500 Baskets is a beautiful new basketry book from Sterling Publishing. If you're familiar with other titles in their "500" series, you may have seen 500 Bowls, 500 Pitchers, 500 Teapots, 500 Glass Objects... and more. You also, then, know what an inspiring series this is.

500 Baskets is guaranteed to jumpstart your creativity. It's a square 8" x 8" paperback coffee table book that you can flip open at random for inspiration. We want to make clear that this is not a how-to book. It's a book showcasing 500 exquisite artisan pieces that will open basket crafters' eyes to the varied and wonderful possibilities. Sterling has included top weavers from around the world - Ed Rossbach, Michael Davis, Lillian Elliot, Gyongy Laky, Patti Lechman, Mary Giles and includes the best emerging newcomers. Baskets range from purely functional to purely decorative. Classical to ultramodern. In addition to traditional reed, the artists also incorporate more unusual objects such as plastic, paper, thread and metal wire.

Basketmakers, collectors, students, and anyone who loves beautiful items will certainly enjoy these masterworks! Honestly, I started to photograph a few basket pages to include here and my head started spinning... which ones to include?! These are amazing baskets! If you thought you'd seen every structural possibility, you need to see this. $24.95  (That's 5 cents a basket for inspiration and enjoyment~ and well worth it!) In Stock Now.

The Ultimate Basket Book by Lyn Siler. 43 basket projects and beautiful color photography. Lyn Siler introduces all the fundamental techniques—weaving, plaiting, coiling, twining, and wailing; and provides advice on adding rims, bases, and handles. With her help, it’s simple to create functional everyday baskets, such as the Twill Weave Market or Double Lidded Picnic baskets, as well as more unusual items such as a Fishing Creel. 8 1/2 X 10. 192 pages. Softbound.
 

The Art of Basketry by Kari Lonning, $24.95.
An absolutely gorgeous book with lots of inspiration for the advanced or innovative basketweaver. This author presents principles of design and techniques, then brings them together in an array of superb examples. Spiral, vertical and mottled variations. Bonus: a gallery of projects from basketry artists around the round. 132 pages (all in color).  Non-traditional. Like round reed perfection? This book is for YOU. Hardbound. 8 7/8 x 8 7/8"

The Complete Guide to Chair Caning by Jim Widess.
A brand new (Jan 2006) book by Jim Widess. Excellent attention to detail with new features: how to install cane webbing in cabinet doors, speakers and as ventilation for boats. Book includes how to cane chairs, weave rush seats, splint seats, repair wicker and bamboo furniture, including how to make those fancy corner knots on rattan furniture when you do a repair. Great book! $24.95  Hardcover.

by Donna Robkohl. This pattern booklet make 4 doll projects- bassinet and creadle. Also teaches a woven Cradle for Real Babies with a wood base. Shown in foreground of photo.

5.95

Pine Needle Basketry

by Judy Mallow, $18.95
For all of you pine needle enthusiasts! 40 projects- miniatures, trays, ginger jars, pencil holders, baskets galore- plus a special section on dyeing needles, making lids and handles, special techniques, gathering and storing materials. 112 pages (all in color), 75 color photos. Hardbound. 7x10"