With nimble hands and reeds entwined, In every basket, joy we find. For friendships born through reeds and string, In weaving’s warmth, our spirits sing. Thankful for hands that stay so strong, For busy fingers, weaving long. They bend and pull, they loop and bind, Keeping hands and heart aligned. For colors, textures, shapes we […]
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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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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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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
