Ok, so here is the beginning of my third basket I started this morning. I wanted to get the base done while it was fresh in my mind and hopefully finish it up tonight. I was looking at one of my many baskets that I have on hand and liked the way the base was made. So after looking at it for quite awhile last night, I think I figured out how to do it and voila. I"m sure I went about it the hard way but it still looks good enough that you really can't see to much where I started and finished the reeds. This basket should measure about 10" long and 6" tall and will had a nice square handle. I found a great card table for $9 at Value Village the other day and its great for making baskets on, because I have to keep my reeds wet while working with them. My work table in my wool room is full of, well you know............. Just having lunch now and DH and I will go for a walk in the woods while its so nice and mild out here today. Can't wait to get back to it tonight though. I'll keep you posted.
It's interesting to see how you make the base of your basket. You sure did a great job as I can't see where the beginning or the end is.
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