Basket for Janice Pattern
Beth Hester
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Generously sized with 2 beautiful 12” Oak Swing Handles, this basket is easy to make and recommended for beginners. Designed for my special friend Janice Walden—a gardener, basket maker and champion quilter—it has a filled bottom and is woven in plain weave with smoked and natural reed.
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Calculate Supplies for 1 to 20 Basket for Janice with the Basket Supply Calculator. The Supply List gives you the least expensive way to purchase the supplies for your quantity of baskets. View on-line or print to your printer.
Materials / Supplies
| Description | Item | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ea. - 12" Swing Handle with Ears - Handle | Item 5012E | Add |
| 75 ft. - 3/4" Flat Reed - Stakes | Item 1034P | Add* |
| 40 ft. - 5/8" Flat Reed - Weavers | Item 1058P | Add* |
| 40 ft. - 1/4" SMOKED Flat Reed - Weavers | Item KF14F | Add |
| 40 ft. - 11/64" Flat Reed - Weavers | Item 1164F | Add |
| 20 ft. - 3/8" Flat Reed - Weavers / Base Fillers | Item 1038F | Add |
| 10 ft. - 1/2" Flat Oval Reed - Rims | Item 3312F | Add |
| 12 ft. - 1/4" Flat Reed - Lashing | Item 1014F | Add |
| 5 ft. - #6 Round Reed - Rim Filler | Item 2060F | Add |
*This item has been rounded to 1 pound because it is less expensive to purchase 1 pound than to purchase the foot quantity.
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| Tools Needed | Tools from The Basket Maker's Catalog |
|---|---|
| Scissors or Shears | Chip Carving Knife or Hand Plane |
| Pencil | Container / Pan to hold water |
| Cable Ties or Twist Ties | Spring-type Clothespins |
| Sandpaper (optional) | Bone Folder or Basketry Packing Tool |
| Measuring Tape | Spray bottle for water and Old Towel (optional) |
