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Baskets , Traditions & Beyond, by Leier, Peters, Wallace Hardcover, 128 pages This book features more than 180 beautiful photos from 95 different basket artists. A must have for all basket enthusiasts. Non-instructional but very inspirational. Baskets A Book for Makers and Collectors, by Billie Ruth Sudduth Hardcover, 144 pages Several contemporary basket weavers are featured in this beautifully written and illustrated book. The beginning and experienced basket weaver will enjoy the step by step color illustrations.
Gourds in Your Garden by Ginger Summitt Softcover , 125 pages This is a great book for the beginning gourd grower as well as the more experienced. You can identify popular gourd shapes , plan and prepare your garden and learn to prepare your gourds for use. Pine Needle Basketry From Floor to Finished Project by Judy Mofield Mallow Hardcover , 112 pages Step by step instructions as well as clear illustrations make weaving your first pine needle basket an easy project. A gallery of color photos makes this book inspiring to look at. Learn to gather , prepare and dye pine needles as well as several different stitches.
The Complete Book of Gourd Craft, by Ginger Summit and Jim Widess Hardcover, 144 pages The beginning gourd artist or the more experienced can choose from 22 projects that use more than 50 decorative and weaving techniques. Get inspired from pages filled with beautiful color photos. Making the New Baskets , Alternative Materials Simple Techniques by Jane LaFerla Hardcover, 128 pages Choose from 40 projects by 24 artists. Learn techniques such as plaiting, coiling, twining and simple weaving using materials from around the house or garden.
Country Baskets , Techniques & Project by Paola Romanelli Paperback, 160 pages. Informative for the beginning basket weaver. Learn several weaving techniques using various materials both store bought and from the garden. Splint Woven Basketry by Robin Taylor Daugherty Paperback, 160 pages This is not a new addition but a revised edition. Originally printed in 1986 this old favorite was revised in 1999 with a new cover and color photo gallery. Learn about plaiting , spoked baskets and rib baskets from over 25 basket patterns. Easy to follow instructional photograghs, both color and black and white.