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East Troy Basketry

September 30, 2015/1 Comment/in Out and About with Basket Weavers, Resources for Basket Weaving /by Annetta K

logomedEast Troy Basketry Company is owned and operated by Jim and Eileen Mirsberger.   It all started in 2000, when Eileen, a full-time nurse in a local hospital, was invited to a basket weaving retreat. You know how it is, one basket and you are hooked. Eileen was delighted to find a basket shop nearby, she needed to buy basket materials and when she found out the basket shop was for sale, she bought that too! Read more

Dyeing – my way

September 22, 2015/9 Comments/in Basket Weaving Tutorials & Techniques /by Annetta K

Every weaver who dyes their own reed has their own method; there really are many ways to dye reed. Some ways, of course, are more effective and produce better color and colorfastness. Last time I wrote about dyeing reed, I just talked about the product I use most often, Rit dye. Today I am going to cover

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coming events and baskets

September 16, 2015/2 Comments/in Basket Weaving Events /by Annetta K

I am filling up my 2016 schedule – just updated my teaching schedule with two more events: Stateline Friends Weaving Retreat and Stowe Basketry Festival.

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Lashing Basics

September 8, 2015/0 Comments/in Basket Weaving Tutorials & Techniques, Tools for Weaving Baskets /by Annetta K

Over the years I have met weavers who love lashing a basket and weavers who hate lashing a basket. I used to dislike lashing.

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Mustard …

September 2, 2015/0 Comments/in Basket Weaving Tutorials & Techniques, Resources for Basket Weaving /by Annetta K

Actually Dijon Mustard and Dark Brown. Today I am dyeing reed, earthy colors for my basket “Montana“, which I am teaching in October at the Association of Michigan Basket Weavers 2015 convention “Autumn Weavings”.

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Studio Life

August 26, 2015/1 Comment/in In the Studio /by Annetta K

Today I am working in the studio. It sounds glamorous – it’s not. First, I am sorting and making sure my recently dyed reed is dry. Then I can bundle it – which means I get to count to 50 or 64 or 72 over and over and over. One would think that practice makes perfect […]

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Bases, bases, bases

August 20, 2015/0 Comments/in Basket Weaving Tutorials & Techniques /by Annetta K

Sometimes when I am trying to spark an idea, I just start weaving bases. Sometimes that sparks lots of ideas, sometimes just one idea, and sometimes just lots of bases on my weaving table! While I was weaving bases today I thought you all might like to talk about them.

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Basket Weaving Events

August 14, 2015/0 Comments/in Basket Weaving Events /by Annetta K

I am working on a calendar of basket events.

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    Patricia Nunn says:
    March 9, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I love your Beaded Ring Basket. They make wonderful gifts. I am having trouible finding the 5/32″ black ash (FO) for rimming. Any suggestions on where I can go to find this?

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    • Annetta K
      Annetta K says:
      March 9, 2016 at 9:06 am

      Hmm that’s a good question. Try Red Valley Splint.

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    Maribeth Woolsey says:
    November 2, 2016 at 9:34 am

    What is the name of the basket you have on your email post – the diagonal plaited basket with two handles??? Love it.

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    • Annetta K
      Annetta K says:
      November 2, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      The basket is called ‘Zoe’ I am weaving it and writing the pattern right now 🙂

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    Jackie Dennis says:
    December 28, 2016 at 10:02 am

    I finished the four strand braid basket with beads . A bit of a challenge to figure out, the video was great. Live the way the beads went in. A fun little basket.

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    • Annetta K
      Annetta K says:
      December 28, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Great!! Glad the video helped!

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    Melissa shepard says:
    January 2, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Beautiful baskets! Especially love the miniatures on the trees! Thanks for sharing.

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    Shirley says:
    January 24, 2018 at 9:28 am

    I notice the comment about the 4 strand brad basket with beads. I am looking for a basket pattern that uses beads in the basket. What do you suggest? Thank you for the help.

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    • Annetta K
      Annetta K says:
      January 24, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      Shirley, I have one basket that incorporates beading in the weave: Beaded Ring Basket
      I also know that Susan Coyle has some beautiful basket patterns with beads. I am not sure if she has a web site, but you may be able to find her patterns on basketpatterns.com

      I hope this is a good start for you.

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    Betty Gauslin says:
    November 11, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Hi Annette,
    I’m making your Twines and Braids pattern, and am in need of more beads for this basket. May I ask where you purchased
    them, so I can order more?

    Thank you!!!

    Betty G

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