The Journal.
Short reads on the work: where the reed comes from, what makes a good handle, the occasional long-winter mudroom story. A new entry every few weeks.
October '26 Free Pattern
This seasonal design is perfect for fall decorating, a treat basket, or a handmade gift.
More from the studio.
Which Tote Is Right For You?
Here's the whole tote lineup, sizes and all, and how to pick the one that fits what you carry.
Three Shops, Two States
The reed is in Minnesota and Wisconsin. How the shop works with three weavers in three places.
A Basket for Everyone on Your List
More than 50 pieces in the shop, sorted by who you're buying for, with the order dates for Christmas delivery at the bottom.
September '26 Free Pattern
Meet your new fall favorite - The Cottage Market Basket
Weave Your First Basket
Every tutorial in the journal, in the order you'll actually need them - from laying out a base to the last coat of finish.
Weaving the Locking Row
After you’ve laid out the base (filled or not), you’re ready to add the locking row. The purpose of this single 1/4” flat reed row is to hold the shape of the base to the proper measurements that you’ve worked so hard to achieve. This row does notstand up with the sides
Laying out a Filled Base
Laying out the base is one of the very first steps in weaving a basket. This tutorial can be used in making a basket either with or without a handle. The pictures use a handle, but if your project does not include one, then simply replace the handle with your center stake
Single Lashing
Learn how to rim and single lash, the final step in finishing your basket.
July '26 Free Pattern
If you have an open staircase in your home, then this is the basket you have been looking for.
Laying Out an Unfilled Base
Before your basket can have sides, it needs a solid foundation. This step-by-step guide walks you through laying out an unfilled base - weaving horizontal and vertical stakes together, adding a locking row to hold your measurements, and upsetting the stakes to bring your basket to life. Works for baskets with or without a handle.
Staining Tutorial - With or Without Leather
We’ve talked about whether to stain a finished basket or not. It’s amazing how staining a basket can completely change the look of your finished project! It also protects the r...
Weaving with a Wooden-Bottom Base Tutorial
There are only a handful of different techniques used to construct the base of a basket. The wooden-bottom base combines the technique of a plaited base with a little carpentry. In this tutorial, I’m...
A quiet note, once a month.
New entries, custom-order openings, and a short letter from the bench. No spam, no urgency, just what we've been making.