The Basket Blog Archive
All entries in the category: Monthly Free Pattern
September ‘22 - Free Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this challenging project so click on the link below to download your free pattern. ...
August ‘22 Pattern
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...
July ‘22 Free Pattern
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
Any level...
June ‘22 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this challenging project...
May ‘22 Pattern
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!
Any level of weaver will enjoy this...
April ‘22 Pattern
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...
March ‘22 Pattern
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...
February ‘22 Pattern
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...
January ‘22 Pattern
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...
December ‘21 Pattern
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!
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to purchase...
November ‘21 Free Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on the link below...
October ‘21 Pattern
The best way to transport your famous apple crumb pie to the church potluck is in a beautiful 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
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...
August ‘21 Pattern
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...
July ‘21 Pattern
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!
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 era for toting goods to...
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!
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click here to purchase the...
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 shoulder. The variety of...
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. The solid wooden base and...
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so...
January ‘21 Pattern
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...
December ‘20 Pattern
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!...
November ‘20 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to...
October ‘20 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy...
September ‘20 Pattern
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...
August ‘20 Pattern
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...
July ‘20 Pattern
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...
June ‘20 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 woven and hung on pegs or placed on mantels to keep much of the necessary clutter handy yet out of sight. Our version of...
May ‘20 Pattern
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 ...
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click...
April ‘20 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here to...
March ‘20 Pattern
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....
February ‘20 Pattern
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....
January ‘20 Pattern
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...
December ‘19 Pattern
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.
Any level of...
November ‘19 Pattern
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.
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...
October ‘19 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here to purchase the pattern. ...
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 the decor of your own...
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so...
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 basket will add intrigue...
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy...
May ‘19 Pattern
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!
Any level of weaver will enjoy this weaving project so click on this link to purchase the pattern. (Please be certain you...
April ‘19 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this fun project so click on this link below to purchase the pattern.
March ‘19 Pattern
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.
Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun project so...
February ‘19 Pattern
It’s not too soon to start making Easter baskets and so this month’s pattern is for the 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...
January ‘19 Pattern
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...
December ‘18 Pattern
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...
November ‘18 Pattern
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...
October ‘18 Pattern
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...
September ‘18 Pattern
School has started so why not bless your child’s teacher with a 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.)...
August ‘18 Pattern
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!
Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun project so...
July ‘18 Pattern
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.
Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun project so click here to purchase the Square-to-Round Laundry Basket...
June ‘18 Pattern
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!
Any lever of weaver will enjoy this fun...
May ‘18 Pattern
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.
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...
April ‘18 Pattern
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.
Any lever of weaver will enjoy this challenging project so click here...
March ‘18 Pattern
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...
February ‘18 Pattern
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...
January ‘18 Pattern
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!
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to...
December ‘17 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to purchase...
November ‘17 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click here to purchase the Bean...
October ‘17 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to purchase the Big Round Basket pattern.
September ‘17 Pattern
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....
August ‘17 Pattern
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...
July ‘17 Pattern
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...
June ‘17 Pattern
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...
May ‘17 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy...
April ‘17 Pattern
Our Victorian Easter Baskets are great for collecting up all of those sweet treats the Easter Bunny leaves behind. 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 jelly...
March ‘17 Pattern
This basket was fashioned with standard plastic shopping bags in mind. They are the perfect size to slip onto the leather handles of this basket to serve as a liner. So don’t hesitate to throw trash into this basket as the liner will protect it. The Little Waste Basket is the solution to...
February ‘17 Pattern
This basket was designed to hang on a Colonial home’s front door ~ the owner was tired of letters dropping through the mail slot onto the floor! The Large Painted Mail Basket adds primitive charm to the menial task of containing envelopes, post cards and magazines.
Any level of weaver...
January ‘17 Pattern
If your farmhouse kitchen has beams on the ceiling, then the Onion Basket can be hung up there. Its unique pouch-type shape is 6” tall in the front and 8” in the back. It has a round footed bottom and a reed wrapped handle. The Onion Basket is a creative way to keep the onions off the...
December ‘16 Pattern
Are you in need of a unique gift for someone? This small basket can be filled with rolled wash clothes & handmade soaps or cappuccino mixes & a coffee mug. Perfect ... the Swing Handled Gift Basket.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to purchase the...
November ‘16 Pattern
Perfect for hats & mittens, 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.
Any level of...
October ‘16 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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so...
September ‘16 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 woven and hung on pegs or placed on shelves to keep much of the necessary clutter handy yet out of sight.
Any level...
August ‘16 Pattern
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...
July ‘16 Pattern
On your way to the local farmer’s market to purchase those delicious fruits & vegetables? Then you need an Oval Market Basket. It 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...
June ‘16 Pattern
Our Americana Patriot Tote Basket displays pride in this great country. The base measures 3” x 10” with 10” sides and leather strapping handles.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, so click on this link to purchase the Patriot Tote Basket pattern. (Please be certain you are...
May ‘16 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 woven and hung on pegs or placed on shelves to keep much of the necessary clutter handy yet out of sight. Our Primitive...
April ‘16 Pattern
Our 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.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link below to purchase a pattern for the Large...
March ‘16 Pattern
Here’s a colorful basket for collecting up all of those sweet treats the Easter Bunny delivers. The Rainbow 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...
February ‘16 Pattern
What a great was to contain all of those newspapers and magazines until they head off to be recycled. Our Leather Handled Storage Basket not only is extremely sturdy since the strapping is woven all the way through the base, but it looks oh-so-good sitting in the great room while doing its...
January ‘16 Pattern
Although this basket was originally designed to hold and display a clutchful of antique teddy bears, the Bear Basket can be used in many other areas of the home - for skeins of yarn, rolled bath towels, hats and mittens, or even toys.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click...
December ‘15 Pattern
Two pint-size jars of your favorite jellies, jams, or honey fit snugly in the Jelly Basket. Its filled base measures 3 1/2” x 7”, and the color accented sides measure 3 1/2” tall. The wire and wooden bale handle easily swings out of the way making the Jelly Basket a great gift to share the...
November ‘15 Pattern
History tells us that in olden days baskets were used as standard units of measure … thus the design of our Measuring Basket. The 7” square base rounds to a 10” top with 7” sides.
Any level of weaver will enjoy this project so click on this link to purchase the Measuring...
October ‘15 Pattern
Nothing ushers in fall more vibrantly than the change of colors in the Northwoods. Using those warm hues, our Fall Harvest Basket adds the flavor of fall to any home decor.
Any level of weaver will have fun with this project so click here to purchase the Fall Harvest Basket pattern....
September ‘15 Pattern
Woven to fit a standard quart canning jar, this cute basket will add primitive charm to your table while holding fresh cut flowers. Our Country Flower Vase measures 4 1/2” round, 7” tall sides, 12” overall height with handle.
Any level of weaver will have fun with this project...
August ‘15 Pattern
It’s time to bring in some of those beautiful garden vegetables. And, if your farmhouse kitchen has beams on the ceiling, then the Onion Basket can be hung up there. Its unique pouch-type shape is 6” tall in the front and 8” in the back. It has a round footed bottom and a reed wrapped...
July ‘15 Pattern
The sweet smell of fresh baked muffins is enhanced by the beauty of the hand woven Blueberry Muffin Basket in which they are served. This 10” spoked bottom basket is rimmed with a double braided border and decorated with stems of painted blueberries. No matter the color scheme of your...
June ‘15 Pattern
There is nothing better than the fresh air smell of sun-dried laundry ~ and our Clothes Pin Basket can lend a hand with those chores. Both stained and painted, the finish on this basket will withstand the elements Mother Nature might stir up. Plus, its classic county charm will add a touch...
May ‘15 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 shoulder. The variety of...
April ‘15 Pattern
The Wooden Bottom Waste Basket has oak plywood tacked to its base both inside and out so that it is bottom heavy - not tipsy. It has several rounds of triple rod waling around a 2” strip of tulip poplar and leather bushel basket handles. The Wooden Bottom Waste Basket is very attractive in...
March ‘15 Pattern
It is common knowledge that jelly beans are one of the favorite “sweet treats” during the springtime of year. Therefore it must follow that every child needs a Jelly Bean Bucket to stuff with plastic grass and then fill to the rim with the little beans! And when it is no longer needed...
February ‘15 Pattern
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...
January ‘15 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will have fun with...
December ‘14 Pattern
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.
Any level of weaver will have fun with this project, so click...
November ‘14 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. The solid wooden base and...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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.
Any level of weaver will have fun with this project, so download your free pattern by...
October ‘14 Pattern
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...
September ‘14 Pattern
It is time to think about canning garden-fresh tomato sauce ... which means delicious spaghetti dinners ... which likewise leads to hot garlic-buttered French bread. So it stands to reason every country kitchen needs a French Bread Basket. Our version of this functional basket is...August ‘14 Pattern
‘Tis the season in which local farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh produce ... so it makes sense that you might need a sturdy Farmer’s Market Basket. Years ago all farm produce was transported from the fields in market baskets. The stout construction and rounded hardwood handles were...
July ‘14 Pattern
There is no other basket as suited for hauling things than the Leather Handled Tote Basket. This large basket’s strength is a attributed to the riveted leather handles that are woven around and through the base of the basket. So if you have lots of books to haul to and from school or the...
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