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We're pleased to have one of our baskets, the Bicycle Tote Basket, featured in this article: http://www.ducksgoose.com/2019/09/13/shop-eco-fashionably-use-reusable-bags/ It's always fun to see how people use the baskets we weave for them....September ‘19 Pattern
Throughout history baskets have been used for collecting, transporting and storing produce. Our antique reproduction of the Colonial Gathering Basket will prove just as useful as those baskets of by-gone days. The shabby/grungy paint process can be finished to match...August ‘19 Pattern
The 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 to carry things. Our Painted Market Basket reminds us of those olden days....July ‘19 Pattern
Our large Southwest Storage Basket measures 19 " x 14" oval top with 8" sides. The eye-catching pattern can be woven in any color you wish. Whether the Southwest Storage Basket is centerstage in your great room or holding extra quilts at the foot of your bed, this...June ‘19 Pattern
The Patriot Wall Basket is crafted with American pride in our great country. Hand woven with the thirteen stripes like our flag and decorated with hand painted stars on the wide blue band, this basket will add charm to your country home's Americana decor....Share This
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June ‘25 Free Pattern
The simplest definition of farm-to-table is the food being served comes straight from a farm without going through a store, market, or distributor. Our large Farm-to-Table...
May ‘25 Free Pattern
Are you anxious for spring so you can hang clothes out on the line? There is nothing better than the fresh air smell of sun-dried laundry ~ and our Clothes Pin Basket can...
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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