baskets with handles
Finally got round to putting handles on some baskets I had made a while ago. It’s not the best idea as the willow dries out and becomes harder to work with, but a bit of brute force and I got … read more…
making Christmas cards
Well, ’tis the season to be getting on with thinking about making some things for Christmas. Cards and decorations mostly and some chocolates for home consumption.
work in the Alps
A little job completed in Châtel in the French Alps. A solid wooden structure which will have a roof to provide cover for 4 cars from all that snow that’s going to fall in a couple of months. It will … read more…
the garden’s growing
Well it has been funny old weather, pretty hot, but pretty darned wet too which has made for fairly tropical conditions with plenty of thunderstorms and a suffocating humidity. The garden has enjoyed it though and has now decided to … read more…
upstairs is looking good
A few months on and, if you’ve been following us, you will know that the workshop is looking more and more finished. Upstairs in the games and music rooms the under eave cupboard doors are on and the carpet tiles … read more…
nearly there
Just finishing off a couple of baskets with handles this time. Shortly to be added to the shop listings.I used some fresh willow to add an extra bit of colour. The handles have not been wrapped yet, but apart from … read more…
basket base
I thought you might be interested to see how some of my baskets start. First, I make a round base that looks a bit like a wheel with spokes sticking out from usually 7 sticks. Then I weave (it’s called … read more…
wood things
A slice of Silver Birch
