Lesley Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I came across these and thought they might make a good Christmas present for somebody crafty...... http://www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk/acatalog/willow_craft_kits.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 They look cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have bought the dragonfly one for YS girlfriend. It seemed like the ideal present as she is difficult to buy for. Everything I think of is a no no for one reason or another as she is vegan, pro animal rights, eco aware...etc, Ys says she will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Sent my OH the link My self taught willow weaving ended up as a chicken toy when I tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oooh that's snazzy! I'd quite like to do some weaving with willow I've been making some nests out of willow this week - crocheting around the willow twigs, and crocheting them up into a nest shape They look quite good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oooh that's snazzy!I'd quite like to do some weaving with willow I've been making some nests out of willow this week - crocheting around the willow twigs, and crocheting them up into a nest shape They look quite good! You know you're going to have to show us them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 I was looking for a tension tray like the one Kirstie made - we grow 3 different colours of willow so I'm going to make some as presents but I like the kits.....good for more ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Lucky me. OH gave me the hanging basket kit so I shall now be able to talk about staking up, slath, wale, upsetting, siding and top wale The instructions have diagrams for every stage so hopefully this time I shall create a work of art and hopefully be able to go on and make other things. I'll let you know how it goes Did you make the trays Lesley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I bought one of these and made OH a wastepaper basket, he seems really pleased with it and wouldn't believe I'd made it myself until ES said he watched me make it. I needed longer arms though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 I'm glad they've proved to be good kits........we'll need some photos!! I haven't made the trays yet but I will....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I bought one for my mum she was thrilled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelk Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I bought my mum one too, and my sister in law. they are based not far from me, I'm intending to go and have a look at the shop soon. There is a lady who runs courses a couple of miles away. I have been on some, and made a dragonfly, and recently did Christmas decorations. I'm booked on one with my mum in February to make ................willow chickens!!!!!!!! Hope it doesn't snow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
