SC - pine needle basketry

[Stefan li Rous]

Alban asked:
> > I make baskets from pine tree needles
> 
> Errrr, this is possible? How? Do tell!
> (off-list; pine-tree-needle baskets aren't quite edible, as far as I know. <grin>

No, but they could be used to hold food or make table decorations.

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> From: "Preferred Customer" <Hamner at email.msn.com>
> Subject: Re: basket--making?
> Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 09:55:04 -0700
> Newsgroups: rec.org.sca
> 
> One reference for you is the book:
> 
> Basic Pine Needle Basketry by Judy Mulford.
> 
> It covers everything from the history of pine needle basketry, materials
> emaving and stiches, to dyes and embellishing.
> 
> Judy is not SCA, but she is a master of her art, and a very good teacher.
> 
> The book is available through her at:
> 
> Judy Mulford
> 2098 Mandeville Canyon Road
> Los Angeles, CA 90049
> 
> I don't know how much she asks for it.
> 
> Sven