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May 05, 2005
Basketry
The first weaving I remember doing was making a "sit-upon" at a Brownie Scout meeting. It was a square woven mat about the size of a chair seat and was to be used for sitting on the ground. It may have been made from folded strips of oilcloth, though I am not sure of the material - that was a long time ago! The next thing I wove was a basket, made at a 4-H club meeting. It was my first basket, but definitely not my last!
Here's a wall "pocket" basket based on an antler which is drilled to accept the ribs of the basket. It was a gift to my Dad, who was the hunter.
An apple wood and bark basket, and a tall bark basket.
The wet inner bark has a consistency and color similar to leather.
Grapevine and Virginia Creeper from my yard made a great rustic basket.
Ash Baskets made in class "From Tree to Basket"
given by Linda Hartman. Rims and handles are
hand made. Note handle end on cheese basket.
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