Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving, from measuring and adding spokes and forming God's Eye knots to weaving twill and twining patterns. 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. Author Lora Irish is a talented and successful artist of many trades and has been making baskets for 15 years. She has also written several woodcarving, pyrography, and craft pattern books.
|· Learn the methods to the art of traditional rib basket weaving
· Features 15 classic folk basket patterns, including egg, potato, and Appalachian baskets
· Provides 3 complete projects with step-by-step instructions and photography
· Focuses on proper techniques instead of just the how-to on an intermediate level
· Author Lora Irish is an accomplished artist and maker of many trades
