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
Format: | PDF Digital Reprint, e-Facsimile |
No. of Pages: | 37 |
Page Size: | A4 (210mm × 297mm) |
Download Size: | 53.7 MB |