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Originally published in the 1920s, this book contains detailed instructions and fascinating designs for making baskets, trays, jardinieres, etc, using pine needles, wire grass and raffia. It is a true classic on Pine Needle Basketry.

Contents Covered:

• Introduction
• Suggestions for Articles to Be Made From Pine Needles and Wire Grass
  • Vases
  • Jardinieres
  • Baskets
  • Bowls
  • Table Mats
  • Trays (Round and Oval)
  • Work Baskets
  • Hanging Baskets
  • Candlesticks
  • Lamp Bowl
  • Lampshade
  • Tumbler Coasters
• Selecting and Preparing Materials
  • Wire Grass
  • Pine Cones and Pine Needles
  • Raffia
• General Directions for Starting a Round Article
• Directions for Making the Various Stitches
  • Chain Stitch
  • Splicing
  • Shaping
  • Wheat Stitch
  • Spiral Wheat Stitch
  • Fern Stitch
  • Ti Stitch or Knot Stitch
  • Making the Ti Stitch Alike on Both Sides
• Designing
• Oval Baskets and Trays
• Finishing
• Handles
  • Handles for a Round Tray
  • Loop Handles
  • Detached Handles
• Detailed Directions for Making Oval Sandwich Tray
• Directions for Making Open Work-Basket
• Directions for Making Hanging Basket from Wire Grass
• Directions for Making Oval Tray from Wire Grass
• Directions for Making Jardiniere from Pine Needles

Price: $3.95

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