The Pine-Needle Basket Book (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168666772)

The Pine-Needle Basket Book by Mary Jane McAfee is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful and functional baskets from pine needles. The book begins with an introduction to the materials and tools needed for basket weaving, including different types of pine needles, thread, and needles. It then moves on to the techniques of coiling and stitching, with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations.The book includes a variety of basket patterns, ranging from simple to complex, with detailed instructions for each. These patterns include traditional designs as well as more modern and creative options. The author also includes tips for customizing designs and adding personal touches to baskets.In addition to basket patterns, The Pine-Needle Basket Book includes information on sourcing materials, preparing pine needles, and caring for finished baskets. The book also features beautiful photographs of finished baskets, showcasing the variety and beauty of this traditional craft.Overall, The Pine-Needle Basket Book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning the art of pine-needle basket weaving. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced weaver, this book provides all the information and inspiration needed to create beautiful and unique baskets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mary Jane McAfee
ISBN-10: 1168666775
ISBN-13: 9781168666772
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.25d