This classic text in basket-making, now in paperback, shows how to transform fragrant pine needles into stunning coiled baskets and other decorative items. It’s surprisingly easy, with all 40 projects based on wrapping needles around a center. From this simple technique, however, crafters can create limitless variety through the way they shape the coils, dye the needles, vary stitches, embellish with beads and seeds, and incorporate leather and wood. Special sections address gathering and storing materials, making lids and handles, and more.
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Lark Crafts; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
Reviews
"I've been researching the various literature available for creating a pine needle basket. Most lack something...but this book has it all. It clearly shows you the process, the tools that help make the baskets, and some beautiful color photos of finished products. Judy Mallow comes from a family of basket weavers, and she intutively creates the perfect form. Anyone looking for a great started book, or ideas for future creations would enjoy this book."
- C. Harrison
"The book gives clear and concise instructions to use pine needles and other items found on the forest floor to make beautiful baskets and other works of art. The instructions are also included to make your own designs with only a few simple changes to the basic instructions."
- C. Earp
"Trying to learn to do pine needle baskets, with very little knowledgeable help available, this book has proved invaluable! The instruction is very good, and the color photos are fabulous for being able to see detail. It covers areas (such as dying the needles) that the few other books out there, don't even mention. I've started a small group of women to learn this old craft and my copy of this book is the most popular amoung them."
- Gerry Hall
"All the directions in this book are very clear with pictures and drawings to help. The photos of finished baskets are great inspiration. I have had this book before, but somehow it became lost, and then I was lost. So happy to have it again."
- Carol O.
"Very informative and clearly written. A good reference after attending a class. More history and understanding to appreciate this fine art."
- Katie Did
"Nice book with easy to follow directions and lots of pictures. Most of the instructions use the walnut slices for the center...would have liked more options than that."
- L. Parr
"I purchased this book for my daughter's home school science project. She was learning about different types of trees. She brought back home a whole bunch of pine needles to use. She loves to weave, so we decided to make a pine basket with them.
First, I went on the internet and found one instruction to make a pine needle basket. It was OK, but not clear enough for a beginner like me. The site linked me to this book. I am so glad that I found this book! The instruction is very concise and easy to follow with well illustrated diagrams. Also, it has many beautiful pictures of gorgeous works by the author for your inspiration.
I definitely recommend this book to someone who wants to start a pine basket weaving. Also, for teachers, it is the MUST to have book in the classroom."
- I. K. Sakurada
"Was very glad to get this as my first copy was lost in a house fire. Fortunately, my pine needles were not in there and I will soon be making baskets again."
- Ladonna H.
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