Willow Patterns and Kits



"Willow Wall Basket" pattern by Bonnie Gale

"Willow Wall Basket" pattern

Twelve photographs illustrate the steps involved in making this wall basket.

1988, 6 pages | $4.00




Willow Bazaar Basket" pattern by Bonnie Gale

"Willow Bazaar Basket" pattern

This basket pattern is illustrated with nine photographs and three diagrams.

1989, 4 pages, 5 diagrams | $3.00




"Make a Willow Lunch Basket" by Bonnie Gale

"Make a Willow Lunch Basket" pattern and kit
  Early American Life Magazine, October, 1992.

This how-to article gives complete instructions for the making of an attractive round beginning willow basket. Many photographs.

Pattern | 5 pages | $5.00

Pattern and Kit | Includes all willow for basket and handle | $45.00




The Art of Willow Skeining" article by Bonnie Gale

"The Art of Willow Skeining" article (How to make skein)

Article shows how to use the cleave, shave and upright tools to make willow skein.

1992, 5 pages | $4.00




"Willow Baby Rattle"  by Bonnie Gale

"Willow Baby Rattle" pattern and kit

A rattle, woven with seven willows, represents the seven virtues which contain and balance the seven deadle sins (pebbles). Rattles make lovely gifts.

Pattern | 1998, 4 pages, 5 diagrams | $10.00

Pattern and Kit | Includes stones, willows, string and ribbon | $25.00




"Making Skeined Willow Earrings" by Bonnie Gale

"Making Skeined Willow Earrings" pattern

Pattern | 1998, 4 pages, 5 diagrams | $4.00

 




"Willow Fishing Creel" pattern by Bonnie Gale

"Willow Fishing Creel" pattern and kit

Eight diagrams illustrate the steps involved in making this fishing creel.

Pattern | 1998, 5 pages, 8 diagrams | $20.00

Pattern and Kit | Includes willow. Excludes leather straps. | $65.00




"Willow Backpack" pattern by Bonnie Gale

"Willow Backpack" pattern and kit

Nine diagrams illustrate the steps involved in making this backpack.

Pattern | 1998, 6 pages, 9 diagrams | $20.00

Pattern and Kit
Includes willow. Excludes leather harness system. | $110.00




"Willow Whistle" pattern by Bonnie Gale

"Willow Whistle" pattern

Pattern | 2002, 3 pages, 6 diagrams | $4.00




"English Hoop Pot Trellis" kit by Bonnie Gale

"English Hoop Pot Trellis" pattern and kit

Pattern | 2003, 2 pages, 3 diagrams

Pattern and Kit | Includes pattern, willow and dyed reed | $20.00




"Saint Brigid's Cross" Pattern & Kit by Bonnie Gale

"Saint Brigid's Cross" kit

Saint Brigid's Cross is a classic symbol of Ireland and is made with bulrush. The pattern and kit are sold together and include all the materials and directions to successfully weave the Cross.

Pattern and Kit | 2008, 4 pages.
8 diagrams. 16 rushes, 4 pieces of raffia | $24.00