November 2024

A Day of Pine Needle Weaving in Carlisle, Kentucky at Countryside Blessings

I recently had the joy of visiting Carlisle, Kentucky, the Countryside Blessing store, to teach a beginner pine needle basket weaving class. Although these incredible women are already skilled weavers, this was their first time working with pine needles. It was such a pleasure to introduce them to this unique technique, blending traditional weaving skills […]

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Teaching Adventure with the Kansas Sunflower Guild

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of teaching at the Kansas Sunflower Guild, surrounded by a group of passionate and talented basket weavers. The workshop was lively, with several baskets being woven at once, and each participant brought their unique flair and creativity to the projects. It was a joy to see so many

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Celebrating Community and Creativity: Highlights from the Association of Michigan Basketmakers Conference 2024

This October, I had the pleasure of attending and teaching at the Association of Michigan Basketmakers (AMB) Conference, held from October 16–20. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Michigan’s fall season, the event was as enriching as it was inspiring, bringing together passionate basketmakers from across the region to celebrate the art of weaving. As

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