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dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
 February 16, 2008
3:50 PM Post #4546944
| Here's my large melon basket. It's about 18" long from side to side. I made this last month. 
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dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 16, 2008
3:51 PM Post #4546948
| Side view of the basket. 
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dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 16, 2008
3:52 PM Post #4546958
| And here's the handle. It has #6 round reed on both sides, and I weaved them to the handle using 11/64 flat reed. 
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dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 16, 2008
3:53 PM Post #4546961
| It has many flaws, but it's sturdy and I learned a lot making this basket. We'll use it primary for harvesting lettuce each day. |
mistygardener
Saint James, MO
(Zone 6b)
February 16, 2008
3:53 PM Post #4546966
| WOW I love baskets, but I doubt I would have the patience to make one. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 16, 2008
4:26 PM Post #4547093
| Whoooohooooo! Dave, you are a man after my own heart. This retired art teacher is going to dig out my old dried out reeds and soak them in the bath tub overnight.
What a great idea!
Thanks, Dave. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 16, 2008
5:03 PM Post #4547270
| I can't wait to see what you create! |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
February 16, 2008
5:11 PM Post #4547321
| Speaking of soaking, some of the reeds are porous enough that when we soaked them, we added dye to some of the water and had really nice color variations. The color is subdued, but still added interest. Of course that was at school.
Think I am off to the dollar store to pick up some plastic tubs and check out the Rit. |
Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 16, 2008
6:19 PM Post #4547583
| I have a yucca plant that i've tried to kill several times. I'm thinking the leaves would probably work for "primitive*" baskets.
*wide eyed beginner messy looking things |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 16, 2008
6:21 PM Post #4547590
| I'd love to see it Kathleen! Please do and post pics! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 16, 2008
6:30 PM Post #4547625
| Beautiful work Dave, love your basket. |
Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 16, 2008
7:39 PM Post #4547894
| It's too dark now, but tomorrow is supposed to be warm and rainy (as opposed to sunny and frigid like today - you just have to love my county). Maybe if there's a break in the down pour, I'll go out and clip them.
Now, do you think I should let them dry, or shall I try them green and see what happens? At this point, I would think they would be quite woody to begin with, but there will be shrinkage, I'm sure. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 16, 2008
8:08 PM Post #4547995
| I really don't know. Try both ways and report back the results. :) |
GrammysGardenAZ
Cochise, AZ
(Zone 8b)
February 16, 2008
10:16 PM Post #4548544
| Kathleen, Wear gloves! After market tomorrow, I am at the used book store. Amazon is too slow!! I already have no time but I have always wanted to learn to make baskets and now I have friends to help! I'm gonna go for the yucca too cause I have too much of it! |
Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 17, 2008
7:52 AM Post #4549463
| lol, I just have one little plant, so it will be a tiny basket, or lump, which ever comes first. |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
February 17, 2008
5:48 PM Post #4551539
| Dave, I love this one too. I have never seen a basket with that diamond design at the side. Is that common to the melon basket or is it just a basket weaving technique? It's very cool. |
Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
February 17, 2008
7:08 PM Post #4551825
| I whacked the yucca this morning before church, right after I dug it out from under the snow. GADS! there are little yuccas under it! Will I never be rid of this??
I hosed it down and have it sitting in a bucket. I'll take it apart tomorrow and spread some to dry and maybe take a shot at weaving some of it green. There's more there than I expected. |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 17, 2008
9:04 PM Post #4552318
| elsie, the diamonds on the sides are referred to in my books as "God's Eyes" and seem to be pretty common to a few styles of baskets. They are very strong and excellent for connecting the rim to the handle loop. |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
February 17, 2008
10:15 PM Post #4552726
| Dave, the God's eyes make them look really beautiful. Thanks for the info. |
doccat5
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7b)
February 18, 2008
12:50 AM Post #4553568
| I have got to learn how to do this, that basket looks so elegant, Dave. |
Badseed
Lynchburg, OH
(Zone 6a)
February 20, 2008
10:35 AM Post #4563959
| Dave, I've been looking at the threads here. You make some really nice baskets!! |
dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
February 20, 2008
10:59 AM Post #4564080
| Thanks :) |
Gourdbeader
Toledo, OR
(Zone 8b)
March 12, 2008
4:20 PM Post #4655410
| PICTURES, PICTURES you all must send some photos of your creativity to encourage the rest of us. I've never tried weaving with reeds only pineneedles. I guess that will be added to my list of things to do. I hope I live long enough to complete all my ventures. I know nothing ventured nothing gained, but I just have to find someone to give me a little nudge now and then. Kinda like jump starting the ole battery. I have so much on my list I think that I may have to widdle it down just a bit. It is becoming a little overwhelming. You know what I mean? |
curlers
Terlton, OK
March 12, 2008
11:23 PM Post #4657041
| Here is my latest basket... |
curlers
Terlton, OK
March 12, 2008
11:33 PM Post #4657081
| Woooooops ,,, 
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Gourdbeader
Toledo, OR
(Zone 8b)
March 12, 2008
11:43 PM Post #4657116
| WOW!!! That is absolutely gorgeous. I love the blue color contrast. That is really terrific. Was that a giant bushel gourd? Great use of color. What did you use around the edges? What kind of wrap did you use? Was it waxed linen or what. It almost looks like that plastic stuff we used to use to make key chains etc. I,m not belittling it by saying that as it just does such a great job in tying it altogether and it lays so nice and flat against the gourd. I may even consider trying that even if it isnt the plastic cording.
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doccat5
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7b)
March 12, 2008
11:44 PM Post #4657123
| That is just gorgeous!!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
March 12, 2008
11:58 PM Post #4657161
| Beautiful, love the shape! |
geneivy
Kyle, TX
(Zone 8b)
March 14, 2008
8:10 AM Post #4662148
| I once got an ornament from a fellow in an RV camp made of crossed toothpicks and knitting thread. He called them "Ojos de Dia", or "Eyes of God", same diamond pattern. I have some gourds coming on, how do you process them to prevent spoiling? Gene |
elsie
Lafayette, NJ
(Zone 6a)
March 15, 2008
10:42 AM Post #4666911
| Curlers, that is amazing! I love it.
Does anyone have any online reference info for making baskets? I am totally clueless and fascinated at the same time. I don't know if it's something I could or would like to do but I think I would like to give it a try. |
rentman
Frankfort, KY
(Zone 6a)
May 23, 2008
7:02 AM Post #4991720
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