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Easy Wood Bottom Basket 3 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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6" x 6" square base w/ slit #2R - chase weaving 11/64" FO - lashing 1/4" FF - dyed for weavers 3/8" FF - weavers |
7mm FF - rim row 3/8" F0 - rims 1/2" FF - spokes Seagrass - rim filler |
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Cut 24 spokes from 1/2" FF each 6 1/2" long. Dampen spokes. Insert 5 spokes on each side and 1 spoke in each corner. Chase weave (or twine) with #2R twice around base. Gently upset spokes. Weave the following rows start and stop: 7 rows 3/8" FF, 3 rows dyed weavers (your choice - 11/64" FO, 3/16" FO, or 1/4FF), 1 row 7mm FF (rim row). Pack well, cut, and tuck spokes. Rim with 3/8" FO, seagrass between rims, and lash with 11/64" FO. Attach your favorite tie-on. |