The Basket Blog Archive


Basket Finishes

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Finishes ~ I have experimented extensively.  I used to just leave my baskets “natural” but I didn’t think they looked completed and the color-dyed weavers faded over time. 

Then I moved on to Danish Oil which offered several color options.  After becoming bored with their selections, I...

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March ‘24 Free Pattern

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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 appropriate for the design in our primitive Fair Isle Easter basket!

https://joannascollections.com/baskets/view/fair-isle-easter-basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click on...

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February ‘24 Free Pattern

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The Large Peg Basket is an antique reproduction of a piece originally found in a restored Colonial home ... used to keep life’s necessary clutter out of the way yet close at hand.

Large Peg Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click on the .pdf link below to download your free pattern. ...

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January ‘24 Pattern

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History tells us that in olden days baskets were used as standard units of measure … thus the design of our Measuring Basket.

Measuring Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to purchase the pattern.  (Please be certain your device is capable of reading .pdf files.)...

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December ‘23 Pattern

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Cookies, cookies, cookies—especially during the holiday season! Why not share your special sweet treats in a colorful Cookie Basket? And after the treats are gone, the Cookie Basket will remain a treasured gift in itself.

Cookie Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to...

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November ‘23 Pattern

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Time with family and friends spent around the dining room table is one of the most valuable blessings in life. Nothing helps set a welcoming atmosphere like the perfect table decorations. This Table Runner Basket will be a charming addition to your dining room by either holding decorative...

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October ‘23 Pattern

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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 your home would be a...

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September ‘23 Pattern

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Katelyn’s Shaker Basket was designed in simplistic form as it would have been by the Shaker people of bygone years. The stakes are wide and straight while the weavers are narrow, continuous, and long. Katelyn’s Shaker Basket portrays the plain yet gracious lines of similar baskets woven in...

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August ‘23 Pattern

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Perfectly sized for sitting on the back of the toilet, the Toiletries Basket will hold all of those bottles of lotion, powder & hair spray, along with rolled hand towels or washcloths … and the basket will look nice while doing so!

Toiletries Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click on...

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July ‘23 Pattern

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Perfect for quilts, craft projects, books & magazines, or small loads of laundry, the Storage Basket is the ticket. It is solidly woven, sturdy, and a great way to store just about anything!  Every room in your home would be a perfect place for this Storage Basket.

Storage Basket

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June ‘23 Pattern

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The Colonial Chair Basket is the perfect companion to your favorite easy chair. It will prove its worth by keeping your special books and magazines, or your current craft projects close at hand.

Colonial Chair Side Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to purchase the pattern....

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May ‘23 Pattern

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This practical basket combines the Little Leather Handled Tote with the Bicycle Basket ... attached to the handlebars of your favorite ride! How convenient is that? Grab your tote, buckle it to your bike and off to market you go ...

Bicycle Tote Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click here...

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April ‘23 Pattern

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The Oval Market Basket gets its name from the rectangular to oval shaping in its design. The base starts out with a 6” x 11” rectangle and then flares to a 10” x 15” oval top. The round hardwood handle makes the Oval Market Basket quite comfortable for carrying over your forearm.

Oval Market Basket

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March ‘23 Pattern

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Here’s a colorful basket for collecting up all of those sweet treats the Easter Bunny delivers. The Painted Round Easter Basket‘s sturdy construction won’t let a single jelly bean escape and will prove great for egg hunting escapades many years to come ... a heirloom your little...

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February ‘23 Pattern

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As winter approaches, we now are in the process of trying to locate all of the necessary mittens, hats and scarves. Why not use a Mitten Basket? It measures 13” round and 10” tall, and is the “stylish” means of containing those winter accessories.

Mitten Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this...

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January ‘23 Pattern

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Our primitive Footed Wool Basket measures 13” round and 11” tall. It is the perfect companion to your favorite easy chair to hold knitting projects or magazines.

Footed Wool Basket

Any level weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to purchase the pattern.

December ‘22 Pattern

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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 packets. Or when used in the bathroom, it’s great for specialty soaps & washcloths.  This is the perfect small gift...

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November ‘22 Pattern

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The Little Northwoods Tote Basket is the perfect 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, and the decorative woven pattern will intrigue the most critical eye. The leather...

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October ‘22 Pattern

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.  Our tote has been designed to...

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September ‘22 Pattern

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The Farm Table Basket measures 28” long and is finished in a primitive/grungy technique. It’s the perfect basket to serve as a centerpiece on your rustic trestle table.

Farm Table Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this challenging project so click here to purchase the pattern

August ‘22 Pattern

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Our Candlestick Basket is an antique reproduction patterned after a basket commonly found hanging on the walls of Colonial keeping rooms. Candles, being the major source of lighting, needed to be stored close at hand yet out of the reach of pesky mice who loved to chew. The Candlestick...

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July ‘22 Free Pattern

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If the theme of your great room is historic Americana, then the Patriot Storage Basket will fit in perfectly. The red stripes and freehand painted stars remind us of the great freedom with which we have been blessed. Base: 13” x 13” Sides: 9” Handles: Leather Strapping

Patriot Storage Basket

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June ‘22 Pattern

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Our Pioneer Gathering Basket takes us back to imagining what it might be like to have been born 150 years ago. Life was hard but in many ways simpler. Bring back some of the nostalgic olden days with our Pioneer Gathering Basket.

Pioneer Gathering Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this challenging project...

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May ‘22 Pattern

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There is always lots of stuff that must be kept close at hand yet out of sight ... tape, scissors, rulers, scratch paper & pens. How can that be accomplished and still preserve your great room’s primitive decor? The answer is our Shelf Basket!

Shelf Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this...

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April ‘22 Pattern

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Woven to accomodate a quart jar in the bottom, this Dried Flower Basket is the perfect container for those wild flowers found along a country roadside. It will add rustic charm to any table or mantelpiece in your great room. And it can be finished in any of our standard stains or primitive...

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March ‘22 Pattern

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Here’s a colorful basket for collecting up all of those sweet treats the Easter Bunny delivers. The Colorful Easter Basket‘s sturdy construction won’t let a single jelly bean escape and will prove great for egg hunting escapades many years to come ... a heirloom your little person can keep...

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February ‘22 Pattern

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The 19th century Shaker people created with simplicity, beauty, and functional excellence. Our handwoven Cat’s Head Basket is a reproduction of their design. It gets its name from the corners of the base which make the basket, when turned upside down, look like the head of a cat with...

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January ‘22 Pattern

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Since early colonial times people have needed containers for storing the necessary “stuff” of life ~ items that must be close at hand but out of sight. Our Big Green Basket was designed with that thought in mind. Sitting in the corner of a bedroom or great room, it proves useful for...

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December ‘21 Pattern

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There are baskets for bread, for cookies, for crackers, and for muffins … why not for biscuits? Serve your guests afternoon tea and biscuits with this basket to add a level of primitive charm to your table!

Biscuit Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to purchase...

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November ‘21 Free Pattern

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Do you need to make lots of little baskets for holiday gift-giving?  If so, the Doorknob Basket might be the ticket.  It’s easy to weave up and can be customized by adding different color “bows” to match any decor. 

Doorknob Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on the link below...

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October ‘21 Pattern

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The best way to transport your famous apple crumb pie to the church potluck is in a beautiful Victorian Pie Basket.

Victorian Pie Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to purchase the pattern. (Please be certain your device is capable of reading .pdf files.)

September ‘21 Pattern

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The New England Chairside Basket was designed with thoughts of a favorite stuffed chair perched in front of a warm fireplace, in a cozy, bookcase-lined den. Its subtle dignity adds a grace and charm to your room’s ambiance, while at the same time, it keeps your special reading materials or...

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August ‘21 Pattern

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Not all country homes have enough floor space for baskets to sit everywhere, so we designed a Magazine Wall Basket that hangs by an oak bushel basket handle. It is only 3” deep yet large enough to hold a standard size publication. The Magazine Wall Basket would be very useful for...

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July ‘21 Pattern

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Do you need a tall basket to set in the corner behind the coat tree? The Umbrella Basket might just fit the need! It has a double wooden bottom so it’s not tippy and is slim enough to fit in almost any corner. Our Umbrella Basket will serve many other needs than just umbrella storage!

Umbrella Basket

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June ‘21 Pattern

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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 era for toting goods to...

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May ‘21 Pattern

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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!

Kitchen Counter Top Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click here to purchase the...

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April ‘21 Pattern

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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 shoulder. The variety of...

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March ‘21 Pattern

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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. The solid wooden base and...

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February ‘21 Pattern

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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.

Square Market Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so...

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January ‘21 Pattern

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The Painted Round Basket was designed as an antique reproduction of an old basket found in a New England cottage. The rim has an extra trim piece lashed with flat reed and nailed in place with small brass tacks as was custom in old-time basketry construction. It is then finished in a...

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December ‘20 Pattern

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The Little Gift Basket is the perfect solution for those “hard to buy for” names on your gift giving list. It can hold a new coffee mug with cappuccino or tea packets, handmade soaps with rolled washcloths, or a small tin of maple syrup with dry pancake mix. The possibilities are endless!...

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November ‘20 Pattern

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If the theme of your great room is historic Americana, then the Patriot Storage Basket will fit in perfectly. The red stripes and freehand painted stars remind us of the great freedom with which we have been blessed.

Patriot Storage Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to...

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October ‘20 Pattern

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The Painted Wall Basket would look great hanging over the coat hooks in your mud room ... and it will help keep track of all your hats & mittens.  It is then finished in a three-step painting technique that can be done to match your home’s primitive decor.

Painted Wall Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy...

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September ‘20 Pattern

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Here you go weavers ... we’re going to need this basket before we know it!  As winter approaches, we now are in the process of trying to locate all of the necessary mittens, hats and scarves. Why not use a Mitten Basket?  It measures 13” round and 10” tall, and is the “stylish” means of...

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August ‘20 Pattern

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Well ... how is it that ten days have already flown by in this new month?  I apologize for the delay in posting our FREE PATTERN!  Here it is ... the Shaker Market Basket.  Gone are the Shaker villages of the late 1800’s, but their desire for simplicity in all areas of life lives on in...

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July ‘20 Pattern

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Are you up for a weaving challenge?  Then here you go ... try your hand at our Primitive Front Porch Basket.  This basket would look great hanging just about anywhere in your primitive or country home. It is finished in a three-step painting technique that can be done to match your home’s...

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June ‘20 Pattern

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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 woven and hung on pegs or placed on mantels to keep much of the necessary clutter handy yet out of sight. Our version of...

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May ‘20 Pattern

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This practical basket combines the Little Leather Handled Tote with the Bicycle Basket ... attached to the handlebars of your favorite ride! How convenient is that? Grab your tote, buckle it to your bike and off to market you go ...

Bicycle Tote Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click...

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April ‘20 Pattern

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Every country home needs a Country Waste Basket. The base of this basket measures 7” x 7” and its sides are 12” tall. Different colors can be woven into the top of this basket so as to match your particular room’s decor.

Country Waste Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here to...

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March ‘20 Pattern

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Since we all have oodles of “projects in progress”, why not tote them in beautiful style in a Craft Caddy Basket? This large basket has a filled bottom so as not to lose crochet hooks, thimbles, or markers, and it is woven with multiple rows of color giving it its attractive design....

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February ‘20 Pattern

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Never lose your car keys again! The Pegged Key Basket not only has a pouch on top for mail, pens & wallets, but there are also three pegs underneath on which to hang those pesky sets of keys. Affix this basket next to the back door and everything you need to grab’n'go will be right there....

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January ‘20 Pattern

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Let’s start this new year with our most popular basket ... the Leather Handled Tote.  There is no other basket as suited for hauling things than this one.  Its strength is attributed to the riveted leather handles that are woven around and through the base of the basket. So if you have...

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December ‘19 Pattern

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Do you need a few special gifts for those “hard-to-buy-for” people on your Christmas list? Why not make them a Holiday Gift Basket? It measures 5½” round with 4½” sides and the design can be woven in holiday colors or other colors to match their home décor. 

Holiday Gift Basket

Any level of...

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November ‘19 Pattern

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Everyone eats, everyone spills, so everyone needs napkins and a Napkin Basket. This one measures 7” x 7” x 3” and has two curved reed handles.

Napkin Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here to purchase the Napking Basket pattern.  (Please be certain you are using a device...

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October ‘19 Pattern

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Our Breast Cancer Awareness Tote was designed to honor and support all of the women whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. Our prayers and best wishes go out to the families of these women.

Breast Cancer Awareness Tote

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here to purchase the pattern. ...

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Check this out ...

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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/

Bicycle Tote Basket

It’s always fun to see how people use the baskets we weave for them.

September ‘19 Pattern

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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 the decor of your own...

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August ‘19 Pattern

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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.

Painted Market Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so...

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July ‘19 Pattern

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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 basket will add intrigue...

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June ‘19 Pattern

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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.

Patriot Wall Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy...

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May ‘19 Pattern

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The Measuring Basket is a fun project to work on for this month’s weaving. Woven with a swing handle, this basket can be used for all sorts of springtime projects!

Measuring Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this weaving project so click on this link to purchase the pattern.  (Please be certain you...

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April ‘19 Pattern

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There’s still time to weave an heirloom Easter basket for one of your littles.  Our FREE PATTERN available for the month of April was the Pastel Easter Basket

Pastel Easter Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this fun project so click on this link below to purchase the pattern.

March ‘19 Pattern

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Our Curlicue Easter Basket can be woven in lavender and green, mauve and green, or sky blue and green. It is then heavily “antiqued”.  It is a great basket for collecting up all of those sweet treats the Easter Bunny leaves behind.

Curlicue Easter Basket

Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun project so...

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February ‘19 Pattern

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It’s not too soon to start making Easter baskets and so this month’s pattern is for the Victorian Easter Basket.

Victorian Easter Basket

The rim is woven with an intricate scallop and double braid which gives this basket its elegant appearance. ~ and the filled base won’t allow the escape of even a single...

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January ‘19 Pattern

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Happy New Year!

As another year opens up before us, we praise God for His faithfulness and goodness while we reflect on the past and look forward to the future…

To celebrate another year of weaving, here’s a favorite project of mine to share with you - the Footed Storage Basket. Dani...

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December ‘18 Pattern

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Welcome in the holiday season with the Holly Berry Basket. This square-to-round basket measures 5” x 5” base and flares out to a 7” round top. Colorful “holly berries” are woven on the sides of the basket with dyed hunter green and cranberry red reeds. The Holly Berry Basket is...

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November ‘18 Pattern

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Do you need the perfect Christmas gift for your littles?  How about weaving a Wooden Bottom Toy Basket ... whether holding Thomas the Tank Engine or Barbie & all her friends, this large storage basket serves as both a functional container and a beautiful home decoration. The solid wooden...

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Custom Work - Triangles

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Every so often, we get emails from people who have no idea what to do with that awkward, triangle built-in cabinet space. How to prevent a cluttered look? A triangle basket, of course!

Sandee had this request:

“I need a triangular-shaped basket with one handle on the hypotenuse side....

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October ‘18 Pattern

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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 your home would be a...

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September ‘18 Pattern

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School has started so why not bless your child’s teacher with a Teacher’s Tote Basket? 

Teacher's Tote Basket

Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun project so click the .pdf link below to download your free pattern.  (Please be certain you are using a device that has an app capable of reading .pdf files.)...

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August ‘18 Pattern

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Designed to be used by an avid woodworker, this Wood Carver’s Tool Tote is both attractive and functional. Whether you utilize it to transport carving tools or not is up to you; the options are endless for a versatile tote like this!

Wood Carver's Tool Tote

Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun project so...

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July ‘18 Pattern

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Whether the Square-to-Round Laundry Basket is hauling wash out to the clothesline or storing quilts in the corner of the great room, it is sure to provide years of usefulness.

Square-to-Round Laundry Basket

Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun project so click here to purchase the Square-to-Round Laundry Basket...

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June ‘18 Pattern

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There is always a lot of stuff that must be kept close at hand yet out of sight ... tape, scissors, rulers, scratch paper & pens. How can that be accomplished and still preserve your great room’s primitive decor? The answer is our Shelf Basket

Shelf Basket

Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun...

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May ‘18 Pattern

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Whether used out of doors as a home for a little wren family or placed inside as a decorative conversation piece, the Birdhouse Basket is sure to be enjoyed by all.

Birdhouse Basket

This wooden lidded basket measures 5” x 5 1/2” base by 9” tall sides and has a wire handle for hanging. There is a little...

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April ‘18 Pattern

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The Painted Primitive Front Porch Basket would look great hanging just about anywhere in your primitive or country home. It is finished in a three-step painting technique that can be done to match your home’s decor. 

Primitive Front Porch Basket

Any lever of weaver will enjoy this challenging project so click here...

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March ‘18 Pattern

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Our Painted Easter Basket is great for collecting up all of those sweet treats the Easter Bunny leaves behind. The 7 1/2” square base flares to a 12” round top and is woven on a dove-tailed hardwood handle to create a very sturdy basket ~ and the filled base won’t allow the escape of even...

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Farmhouse Bathroom Baskets

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“I live in an old farmhouse from the 1780s, which more recently was owned for 30 years by 2 artists who started an amazing line of housewares which are heavily designed and very whimsical and unconventional, and yet they fit perfectly in this rustic home… It feels like an old English Pub.”...

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Peace Bicycles Blog Feature

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Good Morning from Northern Minnesota!

MN Winter

Although it doesn’t much feel like Bicycle Basket season for us today, it’s not too many months away from spring warmth and outdoor adventures. Peace Bicycles is working on getting us geared up for the start of the spring season by sharing a blog...

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February ‘18 Pattern

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Our Candlestick Basket is an antique reproduction patterned after a basket commonly found hanging on the walls of Colonial keeping rooms. Candles, being the major source of lighting, needed to be stored close at hand yet out of the way. The Candlestick Basket was the perfect solution then...

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January ‘18 Pattern

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Every country home’s fireplace needs a Primitive Hearth Basket to hold kindling…or newspapers, magazines, or even knitting. As we hit mid-winter in Minnesota, projects that remind us of warmth are always appreciated!

Primitive Hearth

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to...

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December ‘17 Pattern

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Everyone eats, everyone spills, so everyone needs napkins and a Napkin Basket. This one measures 7” x 7” x 3” and has two curved reed handles.  And what a perfect basket to make for this gift-giving season.

Napkin Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to purchase...

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November ‘17 Pattern

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The Bean Pot Basket design comes from a reproduction of an old basket that was made in Pennsylvania of rye straw. Particularly nice hanging by its wire handle, it can decorate a hearth or tabletop as well.

Bean Pot Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here to purchase the Bean...

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Last Few Days of Warmth

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Here in Northern Minnesota, we take advantage of the warm days as thoroughly as possible. The bench on the front porch serves many purposes - today’s includes acting as the drying rack for some of the dyed weavers. We’ll dry those pieces out in the sun until it’s too cold to work!

Drying Rack...

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The Primitive Front Porch

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Every home remodeling show will tell you that curb appeal makes a big difference, right? We spend a lot of time working on the inside of our homes to make them reflect the style and image we prefer, but let’s not forget to give the outside a little attention smile

Primitive Front Porch

This fall, Jack built us a...

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October ‘17 Pattern

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The Big Round Basket is just that - big and round! It is perfect for a centerpiece on the coffee table or to store rolled towels, washcloths, or linens in the bathroom.

Big Round Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to purchase the Big Round Basket pattern.

Staining Tutorial - With or Without Leather

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Staining Without Leather

We’ve talked about whether to stain a finished basket or not. It’s amazing how staining a basket can completely change the look of your finished project! It also protects the reed from graying as it ages.

Unstained basket

Stained basket

There are several options for finishing your...

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Fall Is Coming Soon

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It won’t be too much longer before all the leaves change color. I’m thankful for the seasons we experience in northern Minnesota. It’s fun to experiment with changing colors and styles of weaving to reflect the switch from summer to autumn. We don’t use dyed stakes or rims very often, but...

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Weaving with a Wooden-Bottom Base Tutorial

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There are only a handful of different techniques used to construct the base of a basket. The wooden-bottom base combines the technique of a plaited base with a little carpentry. In this tutorial, I’m weaving the base of a Utensil Basket, which calls for two 5” squares of plywood....

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September ‘17 Pattern

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Are there ever enough places in the great room for all of the things needed for life? The Carry-All Basket is a beautiful way to contain stacks of quilts and afghans, piles of books and magazines, skeins and balls of yarn, and yes, oodles of toys for the grandchildren who come to visit....

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Putting Baskets to Use

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When we moved here 22 years ago, we planted a dozen apple trees. Today, they produce more than we can handle! But there’s just something wonderful about eating what we can grow. I think this batch will be made into cider this week.

Square Market Basket
Square Market Basket

Textures

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One of my favorite aspects of home decorating is mixing different textures. Add a section of seagrass weavers to this Toiletries Basket, and the contrasting texture pops!

Toiletries Basket

Using a continuous weave with seagrass isn’t as easy as weaving with rattan, but it changes the entire look of the...

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Black-Eyed Susans

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I appreciate how flowers change tones with the fading summer. The yellows and oranges of the black-eyed susans are a beautiful way to enjoy the last few weeks of this season.

Country Flower Vase
Country Flower Vase

The Hunt ...

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I LOVE antique shopping ... especially with friends.  Last weekend we had that opportunity and scored.  We found two antique rolling pins that were decently priced and therefore purchased! 

Rolling Pins

So the two treasures sat on the shelf looking at us all week as we worked hard on custom storage...

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August ‘17 Pattern

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The idea for this basket came at the request of a customer who wanted to combine the Bicycle Basket (to carry her lunch with her as she biked to work) with a Leather Handled Tote (to transport her lunch inside once she was there). The Bicycle Tote Basket uses leather strapping woven into...

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July ‘17 Pattern

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This market basket is a bit different in that it has two hardwood swing handles that lay open & out of the way. It was originally designed at the request of a gourmet caterer who needed to transport her specialty dishes. You will find endless other uses for this sturdy Twin-Handled Market...

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June ‘17 Pattern

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Show your love for our country’s great “red, white and blue” at this summer’s Fourth of July festivities by toting the family dinner in your Patriot Picnic Basket. This basket is large enough to hold all the necessary fixings for a complete meal for six. During the rest of the year it will...

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May ‘17 Pattern

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The Plaid Tote 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, and the eye-catching pattern can be woven in any color you’d like.

Plaid Tote Basket

Any level of weaver will enjoy...

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Wire and Bale Handles

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Hello, Weaving Friends!

As the spring months fight for recognition here in northern Minnesota, we are beginning to look forward to more time spent outside. It will be summer before you know it! When we finally can start hanging the laundry outside again, we use a basket like this...

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Weaving with Leather Handles

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Over the past 26 years of weaving, Joanna’s Collections baskets have developed a certain style. One of my favorite characteristics that we incorporated into our baskets is the use of leather handles.

Leather accents

From bushel handles on storage baskets to leather strapping for totes, adding the...

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A New Take on Custom Handles

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Over the years we’ve been in business, we’ve received many requests for custom designs in our shop. Many times, customers send images like this one to begin the process of creating the exact baskets needed to fit their storage spaces.

Measurements for custom request

Weaving to fit specific sizes is standard operating...

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The Basket Blog

Basket Finishes

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

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March ‘24 Free Pattern

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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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February ‘24 Free Pattern

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The Large Peg Basket is an antique reproduction of a piece originally found in a restored Colonial home ... used to keep life's necessary clutter out of the way yet close at...

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