Basket making: A completed project in a day.

A BASKETMAKER’S ODYSSEY Over, Under, Around, & Through - 24 Great Basket Patterns from Easy Beginner to More Challenging Advanced by Lyn Syler        $23.95	Novices as well as advanced basket makers will be amazed by the variety of materials and techniques examined in this fully illustrated guide. Step-by-step instructions for 24 projects, eight of which are specifically designed for beginning weavers, are offered within the special lay-flat binding and describe the entire project—from weaving the base and upsetting the sides to applying a handle and finishing with a rim. Patterns are supplied for unique creations such as an Abenaki-style knitting basket, a fabric melon basket, a natural-vine wall basket, and a braided, twill tote. A special photo insert contains images of baskets from all over the world, making this a beautiful book to both use and display.
THE ART OF BASKETRY by Kari Lonningrice    shop worn book only reduced price $ 12.95	Hardcover. Unicorn Books Review: This is one of those books that have several levels. First, it is a good basic introduction to basket making with caning. Several basic spoke basket starts are presented clearly with full-color illustrations. Then more complex grid starts are explained. The instructional section is topped with the best directions I have seen for making double-wall baskets. After the instructional section is the inspirational section, a gallery of the work of 23 international basket makers with close-up views of their work. This section goes beyond caning baskets and enters the world of basket art using diverse materials and techniques.
BASKETRY: 18 Easy & Beautiful Baskets to Make (Weekend Crafter) by BJ Crawford          $14.95	80 Pages. Unicorn Books Review: 18 Easy & beautiful baskets to make.
HANDMADE BASKETS FROM NATURE'S COLOURFUL MATERIALS by Susie Vaughnice   $19.95	Unicorn Books Review: Don't trim bushes! Turn the shoots into baskets! Instructions for your first simple round basket consist of excellent full-color diagrams and photos accompanying text for the base, framework, upsett andborder. Variations include shaped sides, ovals, frame baskets, handles, borders, bye stakes, alternative weaves and lids. A list of natural materials used accompanies the gallery of handmade and homegrown baskets. Weave in pine cones, bay leaves, garden leaves threaded with pebbles and sticks, shape a Montgomery chair. Each is totally original. Clear color photos and diagrams.
PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY From Forest Floor to Finished Project by Judy M. Mallow     $18.95	Hardcover  Size:  7¼" x 10¼"  This book addresses an ancient art that "has probably existed as long as people and pine trees have shared the earth." The book begins with careful instructions on the basic techniques. There are 30 projects that are easy to follow once the basics are conquered. There's a gallery of original work, including the author's own pieces. This craft has been practiced for 5 generations of the author's family. With this book, you, too, can start your own basket making tradition.
THE ULTIMATE BASKET BOOK A Cornucopia of Popular Designs to Make by Lyn Siler      $19.95	Softcover  Size:  8½'' X 10''  Lyn Siler has been making baskets for over 20 years. She has traveled extensively to conduct basket making seminars and workshops throughout the country. Born, raised and educated in North Carolina, she currently lives in Carolina Beach, NC.
WILLOW BASKETRY: For the Very Beginner by Joanna E. Schanz $16.95	NEW Spiral Bound Softcover. 64 Pages. Unicorn Books Review: Seventeen years after teaching her first official willow basketry class, the author decided students should a have workable guidebook to learn Stake and Strand Willow Basketry. This book contains willow techniques through clear directions and line drawings. Eighteen simple, useful willow basketry recipes with photos of each basket.

To order, you may use PayPal or call 208-522-1337 or email.  email by clicking on the highlighted address at the bottom of each page. Thank you. Pat 

Return to top of Page by clicking here!