I recently had the incredible honor of teaching and vending at the Missouri Basketweavers Guild’s event in St. Louis, and I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to everyone who made this experience so memorable. Thank You to the Missouri Basketweavers Guild First and foremost, a huge thank you to the […]
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Friendship is a beautiful gift that enriches our lives in countless ways. For me, one of the most precious friendships I’ve had is with Paula Evans, my best friend since grade school. Paula, whose birthday is June 3rd, loves celebrating her special day all month long, and rightfully so! This blog is a tribute to
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My third week on the road, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a workshop at Shenandoah Create, held at the picturesque Riverbend Ranch. https://www.shenandoahcreates.com/. The experience was nothing short of magical as I delved deep into the world of paper weaving under the expert guidance of Annetta Kraayeveld. https://annettakraayeveld.com/. From the basics of painting
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The second week of my travels was just as enriching and inspiring as the first, filled with friendship, teaching, and new experiences. My journey took me from the Shenandoah Valley to a quaint farm in West Virginia to the coastal beauty of Norfolk, Virginia, each location adding its own chapter to my story. First Stop
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This month, I had the marvelous opportunity to dive deep into the world of willow weaving at Shenandoah Creates, a retreat that blends artistic growth with leisure in the most harmonious ways. Under the guidance of Jo Campbell-Amsler, a master willow weaver from Iowa, I, along with other enthusiastic learners, embarked on an immersive journey
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Add to cart Are you looking for the perfect gift for the creative basket weaver or collector on your list? Then look no further than the Hoot Basket Holiday Gift Box! This unique box comes with two options to choose from, and both include some fun Holiday-related surprises. Option One includes an original basket design
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RROKI is a 501(c)3 non-profit rehabilitation center for injured and orphaned raptors. Raptors are hawks, falcons, vultures, eagles and of course OWLS! They provide medical care, rehabilitation, and release services to birds of prey. RROKI relies solely on donations from the community in order to continue their work. That’s why we are so proud to
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I am so excited about the first Hoot Basket club box that goes out in January. As you may or may not know, I live in Louisville Kentucky. Since moving here in 2012, I have grown to love this state. The January box theme is “My Kentucky” The basket kit design is inspired by Kentucky
I am so excited to welcome spring! Just in time for Mothers Day, I am offering a new class, the Special Quarter Basket! This basket is woven on a wood base and insert. The insert has a place on both sides for you to add a special quarter! You can add one from the state
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Fort those of you who missed signing up for my class, you can order the kit and create this wonderful bracelet on your own! Have you ever admired a unique piece of jewelry on someone? Something that caught your eye. I am offering this fantastic cane bracelet called “X marks the spot”. This is a
