Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Weaving with Cattails

Don collected some cattails the other day when we were kayaking. He thought I might enjoy weaving with them but truth be told I found it a bit tedious and frustrating. Probably because I had no idea what I was doing and I am still operating under this cloud of fatigue. I did it though, mostly to please him since he was so thoughtful to collect them for me. Having woven my first basket I can say with all confidence that basket weavers need not fear my talents in this area LOL. 







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  1. What a sweet hubby and your first basket is divine ~ very creative ~ Happy Day to you!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. I used to weave funny little baskets from yucca that I would collect when we camped in the desert. There was something immensely satisfying about them, even though they were completely wobbly and inept. Your baskets look great, I think. It will probably warp a bit as it dries, It will be fun to see what happens.

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    1. Thanks Linda, I normally love wonky things, much more than "finely crafted" things. Not sure why I was in such a funk over this basket today. I like your thought of it warping as it dries, it will be fun to watch. I think I will have another go at the reeds when I am in better spirits. Part of the problem might have been that I think I am allergic to them. I seemed to be having a reaction similar to that of cut grass so the process of handling them may have actually been making me feel worse.

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  3. Beautiful post, gorgeous basket so tenderly made xx

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    1. Thank you Marilyn. It will always carry the memory of Don in the kayak harvesting the reeds for me.

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  4. OMG Linda, this is beautiful! You are way too modest! xo

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    1. Aww thanks Janis, you are seeing it filtered through the eyes of a friend <3

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