Monday 10 October 2011

A Pair of Picnic Baskets.....and some orchids for colour!

These picnic baskets have taken me soooo long to complete!

They are made using cane which I have cut down and sanded and then soaked to shape into the formers.  I have also used cane for the stakes and the weaving material is 2 ply waxed linen thread.

These two baskets are basically made on similar formers but have been shaped differently with the stakes!  I had fun doing them both.



I couldn't resist adding the orchids below - they are so pretty!  I hope you enjoy!




15 comments:

  1. Your work is amazing. Fabulous baskets. Gorgeous orchids.
    Hugs

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  2. I just love your baskets. I can imagine how long they must have taken to make. Your beautiful orchids are also lovely to look at and I'm sure for you to enjoy.

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  3. Your baskets are beautiful!
    Christine

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  4. Your work is so amazing. I wish I coud do a basket like that.. :)

    Love the orchids!

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  5. tus canastas son increibles!!

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  6. Hello, beautiful baskets, a gem, and also the beautiful orchids. kisses in the heart.

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  7. They are both beautiful baskets. I would just love to watch you make one. ;-)

    WOW!!! Thos orchids are GORGEOUS!

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  8. The baskets are fantastic!
    Bye Faby

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  9. Lidi, Your baskets are amazing! I love your work and the orchids are stunning!

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  10. Baskets and orchids...ALL beautiful!

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  11. Siempre es un placer ver tus canastas! Usas "real cane"!!!
    Un abrazo

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  12. I'm in love all over again! lol Your baskets are always so beautifully made. =)

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  13. Lidi your wonderful baskets just blow me away!!! But you already know I am huge fan!!

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  14. Fantastic job, congratulations!

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  15. Preciosas cestas, pero esa orquidia, parece real.

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