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November 2013 Pattern
The Snack Basket was created with an open bag of potato chips or cheese puffs in mind. It's just the right size to hold your favorite evening snack, and the wire and wood bale handle swings out of the way so as not to interfere with your munching and crunching!...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...Share This
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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