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Shared by the
Delaware Basketmakers |
| Materials | |
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1/2" Flat Reed #3 Round Reed 1/4" Flat Oval Reed |
11/64" Flat Oval Reed 5/8" Flat Reed |
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1. Cut 7 pieces of 1/2" flat reed 18" long and 5 pieces of 1/2" flat reed 21" long. Mark the center of each piece of reed on the wrong side and soak in
warm water for a few minutes.
2. Lay out the base as follows: Place the seven 18" stakes horizontally on the table. Weave in a 21" stake across the center of the horizontal stakes weaving UNDER, OVER, UNDER, OVER, UNDER. Weave in 3 more stakes on either side of the center stake. 3. True the base 6 1/2" by 4 1/2". 4. Weave 10 rows of 1/4" flat oval reed using the start/stop method. Pack well. Weave 1 row of 5/8" flat reed (This row must go over the center stake on the long side of the basket. If it does not you may need to add another row of 1/4" flat oval reed.) Weave 3 more rows of 1/4" flat oval reed. Pack well. 5. Using the #3 round reed (dyed blue), triple twine for 3 rows. This will be the outside rim. Cut off every other stake and tuck the remaining stakes into the weaving on the inside of the basket. Add an inside rim of 1/2" flat reed (dyed blue). Use extra pieces of the #3 round reed (dyed blue) as a rim filler (use 3 to 4 pieces). 6. Lash with 11/64" flat oval reed (dyed blue). Slide in the brass plate and enjoy. This basket was designed by Linda Sydell and Joni-Dee Ross for the Delaware Basketmakers Association's 2000 Seminar. Brass plates can be purchased at a local Trophy Shop. Take the basket in when you go to order the plate. Plate suggestions would be: 1. Name/Birthdate 2. Holiday/Year 3. Last Name/Wedding Date If you have any questions about the Delaware Basketmakers Association, please use the information below to get in touch with us. Enjoy our pattern! |
| Joni-Dee Ross (Pres.) | Linda Sydell (V.P.) | Nancy Jamison (membership) |
| 42 Emerson Drive | 606 North Bradford Street | 77 Chatham Court |
| Dover, DE 19901 | Dover, DE 19904 | Dover, DE 19901 |
| 302-698-1639 | 302-734-7448 | 302-734-3771 |
| 302-698-1639 fax | nanlee302@aol.com | |
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