Basketry Books and Basket Kits by Willow Dreams Farm

Besides growing and selling English basketry willows, and live cuttings, we also now have the following items for sale.

This KIT is an excellent way for the "beginner" willow weaver to get a feel for working with willow. Instructions, clearly written by Joanna Schanz, are included in the kit along with ample willow to make this basket. Approx. finished size- 4 1/2"" deep X 12" diameter.(Finished basket is NOT included- this is for the KIT only)

Price for this KIT: $18.00 plus shipping

This KIT is a little more complex than the above basket as this pattern includes a handle. The instructions are also written by Joanna Schanz. The finished size of this basket is approx. 4" X 10" diameter. Ample willow is supplied in the kit to make this basket.(Finished basket is NOT included- this is for the KIT only)

Price for this KIT: $18.00 plus shipping

The above pictures and finished baskets are by Joanna Schanz, who created the basket patterns. Ms. Schanz gave us permission to use her pictures and her instructions for the above basket kits. Pictures, patterns, etc may NOT be copied or reprorduced in any way- without Ms. Schanz' written permission.

WILLOW WORK-Mary Butcher, author, UK. 2001 reprint-original publishing-1995. 64 pages- soft cover. Excellent all around weaving book.Simply written and great diagrams!

$22.95 plus shipping.

WILLOWS_ THE GENUS SALIX-

Christopher Newsholme, author. 1992, UK. If you grow willows or would like to identify them- this is THE book for you!Soft cover- 224 pages. Great definations and descriptions. Good pictures.

$32.95 plus shipping.

LIVING WILLOW SCULPTURE- Jon Warnes. 2000. 48 pages- soft cover. If living willow "rustic" is what you want- this is the book for you. Details how to make living chairs, domes, etc. Great projects!

$13.95 plus shipping.

MAKING BENTWOOD Trellies, Arbors Gates and Fences- Jim Long, author.155 pages- soft cover. Great projects- simply instructions.

$19.95 plus shipping.

MAKING BENT WILLOW FURNITURE- Brenda & Brian Cameron, author. 1998. Soft cover- 140 pages. If you like making "rustic" furniture- this is a MUST HAVE! Chairs, tables, magazine racks. Diagrams and easy to follow steps.

$19.95 plus shipping.

Simply send us an email, using the LINK below, telling us which book(s) you want. PLEASE include your ZIP CODE. We will reply with the total cost; book(s) and shipping.

Willow Dreams Farm- Tells about the different dried, and living rods, that we sale.

Willow (salix) Cuttings- Page listing varieties of cuttings we sale and also our living rods for sculptures etc.