Pine Needle Basketry: From Forest Floor to Finished Project [Paperback]

Judy Mallow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010

This classic text in basket-making, now in paperback, shows how to transform fragrant pine needles into stunning coiled baskets and other decorative items. It’s surprisingly easy, with all 40 projects based on wrapping needles around a center. From this simple technique, however, crafters can create limitless variety through the way they shape the coils, dye the needles, vary stitches, embellish with beads and seeds, and incorporate leather and wood. Special sections address gathering and storing materials, making lids and handles, and more.

 

 

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Pine needles have become raw materials for baskets because they were a widely available, renewable resource. Mallow (Pine Needle and Nut Crafting, Glover, 1984) is a pine needle basketry artist and teacher. Here she covers materials, tools, basic techniques, and projects. Instead of step-by-step instructions, the projects refer the crafter to the general techniques pages at the beginning of the book. Novices are advised to make the practice basket project, which has detailed instructions, before attempting a more advanced basket. This book may be more suitable for use with classes than as a guide for beginners.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lark Crafts; 1 edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600596037
• ISBN-13: 978-1600596032
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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91 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginners book, detailed instructions and illustrations, June 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Pine Needle Basketry: From Forest Floor to Finished Project (Hardcover)

This book is well written and illustrated. It provides the beginner with detailed instructions and supply lists. The line illustrations for the techniques are clear and easily followed. I especially liked the color pictures of the more advanced projects. They gave me a jumping off point to start from.

The only thing I would suggest to improve the book is instead of a listing of the various genus of pines, provide color pictures of the various species to assist neophytes in locating the correct type of needle to work with.

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and Popular, May 24, 2000

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This review is from: Pine Needle Basketry: From Forest Floor to Finished Project (Hardcover)

Complete instructions for pine needle basket coiling, including collecting materials, various starts, different sewing materials, stitches, embellishments, and variations. Also photos of specific projects with page numbers to refer back to for reference. Also contains inspiring photo gallery of art baskets. This is probably the most popular beginning book for working pine needles right now, also the ONLY hardback one.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Starter Book, March 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Pine Needle Basketry: From Forest Floor to Finished Project (Hardcover)

A top-notch book for beginners, and a great inspiration for those who have already mastered the basics. If you're a beginner, the clear instructions, line drawings, and excellent photography will help you out immensely. The book begins with a simple project, with step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll be so proud of your results, you'll want to continue, and the book won't let you down on providing finer points on stitching, shaping, center variations, etc. The photos of superb baskets, especially those by Lee Sipe, show you what master artisans can do with the basic techniques. Highly recommended.