Final Day, Final Basket

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Final basket of class of the Eric Taylor Basketry Workshop, the Cottage Tool Tote Jr. Like the other baskets we made over the four days, this basket is woven of brown/black ash with cherry wood base, rims and handle.

Third Day, Third Basket

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Third day of class and third basket, a Triple Diamond Wine Tote Jr. The basket is woven of brown/black ash with cherry wood base, handle and rims.

First Day, Final Basket of the Series

 

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Finished off my nest of three Cottage Garden Baskets with the baby of the set. We started this set a few years ago with the largest of the three. Like all of Eric Taylor's baskets these are woven out of brown/black ash with cherry wood rims and handles. Unlike many of Eric's designs, these feature a woven bottom with cherry wood runners, instead of a solid slotted base.

Bird Brain

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My mom is so excited that they have at least 5 male orioles visiting right now. She’s seen a few females as well, so hopefully a couple of pairs will nest and stick around.

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UPDATE: As of right before Mother's Day all of the orioles seemed to have moved on, or at least Mom hadn't seem them in the past few days leading up to the weekend. When I was home I did get to see a couple of indigo buntings.

I'm a Winner!

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Finally had a chance to photograph the great coiled pine needle and ceramic pot by Hannie Goldgewicht I received in the mail the other day. I entered an Instgram contest she was having and I ended up being the lucky name drawn!

Throw back Thursday

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Throw Back Thursday, this time all the way to the first class I hosted for Eric Taylor in 2011.

Our workshop next month is almost full, there’s only one spot left in each class. If you are on the fence, get your registration in today!

Antiquing Find

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One of the nice white oak baskets I saw on my trip this past weekend and had to bring home. I was drawn to the proportions of this smallish basket, along with the nice heavy rims and superior patina.