The Basket Blog Archive
By Joanna
05/01/12
May’s Free Pattern
Never lose your car keys again! The Pegged Key Basket not only has a pouch on top for mail, pens & wallets, but there are also three pegs underneath on which to hang those pesky sets of keys. more
By Joanna
05/01/12
Custom Storage Baskets
Finding just the right size ready-made baskets for your particular shelving units, hutches, cubbies or benches can be challenging. Possibly custom-sized pieces are needed. more
By Joanna
04/27/12
Basket Finishes
I have experimented extensively. Here are some of my conclusions. more
By Joanna
04/14/12
Easter Baskets - 138 of them ...
It was questionable as to whether or not the task could be accomplished ... weave, stain and/or paint 138 Easter Baskets and get them shipped in time for the Easter Bunny to do his thing. I am proud to announce that we were successful! more
By Joanna
04/01/12
April’s Pattern
Many people have asked ~ so here it is, the Bottle Tote Basket ... every picnic or dinner party could use one! more
By Joanna
03/12/12
Onion Basket Inquiry
Today I was contacted by Williams-Sonoma in regards to my Onion Basket. They were interested in featuring it in a new division of their marketing: Agrarian, Edible Gardening. more
By Joanna
03/01/12
March’s Pattern
Our Victorian Easter Basket is great for collecting up all of those sweet treats the Easter Bunny leaves behind. The rim is woven with an intricate scallop and double braid which gives the this basket its elegant appearance. more
By Joanna
02/20/12
Kari’s Bicycle Basket
We live in Minnesota ~ Kari lives in Florida. We have snow and clouds ~ Kari has sand and sunshine. Our vehicles require snow tires ~ Kari's "re-conditioned" ride has a new Bicycle Basket! I think she is the lucky one today ... more
By Joanna
02/13/12
Scallop and Double Braided Border
The Scallop & Double Braided Border is a great method for rimming almost any basket. Its intricate design gives the whole project an elegant appearance. But don’t let the intriguing technique overwhelm you ~ it’s much easier to accomplish than you would imagine! more
By Joanna
02/01/12
February’s Pattern
The Little Waste Basket was fashioned with standard plastic shopping bags in mind and is the solution to a garbage container in a country home's bathroom or office. more
By Joanna
01/30/12
Leather
Leather ~ nothing provides greater strength, durability, or “classiness” to a basket than leather accents. more
By Joanna
01/01/12
January’s Pattern
Like its bigger brother, the Little Leather Handled Tote Basket makes a fantastic tote. It is very strong, due to its leather handles that are woven through the entire basket. Be careful though - It may replace your favorite purse! more
By Joanna
12/01/11
December’s Pattern
Do you need a few special gifts for those “hard-to-buy-for” people on your Christmas list? Why not make them a Holiday Gift Basket? more
By Joanna
11/01/11
November’s Pattern
Are there ever enough containers for hats & mittens, craft projects, or books & magazines? Every room in your home would be a perfect place for our Footed Storage Basket. more
By Joanna
10/01/11
October’s Pattern
This square-to-round market style basket is basic in design but rimmed by a decorative “Gretchen” border. It looks tricky but is actually quite simple to achieve. more
By Joanna
09/04/11
A Brand New Site
It has been said that good things come to those who wait … and now, after almost a year in the making, we are proud to be launching our newly designed website for Joanna’s Collections, Country Home Basketry. more
