Books

Exclusive (well, almost)! The Stitch List book now available here in a spiral/coiled wire bound version that is 8.5″ x 11″, and, for customers outside of the USA, directly from the Lulu.com Bookstore! The regular paperback version (8″x10″), along with an e-book version, are both still available on Amazon at a lower price (see BOOK page), but this updated spiral-bound version is only available here on this website or from the Lulu.com Bookstore! If you prefer a how-to book that opens flat—and stays open—while you work, this book is for you. NOTE: Spiral bound books are specially printed only on demand when an order is placed. Allow at least 14 days for your order to to be printed and delivered.

This Stitch List of step-by-step instructions with meticulously detailed illustrations covers 24 of the basic stitches commonly used in pine needle basketry today. The list is further expanded from the basics to include more complex stitches, and some of the combinations that can create intricate patterns in pine needle works. Each stitch gets a two-page, full-color spread so that all the information about that stitch is visible at once. This compilation of coiled pine needle basketry stitches is an ideal resource and essential reference for beginners, seasoned coilers, and teachers as well.

• Part 1: Overview includes a visual stitch list, information about tools and materials, and general tips & techniques
• Part 2: Getting Started explores a number of ways to begin a pine needle basket, demonstrating a variety of “starts”
• Part 3: Stitches is all about each of the 24 stitches covered
• Part 4: Resources includes a list of suppliers, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography rich with further reference material and online links