2013 by Beth Hester and Colette Brann
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Sarah's future Mother-In-Law, Colette, wanted something special for the upcoming rehearsal dinner party. So, Beth suggested they weave a basket around their antique Blue Mason Jars.
This quick and fun project makes a very attractive flower vase. By only weaving the bottom and top the blue jar shines through.
I think the guests will be impressed with the handmade woven touch!
A special thanks to Judy Sims for her lovely hydrangeas!
Base: 5" x 5" Height: 12" Diameter: 5"
Materials / Supplies
| Description | Item | Add to Cart |
|---|---|---|
| 35 ft. - 1/2" Flat Reed for Stakes and Weavers | Item 1012P | Add* |
| 15 ft. - 1/4" Smoked Flat Reed for Weavers | Item KF14F | Add |
*This item has been rounded to 1 pound because it is less expensive to purchase 1 pound than to purchase the foot quantity. 1 pound of 1/2" Flat Reed is enough material for 4 Sarah's Wedding Baskets. If you have 4 Blue Mason Jars, might as well get 1 pound of 1/4" Smoked Flat Reed and weave a basket on all 4 jars.
NOTE: This pattern should give you some good ideas as you weave on your Blue Mason Jars. Plus the pattern may be adapted for a variety of containers.
Cut 10 pieces of 1/2" flat reed about 30 inches long. Soak these base pieces 1 minute in warm water.
Weave a base about 5" square. This size may vary depending on the size of your jar.
The flat reed extending out from the base should all be about the same length. The rough side of the reed should be facing up.
Place the jar onto the base. The base should be close to the size of the jar bottom. Adjust if necessary.
Crease the edges of the base to upset the basket around the jar.
Use a couple of rubber bands to hold the uprights in position.
Start weaving with a wet piece of 1/2" flat reed, smooth side out.
This piece should be long enough to weave around the jar plus 5". The extra 5" is for the overlap or splice.
To finish a row weave over the beginning and tuck the end behind the fourth upright making a 4 upright overlap or splice.
Trim the end to hide behind the upright.
The first 6 rows are start and stop rows.
Start row 2 on the opposite side of the row 1 splice.
The rubber band will hold the uprights in place as you weave. This is nice but the rubber band also makes weaving a little difficult.
Feed the weaver's end behind an upright and pull the weaver into place.
Photo 6 shows how you may need to put a big loop in your weaver as you weave.
Pull the loop tight and push row 2 down so it touches row 1.
Finish row 2 with a splice.
As you weave keep the uprights evenly spaced and vertical.
Weave row 3 with 1/2" Flat Reed.
Rows 4 - 6 are woven with 1/4" Smoked Flat Reed.
These are all start and stop rows.
At the top of the jar you'll use a continuous weave.
First group the uprights by twos. Start weaving under two, over two, under two, etc.
As you near the end of the first row you'll weave under one, over one to begin the continuous weave. Then continue weaving by twos.
You will have to make this weaving correction on every row. Pull the weaver tight as you weave, this will help hold the basket against the top of the jar.
Finish the last row by hiding the weaver behind a stake. See Photo 9.
Trim the uprights so they are flush with the top of your jar.
Enjoy your Sarah's Wedding Basket filled with water and fresh flowers.
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Tie the reed to the left-hand side of the back rung of your chair seat.
Step 1. Soak your reed for 1 or 2 minutes. With the rough side of the reed facing you, place the end of the reed behind the chair rung.
Step 2. Bring the reed over the rung and behind itself.
Step 3. Tuck the end back through the loop so the end of the reed will lay against the rung.
Step 4. Tighten the knot and trim any excess.
As you warp a chair seat the flat reed will need to be spliced. Here is a very simple method using a household/office stapler. Keep all your splices on the under side of your chair seat.
Overlap the flat reed about 4 to 6 inches. The smooth side of the reed of both pieces are facing 'up' in this picture.
Staple the two pieces together about 4 or 5 times.
Turn the pieces over and squeeze the sharp ends of the staples with a pair of pliers. This will prevent the ends from 'catching' as you continue weaving.
The ends of the staples will face to the inside of your chair seat. This means the rough side of the flat reed will also be facing to the inside.
When the seat is finished, any staples that are showing may be removed if desired.
Note: The splices in the weft of the chair seat do not need to be stapled.
