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A Basketmaker's Odyssey: Over, Under, Around & Through: 24 Great Basket Patterns from Easy Beginner to More ...
Lyn Syler
Word Weavers Ink, 2007
Great inspiration!
+ Go for it!
+ Lyn Siler Basket book
+ More baskets
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Handmade Baskets
Susie Vaughan
Search Press, 2006
Where do baskets come from?
Vaughan's book emphasizes collecting natural materials for basketry, with neat color pictures of appropriate vegetation. The last part of the book explains simple basket-making. Great enthusiasm builder and very useful guide for collecting. If you want more on weaving patterns as well as ...
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Weaving Country Baskets
Maryanne Gillooly
Storey Publishing, LLC, 1996
Perfect for re-training myself!!!
It's been years and years since I've made baskets. When I decided that I missed making them, I chose this book to help remind me "how-to" again! It's just what I needed!
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Apache Indian Baskets
Clara Lee Tanner
University of Arizona Press, 1982
"Nearly 300 illustrations capture weaving intricacies in this 'beautiful, large-format book . . . . A comprehensive survey which will serve as a major reference for years to come." — El Palacio "An unusually detailed, useful and attractive guide for collectors and students." — L.A. Times "A fine contribution to Southwestern Indian art studies and should be a useful and ...
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Sweetgrass Baskets and the Gullah Tradition (SC) (Images of America)
Joyce V. Coakley
Arcadia Publishing, 2006
Great Pictorial Essay
+ a bargain
I really appreciate Joyce Coakley's very personal photo essay book on Gullah culture. Many authors of books like this just go to resource centers like historical libraries for photographs but you can tell by the names that many of these people are her own family members and people from her ...
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How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, 4th (Home-Based Business Series)
Shirley George Frazier
Globe Pequot, 2006
Well on your way
+ Business from A to Z
+ gourmet gift
+ Excellent business information!
+ Relevant useful information
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Indian Basketry
George Wharton James
Dover Publications, 1972
Most complete survey of Indian basket-making describes uses of baskets, their role in legend and ceremony, origins of forms and designs, materials and colors, weaves and stitches, plus full instructions for those who want to make their own. Southwest, Pacific coast. Basic work for anthropologist, collector, draftsman. 355 illustrations.
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Pine Needle Basketry: From Forest Floor to Finished Project
Judy Mallow
Lark Books, 1997
The Best Book on the subject!!
+ Basketry is fun
+ Mrs. B
+ Complete step by step instruction
+ Fun and Beautiful
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Baleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo
Molly Lee
University of Washington Press, 1998
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Complete Book of Basketry
Dorothy Wright
Dover Publications, 2001
Focuses on 'wicker' baskets almost exclusively
Despite the title of "Complete Book of Basketry," this book actually only covers what I would call wicker baskets, those made with a weave of strong wood fibers and solid wood components. Adequate histories of those baskets are given, as well as some nice DIY designs. She also covers, although ...
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500 Baskets: A Celebration of the Basketmaker's Art (500 Series)
Lark Books, 2006
The Art of Basketmaking, Still Evolving
+ 500 Baskets A celebration of the Basketmakers Art
+ For lover of baskets
+ 500 Baskets is basketmakers "Eye Candy"
+ Woot!
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Appalachian White Oak Basketmaking: Handing Down the Basket
Rachel Nash Law, Cynthia W. Taylor
University of Tennessee Press, 1991
Best book of its kind with great pictures of antique baskets
If you love making baskets, or just enjoy looking at them or maybe even collecting them, then this book is a must have book. Law and Taylor have put together the definative book on white oak basket making ( as well as some baskets of other materials). For the accomplished basket maker the ...
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The Ultimate Basket Book: A Cornucopia of Popular Designs to Make (Diy Network)
Lyn Siler
Lark Books, 2006
Great basket making book
+ Wonderful Weaving Techniques
This book came highly recommended by my basket instructor. The directions are clear and accurate, the baskets vary from easy to advanced, and the techniques are illustrated with clear and accurate photos and drawings. This is the basket book to have!
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The Gift Basket Design Book, 2nd: Everything You Need to Know to Create Beautiful, Professional-Looking Gift ...
Shirley George Frazier
Globe Pequot, 2008
A Particularly Well Written How-To Book, But...
+ Great information
+ The Gift Basket Design book
I have read many how-to books especially business-related ones; however, seldom have I found a more clearly written book than "The Gift Basket Design Book". Ms. Shirley George Frazier's instructions are thorough, easy to understand and follow. Her explanations don't leave you guessing as to why ...
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Indian Basket Weaving
Navajo School of Indian Basketry
Dover Publications, 1971
Clear Directions
+ A beautiful little reference for any level basketeer.
This book is great for someone who has a little experience with baskets already. Someone with no experience can follow as well, but some of the techniques are a little bit harder than in standard basket weaving. The instructions are pretty clear, and if you thouroughly read them, then you ...
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