basket making

Weaving Patriotic Stars: A Fun Project for Basket Weavers

Weaving Patriotic Stars: A Fun Project for Basket Weavers As basket weavers, we know how important it is to have intricate weaving skills to create stunning and useful projects. However, sometimes it is fun to step away from traditional techniques and try something new. That’s where paper straw weaving comes in! Earlier this month, we […]

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Let’s Connect and Learn: What Topics Do You Want To Hear About In Our Basket Weaving Blog?

We are looking for your ideas! Greetings, fellow basket weavers! As someone who has been weaving baskets for years, I can say that it’s one of the most satisfying and fulfilling hobbies that I’ve ever pursued. I love everything about it – from the smell of the materials to shaping the final product. That’s why

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A Comprehensive Guide to Creating and Using Stains for Baskets

Baskets are versatile, practical, and aesthetically pleasing pieces of art that have been part of human culture for centuries. Basket weaving requires careful attention to detail to create intricate and robust designs that will stand the test of time. However, adding color to baskets is a unique art form that requires a different skill set

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Offerings of Wonder by Lorelea (OWL)—A Basket Weaver’s Dream Come True

Lorelea Roberts is a basket weaver and teacher who has been crafting beautiful baskets for nearly 30 years. She offers bi-monthly subscription boxes full of exciting new designs, basket related items, and gifts that are only available to her subscribers. Lorelea also provides basket weaving classes both in person and on Zoom, as well as

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A Fantastic Day Teaching Basket Weaving at the Ohio Valley Basketweavers Guild

 I recently had the honor of teaching a basketweaving class at the Ohio Valley Basketweavers Guild. It was such an incredible experience, and I am so grateful to have been asked to be a part of it. We had a great day of weaving together, learning, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company. We spent the

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Crafting Unforgettable Memories Through the Art of Weaving: My Experiences with Billy Owens

I have always been passionate about weaving, something I discovered as a young adult when first visiting the Maritime museum in Vermont. My admiration of this craft has grown even stronger since I met Billy Owens, who has been anesteemed weaver for over 30 years. His skill and mastery of the art form is unparalleled;

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