Author: Cathy Sylvester

New Classes Coming!

We have a new venue for basket classes! After our disappointment with the cancellation of all future basket classes out at Powell Gardens, I started looking for a new place to sponsor our classes.  I am happy to announce that... Continue reading →

Class Scheduled for Powell Gardens Feb 25, 2017

Square Plaid Tissue Basket The date has been set for the next basket weaving class at  Powell Gardens. We will be weaving the Square Plaid Tissue Basket on Feb. 25th, 2017. Watch the website for Feb/Mar Adult Classes at Powell Gardens for upcoming posting. (http://www.powellgardens.org/AdultClasses) or... Continue reading →

All reed is not equal

I saw a photo of a little plaid basket when browsing Penterist and decided to give it a try today.  As you can see, I have not stained it yet.  It is still drying.   I decided to make it the size of a... Continue reading →

Bun Basket Pattern

Bun Basket Grilling season is upon us!  Why not weave a simple basket to serve those buns?  Here is an easy pattern you may use that is the perfect size!  Click on the  green link “Bun Basket” for the pattern. ... Continue reading →

Custom Basket for Wool Strip Rug Hooking

I was asked by my “hooker” friend Betty (big chuckles) to create a basket for storing her wool strips and supplies for her projects. So voila: this massive flat sided 14″X19″ Hooking Supplies Basket. Now all the ladies in her hooking... Continue reading →

Bright Easter Basket

Here’s that bright colored Easter Basket option made from the rainbow bright space dyed reed. This is the Feb. 20th Class I will be teaching out at Powell Gardens. Come join us! The Nov class was a great group of... Continue reading →