Just FYI, I make pine needle baskets and I don't soak them or use a gauge and they look great. One thing though is I use waxed linen thread. It's easier because it's waxed and it comes in beautiful colors. Happy basket making.
i think it is a lovely first basket, BTW your first basket is known as a magic basket so do not change anything to it leave it just the way it is. I have made some with lids and give them to people as a prosperity basket, inclose a prosperity prayer and place a coin in it , A nice gift. Thanks for sharing.
@cpr58 I have some green needles in a box waiting to fry. Should be ready to use by Christmas. I'll try to make one then. Good work on finishing your first one.
I took a workshop on making cattail baskets the other day. We didn't coil with them, but used them in plain basketweave for a little tea box. You know, day lilies work well, too. How about gathering all your dead daylilies from the base of the plant, dampening them and coiling with them! They are also good for making cordage.
Nice one for your first try pal!! Keep it up!
Regards from Brazil!
OpusMagnoCards 1 month ago
hate to say it but explain how you make it dude
icecreamlover6000 1 month ago
Just FYI, I make pine needle baskets and I don't soak them or use a gauge and they look great. One thing though is I use waxed linen thread. It's easier because it's waxed and it comes in beautiful colors. Happy basket making.
NanaMacTwins 3 months ago
i think it is a lovely first basket, BTW your first basket is known as a magic basket so do not change anything to it leave it just the way it is. I have made some with lids and give them to people as a prosperity basket, inclose a prosperity prayer and place a coin in it , A nice gift. Thanks for sharing.
joannmp 8 months ago
I believe twine would be too thick.
countykowboy 11 months ago
yo can i use jute twine instead to thread the pine needles?
HandsomeSasquatch 11 months ago
Yes. Have some green pine needles drying. Hopefully about another week or so I can start using them. Thank you.
countykowboy 1 year ago
Thinking about making anymore?
thegreatwoodlife 1 year ago
Just finished my First Pine needle basket.. WOuld like to see more of what you have done.
cpr58 1 year ago
@cpr58 I have some green needles in a box waiting to fry. Should be ready to use by Christmas. I'll try to make one then. Good work on finishing your first one.
countykowboy 1 year ago
@cpr58 Should have needles done by Janruary and will post video of that basket.
countykowboy 1 year ago
I took a workshop on making cattail baskets the other day. We didn't coil with them, but used them in plain basketweave for a little tea box. You know, day lilies work well, too. How about gathering all your dead daylilies from the base of the plant, dampening them and coiling with them! They are also good for making cordage.
NancyToday 1 year ago
@NancyToday Not sure if we have daylillies, But I'll check. Ty nancy.
countykowboy 1 year ago
very nice basket would like to see more
angelheary 1 year ago
Wanted to thank Nancy Today, for giving me inspiration to try this and to post it on YouTube... Thank You. Hope you like it.
countykowboy 1 year ago