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If you've ever wanted to make a pine needle basket, you may be wondering which pine needles to use and how to prepare them.
Prepared and packaged reeds are available in craft stores and from basketry supply retailers for those who want to weave their own baskets. However, some weavers prefer to use freshly-harvested reeds or other natural materials for their baskets. Follow two main steps to prepare your own reeds for making baskets.
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The Zip Divide it basket is a fun to make medium structured basket with handles and a zippered divided section. This basket makes beautiful storage for a whole range of items, especially your crafty projects and supplies. It is also perfect for gifting. Fill with goodies or add a surprise gift card into the zippered section. The zip divider is perfect for keeping those smaller items safe. It is also fully incorporated into the lining so there is no little gap at the bottom of the basket. The Basket pattern comes in 3 sizes. The finished sizes are approximately: Small: 6 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 4” Medium: 8” x 7” x 4” Large: 8” x 7” x 7” This is a listing for a PDF pattern. You will receive a link to download your pattern after purchase. You can purchase Vlieseline Decovil Light in my store HERE You can purchase Vlieseline G700 in my store HERE
I use the braid weave in several of my patterns: Braid Obsession, Braided Miniatures, Wisconsin Wine Basket and Whispers. The three strand braid weave is one of my favorite basket weaving techniques to teach. In my recent Whispers classes, I have been asked to post a tutorial on the braid weave – so here it is. When I […]
Pine needle baskets can be made from pine needles that you forage locally from trees growing in your region. They are fragrant and beautiful.
Basket weaver and Country Living Guild member Jonathan Kline fulfills his dream of making traditional crafts while maintaining a rural lifestyle.
My book tour was amazing, surreal, an absolute dream come true BUT I had little time in each city to shop! Boo hoo! Fortunately though I did get to hit a few nice shops thanks to my friend Leslie who introduced me to this fabulous notions store in San Francisco called Bell'occhio. This store lef
Looking for the perfect sewing basket? Make your own to fit your stitching needs. Great for Applique, English Paper piecing, handwork or for taking to a
Dip dyed DIY baskets in less than ten minutes? It's really that quick and easy to completely transform a woven basket with just a couple supplies.
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PRICES MAY VARY. 【Collapsible Design with Functional Cover】This versatile basket is innovatively designed to be collapsible for space-saving storage when not in use. It includes a flexible cover that seamlessly adapts to both its collapsed and expanded states, ensuring your items are consistently covered and protected. 【Ideal for a Variety of Items】Despite its compact design, this basket is adept at storing a wide range of objects, from office supplies and cosmetics to wallets and more. Its design cleverly balances a small footprint with sufficient storage capacity, making it highly functional. 【Optimal for Daily Use】This basket is specially designed to accommodate daily essentials, including skincare and makeup products. Its stability when unfolded makes it perfect for organizing items like lotion, facial cleanser, and makeup, ensuring they are easily accessible yet securely stored. 【Size Details for Practicality】Dimensions when unfolded are 7.5in x 4.7in x 5.3in (L x W x H), offering enough space for various items. When folded, it becomes compact (7.5in x 4.7in x 1.2in), making it easy to store or transport. The basket's design maintains its shape and stability in both forms. 【Expanded Usage Possibilities】Beyond just cosmetics and small items, this basket can be used for a variety of purposes around the home or office. Its aesthetic appeal and functionality make it a versatile choice for different storage needs. Versatile Use: These versatile bins are designed to complement various settings, including bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and offices. In the bedroom, they can store personal items or clothing accessories. In the living room, they're perfect for organizing magazines, remote controls, or small toys. In the bathroom, they can neatly hold toiletries or towels. For the office, use them for organizing documents, supplies, or electronic accessories. This adaptability makes them a functional addition to any space. Collapsible Design: Our Storage bins feature a user-friendly, collapsible design. They can be easily folded down flat, allowing for convenient storage when not in use. This design doesn't compromise on durability or stability – when expanded, the bins are sturdy and capable of holding a variety of items without losing shape. This combination of collapsibility and strength ensures that you can rely on these bins for both temporary and long-term storage needs.
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"Every child who sews with a will should have a wee birdie to help with his bill."I have long been fascinated with some of the clever inventions of the past, the sewing bird being one of them. The sewing bird, also known as a sewing clamp, hemming clamp, or third hand, was used in the 18th and early 19th centuries to attach one end of a piece of cloth firmly to a table to enable the seamstress to hold her sewing taut with one hand while stitching with the other.(Image Source) Commonly used in the Victorian home, this third hand clamps to a table while the beak holds the fabric to be sewn. Depressing the tail releases the beak enabling the fabric to be repositioned or removed. Before the invention of the sewing machine, clothing, sheets, and other household items were sewn by hand, this handy little clamp was often used for hemming. (Reproduction Sewing Bird for sale at Victorian Trading Company) Early clamps can be traced to the late 17th century. The "sewing bird" came into fashion early in the 18th century. Invented in the Georgian period in England, it was the first device that allowed the material to be moved without having to loosen the clamp. Many were made for the travel trade and were used for advertisements. Most were made of polished and turned wood or iron. Victorian clamps were made of brass, iron, steel and painted wood. (Image Source) In America the first sewing birds were called "grippers." Not used widely until mid-19th century, they became popular as a luxury item, which a young man would present to his intended bride months before the wedding. These were made in many varieties; birds with or without a pin cushion, on a spindle or not, deer, dogs, fish, frogs, snakes, dolphins, cherubs and people. Small thread winders, spool holders, netting hooks and rug braiders were also common. (Antique Sewing Bird) After the invention of the sewing machine the need for grippers was diminished but they were still manufactured as novelties. The Singer Sewing Machine Company produced a few as late as 1980. These original inexpensive novelties of yesteryear are expensive antique collectibles today. (Reproduction Sewing Birds sold at My Secret Shelf) I have seen these marvels in antique stores but don't actually own one, however, I had a need for making my own version of a "sewing bird". I found myself frustrated at always have to run to my sewing basket while crafting when I needed a handy pin, needle, or thread. I began my solution with a faded pale blue feed sack, an old cork/metal bottle stopper, and a vintage iron receipt holder found at a flea market... I sketched a little bird body, tail, and wings onto the feed sack with a Mark-B-Gone marker adding detail lines to the body, tail, and wings, which I then stitched over in brown embroidery floss... After the pieces were stitched together and stuffed, I removed the marker lines with a damp cloth and then used Fabri-tac to attach the tail and wings... I used a strong glue (E-6000) to glue the bottle stopper to the bottom of a small purchased twig and moss nest... And then I glued the bird into the nest, tacking the wings to the sides of the nest... I slipped spools of thread onto the receipt holder and pushed the cork bottle stopper down onto the sharp tip of the holder, then filling my sewing birds nest with needful supplies, like a mini scissor tucked under one wing (These were a gift from my sweet friend Pam and they are so sturdy and cut so well)... A large needle and thimble under the other wing... Pins and needles perch on the back of the bird... A little surprise pocket in the tail conceals a needle threader (I hate to admit that my eyes are just not what they used to the and I actually need one of these now!)... Here is my new sewing bird sitting on the worktable and all ready for service with no more running to the sewing basket! (For more great sewing ideas visit http://topreveal.com/diy-sewing-craft-ideas) They say that necessity is the mother of invention. I truly believe that and I am very happy with how my little version of a handy and helpful "sewing bird" turned out. "Sew", if you could create a needful invention to solve one of your problems, what would it be? ""Blessings, Miss Sandy
Sweet grass baskets are traditionally woven of Muhlenbergia Filipes, a smooth grass. They are stitched with palm leaves of the Sabal Palmetto variety. Bulrush is a rougher fiber that is sometimes incorporated with the sweet grass for strength and because of a dwindling sweet grass supply. Long stemmed sweet grass ...
Dip dyed DIY baskets in less than ten minutes? It's really that quick and easy to completely transform a woven basket with just a couple supplies.
There's two kinds of people. Those who love to make tiny things and those who do not. Well, I guess there are other kinds of people in the world, but we won't go there right now. Any new craft I learn, I've got to figure out how to make a miniature version. And so it is with coiled baskets. Another thing I love is untangling embroidery floss. When all the threads are neatly in their proper places, I feel like I've won the battle and can go forth into the world with no fear. So, one day, after untangling a...
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A free sewing tutorial to make a great scrap basket for fabrics, threads or anything messing up your sewing room. Janelle
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