So many interesting basketry designs can be made from plant leaves and bark you find in nature or purchase from suppliers. Projects are divided by the type of plant used: iris leaves, cattail leaves, willow stems, and bark. Learn where and how to harvest and prepare what you need, and the basic materials and weaving techniques. Then weave the 25 projects, ranging from traditional baskets to wall-hangings to a shoulder bag, pencil cup, Christmas decorations, and much more. The projects are both functional and modern in style and add a natural accent to your home.

So many interesting basketry designs made from plant leaves and bark that you can find in nature or purchase from suppliers. How to harvest these materials and the basic materials and weaving techniques. 25 projects, ranging from traditional baskets to wall-hangings to a shoulder bag, pencil cup, Christmas decorations, and much more.

Provides instructions for making baskets, bowls, table mats, shoulder bags, and trays, and demonstrates how to create weaves, bases, borders, handles, hinges, and lids

The timeless craft of weaving is experiencing a resurgence of interest--and this colorful guide, featuring 30 spectacular fabric designs, shows just how easy it is to learn and how enjoyable it can be to do. Follow a thorough tutorial in the basics, complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that lay out how to work with a table loom. Then try a variety of weaving styles, from traditional to playful, from subtle variations in color to bold experiments with form. Work with traditional fibers or play with unusual materials such as recycled fabrics, feathers, foil, and even plastic bags. A gallery showcases how 12 weaves can be transformed into functional objects, including throws, cushions, shawls, and scarves.

“Learn the four simplest ways to make a basket—weaving, twining, plaiting, and coiling—then choose projects in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials to hone your skills and techniques.” —Booklist. “These colorful contemporary baskets utilize unlikely materials...useful for crafts collections.”—Library Journal.

Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving. With step-by-step instructions and photography for 3 rib basket projects, followed by 12 additional designs to accomplish independently, you’ll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become a successful basket-weaver, from measuring and adding spokes to learning various weaving patterns.