Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day

Some fun heart shaped baskets for Valentine's day

Another heart shaped basket.

For those of you who have asked how to make the heart shape, look closely at the base of the basket in this bottom photo.  It is almost a square isn't it.  Weave a square base and then un-weave one of the corners.  Twine around the heart shaped base and then upset the sides.  Use lots of clothespins for the first few rows because you re going around a lot of corners.  Those extra clothespins are your extra hands.

Hope you all have a very Happy Valentine's day.  I see my kiddo's have put some chocolates on the kitchen table with my name on them!!!

I'm going to be making them some chocolate covered strawberries a little later this morning.

Blessings everyone,
Nancy
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4 comments:

  1. John Toft BasketryFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Thanks for the tip.

    John

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  2. Miyuki@With These HandsFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I've made many heart shaped basket but never thought about using two different color for braided rim! thanks for the tip!! Happy Weaving!

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  3. Pamela ZimmermanFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    very lovely. thanks!

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  4. CKApril 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    What a BEAUTIFUL basket!!!

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Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!--Nancy

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