by Jane Haselden | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Over the past couple of months, I have been experimenting with some of the plants that I have gathered and dried from my garden. Much as I love working with raffia, exploring and developing ways to use the plants that I grow or that grow naturally around me, has...
by Jane Haselden | Mar 4, 2021 | Basketry & Natural Crafts
Like many other people, I am really glad to see the arrival of spring. If you are hoping to welcome spring into your home, with a nature display or looking for a fun way to present easter gifts next month, then you might like to have at go at making a spring nest. You...
by Jane Haselden | Jan 14, 2021 | Basketry & Natural Crafts
As much of the UK has found itself back in full lockdown, I thought I would share a little basketry tutorial, for you try out. Earlier this week, I made a little coil basket out of dried leaves from our garden. This technique is really simple, you don’t need any...
by Jane Haselden | Jan 7, 2021 | Basketry & Natural Crafts
A new year always seems to bring with it a renewed motivation to push forward, try new things and settle into good routines. After the disruption of Christmas and two kids birthdays, we’re about ready for some normality and I am determined to make this a good...
by Jane Haselden | Sep 29, 2020 | Basketry & Natural Crafts
Way back in March, I bought myself a couple of books on dyeing. One was about learning to use natural dyes and the other showed in depth, the techniques for shibori pattern making. This month I finally got around to having a look through the books and trying out some...
