Weaving For The Future

The square bottom of this bowl is woven upside down to create the pattern of an eight-point star.  The bowl is then woven from the inside in a twill (going over more than one spokes at a time) in a circular motion to create the spiral design. The traditional holiday colors of red and dark green lend a festive air to this bowl.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

13.75" diameter

5.25" tall

Time to complete: 6 hours

Retail price: $32

Opening bid: $15

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The inspiration for this basket was a trip to the Biltmore Estate in the early spring.  It was snowing, but the hyacinths were blooming.  This basket features hyacinths in delicate shades of pink and peach.

Dimensions:

6" to top of basket 

12.25" to top of handle

12" diameter

Time to complete: 12 hours

Retail: $65

Opening bid: $40

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This wicker basket features a spiral design in rust, maple, and hunter green.  A wicker basket is one constructed of round reed rather than flat reed.  This weave requires working with three weavers simultaneously.  The position of each of the weavers determines the pattern.  The flattened shape is typical of Asian baskets.

Dimensions:

16.5" diameter

10" diameter at opening

Time to complete: 12 hours

Retail price: $38

Opening bid: $15

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This is a very roomy market basket which has many uses.  The slightly curved sides are a result of using flat reed that has a slightly curved outer edge.  The traditional Cherokee pattern is worked in deep red and black.  It is finished with a light walnut tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

18.75" long

14.75" wide

7.5" to top of basket

14.5" to top of handle

Time to complete: 18 hours

Retail price: $60

Opening bid: $40

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The colors of deep turquoise, fuscia, and golden yellow lend a celebratory flavor to this cat's head basket.  It features an exaggerated ball-like shape with the traditional (with a twist!) Shaker cat head bottom.  Curls woven into the finished basket create the decorative diamond patterns.

This basket is finished with a light oak tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

13.5" diameter 

8" diameter at opening

9" tall

Time to complete:  4 hours

Retail price: $32

Opening bid: $15

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This unusual flat basket is a replica of a traditional Chocktaw basket.   Although its original usage is not known, it is suitable for hanging on a wall, holding keys, mail, and other items that need to be kept handy.  The colored reed is a very dark charcoal gray.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  Basket is stained with walnut tung oil.

Dimensions:

11.25" wide

7.5" deep

9.5" to top of basket

16.75" to top of handle

Time to complete: 3 hours 

Retail price: $19

Opening bid: $10

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The sides of this basket are woven from more expensive cane rather than the customary rattan.   With a solid wood bottom and carved wooden handle, this is an extremely sturdy basket.   Lengths of braided seagrass are woven around the sides in a criss-cross pattern on a background of deep rust.

It is finished with a light oak tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

15" diameter

9.5" to top of basket

13.5" to top of handle

Time to complete: 8 hours

Retail price: $48

Opening bid: $20

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This delicate basket employs thin variegated reed in shades of pink and sea-green.  The bottom is solid wood, and it has an oak handle.

Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  Finished with clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

5.75" to top of basket

10" to top of handle

8.75" long

7" wide

Hours to complete: 6

Retail: $26

Opening bid: $12

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This terra cotta Shaker cat's head basket is embellished beneath the rim with small wooden bead fringe.  The wrapped handle is decorated in contrasting natural reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with light walnut tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

Approximately 10" diameter, 5" to top of basket, 10" to top of handle

Time to complete: 6 hours

Retail price: $22

Opening bid: $10

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This wicker basket is made almost completely with round, rather than flat reed.  A wicker basket is one that uses round rather than flat stakes.  The round stakes are then woven into a sturdy rim.  On this basket, the stakes are dark brown, as is the woven rim.  The lattice design is formed by using three weavers at once -- two round reeds atop deep terra cotta reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  This basket has a light oak tung oil stain finish.

Dimensions:

11" diameter

7" diameter at opening

8.25" tall

Time to complete: 8 hours

Retail Price: $34

Opening bid: $18

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This is an exceptionally durable and strong basket.  It is woven in a twill weave -- meaning that there are two layers of reed throughout the basket.  The Christmas tree design in woven in pine green.  Leather handles provide additional strength.  This basket is finished with a maple tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

16" long

13.5" wide

 13.25" to top of basket

16.5" to top of handles

Time to complete: 12 hours

Retail price: $55

Opening bid: $30

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This very large floor basket's unique design is formed by means of a twill weave -- meaning that there are two layers of reed covering the basket.  This makes this basket incredibly strong and durable.  The diagonal lines are made of wide dark brown and narrow natural reed.  The top portion is composed of rows and rows of very narrow round reed weaving.  The basket is finished with a light walnut tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

18.5" diameter

13" diameter at opening

14" tall

Time to complete: 9 hours

Retail price: $70

Opening bid: $30

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The square bottom of this bowl is woven upside down to create the pattern of an eight-point star quilt block.  The bowl is then woven from the inside in a twill (going over more than one spokes at a time) in a circular motion to create the spiral design.  The colors are navy, cranberry, and medium green with a navy border.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  Basket is finished with clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

15" diameter

5" tall

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail price: $34

Opening bid: $16

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This unusual flat basket is a replica of a traditional Chocktaw basket.  Although its original usage is not known, it is suitable for hanging on a wall, holding mail, keys, or other items that need to be kept handy.  This basket is a combination of black and natural reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with a walnut tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

10" to top of basket

17" to top of handle

6.25 inches deep

11.5" wide

Time to complete: 3 hours

Retail price: $19

Opening bid: $10

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This small basket is suitable for hanging on the wall.  Irises are embroidered onto the basket with reed dyed medium lavender and green.  A chrysanthemum wicker border of natural, lavender, green, and natural completes the upper edge.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket has a clear tung oil finish.

Dimensions:

7.75" tall

9.75" wide

7.5" deep

Time to complete: 4 hours

Retail price: $18

Opening bid: $10

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This intricate basket is woven using one continuous weaver, rather than a separate weaver for each row.  The weaving pattern along with the number of spokes (many!) creates the specific spiral pattern. This basket features the traditional Shaker cat's head bottom.  The sides are deep russet and natural.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with light walnut tung oil.

Dimensions:

10.5" diameter

7.5" diameter at opening

7" tall

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail price: $42

Opening bid: $20

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This tote bag is perfect for a day at the beach.  It's size will accommodate a towel, sunglasses, a book, and most of the essentials for a day in the sun.  Its design permits sand to sift through when the day is done.  The handles are reinforced for durability.  The stripes of fuschia, tangerine, and bright yellow match the brightness of a sunny day.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.  This basket has a clear tung oil finish.

Dimensions:

17" long

11" wide

11.5" to top of basket

17" to top of handle 

Time to complete: 11 hours

Retail: $42

Opening bid: $20

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This oval basket is woven with strips of pastel variegated reed, with wicker work at the top and bottom.  The bowed handle shapes the basket which gets larger at the top.  A braided wicker border finished the top of the basket.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

7.25" to top of basket

12.5" to top of handle

15,25" long

12.5" wide

Time to complete: 6 hours

Retail price: $38

Opening bid: $15

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This large basket is well suited for laundry or magazines.  The border is variegated jewel tones of dark blue, dark green, and cranberry.  Decorative curls create the unique diamond pattern.  The side handles are wood, making this an exceptionally sturdy basket.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with light walnut tung oil.

Dimensions:

9.5" to top of basket

12" to top of handle

17" long

16.25" wide

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $45

Opening bid: $20

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This egg basket has an exaggerated shape, wider than a typical egg basket.  It is woven from variegated red, navy, and medium green reed and features fancy braided God's eyes.

Dimensions:

7" tall

11" long

7" wide

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $34

Opening bid: $15

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This oval basket is woven with strips of deep red and green variegated reed, with wicker work at the top and bottom.  The bowed handle shapes the basket which gets larger at the top.  A braided wicker border finished the top of the basket.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  This basket is finished with walnut tung oil.

Dimensions:

7" to top of basket

12.5 " to top of handle

16.25 length

12.5" wide

Time to complete: 6 hours

Retail price: $38

Opening bid: $15

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This basket, in navy, light blue, and natural, mimics the pattern found in Fair Isle sweaters.  The wooden side handles provide exceptional strength and durability, and its size is suitable for laundry, magazines, or other heavy material.  The basket is finished with clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

10" to top if basket

12.75" to top of handle 

17" long

14" wide

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail price: $48

Opening bid: $25

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This delicate basket has an ornamental band that uses a complex technique weaving three weavers at once, rather than the standard one.  Strips of cane form the decorative band, with diamonds which are formed using very fine round reed in dark brown. The tung oil finish is a very pale oak.

Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

6.25" to top of basket

11" to top of handle

9" long

7" wide

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail: $28

Opening bid: $15

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This festive basket in traditional holiday red and green has a solid wood bottom and is embellished with gold-tone jingle bells.  The solid wood bottom providea excellent stability.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  Basket is finished with a clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

14.5" long

11.25" wide

8.5" tall

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail price: $42

Opening bid: $20

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The square bottom of this bowl in navy, sea foam green, and cranberry is woven upside down to create the pattern of an eight-point star quilt block.  The bowl is then woven from the inside in a twill (going over more than one spokes at a time) in a circular motion to create the spiral design. It is finished with an oak tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

13.75" diameter

5.25" tall

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail price: $34

Opening bid: $16

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This basket uses a traditional Cherokee technique to create the ripple pattern.  By using narrow strips of reed, it is possible to create more intricate designs.  Using a palate of red, wine, and deep orange, this basket is great for autumn decor.

Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with a light walnut tung oil stain to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

9" height

14" diameter

Time to complete: 16 hours

Retail price: $68

Opening bid: $30

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This intricate basket is woven using one continuous navy weaver, rather than a separate weaver for each row.  The weaving pattern, along with the number of spokes (many!), creates the specific spiral pattern. This basket features the traditional Shaker cat's head bottom.  It is finished with a light walnut tung oil stain to enhance the beauty of the reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

6.5" tall

8.5" diameter opening

9.5" diameter widest point

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $40

Opening bid: $20

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Each side of this Cherokee-inspired basket depicts a quilt block representing a different season -- a flower for spring, a sunburst for summer, a leaf for autumn, and a snowflake for winter.  With the pattern woven in dark green, the basket is finished with a maple tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

8" height

8"  width

8" depth

Time to complete: 20 hours

Retail price: $50

Opening bid: $30

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A contradiction in terms, this Cherokee-inspired basket combines a pattern that resembles Bargello needlepoint with the colors reminiscent of an Amish quilt.  Combining different widths of reed creates the wavy illusion, while rich colors of deep red, teal, grass green, and purple on a background of black mirror the traditional Amish quilt.  The reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with clear tung oil.

Dimensions: 

8.25 " height

13.5" diameter

Time to complete: 15 hours

Retail price: $75

Opening bid:$45

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Woven with space-dyed reed in autumn colors of wine, dark green, and gold, this basket is a variation on a traditional Cherokee design.  The pattern is much more evident when viewed from a distance.  It is finished in a light walnut tung oil finish to enhance the beauty of the reed.  This basket's size and shape make it ideal for holding magazines upright.  Please note...the handles are decorative only.  

Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions: 

9.5" to top of basket

11.75" to top of handles

9" deep

12"  wide

Time to complete: 30 hours

Retail price: $80

Opening bid : $45

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This small wicker bowl in reddish brown, dark brown, and natural reed is embellished with art beads.  A wicker basket is one which employs round reed for the vertical stakes rather than flat stakes.  The vertical stakes are then woven into a very sturdy rim. The diamond pattern is formed from using three weavers simultaneously rather than the more typical one.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with clear tung oil.

Dimensions: 

8" tall

9.5" diameter at widest point

6.5" diameter of opening

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $32

Opening bid: $15

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This large egg basket is perfect for fall holiday decorating.  The bold autumn colors are woven in very thin flat reed and even thinner round reed.  The fancy woven God's eyes add to the  beauty of this very special basket.  The basket is finished with w walnut tung oil stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

18" long

13.75" wide

9" to top of basket

14" to top of handle

Time to complete: 40 hours

Retail price: $90

Opening bid: $40

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The fall colors of dark brown and deep pumpkin are reminiscent of the Cherokee baskets of North Carolina.  This is a very serviceable basket; it's provides lots of room for storage.  It is finished with a very light oak tung oil.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

16" tall

14" diameter at opening

18" diameter at widest point 

Time to complete: 12 hours

Retail price: $55

Opening bid: $25

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This ornamental market basket is decorative as well as practical.  The curled reed embellishment makes a fancy design, while the unusual way that the rim is applied creates a checkerboard illusion.

The sides are deep slate blue, and it is finished with a walnut stain.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

6.75" to top of basket

11.75" to top of handle

18" long

9.75" wide

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail price: $45

Opening bid: $25

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This Shaker Cat's Head bowl has medium plum trim and natural decorative curls. It is finished with an oak tung oil stain that enhances the beauty of the reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

9.5" tall

10" diameter at opening

14.5" diameter at widest point

Time to complete: 3 hours

Retail price: $25

Opening bid: $10

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The inspiration for this basket was a trip to the Biltmore Estate in the early spring.  It was snowing, but the hyacinths were blooming.  This basket features hyacinths in vibrant shades of blue and violet.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

6.5" height excluding handle

13.5 including handle

12.5" diameter

Time to finish: 12 hours

Retail price: $65

Opening bid: $40

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The Carolina Snowflake is made from strips of walnut, maple, and cherry veneer, and it is extremely fragile.  The rich beauty of the native wood makes the extra care required worthwhile!  This star has a clear loop for hanging.  It's beautiful on a Christmas tree or hanging in a window.

Dimensions:

9.5" tall

9.5" wide

Hours to complete: 1 hour

Retail price: $15

Opening bid: $7

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The Carolina Snowflake is made from strips of cherry veneer, and it is extremely fragile.  The rich beauty of the native wood makes the extra care required worthwhile!  This star has a clear loop for hanging.  It's beautiful on a Christmas tree or hanging in a window.

Dimensions:

9.5" tall

9.5" wide

Time to complete: 1 hour

Retail price: $15

Opening bid: $7

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This wicker baby rattle is made from smoked, or darkened round reed.  The ball contains several metal bells, and the handle is braided reed.  A white ribbon with pastel hearts completes the rattle.  THIS IS FOR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE LEFT WITH CHILD UNATTENDED.

Dimensions:6.5" long

Time to complete: 1.5 hours

Retail price: $10

Opening bid: $5

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This wicker baby rattle is made from round reed.  The ball contains several metal bells, and the handle is braided reed.  A white ribbon with pastel hearts completes the rattle.  THIS IS FOR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE LEFT WITH CHILD UNATTENDED.

Dimensions:5.5" long

Time to complete: 1.5 hours

Retail price: $10

Opening bid: $5

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19^th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

Description:This small basket has an intricate pattern which forms hearts in red.  The rim is attached with red waxed linen.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  Basket is finished with oak tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

10.5" long

6.5" wide

3.5" tall

Time to complete:  10 hours

Retail price: $35

Opening bid: $18

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

Description:This simple round basket is made special by curls covering the bottom third of the basket and by the carved swing handle.  It is finished with maple tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

12" diameter

7.5"  to top of basket

14" to top of handle when upright

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $34

Opening bid: $15

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This basket holds two bottles of wine.  Bottles are kept secure because of a woven divider inside the basket.  The basket features teal blue accents.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  Basket is finished with oak tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

12.75" long

5.5" wide

7.5" to top of basket

14" to top of handle

Hours to complete: 4 hours 

Retail price: $34

Opening bid: $16

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This basket interprets a traditional Cherokee pattern in navy and natural reed.  The complex pattern is possible because of the quite narrow reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with an oak tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

6.25" diameter

7.75" tall

Time to complete: 8 hours

Retail price: $38

Opening bid: $20

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This basket has a solid wood base, making it very sturdy and stable.  The sides are woven with cane rather than the more typical rattan.  Accents are turquoise and red, and one row of weaving is braided seagrass.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is stained with oak tung oil.

Dimensions:

14.25" long

11" wise

7.25" tall

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $32

Opening bid: $15

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

The traditional Shaker cat's head design is given a twist by the exaggerated rounded shape of the sides of this basket.  The wide weaving near the top is very dark green -- almost black.  The basket is finished with an intricate Gretchen border, which requires weaving with three weavers simultaneously.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with an oak tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

10" diameter

8" diameter at opening

10.75" tall

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $34

Opening bid: $15 

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This large egg basket is woven from variegated brown, dark terra cotta, and natural reed.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with a walnut tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

18.25" long

12.25" wide

7.25" to top of baske

13" to top of handle

Time to complete: 10 hours

Retail price: $42

Opening bid: $25

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This traditional Shaker cat's head basket is trimmed with holiday red and green reed.  It features a wicker braided border.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with an oak tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

8" diameter

6" tall

Time to finish: 2 hours

Retail price: $16

Opening bid: $8

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This basket features an intricate pattern reminiscent of Navajo Indian blankets I remember from my childhood.  The colors are brown, tan, shrimp pink, and russet red.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket has a clear tung oil finish to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

13.25" long

9.25" wide

9" tall

Time to complete: 12 hours

Retail price: $55

Opening bid: $25 

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This complex design features a base that forms the pattern of a traditional quilt block.  The same pattern is repeated on each of the four sides.  The basket is woven from brown, deep terra cotta, and natural reed.  Reed us hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The rim is attached with brown waxed linen, and the basket is finished with clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

10" diameter

8" diameter at opening

12.5" tall

Time to complete: 16 hours

Retail price: $60

Opening bid: $30

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This quirky basket is a variation of a traditional egg basket -- rather than being woven on round hoops, it is woven on oval ones.  The basket is sea foam green, with deep russet and natural accents.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with an oak tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

13.5" long

9.25" wide

4.5" to top of basket

8.5" to top of handle

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $24

Opening bid: $10

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.

This festive holiday bowl is deep enough to hold lots of Halloween treats -- but it should be used for wrapped candy only. The inside bottom and sides are holiday orange, and the trim is black.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with an oak tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

11.25" diameter

6.5" tall

Time to complete: 9 hours

Retail prce: $45

Opening bid: $20

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This market basket features a specialized weave which results in the entire basket having a double thickness of reed.  This makes as exceptionally sturdy basket.  The reed is variegated deep plum, dark green, and harvest yellow, with a natural band for interest.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with maple tung oil stain.

Dimensions:

18.25" long

9.25" wide

7.5" to top of basket

12" to top if handle

Time to complete: 5 hours

Retail price: $36

Opening bid: $20.00

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This market basket, woven from scraps of dyed reed, has an open-weave bottom, and features a carved wooden handle.  The colors are red, purple, and natural.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  The basket is finished with clear tung oil to enhance the beauty of the reed.

Dimensions:

15" long

8" wide

6,5" to top of basket

10" to top of handle

Time to complete: 4 hours

Retail price: $26

Opening bid: $15

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This wicker urn features a swirl pattern -- natural on black at the bottom and black on natural on the top.  The design is a result of weaving with three weavers simultaneously -- two of one color and one of the other.  A wicker basket is one whose vertical stakes are round rather than flat.  The stakes are then woven into a very sturdy rim.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.

Dimensions:

9" tall

11.5" diameter

7" at opening

Time to complete: 14 hours

Retail price: $35.00

Opening bid: $55.00

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This large basket makes a roomy wastebasket.  It has a square base which becomes a round top.  It has deep caramel stripes and navy scallops, and it is finished with a navy rim.  Reed is hand-dyed and may fade if exposed to direct sunlight.  It has a walnut tung oil finish.

Dimensions:

9.5"x9.5" square base

12.5" diameter at top

13.5" tall

Time to complete: 7 hours

Retail price: $45

Opening bid: $25

NOTE: This auction transitions to a live silent auction on October 19th at Third Baptist Church. Bidding will continue at the live event after the online auction closes. If you wish to continue bidding during the live event, please contact Marjorie Flowers at marjflowers@roadrunner.com.