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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...September ‘13 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...August ‘13 Pattern
What better way to enjoy the August summer sunshine than with a picnic spread for family and friends. Our Twin-Handled Market Basket is perfectly sized to hold all the necessary fixings for a complete meal for six.July ‘13 Pattern
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...June ‘13 Pattern
Celebrate our nation’s rich heritage with the Patriot Market Basket. It is woven in traditional style with red and natural weavers. Freehand painted stars decorate the wide blue band. Then the whole basket is “antiqued” in a dark finish to remind us of olden...Share This
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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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Nothing goes better with homemade Italian entrees than garlic-buttered French bread ... so it stands to reason that every country kitchen needs a French Bread Basket. Our...
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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