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Branch Borders

Posted in Crafts, Growing, tagged , , , on February 17, 2018 | 2 Comments »

I just trimmed my redwood dogwoods to get basket making supplies and decided to use the larger branches to make a border for a flower and herb bed.            

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Tray Basket

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , , on February 13, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

Tray baskets are easy to make and useful for many things! Judy from Fishsticks basketery taught a great class at the 2018 Cattleman Expo.

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More Baskets!

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , , on January 18, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

Here’s how to make another type of basket! First cut slits in four of the spokes in the center of the spoke. Next make a slant cut on the ends of the non-slitted spokes so it is sharp and pointed. Slide the cut end spokes through the slits in the other spokes. Take a long […]

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Dogwood and Willow Baskets

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on January 17, 2018 | 2 Comments »

It’s warming up, the weather is clearing and the basket making fever is coming!  Making baskets is pretty straight forward but you do need some patience and a more materials than you would expect. To make a basket first make a good strong wreath out of the dogwood.  I often fasten one part with wire […]

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Making Potato Baskets

Posted in Crafts, tagged on January 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

Here’s another type of basket to make. Below on the left are some willow branches I gathered.  You can also use red dogwood, birch or any other type of flexible twigs.  Using seagrass rope, grasses and other materials provides nice contrast. Once you have gathered your materials the first step is twisting a wreath.  This particular […]

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Garlic Braids

Posted in Crafts, Growing, tagged , on July 17, 2017 | Leave a Comment »

Right now is a good time to harvest garlic.  Braiding it then hanging it in a cool, dark place is a great way to store it for later. First dry the garlic until the leaves are limp and the outside of the bulb is getting papery. Gently brush off the dirt and trim the roots off.  […]

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Fun with Cable Knitting

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on December 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Cable knitting is, if possible, even more addictive than Fair Isle patterns.  Best of all it’s pretty easy to do if you have the right tools and some good patterns.  I like using cables on things like mittens and fingerless gloves as it makes them much easier to fit on a variety of hand sizes. […]

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More Fair Isle Knitting

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , , on November 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

It’s cold and time to knit!  I have been playing around more with Fair Isle knitting and think it could take a lifetime to explore all the interesting colors and patterns that can be used.    

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Fingerless Gloves

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , on November 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Each year the knitting compulsion starts to build as the days get shorter and colder; by the holidays it’s in full swing and my main desire in life is to sit by the fire, listen to a really good audiobook and knit like crazy. This year I have been making fingerless gloves for holiday gifts.  […]

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Holiday Gift Ideas from Urban Farm Hub

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, tagged , , on November 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

The season of wondering what in the world to give people for the holidays is upon us.  I really enjoy making people things but it can be a challenge to figure out something that people will actually like.  This has not always been something I have been particularly good at; I remember the year everyone […]

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