturdy, filled-based basket with leather straps that are long enough to slip over the...March ‘21 Pattern
The Painted Wooden Bottom Toy Basket has oak plywood tacked to its base both inside and out so that it is bottom heavy - not tipsy. Whether holding Thomas the Tank Engine or Barbie, this basket serves as both a functional container and a beautiful home decoration....February ‘21 Pattern
The Square 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 to carry things. Our Square Market Basket reminds us of those olden days....Share This
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February ‘25 Free Pattern
Many people have asked ~ so here it is, the Bottle Tote Basket. The inside of this basket has a "divider" woven up the center to separate two bottles. The Bottle Tote Basket...
January ‘25 Free Pattern
Primitive black grunge is a finishing technique that will never lose its charm. It gives a piece the familiar feel of something that has been cherished enough to be used...
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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