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FASHION DESIGN RESOURCES BASKETRY: INSPIRATION A Guide to Basket Weaving. Marie Pieroni. Through Designing Fashion Accessories: Master Baskets. Revised 3rd Edition. Nancy Schiffer. 284 photos and illustrations, plus informative instruc- Class in Professional Design. Marta R. Baskets as functional and art objects, includes tions, learn to choose and prepare raw materials, and Hidalgo and Gabriel Martin Roig. Accessories over 300 pictures of baskets from all over the gather and use necessary tools. Discover optimal are part of the great fashion family of various United States and abroad. This pictorial survey of working positions, basketwork structures, essential pieces and adornments that complete a man’s, splint, wicker, and coil baskets shows them used steps (splitting, weaving, and peeling) in making woman’s, or child’s outfit. Various designers for storage, decorating, carrying, winnowing, closed- and open-weave basketry, rib basket weaving, take you from the research of current trends in gathering and trapping. They will inspire basket and border designs. A glossary of terms is provided the accessories of footwear, purses, and hats makers, and the up-to-date price guide will be for quick reference. This informative guide will be a through to its design and manufacture. a help to collectors. welcome addition to any basket weaver’s library.Size: Size: 9” x 12” • 575 images and patterns • Size: 8 1/2’’ x 11’’ • 333 illus. & color plates 6” x 9” • 284 color images • 96 pp. 192 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-4215-8 • hard Price Guide/Index • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4530-2 • soft cover • $24.99 cover • $45.00 ISBN: 978-0-7643-1380-6 • soft cover • $29.99 Rib Baskets. Revised & Expanded 2nd Dress Shirt Design. Malie Raef. Every element Baskets and Basketmakers in Southern Edition. Jean Turner Finley. Step-by-step direc- of the man's dress shirt is explored, including Appalachia. John Rice Irwin. American baskets tions for making fourteen different rib baskets collars, plackets, pockets, shoulder seams, made by people in Appalachia are lovingly are accompanied by suggestions for variations armholes, short sleeves, long sleeves, cuffs, cuff shared with readers. Indian baskets, especially to challenge the imagination of both novice and plackets, back yokes, garment shaping, bottom Cherokee, also are included. Numerous photos experienced basketmakers. With 231 images and hems, and vents. Written by a professional detail every step in the basket making process: 107 diagrams, this how-to guide offers general designer, the book features over 840 computer from the time the tree is cut until the time the techniques and tips for successful weaving. flat sketches of many shirts' components, and basket is completed. Chapters on basketry tools, materials, and the fashion illustrations from guest artists. Size: 8 1/2’’ x 11’’ • 603 photos & drawings components of a rib basket are included. Size: 9" x 12" • 31 color & 846 b/w illus • 208 pp. Index • 192 pp. Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 115 color & 116 b/w images, ISBN: 978-0-7643-2723-0 • soft cover • $79.95 ISBN: 0-916838-61-7 • soft cover • $19.95 107 patterns • 88 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4177-9 • soft cover • $19.99 Mannequins. Steven M. Richman. A photog- Wicker Basketry. Flo Hoppe. Illustrated step- rapher’s artistic fascination with mannequins is by-step instructions offer a range of techniques Lightship Baskets of Nantucket. Rev. and explored through a series of 390 portraits from and tips for making both round and oval bases, Expanded 2nd Edition. Martha Lawrence. The around the world. This compelling photographic making handles, preparing to weave, and adding history and makers of highly prized, distinctive, essay captures the personalities and drama of color. Projects include a simple plant basket, a old Nantucket Lightship Baskets chronicled with storefront figures. Retailers, merchandisers, bread basket with beads, a lidded sewing basket, many color photos that detail construction and members of the fashion industry, and photogra- and a large double-handled shopping basket. show beautiful examples. Includes what to con- phy enthusiasts will all find this book a valuable Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 290 photos, 169 patterns sider when evaluating antique and contemporary source of inspiration. Index • 176 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-4080-2 baskets, plus step-by-step, illustrated instructions Size: 9” x 12” • 390 color photos • 160 pp. soft cover • $24.99 for making your own Nantucket basket. ISBN: 0-7643-2351-2 • hard cover • $49.95 Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • over 115 photos Price Guide • 128 pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0891-2 • soft cover • $24.95 MACRAME, KNITTING, & KNOTTING TECHNIQUES BASKETRY: TECHNIQUES Old New England Splint Baskets and How Macrame Today: Contemporary Knotting Basketry: Basic Techniques Explained to Make Them. John E. McGuire. The master Projects. Darlyn Susan Yee. Knotting as an art Step by Step. Caterina Hernandez and Eva basketmaker shares techniques developed over form can be very diverse and result in a complex Pascual. Learn the various materials, tools, and many years. Beautiful color photographs of blend of texture and intricate patterns, using techniques that can be used in basketmaking. antique New England baskets inspire readers such materials as yarn, fiber, and string. With With 474 images, clear, easy-to-follow text to adapt the step-by-step instructions to cre- 110 color images and step-by-step instructions, provides a description of each material and ate three new baskets: a round, rectangular, this comprehensive guide will have you creating tips for preparing the wood. Techniques include and square-to-round basket with traditional beautifully designed wearable and functional art stitching coil, weaving the rim and handles, and techniques. A unique chapter on old tools and pieces. Basic knotting forms and ten projects of making different shaped bases for your basket. molds used in past generations is fascinating varying skill level is featured. Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 474 illus. & diagrams • to all who enjoy antique baskets. Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 110 color images • 64 pp. 144 pp. Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 100s of photos & ISBN: 978-0-7643-3799-4 • soft cover • $19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7643-4471-8 • hard cover • $34.99 drawings • 100 pp. • ISBN: 0-88740-045-0 soft cover • $14.95

Basic Knitting and Crocheting for Today’s Basket Inspiration: For Makers & Col- Let’s Weave Color into Baskets. Pat Woman: 14 Projects to Soothe the Mind lectors. Billie Ruth Sudduth. Get thoughtful, Laughridge. Introduces the reader to creative & Body. Anita Closic. This knitting/crocheting step-by-step, basket-making instruction from possibilities of adding color to baskets. Chemical book offers fourteen projects that are fun to a master teacher, and be inspired to collect art dyes are discussed with step-by-step instructions make, while allowing the knitter to escape the baskets from beautifully made examples by 95 for their use. Many finished examples with color stresses of the day. Using basic knitting and top artists. Learn fundamentals and complete woven into them are presented to stimulate the crocheting techniques, make throws, baby wraps, projects for plaited ribbed, twined, and braid- craftsperson’s creativity. Three sets of weaving meditative yoga mats, a table runner, scarves, ed construction, twill weaving, and surface instructions are included: a field basket, a house baby blankets, wrist warmers, and pillows. embellishment. basket, and a market basket. Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 14 patterns • 48 pp. Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 284 color photos Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 58 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4668-2 • soft cover • $16.99 Index • 144 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-3468-9 33 color photos, 36 drawings, 52 b/w photos hard cover • $34.99 ISBN: 0-88740-056-6 • soft cover • $12.95 Patchwork Knitting: 18 Projects to Knit and Crochet. Johanna Schwarz. Discover a International Basketry. Christoph Will. This Ply-Split Braided Baskets: Exploring completely new form of patchwork knitting: beautifully illustrated volume presents baskets Sculpture in Plain Oblique Twining. David the knitting kit! The innovative methods to woven from natural fibers over many years and W. Fraser. With 176 images, including patterns, join simple knitted pieces into chic fashion and from diverse American, European and interna- learn to make baskets using plain oblique twin- accessories, including skirts, jackets, scarves, tional cultures. The text explores the origins ing, a version of ply-split braiding particularly hats, shrugs, pullovers, and more, will inspire of the plants which produce weavable fibres, well-suited for the art of basketry. Chapters you. Over 130 photos and plans will guide you. localized preparation techniques, and a wide include creating fenestrations, substituting Complete the simple pieces, join them following variety of weaving styles and forms. Detailed cords, combining baskets, crossing planes, the diagram, and you are done! drawings of many weaves will enable craftsmen and harnessing the tension between right Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 137 color photos & patterns to duplicate and experiment with a variety of triangles when the hypotenuse of one aligns 80 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-4092-5 • hard materials and patterns. with the leg of another. cover • $19.99 Size: 9’’ x 12’’ • 436 photos • Index • 192 pp. Size: 9 1/8” x 8 1/8” • 176 color images • 144 pp. ISBN: 0-88740-037-X • soft cover • $19.95 ISBN: 978-0-7643-4652-1 • soft cover • $24.99 Knot Design. Kristin Möller. A variety of knotting projects with different levels of difficulty The Nature of Basketry. Ed Rossbach. Hun- Earth Basketry. Osma Gallinger Tod. Use natural are provided, including cell phone or MP3 player dreds of photos and text show Asian, American, materials, including leaves, roots, reeds, grasses, vines, cases, wallets and key chains, bracelets or eye- and European ceremonial baskets, humble work shoots, willow, bark and splints to create baskets. A glasses cases in contemporary colors and designs. baskets and those made quickly to satisfy a mo- wide variety of weaving techniques are clearly illustrated Important knots readers will quickly master ment’s need. Many traditional methods of using with many examples and instructions for borders, lids, include the vertical and horizontal half hitches, plant materials for baskets are described with handles and miniatures. Seventy-five pictures and spiral knots, square knots, and finishing knots. pictures and discussions of their unique qualities. drawings show details, progressive instructions, and Each project is rated by its level of difficulty. Size: 8 1/2’’ x 11’’ • 256 photos finished examples. Size: 8 1/2” x 11” • 81 color photos • 64 pp. Index • 192 pp. Size: 6” x 9” • 23 b/w photos, ISBN: 978-0-7643-3999-8 • soft cover • $16.99 ISBN: 0-88740-059-0 • soft cover • $14.95 42 color photographs • 184 pp. ISBN: 978-0-88740-076-6 • soft cover • $14.99