A Basketmaker's Odyssey

Back in print!  An ideal book for basketmakers in search of new challenges and creative techniques.  You'll love the designs and the convenient easy-to-use spiral binding. 

Whether you’re making your first or forty-first basket, this book will push the boundaries of your established skills while teaching you new ones to last a lifetime, guiding you through the construction of beautiful handmade baskets that will be used and admired for generations to come. Lyn Syler has compiled over 24 patterns, some of her own design, some conceived by friends and peers--for a variety of beautiful baskets including 'Woven Watercolors' by Carolyn Kemp.  Glossary of Terms and Bios of Contributors add to the interest of this resourceful book.  112 pages; full color images.  Patterns include Fabric Melon Basket, Confetti Twill, Braided and Twill Tote by Eileen LaPorte, Abenaki Style Knitting Basket by Dianne Kennedy, Triple Diamonds by Sosse Baker, and Spiraling Double Wall to name a few.

Enjoy learning and making your own baskets with this great book of patterns by Lyn Syler and Carolyn Kemp.