After making a craft store kit basket more than 14 years ago, I knew this was not going to be for me a passing craft craze! Today basketry is not only my profession, but a passion. After leaving behind a full time
dental hygiene career several years ago, I focused on building a basket business. Not only do I sell supplies, design patterns, and weave baskets for custom orders as well as retail sales, I travel to several states during the year to teach the art of
basket weaving. While I have never met a basket I didn't like, my primary style is a functional, traditional basket. I also like to add unique colors to achieve plaid effects.
I realized recently how lucky I am to have found a "job" that brings me joy and a sense of accomplishment when my 13 year old daughter asked me if I ever got tired of weaving baskets. "Never",I replied without hesitation.
PLAID HALF BUSHEL
A sturdy double based basket woven with natural and hand dyed reed. Side handles are hand carved white oak. Size: Diameter: 14",Height: 8"
LOBSTER
This textured basket is woven with reed and seagrass, shown here with hand dyed seagrass. The swing handle is hand carved from white oak. Size: Diameter: 14", Height: 9"
TWILL BOWL
Artistic or functional, this piece is woven without a mold using dyed and natural reed. Size: Diameter: 14" - 16" Depth: 2" - 3"
Linda Boyle Gibson
In a Hand Basket
2808 Winston Street
Bloomington
, IN
47401
333-1817
Lboylegibson@juno.com
