Inspirational pine needle basket with picture jasper stone and "Not all who wander are lost" pottery heart pendant entitled outlet "Wandering".

outlet Enjoying the peacefulness and freedom of wandering in nature, especially in the mountains at sunrise was the inspiration for this basket...thus the name "Wandering".

I made this basket using natural brown Longleaf pine needles that were baked in a glycerin bath, dark green artificial sinew, yellow jasper chip beads, scenic mountain and sunrise "Not all who wander are lost" pottery heart pendant and a golden picture jasper stone set in resin for the base. The beautiful pottery pendant was made by Sue Vandever.

This basket is approximately 5" round x 3" tall.

I learned how to make pine needle baskets in 1986 and have had a passion for this craft ever since. I use natural and dyed pine needles from Ponderosa, Torrey, White, Loblolly, Longleaf and a variety of other pine trees. Each basket takes many hours to complete and is carefully hand-stitched and coiled using waxed linen thread, raffia, artificial sinew, poly cord, wire and other things in a variety of colors and textures. I incorporate agate, a variety of woods, shells, pottery, ceramic and other artistic pieces in the bases of my baskets. Some are adorned with gemstones, beads and trinkets. I also use sweetgrass, lavender stems and other dried natural materials that add additional character to my baskets.

A bit of my spirit goes into each of my one-of-a-kind basket creations. Most tell a story about something memorable in my life. My baskets are both functional and decorative and are heirloom quality made to last for generations. I hope my baskets will provide some of the peace and happiness they bring me as I am making them.

Enjoy!

To read more about my hand-crafted baskets and other items, visit my blog at https://www.giggybaskets.blogspot.com