It's a pine needle basket, and it's almost finished. It's far from perfect, but that's because I'm still learning the craft. I had lots of fun collecting needles in northern Florida, and have enough for lots more baskets. This week we are going up to visit the Rileys in Northport, FL and I am going to try to find "Woven Spirit Basketry" in Nokomis. I am in search of a walnut shell slice for the center of my next basket. Hey, I'll admit it, I'm a Rathbun and love the search for something difficult to find.
6 comments:
That's beautiful! Very interesting craft. I'll be thinking of you when we take the tree after christmas.
Does it smell like pine trees??
COOL! Very interesting.
Beautiful work Sally! What a neat thing to make - there are needles everywhere! Do they stab your hands?
No, they are very soft. The ones I collected are 15 to 18 inches long, called long leaf pine. I was having a hard time keeping the stitches neat until I turned it around. Duh, I'm left-handed. Will I ever learn?
That is absolutely beautiful. You never cease to amaze me. I don't know how you do it. All your crafts are so meticulous.
Simply beautiful. The color and texture is incredible. Great job Sal!!
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