Monthly Archives: February 2009

2009/02/27

Catkins

Mention willows and many people first think “pussy willows”. Usually people think of the large catkins that are produced in the spring on Salix caprea, S. cinerea, or S. chaenomeloides, but many of the willows produce attractive catkins. Willows are … Continue reading →

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2009/02/27

Crafts Report

Check out the Crafts Report Insight April 2009: Baskets. Katherine was one of 13 artisans chosen to share business insights with fellow craftspeople. The editor asked basketmakers to contribute a couple of images and a 100 word essay for this … Continue reading →

Bike baskets

Katherine made these bike baskets for this classic Sears bike back in November. These were made for our friend Eddie Gordon who wanted the orange stripe to match an orange stripe decal on the bike. These were the second pair … Continue reading →

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2009/02/14

Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day to all! I had to post this photo of a “coeur a fromage” that Katherine made from our red willow and some buff willow. This basket is a traditional French form – a cheese tray in a … Continue reading →

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2009/02/08

Basketry demonstration day at BAM

Katherine was invited to participate in a basketry demonstration day at the Bellevue Arts Museum this past Saturday, Feb. 7. Another one of a series of events surrounding one of BAM’s current exhibits: “Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and … Continue reading →

Skib for Groundhog Day

Greetings from the Skagit Valley on Groundhog Day. Or is it Candelmas? Or a celebration of the Irish Goddess Brigit? Or Saint Brigit? It is certainly a point in the year when we are thinking about the coming of Spring. … Continue reading →