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This is the first in a six-part series of videos. Each segment covers a set of steps to follow so that you can create your own market basket. These videos are pulled from a video course I have available on my website: . Join my Basket-a-Month Club and learn how to weave a series of twelve baskets over twelve months. Each basket builds on previous skills learned. For more information: Do you want more textile and fiber arts resources, tutorials, and inspiration? Sign up for my bi-monthly email update and you will receive my lists of ten resources for each fiber art category as well as news on new tutorials, courses, fiber artists to get inspired by, and more. Sign up for Textile Indies email update: Learn basket weaving with my online video courses for a variety of basket designs: Market Basket Kit (includes all the materials needed for this basket): For a basket weaving tool kit: Materials Needed: - 8 x 32“ stakes of 1/2“ flat reed : Stakes - 7 x 30“ stakes of 1/2“ flat reed : Stakes - 1 x 8“ wide D handle : Handle - 1 x 11' length of #1 round reed : Twining - 2 x 46“ length of 1/2“ flat reed : 1st Weaver - 18 x 46“ lengths of 1/4“ flat-oval reed : Weavers - 3 x 46“ lengths of #2 seagrass : Weavers - 2 x 44“ lengths 5/8“ flat-oval reed : Rim - 1 x 46“ lenght of #3 seagrass : Rim insert - 1 x 10' length of 1/4“ flat-oval reed : Lashing For basket reed, handles and tools visit: Tools Needed: - Reed cutters: - Stake weight: - Straight tipped packer or a flathead screwdriver: - Measuring tape: - Pencil - 2“ metal clamps: - 2“ plastic clamps: - Spray bottle of water: - Water tub: - Towel: - Waterproof pen: Episode 1: Episode 2: Episode 3: Episode 4: Episode 5: Episode 6: Visit for more in fiber arts: basket weaving, natural dyeing, felting, spinning, and more. Instagram: Pinterest: Facebook: Website: Subscribe: Recommended Playlists: Natural Dyeing: Basket Weaving: Wet Felting: Surface Design: Learn basket weaving with my online video courses for a variety of basket designs:
