M504 WEAVER'S TOTE 99

M604 JEANNIE'S FAVORITE/DOUBLE BOTTOM ROUND BASKET

Suzanne Hickey
Morgantown, Indiana

Suzanne, a native Hoosier, began weaving baskets in 1981 when she attended a workshop sponsored by the Brown County Spinners & Weavers Guild. She has taken classes from master weavers at various conventions and workshops, but is basically self-taught. She has taught basketweaving in several states; in Indiana, she teaches a series of classes on a continual basis. Suzanne’s baskets were featured in a month-long exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Her baskets have been accepted in many juried fairs and have won several awards. She was featured in the February 1989 issue of Midwest Living magazine about local craftsmen. Generally her baskets are of basic form, using mostly natural reed. She adds decorations and hand dyed reed to create original patterns and unique designs.

The 10” tall X 15” wide with 18” high D handle basket is woven with reed splint in market basket fashion, with a filled in bottom. Several pattern designs will be available plus many colors to choose from. All tools and materials will be furnished with the class. This tote was designed with the plaid pattern for the conference. The tote can be used for carrying everything: your weaving, a sandwich for lunch, or an extra pair of shoes.

Supplies: None.
Fee: $35.00
Level: All.

This basket, 8 1/2” tall X 13” wide, is woven with reed splint into a round basket. A 12” round wooden hoop helps to form the basket and is used as the inside rim. A swing handle is added to make this a very open and useful basket. Several patterns and colors for the design in the basket will be available.

Supplies: None.
Fee: $35.00, includes all tools and materials
Level: All.

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