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A Basketmaker's Odyssey
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A Basketmaker’s Odyssey
Over, Under, Around & Through
Written by Lyn Syler
Illustrations and Photography by Carolyn Kemp
The Hands of Rowena Bradley, Cherokee Basketmaker
This book is dedicated to the happy memory of Rowena Bradley, my mentor and
friend, who like most Cherokee basketmakers learned “the way” from her mother.
Lyn
“Let the beauty you love
be what you do.
There are hundreds of ways
to kneel and kiss the ground”
Rumi
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Published by Word Weavers Ink
Twenty-four basket instructions with full color illustrations
ISBN0-9771941-2-4
© 2008 Lyn Syler and Carolyn Kemp
E-book Edition
Distributed by Word Weavers Ink
SAN 256-9604
P.O. Box 173
Matthews NC 28106
WordWeaversInk@Yahoo.com
www.WordWeaversInk.com
Cover art by Carolyn Kemp
Dedicated to her Mother and Father
Acknowledgments:
A special “thank you” to all the basketmakers who contributed their time and
talent to this book; especially Judy Wobbleton, Dianne Kennedy and Jimmie
Kent, whose assistance was invaluable. To our families, we cannot say thank
you enough. Your patience, understanding and support sustained us
throughout this project. And, last but not least, a big thanks to all our proof
readers, especially John!
Lyn and Carolyn
Every effort has been made by the author to present clear and accurate
instructions. Therefore the publisher, author and illustrator offer no
guarantee nor accept any liability for any damage, illness or injury which may
inadvertently be caused to the reader while following these instructions.
All rights are reserved. Reproducing this book
or any portions thereof in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any
information storage and retrieval system, without written
permission from the publisher is not allowed.
All inquiries should be made to:
Word Weavers Ink, PO Box 173, Matthews NC 28106
weavers
Ink
Book Publishers PO box 1214 Matthews NC 28106
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C O N T E N T S
Introduction
4
Basket Class
5
The Odyssey Gallery
50
Facts About the Contributors
107
Glossary
109
Bibliography
112
Abenaki Style Knitting Basket
11
Flowing Twill Purse
61
Amish Tray
14
Natural Vine Wall Basket
65
Arabian Nights
18
On The Contrary
68
Ashley’s Berry Basket Scarf
21
Pathways in Reed
72
Beginner Market Basket
23
Plaid of Many Colors
75
Beginner Pine Needle Project
26
Points of Light
79
Boutique Tissue
29
Sante Fe Five
82
Braided & Twill Tote
33
South of the Border
87
Confetti Twill
37
Spiral Staircase
91
Derby Day Basket
40
Spiraling Double Wall
95
Emily’s Lit’l Pot Belly Purse
43
Triple Diamonds
99
Fabric Melon Basket
47
Woven Watercolors
104
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