Learn how to weave a pine needle basket! Step-by-step you will learn how to coil and stitch a fragrant pine needle basket of your own design. Choose from eight easy basketry stitches and a variety of lovely basket shapes. As you stitch your basket, you will develop mindfulness during this wonderful, calming activity. Prepare to spend some time on this project. It could take about 6 hours over several days. •The kit contains pine needles, raffia, a tapestry needle, a coiling gauge and color photo instructions •You will need: water, pot to boil or soak needles, towel, ruler, scissors •Makes a 4” to 6" basket •Ages 12 and up, adult participation necessary for younger ages Made in Mariposa, California* Woman Owned Business We believe that people have enormous creative potential. With our kits, we challenge people to expand their comfort zone and turn raw materials into pieces of art. We know that this process is good, healthy and necessary for people and society. Our mission is to keep traditional crafting relevant in our modern world. We offer a product line that teaches hands-on skills, sparks creativity and inspires appreciation for handmade arts. We have developed a line of craft kits that brings together the symbolism and designs found in many cultures by applying them to the art of basket making, pottery and other craft techniques. We have chosen crafts that are fun, educational and challenging. Learning these traditional skills opens up a whole new and fulfilling world of creativity.
