Post by ddly on May 27, 2024 19:37:06 GMT
The one at the top left was a "commission" from my sister - who wanted something to put toys in for their new puppy. If you're interested, I posted a brief video on the making of that one on my pinterest board: pin.it/6Rz4rkzBn (If you're hesitant about clicking links, I'm onemorejennifer7142 on pinterest)
The other four were woven at the convention my mom and I attended in January. Had a great time, great teachers, and came home with four fabulous baskets!
small photo under the toy basket: Pinckney by Pam Milat
"In honor of Eliza Pinckney who introduced and cultivated the indigo plant in SC in the mid-1700’s, this small twill basket is woven with indigo dyed reed." This one is approx. 4x4x4.
big photo top right: Blue Bayou by Debbie Wilson
This is was my first experience with a coiled weave - yay for learning new techniques! - and it is woven on a (dried, painted, sealed) gourd.
bottom left: Lightening Biscuit Basket by Anne Bowers
“This unique basket starts with a basket base that features fractal burning by Anne’s friend, Dan Ridgeway. Black cane spokes are inserted into the base, twining and plain weave bring the sides up. Rim is beautiful with black cane on the outside rim, leather handles, dyed rim filler and double lashed waxed linen lashing.”
bottom right: Madras Tote by Kathy Petronzio
Love the color, herringbone weave, and leather handles on this one! It's about 15 x 9 x 7.
it was my fault because I hadn't mentioned how to look after them.