As we continue to get closer to Valentine's day, there is nothing more fun than to
weave a heart shaped basket. I think on most all of my heart baskets I tend to put braided rims on them. In my mind heart shaped baskets and braided rims just go hand in hand. (I do want to insert a note here that I feel a heart shaped basket is a bit more tricky than a square basket just because there are more corners to go around. For you newbies just starting out, make a few square baskets before moving onto a heart shape. You will feel like you need more than two hands for the first couple of rows. Just be sure to use extra clothespins. Those are your extra hands.)
The handle on this is just #6 round reed. I cut three equal pieces and twisted them together. I did shave some off the end to taper the end a bit and inserted the handle into the basket.
Do any of you have some heart shaped baskets you've woven? I'd love to show them off.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Nancy
Hi Nancy, I love that cute heart shaped basket, I can just imagine it filled up with Valentine goodies:) Thank you for all your prayers and sweet words on my blog, its always so nice to know people care:)Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so sweet Nancy...and just in time for the holiday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful basket, Nancy. Your work is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteNancy,
ReplyDeleteThere is a traditional French willow cheese tray called a "coeur a fromage" which is a heart shape. I made a post about this basket with a photo of one Katherine made on our blog on Valentine's Day last year. http://willowbasketmaker.com/2009/02/14/happy-valentines-day/
This is very pretty and impressive. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and sweet!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I've always wanted to try my hand at basket weaving.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family!
so sweet! love it!
ReplyDeleteVery very cool! I love the heart shape!
ReplyDelete