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Making Wooden Baskets on Your Scroll Saw

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This is a wonderful collection of patterns that can be completed by scroll sawyers of all skill levels. Each basket is made by cutting a single layer of wood and then stacking and gluing the layers on top of each other. The end product is a basket, candydish, or napkin holder that appears to be woven in the style of those expensive Longerberger baskets now popular on the "Tupperware Party [...]

Making Creative Baskets: Alternative Materials, Simple Techniques

Jane LaFerla and Jane LaFerla

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I really liked this book for the inspiration it provides. There are so many unique projects using everyday materials found in craft and hardware stores. Some of the projects help beginners to learn weaving methods using simple materials (i.e. newspaper, oaktag) instead of requiring time consuming harvesting and preparation of a natural material prior to learning the basket technique. The introductory notes that explain each method of weaving, such as [...]

Row Upon Row: Sea Grass Baskets of the South Carolina Lowcountry

McKissick Museum and Dale Rosengarten

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Tells the story of how a culture survived and adapted to new surroundings. The story of its basketry is the central vehicle. Of interest to those who like basketweaving and those who like stories of different peoples cultures.

Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes: 8 Great Designs-Unlimited Possibilities

Linda Johansen

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I waited weeks for this book to be available and was very energized to make fabric boxes–thought this would be my Christmas present for everyone. But perhaps one needs the experience of making fabric bowls first because I was not successful. One has to navigate through a lot of narrative to establish a shopping list. I had many false starts because the book is not clear enough on the specific [...]

Indian Baskets (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Sarah P. Turnbaugh and William A. Turnbaugh

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I first learned of this book from a basket trader in Tucson who was explaining why I could never find any Pima baskets that matched a photograph in a booklet I had. He suspected the photographer used a brown filter to enhance the appearance. He pulled out a copy of "Indian Baskets" to show me the difference and told me if I was serious about baskets I needed to get [...]

Start and Run a Gift Basket Business

Mardi Foster-Walker

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This book does contain some good information about starting your own business as a majority of the information in the book is generalized business information such as business planning, bookkeeping and general marketing. However, I bought this book looking for specific resource information about gift baskets: how to find wholesale suppliers and how to make and package gift baskets. While the author does use some general references about gift baskets, [...]

Decorating Gift Baskets: 35 Projects to Make Plus Ideas to Inspire for Baskets, Boxes, and More

Catherine Woram

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I finally got this book and I just couldn’t believe the amount of inspiration i got from it. Super recommended

Lightship Baskets of Nantucket

Martha R. Lawrence and Martha Lawrence

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I bought this book after taking classes in making lightship baskets locally, and must admit that without it I would not have been able to continue making them at home. The history of the baskets is excellent, and colored photographs of baskets as well as the island of Nantucket are numerous throughout the book. If you are at all interested in baskets, this book is a must!

The Gift Basket Design Book, 2nd: Everything You Need to Know to Create Beautiful, Professional-Looking Gift Baskets for All Occasions (Gift Basket Design Book: Everything You Need to Know to Create)

Shirley George Frazier

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I have read many how-to books especially business-related ones; however, seldom have I found a more clearly written book than “The Gift Basket Design Book”. Ms. Shirley George Frazier’s instructions are thorough, easy to understand and follow. Her explanations don’t leave you guessing as to why she chose one method over another which will help one avoid costly mistakes. Her “tips” are an added feature that distinguishes her book from [...]

Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel

James Patterson

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After reading this book, I was very disappointed. Disappointed in the writing, the flat characters, and the unsolved romantic issues. Yes, there were some really good moments. The Gasman and Angel are the only solid characters in the book. They have some new sides to them in this book, and we really get to see them opening up. The new Fang’s gang had some quirky personalities that were easy to [...]