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The Basket Book: Over 30 Magnificent Baskets To Make and Enjoy [Paperback]

Lyn Siler (Author)

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews) |

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Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1988

Weave 32 basic designs by hand from natural materials—and adapt them for hundreds more designs. Complete instructions with over 600 close-up illustrations of each step. “Practical answers...imaginative asides.”—Craft Connection.

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Product Details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Sterling (January 1, 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0806968303
ISBN-13: 978-0806968308
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic first basket book!, January 11, 2000

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This was my first basket book, and now I'm addicted to basketmaking. There are lots of great patterns including one for a wine basket that makes a great wedding/anniversary/birthday gift!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have book for beginning basket weavers., September 4, 1998

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This is the first book I bought as a beginning basket weaver. It has clear directions and wonderful illustrations. I've been able to make every basket without difficulty. It has a nice selection of different types of baskets. I would strongly recommend it for the beginning weaver as well as those more experienced.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the Basket Book, February 3, 2001

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This review is from: The Basket Book: Over 30 Magnificent Baskets to Make and Enjoy (Hardcover)

This is the BEST beginner book on basketmaking that I have found. I believe it should be in everyones collection. The baskets are lovely and inovative. Even the most simple are elegant and useful. I have used this book until it is in shreds! The intructions are very clear and well illustrated. And the designs and patterns teach as well as instruct. I can`t say enough good about this book. If you intend to sell your baskets, this book will pay for itself on the first sale. And the baskets are charming and very saleable, even the easy ones. There are also some more challanging patterns for the more expirienced. A "must have" for any basketmaker.

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5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginners
As a novice basket weaver, I found this book very informative and easy instructions. It is my "go to" book for different weaves.

Published 3 months ago by Carrie L. Compton

2.0 out of 5 stars How can this have such glowing reviews?
I don't understand why this book has such a good rating. I am an absolute beginner, but apparently others have been also and had no problems. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Carol Clarke

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent First Basket Book
This is a very good book if you're just starting out. I had done a few kits and jumped right into making baskets from this book. Read more

Published 6 months ago by D. K. Cundy

4.0 out of 5 stars California basket maker
Great basket making book.
For beginers it would be better if the length of the pieces were in the materials section so they would not have to be dug out of the text.

Published 9 months ago by Raymond

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Basket Book
I bought this book when I was a beginning basket maker and have continued to use it, sometimes going back and making a particular basket again and again. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Ohioan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Amazing book!! Very easy to follow.If you are a beginner basket weaver like me,then you really need this book.Best book I have found on basket weaving:)

Published 11 months ago by Michael

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book in slightly used condition.
The book is excellent. It arrived promptly in good, slightly used condition. For the thirty cent price it is a good value.

Published 14 months ago by Bee Buyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners and veterans alike
This too was one of my first basket books, and the basic instructions are great. I hadn't made any baskets in years, and this was wonderful as a refresher course. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Marjorie Flowers

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Excellent book for beginners with helpful details. Clear instructions that include illustrations and photos of finished baskets.

Published 18 months ago by looloolubs

5.0 out of 5 stars Should cost far more!
I first saw this book in november 2001 in my basket weaving class and fell in love with it right on the spot. Read more

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