Do you prefer working with natural or dyed basketry materials? A. Natural all the way for me! B. Dyed - I love color, the more saturated the better. C. A mix, but I prefer more muted, nature-inspired color. D. It depends on the project. Don't pin me down😋 This poll is for fun - but it will also tell us what to focus on, so the more people that chime in, the better. Waffling and paragraphs of explanation are welcome - we love verbal processing around here🤔💬💬💬

I've dyed! Ha!🤣 RIT dye Teal on 3/16 flat oval. Reminiscent of tropical seas ... reed is currently cooling after a few hours simmering. I'll give an update after drying.

My first try at s/s twill. I see that I need to work on weaver tension.

Happy Monday weavers! Time for a fun challenge. Your mission: Weave a basket using nothing but scrap reed. Dig into that tangle and use what you've got — odd lengths, leftover colors, random bits. Any of these patterns work beautifully with scraps: - Scrappy Basket (especially great for color scraps) - Bread Basket - The Garlic (perfect for round reed scraps) - Hanging Vase Baskets - Tobacco Tray - Candle Lantern Or design your own. There are no rules here — just use what's already lying about, threatening to engulf you like a hydra.😂 When you're done, come back and post a photo. Let's see what you make.

I’ve been on a ribbed basketry kick, lately! I played with making a hen style purse basket and an oriole basket! Now that I have done the Flower Gathering Basket.. I’m realizing I could do my switchback rows in the side of the hen basket and not down the center.. hooray for learning!