Hey basket enthusiasts and fellow SCAdians! So, picture this: you’re knee-deep in your basket weaving, just getting the hang of it with some handy kits you’ve picked up. And then, amidst all the weaving wonder, you stumble upon a book that’s a forest of basketry knowledge. That’s exactly what happened to me, and I want…
Hey there, fellow SCAdians and basket enthusiasts! Let me tell you about my journey overcoming a pesky creative block that had me hesitating to dive into the world of reed weaving. Spoiler alert: I conquered it, and I’m here to share the adventure with you! So, picture this: me, staring at a bundle of reed,…
Hey everyone! Guess what? I totally need to start checking my emails more regularly. I just found out that the basketry class at Lauritzen Gardens today was super popular and, yep, you guessed it, I was one of the last to sign up. So, no class for me – big bummer! 😞 To be completely…
Hey there, SCAdidans and other crafty friends! Guess what? I finally did it! I’ve completed all six baskets from the Traditional Crafts beginners kit I mentioned in my “Basket Case: My Crafting Adventure with Traditional Crafts Kits” post from December 30th. And it was quite the journey! First things first: I have to say, this…
Hey all! I found this cool fast-forward 4-minute video on YouTube that shows the basket-making process from the tree to the finished project. If it’s too fast for you there’s a link on YouTube to the full normal-speed version. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did. https://youtu.be/eFayNRoFb9E?si=dl0k0ZDp_xpfKHac
Hey there, fellow craft adventurers! I’ve got something exciting to share. I’ve signed up for a basket weaving class, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. On January 20th, I’ll be diving headfirst into the world of basketry at Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens for a class called “Basket Weaving: Bolt.” I’m still a…
Hey there, fellow craft enthusiasts! I’ve been on a basket-making venture lately, having tackled 5 out of the 6 beginner basket kits I snagged from Traditional Craft Kits. Their big kit collection: gives you experience with baskets using coiling, coiled wrap stitch, coiling with pine needles, simple plaiting, twineing, and wicker. And I’m super excited…
Hey everyone! Guess what? My journey into the world of basket-making hasn’t quite zoomed ahead as I hoped. But hey, I’m super excited about it anyway and want to share my progress with you. So, here’s the deal. First, as I posted last week, I snagged 6 Traditional Crafts kits, and they arrived on my…