Five in the Nest

Creative basketry, inspired by nature

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A Tale of Two Crafts

A Tale of Two Crafts

All the way back in February I contacted Michael Sinclair (The Orkney Woodturner), to ask where I might be able to get hold of some wood for whittling. I had a little project in mind, one I still haven't got around to finishing, but Michael very kindly offered me some...

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Glorious Summer

Glorious Summer

I had forgotten just how busy summer is, when suddenly everything seems to need doing at once. Although Matt and I might collapse at the end of each day, exhausted, there is no doubt about it - summer is glorious! It seems an age since I wrote here last, but it's with...

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Hello Spring, it’s Good to See You!

Hello Spring, it’s Good to See You!

It's finally happened, Spring has sprung! Oh I daresay, we're still in for some chilly days, high winds and maybe even some late snow, but there is no doubt about it - Spring has arrived! Winter was a little bit easier this year, with a woodburner to warm up in front...

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