In June of 2006, I traveled to England on a McKnight/Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Fellowship Grant. The grant allowed me to study how willow is grown and cultivated for basket making and also to study […]
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Navajo, Southwest, early 19th century 3½ h x 11½ d x 36¾ c inches Wedding basket, bundle coiled with herringbone rim, Rhus trilobata with various dyes. Bruce Museum collection 67.03.33 If you happen to be
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For those of you interested in seeing what other fiber arts blogs are on the Internet, take a look at the new addition to the list of blogs on the left-hand navigation bar here. I’ve
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Last night I sent out the March issue of Wicker Woman’s Weavings ezine to 835 subscribers! If you missed all the cool information and want to Join This Group! or want to read this issue
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Ever since I began caning chairs way back in the 1970s, I have never tied knots on the bottom of the cane chair seats. What did you say??? No knots on a hole-to-hole cane seat
Chair Caning Tip — Cathryn’s No Knot Tying System! Read More »
Ever heard of an antler growing out of a tree? Well, The Shed Antler Blog posted some very interesting pictures of a shed antler growing into the base of a tree trunk! Take a look,
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Do you cane chairs for a living or hobby? Anxious to join a guild, but have never heard of a Chair Seat Weaver’s Guild? Well, now’s your chance to get in on the ground floor
Calling All Chair Caners!!!! Read More »
For all of you concerned about the National Basketry Organization’s website not working, it should be fixed shortly and back in operation, according to President Michael Davis. I spoke with him today and also with
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