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Americana Mail Pattern Compliments Of: Suzanne Moore's NC Basket Works 130 Main St. • Post Office Box 744 Vass, NC 28394-0744 910-245-3049 • 800-338-4972 Fax: 910-245-3243 Email: suzanne@ncbasketworks.com Website: www.ncbasketworks.com |
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3/16" Flat Oval - lasher 1/4" Flat Flat - dyed weavers 7mm Flat Flat - weavers 1/2" Flat Oval - Rims |
Seagrass - rim filler 3/4" Flat Flat - spokes 5" Bushel Ash O/N Ribbon for attaching buckle Americana Star or Americana Heart Basket Buckle ®
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Using 3/4" FF, cut 3 spokes 27", and 9 spokes 20". Layout the 3 spokes(27") horizontal, then weave in the 9 vertical spokes. Adjust base to measure 9 3/4" x 2 3/4". Weave in a "holding row" of 7mm FF, mitering the corners. Upset the spokes and weave the following rows of start and stop: 2 rows 1/4" FF - dark blue 15 rows 7mm FF 2 rows 1/4" FF - dark blue 1 row 7mm FF Pack well. Cut and tuck spokes. Insert the bushel handle on the back of the basket. Rim with 1/2" FO, seagrass between rims, and lash with 3/16" FO. Note: 1/4" FF dyed reed(red) can be added as overlays on the spokes on the front of the basket. Spray with Clear Weaver's Stain. Attach star or heart buckle with ribbon. All supplies and Basket Buckles ® to make this basket are available at N.C. Basket Works. |