CPBWG Spring Fever Retreat with Bonnie Rideout

Bonnie Rideout (www.bonniesbasketsil.com) was the guest instructor for the CPBWG's Spring Fever Retreat. 

It was held at the Gitt Memorial Library in Hanover, PA.  It was built in the 1920's as a summer retreat for the family.  Set on landscaped grounds, the house is a sprawling two story home with wrap around patios encircling much of the house.  It is the perfect place to t sit outside and weave while enjoying the spring weather. 

 

I made a tote basket "Sheep Happens" with leather handles and a sheep embellishment on Thursday evening. it included the use of D-rings with the handle and lashing with fabric. 

11" x 7" x 9" high

Saturday, I wove the large "Desert Breeze" basket.  It starts with a filled base.  It is woven with a variety of techniques including 3 rod wale twinging, weaving a cross stitch, and using overlays and interior covers for round reed ends. 

Leather braided handles and an embellishment complete the basket.  

19" x 13" x 9" high

Silver and Sassy Market Basket

 I spent Saturday with the Deer Creek Basketry Guild making a market basket with a unique metal weaver and handle inlay.   Joanne Sheriff led the class. It was a very enjoyable workshop, complete with a potluck lunch.

Participants had a choice of colors to select from. 

  

The finished basket is 8" x 11"  

12" high to the top of the handle.