In the images I've seen, the Alms baskets were carried by 2 handles, oval in shape. This seems to make sense for the idea of a Voider as well. Following the...
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renedx
Nov 17, 2009 8:47 pm
Has anyone attempted to produce a reed woven hat as in the Maciejowski Bible? Would it use flat, round, oval, halfed reed/rush? Thank you for imput. ...
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doerksen@...
halima_al_ra...
Nov 18, 2009 1:06 am
I haven't made this hat, but I have worked with rushes, the real ones that you have to go pick yourself out of the marshy end of a lake. There -is- no choice...
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Muninn
munineye
Mar 26, 2010 6:07 pm
I am also new to the Basketry list (seems kind of popular lately). My mundane name is Laurel, and while I don't have an SCA name yet, I'm very interested in...
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quokkaqueen
Aug 13, 2010 5:17 pm
Hi all, I just realised that I hadn't asked this basketry list about an (apparently) Viking Age basket from Malmö, in Sweden. In a 1994 article from the...
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Gregory Loots
grloots
Jan 4, 2011 4:06 am
Hello my name is aldred and I am extremly interested in basketweaving and was wondering what are some good books for a beginer basket waever. I evetlly want to...
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patchworkpalace
Jan 4, 2011 4:06 am
e group still active? Got off the list when I moved and didn't get back on... THANKS! Lucia...
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Sorcha
sorchafhionn
Jan 4, 2011 5:12 am
... e group still active? Got off the list when I moved and didn't get back on... THANKS! Lucia ... Think it is just inactive for awhile. I keep...
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Sue Brunton
suesheep2001
Jan 4, 2011 7:24 am
Hi Does anyone have experience weaving with machine cut ash or maple? HoW long do you soak it? Any other hints would be appreciated. Thanks Sue [Non-text...
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Angie Wagner
wovenbranch
Jan 22, 2011 3:48 pm
Hi Sue, It depends on if you are talking about a thin cut ash or maple or a thick cut. If it is thin and flexible when dry then soak for 30 seconds to a ...
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Angie Wagner
wovenbranch
Jan 22, 2011 3:48 pm
Hi, For basic basketweaving with commercially available materials, try Baskets, Baskets, Baskets #3 - ...
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Angie Wagner
wovenbranch
Jan 22, 2011 3:48 pm
Hi Sue, It depends on if you are talking about a thin cut ash or maple or a thick cut. If it is thin and flexible when dry then soak for 30 seconds to a ...
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doerksen@...
halima_al_ra...
Jan 22, 2011 3:48 pm
It -has- been quiet. Modern-day life has taken over, so I have to hope I'll get back to basketry this summer, at least when rush-harvest season begins. As for...
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Angie Wagner
wovenbranch
Jan 22, 2011 3:51 pm
Hi, For basic basketweaving with commercially available materials, try Baskets, Baskets, Baskets #3 - ...
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ddip48746
Jan 22, 2011 4:00 pm
Sue-I use ash & maple often-just soak 1-2 min in hot-warm water; place in plastic bag for approx 1 hr to mellow the wood. Try a sample first. ... -- Donna...
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Maggie Allen
maggieany1
Apr 10, 2011 11:03 pm
Seems to have worked out okay. Not the best shot in the world but gives the gist well enough. ... Margarita Kofinopoia/Maggie Basketmaker/Maggie Allen ...
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Maggie Allen
maggieany1
Apr 11, 2011 3:48 am
Sorry, I forgot the list doesn't do attachments I uploaded pictures of the basket quiver to the "Maggie's baskets" album in the group photo section....
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jmarieoaks
Aug 7, 2011 4:44 pm
Greetings, My name is Aoyama Narime (MKA Jenn Oaks), and I'm new to this list. I'm actually new to basket weaving as a whole. I plan to start learning how to...
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aussie_flugel
Aug 24, 2011 4:57 am
Hey all, I recently made a basket out of fabric, with a wooden frame, based of an old knitting basket. I was wondering if anyone has seen any medieval ...
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Raeadh`ani
raeadhani
Aug 24, 2011 4:57 am
I just joined the group & thought I'd say hello. I was looking through the few pictures that are here & am impressed with the projects I saw there. I'm from...
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dianna m
diannamarsolek
Aug 24, 2011 4:57 am
i was wondering i am doing norse baskets enney one out got info on th osberg ship baskets also ceder bark ones...
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quokkaqueen
Mar 9, 2012 3:57 pm
<<snip>> ... <<snip>> The closest I can think of, is the 'bag frame' from Viking Age Hedeby. http://www.skjoldmus.de/Alltag-Tasche.html ...
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Lisa Markell
arachnocrat
Mar 9, 2012 3:57 pm
Looking to grow Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) in my area (South Bend, IN) for basket weaving. Anyone know where I can find plants/suppliers locally? ...
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shanonelizabeth10
shanonelizab...
Mar 9, 2012 3:57 pm
Hi, I'm a new member and also new to making wrapped cord baskets. From what I understand, the cord used is cotton clothesline cord, about 3/16", but I'm...
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kat
katinkadm
Mar 9, 2012 3:57 pm
Hi, I just this group to find information on making a period basket to replace my picnic basket that' I've been using as a feast basket. After 25 years of...
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Hosta
hostajunkie2004
Mar 12, 2012 7:01 pm
Hello. I've been asked to consider being a basket weaver reenactor for a Renaissance Fair this summer and I found this group while trying to research period...
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oukvekpwv5
Jun 11, 2012 12:18 pm
I see that this group isn't too active but i thought i'd drop a note. I joined a little bit ago and have been browsing the contents from time to time. today i...
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oukvekpwv5
Jun 11, 2012 12:19 pm
I've been in the SCA for a little under a year. Basketry has been an interest for a little more than I've been a member of the SCA. Right now I am mainly...
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doerksen@...
halima_al_ra...
Jun 11, 2012 12:20 pm
I recall Tournaments Illuminated published a very good issue on period baskets that included shapes with their era and location, as well as how to. You might...
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Denise Gillam
carolineb28412
Jun 11, 2012 2:45 pm
Hi Drust, And welcome to the group and to basket weaving! I entered that same basket in a competition several years ago. I'll dig out my documentation entry ...
