Suppliers, Etc.

Arkansas

• V.I. Reed & Cane
  Rt. 5, Box 632, Rogers, AR 72756
  We sell superior quality supplies and more than 30 different Basketry Studio A kits, patterns, and new Linda Hebert basketweaving videos." Quick, friendly service - and always happy to answer your questions!
  We have lots of free basketweaving info at our site, a free twice-monthly basketweaving newsletter, and secure online ordering. If you prefer a catalog, send $1 (refundable, of course!) to the above address. Phone: (800) 852-0025; FAX: (561) 828-5968; or e-mail: Linda Hebert.

   

Arizona

• Karan's Kalicos
  9678 E. Adobe Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
  Phone: (480) 585-4716, FAX: (480) 585-9666; e-mail: Karan Teter from here or or here .
  Custom made fabric covered lids for your baskets. Any size from 4 inch to 32 inch round lids and other custom shapes available. Can custom make the lids from a template of your baskets. If interested, we can send photos via e-mail.

California

• Yesterday's Bundles & Baskets
  113 North Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
  Phone (760) 728-2691; e-mail Irene
  Flat and flat-oval reed and other basket making supplies.
   
• Wildwoods Craft Kits
  PO Box 2187, Mariposa, CA 95338-2187
  Phone (209) 966-7712, Fax (209) 966-7713, E-mail Lorna Pollock
  Pine needle basket and craft kits, Native American style basket kits, Shaker style and Early American style basket kits, pine needles, raffia.
   
• The Gourd Connection
  3210 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106-2110
  We make Hawaiian drums from gourds and also sell gourds.
  Write or e-mail Anne Blankenship .
   
• Frank's Cane and Rush Supply
  7252 Heil Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  Phone: (714) 847-0707 Fax: (714) 843-5645 E-mail: Frank's
  A full line of basketry supplies plus unusual materials from around the world. "We always have something new."
   
• The Caning Shop
  926 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1494
  (510) 527-5010 or (800) 544-3373; e-mail us for a catalog
  Basketry, chair caning and gourd crafting supplies, books and tools. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. 40 page illustrated catalog. Over 200 books available. Author of Complete Book of Gourd Craft and The Caners Handbook. Visit our listing of classes .
   
• Allen's Basketworks
  has moved from OR to
  P.O.Box 3217, Palm Springs, CA 92263; Phone (800) 284-7333
  For free catalog write to above address or e-mail Allen .

Canada 

• Basket Traditions
  1643 Acorn Lane, Claremont, Ontario, Canada L1Y 1A7
  Phone (905) 649-1385; e-mail Marilyn Gannon
  A complete line of basketry materials, caning supplies and kits with detailed instructions for beginners. Largest Canadian supplier. FREE catalog. Retail and wholesale.

   

Colorado

• Gourdsket Vessel Company, Inc.
  P.O. Box 882, Broomfield, CO 80038
  Phone and fax: (303) 404-0930; Order and info line (888) 484-7994 Gourdsket Vessels are a registered trademark. We are a fiber arts comapny specializing in coiled fiber basketry, Gourdsket Vessels (part gourd, part basket), and related kits and materials. E-mail W. Jayne Stanley

   

Connecticut

• H.H. Perkins Co.
  222 Universal Drive, New Haven, CT 06473 or
  Contact them by phone (800)462-6660 or e-mail
  Supplier of seat weaving and basketry supplies for more than 80 years. Also offer a line of rattan/wicker furniture and chair repair and refinishing. Sole supplier of the impeccable "European Cut Reeds."
   
• BJ Crafts
  Dick & BeckyJoy Olko , 50 West Shore Dr., Shaker Pines Lake, Enfield, CT 06082
  Phone (860) 749-8520
  Custom leather work. Can provide specific strips for basket hinges, straps, closings, etc.
   
• Connecticut Cane & Reed Company
  331 Broad Street, Manchester CT 06040
  Orders: 800-227-8498, Questions: 860-646-6586
  FAX: 860-649-2221, E-Mail: for inquiries
  Quantity prices on all reeds, hoops, handles and accessories. A quality house with a large selection.

   

Florida

• Woven Spirit Basketry
  635 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275
  Phone: (800) 697-6730 or (941) 485-6730; Fax: (941) 488-3928; e-mail: Sue Cooper
  Offer a full line of reed, handles, books, tools, etc. Ship world-wide. Offering a new book, New Lashings by Bill Malone that is user friendly with detailed instructions on various God's eyes. Catalog available for $2.00 which is refundable with first order.
   
• Judy's Baskets and Tropical Materials
  1711 Belvidere Street, Englewood, FL 34223
  Phone: (941) 497-5667or e-mail Judy Briscoe
  We carry local self gathered sub-tropical weaving materials, Nantucket woodworking parts, cane and reed, and offer classes. information. Visit our website for more information.

   

Illinois

• From the Heart Boutique
  119 E. Main Cross,  Taylorville, IL 62568
  Phone (217) 824-4418, e-mail Allana Mello

   

• Sweet Heart Gifts
  8705 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL 61201
  Phone (309) 787-6839 or toll free (877) 90SWEET e-mail Michele Dorbeck
  We sell Jadvick reed at very competitive prices. Our handles are beautiful. They are hand sanded and made with waterproof glue.

Indiana

• ...in a hand basket
  Phone: (812) 333-1817; orders (800) 997-1948
  Baskets and supplies for the basket maker including basket reed, handles, patterns, and kits featuring Original Basket Designs by Linda Boyle Gibson.
  E-mail Linda .

   
  

• Creative Country Baskets
  330 Westminster Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060-4244
  Phone: (317) 773-3063 or e-mail Lynn Pawley
  Last chance!!
  The "Basketmakers Creed" shirt is back - with a new shirt color and a change in design. It still has the same frazzleld basketmaker character but she has a new look! Creed poem on back of shirt lists 40 basket related slogans such as: "I could use a little cut and tuck" and "Reed all about it".
   
• Daisies
  16W 950N, Chesterton, IN 46304, Phone (800) 263-4458, or e-mail their info address
  Your #l source for wholesale and retail basket weaving supplies. We also manufacture a wide assortment of wire handles and hangers. Distributors' inquiries welcome. We accept VISA/MC. In business since 1985. Owned and operated by Barbara Pullins and Nancy Labrecque, members of IBA.
   
• Kerry's Krafts
  452 N. Columbia St., Frankfort, IN 46041
  Phone (765)659-9162;  Fax 765-659-9163;  E- Mail Kerry McNew
  We've been in business for over 20 years, and have the largest assortment of wire basket handles on the planet, jelly jars, bean pots, metal add-ons, basket trees, and displays to add to your baskets. All wire is 100% rustproof , even the ears. Wholesale only please. $ 2.00 for catalog, refunded with first order.
   
• Basketmakin's
  913 East Main Street, Richmond, IN 47374
  Phone: (765) 935-0852 or e-mail Debbie Cates
  I offer classes and have been teaching for more than 18 years.  Open most Monday and Wednesday evenings from
  5-7 p.m. and by appointment.  Offer a complete line of basketry supplies and classes. Call to find out about dyed reed and painted handles to match.
   
• Basket Basics
  8303 W. Crum Road, Bloomington, IN 47403
  Phone or Fax (812) 825-4447; e-mail Sherry Stephens
  We have supplies and equipment for the novice as well as the expert. Watch for us at upcoming conventions. Visit our website to join Basket-L listserve.
   
• The Hut
  479 Adams Ave., Peru, IN 46970-1224
  Classes, large supply of hand painted tie-ons. Send a long SASE to at the above address for catalog or call Becky Wright Sampson at (765) 472-1568 for more information.
   
• American Baskets/Gifts dba MS Creations
  22 Roderick Ct., Beech Grove, IN 46107
  A full line of basket accessories and gift items. Basket: signs, houses, tie-ons, stationery, trees, t-shirts, framed art, cross-stitch pillows, sweatshirts, pewter pins, sterling silver/gold vermeil jewelry, snowmen and angel basket sitters, fabric, wallpaper,vests. Send $2.00 for catalog (refunded with first order). Closed Dec. 15 - March 8. For catalog information, e-mail Sandy L. Drexler or phone (317) 784-3455.

   

• Willowe's Basketry
  226 W. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140
  Phone:1-800-230-3195, fax:1-317-467-1995; e-mail Willowe's
  Located 30 minutes east of Indianapolis, the shop carries a full line of weaving supplies and is open 7 days a week. There are 150 of Willoew's patterns to choose from as well as hundreds of other patterns from other pattern writers. The baskets have been woven for many of the patterns, and are on display. We teach classes on Wed. & Sun in the shop. Please look for our quarterly newsletter in our site.
   
• The Weavery
  P.O. Box 17653, Indianapolis, IN
  We are the makers of an aerosol spray stain for baskets. Weaver's Stain is a tung oil enriched stain with a urethane resin that penetrates, seals and finishes reed, cane and wood baskets and provides a more durable finish. Available in four shades, it protects while adding a beautiful luster and sheen. For additional information ask your supplier or e-mail The Weavery

   

• The Loft
  3118 N. 600 W., Rochester, IN 46975
  Phone: 219-223-6902, during July: 218-682-3277; e-mail Ronda Brugh
  Sole supplier of unique ceramic & wire handles in six sizes; offer Homespun D's, Country D's, spool handles, wooden inserts, Handle Dangles, and patterns designed by Ronda Brugh. The full catalog is on our website. Wholesale terms are available.

   

• Restoration Products
  3191 W. 975 S., Fairmount, IN 46928
  Basketry and weaving suppliers. Everything for the serious (and not so serious weaver. We are one of the largest basketry supply shops in the U.S. We will custom cut a kit for any pattern in our stock.
  Phone locally (765) 948-4472 or (800) 562-5291; Fax (765) 948-3612
  E-mail Marilyn Whitehead.
   
• Basketry Handle Supply
  5480 W. Co. Rd. 200 N., Frankfort, IN 46041
  Phone (765) 296-4059; Fax (765) 296-9671; e-mail Rick Knapp
  Our wire handles are coated with our own original formula black acrylic polymer coating which eleminates rust with a flat black (not shiny) finish. We also now offer superior grade, popular size oak D handles that are very cost efficient. Free catalog available.

   

Iowa

• Basket Class
  2012 Southlawn Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315-4981
  Phone (515) 285-2789; e-mail Basket Class
  We supply quality cane, reed, tools and other weaving supplies. We have an extensive weaving library. We also offer classes through adult education programs in the Des Moines area. We do historic demonstrations and classes for Living History Farms and in the Cultural Center at the Iowa State Fair. Look for our online catalog.
   

Kansas

Kentuck
 

• GH Productions, Inc
  521 E. Walnut St., Scottsville, KY 42164
  Phone: (502) 237-4821 or (800) 447-7008; e-mail GH Productions
  Selling a complete line of basketmaking supplies including white oak handles and splits, brown ash, and Nantucket Lightship Basket supplies.

   

Louisiana

• Lagniappe Weavers
  5907 Sandypine Court, Spring TX 77379
  Phone (888) 831-4262
  Carry a full line of reed, tools, etc but specialize in unusual items such as wire, metal foils, gourds and gourd supplies, mylar, etc. Carry a full line of Fretwork bases and lids. Catalog available upon request.
  For more information, e-mail Lagniappe.

   

Maine

• Northwoods Country Baskets & Things
  136B Water Street,  Hallowell, Maine  04347
  Phone: (207) 626-3086, E-mail Northwoods.
  Weaving shop that carrys a full supply of reed and handles.  We specialize in custom wood bases and also hand painted stencil strips for baskets.
  
• Riverbend Baskets & Supplies
  P.O. Box 496, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860
  Phone(207) 372-9934, Orders: 1-888-758-5557, Fax: (207) 372-9934, E-mail Patti Heisler
  We carry a full line of quality basket supplies at affordable prices. Please call for a free price list and we will send it to you right away. We accept VISA/MC/Discover and ship nationwide via UPS.
   
   
• Baskets of Joy
  81 Old Bath Road, Brunswick Maine 04011
  Phone: (207) 725-5899 or (800) 377-6097 for orders; e-mail Anna Granger
  Wholesale/retail basketry supplies, pottery bases and handles, original basket kits and mini stencils.
   
• The Herb Garden & Country Store
  PO Box 420, Union, ME 04862.
  We carry a full line of basketry and chair caning materials. Lessons are available at our store. For a catalog please send $2.50 (refundable with first order)to above address. For more info call; out of state (800)685-8450; in ME (207)785-3696 or e mail; Jennifer McMahon for more information.
   
• Riverbend Basket Supplies
  P.O. Box 456, Norridgewock, ME 04957
  Phone 1-800-639-9127; e-mail Debie Brown
  Free catalog. We carry a full line of basket weaving supplies, books, handles, dyes, and wire hangers.
   
• C & D Baskets
  170 Turkey Lane Rd., Livermore, ME 04253
  Phone: (207) 897-6043; e-mail: Attention Chuck for ordering or free catalog and price list.
  Friendly Maine-based basket supply company offering first quality reed and oak handles of various sizes.

   

Maryland

• The Hickory Handle Co.
  c/o John K. Parkinson, 2943 Marston Rd, New Windsor, MD 21776
  Phone (410)635-2269, Fax (410)775-0531, e-mail jkpark@qis.net
  Custom hand crafted handles. Hickory and white oak. Forward a sample or detailed drawing and quantity required.

   

Massachusetts

• JB Designs/BasketWeavingSupplies.com
  11 Baywood Drive, Shirley MA  01464
  Phone (978) 425-6760 and (866) 928-5430; e-mail Jennifer Rhodes
  Everything you need to weave; kits, superior bases, blue ribbon reed, oak/ash/leather handles, patterns,
  art...and more.  Retail/wholesale, same day shipping, free catalog.
  
• Timothy Parsons' Nantucket Basket Shop
  80 Old South Road, Nantucket MA 02554
  Phone (508) 228-8714 or (508) 228-4330, or e-mail Tim
  The shop carries a full line everything pertaining to Nantuckets, custom baskets, supplies, kits, and lessons.
   
• The Judy Richmond Collection
  13 Giles Avenue, Beverly, MA 01915
  Phone (978) 921-1324 (leave message)
  Check out Judy's new line of wooden base basket patterns and wooden base frames. All handles are secured directly to the base for added sturdiness. Tie-on accessories also available. Judy specializes in larger baskets. Call or e-mail Judy for a catalog.
   
• D.E.L.S. Manufacturing
  246 Middleboro Road, East Freetown, MA 02717
  Phone (508) 763-5555 or (800) 957-3357
  Supply everything one might need for Nantuckets basket weaving and have a nice selection of scrimshaw.
  For more information, e-mail Dave Brown, Proprietor .

Michigan

• Homestyle Co.
  8480 State St., Millington, MI 48746
  Designer/manufacturer of unique quality oak, ash, cherry etc. handles as well as patterns . Wire speciality basket backs. Celebrating 20 years in the trade! Catalogue constantly changes due to new design updates. Phone:(517)871-3654 or order line (800) 323-4157; e-mail Donna Dipzinski for information. Watch for our website coming soon.
    
• Redbird Wood Products
  1201 Cooke Dam Road, Oscoda, MI 48750
  Manufacturer of white ash notched basket handles. Sell wholesale throughout the US. If you haven't seen our handles lately, you haven't seen our handles!
  Phone (517) 362-7670; Fax (517) 362-8229
   
• Joanne's Baskets
  219 Squaw Creek Rd, Marshall, MI 49068
  Phone 616-781-4919 E-mail Joanne Jackson.
  (Weave Rite Tools are now being manufactured by Suzanne and Phil Moore of North Carolina Basketworks.)
  
•  BasketPatterns.com
  At BasketPatterns.com, we offer patterns by various designers that may be viewed and purchased directly from our website.
   
• Summer Meadow Basketry
  4450 Davis Rd., Norton Shores, MI 49441
  Phone: (616) 798-3034; e-mail: Jackie Carlson
  A complete line of basketry supplies.
   
• Atkinson's Country House
  2775 Riniel Road, Lennon, MI 48449
  Phone:(810)621-4947 or (800)832-3071-orders only; Fax:(810)621-3058
  Free retail/wholesale catalog. Owner Sandy Atkinson is hostess of the PBS-TV Country Basket Weaving Show and author of pattern books.
   
• Gratiot Lake Basketry
  5484 Petermann Lane, Mohawk, MI 49950
  UPS address: 58622 Railroad Street, Kearsarge, MI 49913
  Phone(906) 337-5116;FAX (906) 337-4260
  E-mail for a catalog. A complete line of basketry supplies.
   
   
• Grandma's Baskets
  603 S. Putman. Willamston, MI 48895
  Phone (800)238-2323 or 517/655-3620
  Unbelievably large selection of music boxes and fast delivery service. Other basketmaking supplies also available. And Tom makes steam shaped oak handles too.

   

Minnesota

Missouri

• Wild Pony Baskets
  PO Box 100, Blodgett, MO 63824
  Phone ( 573)  472-1960, fax:  (573)  472-2020, e-mail Ruth Andre
  The Wild Pony Basket kits are made of colorful precut rolled paper.  Just open the kit and start weaving.  They are the perfect at home craft or take along project since no water is needed.  Children and adults alike will enjoy making these quick and easy basket kits.
  
• Ozark Country Creations
  30226 Holly Road, Pierce City, MO 65723
  Phone (417) 476-5454; e-mail Ron Webb
  Hardshell gourds for baskets and crafting. Send $2.00 for catalog & price list. Watch for our website coming soon.

   

New Hampshire

• Brick House Basket Supply
  392 Stage Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269
  Phone: (603) 286-7908, Fax:603-286-2741, e-mail Ginny Pelletier
  We carry a full array of basketry supplies; reed and veneers, assorted handles, various basketry tools and a line of weaving accessories. We also carry Shaker and Nantucket molds, hardwood bases and lids to match our Nantuckets, and a line of economy pine bases.
   
• Nate's Nantuckets, Inc.
  17 Waterloo Street, Warner, NH 03278
  Phone (603) 456-2126
  E-mail Nate
  Nate's Nantuckets, Inc is a supplier of both Nantucket and Shaker basketry supplies as well as Nate's own design, the Cape Cod Purse© line. Nate has over 30 years experience weaving, designing and teaching basketry. Please visit the website to see a full list of classes Nate will be teaching across the country this year.

New Jersey

• KMC Baskets & Folkart
  13 Mayberry Drive, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
  Phone (732) 389-0832 or e-mail Kathleen Murray-Calvert
  Superior quality basketry supplies, accessories, patterns and books from the Jersey shore.Generous quantity discounts available. Online catalog with secure ordering. Visa, Mastercard, Discover accepted.

   

• Pinelands Folk Music and Basketry Center
  208 Creek Road, 2nd Floor, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
  Phone (609) 231-8588 or e-mail Mary Carty .
  Offering basketry classes and supplies, dulcimer and other acoustic instruments, and other Native American crafts.

New York

• John McGuire
  2916 Johnson Road, Geneva, NY 144565
  Phone (315) 781-1251, or e-mail Mary
  Competitively priced supplies, unique tools, reed, ash, books, kits and custom created molds, bases, handles, bases and Nantucket accessories. Phone orders and inquiries welcomed. Send legal size SASE plus one stamp for free 16-page catalog. Also offer classes in my studio.
   
• The Basket Garden Farm Studio
  5229 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, Long Island, NY 11901
  Phone (631) 722-3668; e-mail Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas
  Daily classes and supply source in beautiful country setting on eastern Long Island
   
• Wood'n'Baskets
  945 Pauline Ave., Pine City, NY 14871
  Phone (607)-732-8432; Fax (607)732-8405; E-mail owners Bob and Elaine
  We carry a complete line of basket weaving supplies including reed, cane, hoops, handles, dyes, tools, stencils, kits, patterns and we make our own wood products, including bases, feet,bbuckles, tie-ons, etc.
   
•  English Basketry Willows
  412 County Road #31, Norwich, NY 13815-3149
  Phone or fax: (607)336-9031; e-mail Bonnie Gale
  Supplier of willows, bulrush, tools, books, and patterns and kits. Visit our website for information about the American Willow Growers Network.
   

North Carolina

• Prim Pines Pineneedle Supplies
  Box 148, Carthage, NC 28327
  Fax (910) 949-3065, e-mail Judy Mofield Mallow
  Full line of pine needle basket supplies includes: books, kits, long leaf pine needles (average length is 12-18 inches) basketry threads, sinew, gauges, cappers,slices of black walnut, unusual bases not found elsewhere, i.e. agate centers, resin wood centers, several sizes of sewing needles. Accept VISA and MChg.
   
• Suzanne Moore's N.C. Basket Works
  130 Main St. • Post Office Box 744 • Vass, North Carolina 28394
  (Phone) (910) 245-3049 • (800) 338-4972 • Fax: (910) 245-3243
  E-mail Suzanne's
  
• Crafts PLus
  1277-A Freedomway, Hubert, NC 28539
  Phone (910) 353-7402; Fax (910) 353-0243 or e-mail Debby Collins
  Watch for our website.
   
• Joyce's Pine Needle Art & Craft
  1981 Old River Road, Carthage, NC 28327
  Phone: (910) 947-5073 or e-mail Joyce Perryman
  Pine needle weaving supplies.
   
• Earth Guild
  33 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801
  Phone: 1-800-327-8448, FAX: (704)-255-8593
  Full-line basketry supplier since 1970. Reed, cane, splints, cords, yarns, fibers, handles, hoops, bases, dyes, patterns, books, tools, kits, seating supplies. We're fast, well-stocked, expert, with very competitive prices. E-mail Earth Guild .
   
• The Basket House
  527 Union Street South, Concord, NC 28025
  Offering overnight classes. Offering the regular supplies and a little extra.
  Phone 704-782-5993; fax 704-784-3234. or e-mail Jodi Shebester

   

Ohio

• Royalwood Ltd.
  517 Woodville Rd., Mansfield, OH 44907
  1-800-526-1630; e-mail Royalwood
  Complete line of basketmaking, caning supplies and waxed linen. Visit our website for total online shopping. Both retail and wholesale prices available through our shopping cart. International shipping available.
     
• Cornerstone Baskets
  277 High Point Circle, Tallmadge, OH 44278
  Phone (330) 633-0742; Fax (330) 633-3439; e-mail Sharon Klusmann
  Cornerstone Baskets is a home-based business located in Northeast Ohio. Owner designs her own patterns available on the above web site, along with kits and a bimonthly woven basket. Day or evening classes with unique home party plan and "business in a basket" for anyone interested in learning how to begin a home-based business. Wholesale patterns and baskets to stores, designing for large orders for special customer needs. 
   
• Miami Valley Basket Supply
  P.O. Box 364, Piqua, OH 45356
  Phone (937) 778-0382, or e-mail Ivan Reiber
  Supplier of veneer strips used in basket weaving. Various types available:maple, walnut, ash, birch, poplar, red & white oak, and also cherry. The thickness's range from 1/42, 1/36, 1/34, 1/20, 1/16, and 1/12. Width's available are from 1/16" to whatever width the user may require.Length's can be cut to customer requirement: 30" minimum - 120" maximum.On most occassions, next day shipping is possible.
   
   
• Feix Family Baskets & Crafts
  321 East Somers Street, Eaton, OH 45320-1845
  Phone (937) 456-6067. E-mail Pam
  We are a home based supplier for Premium Quality basket bases, bases with handles and/or dividers attached, and patterns.  We travel to many conventions throughout the year to bring the premium bases right to you.  We accept Visa and Mastercard.  Remember...Having Quality Materials helps to Create Quality Products!!
   
   

   

Oklahoma

• Fabians Woodcrafts
  HC  62 Box 86, Eufaula, OK  74432
  Phone (918) 689-7908, e-mail Fabians
  We offer hardwood bases at a reasonable price.  We provide custom items for those who design new basket patterns.
  
• Oklahoma Basket Supply
  331946 E. Highway 66, PO Box 647, Wellston, OK 74881
  Phone (405) 356-2224, e-mail Marcia Balleweg
  Basketry supplies and classes offered. Located on historic Rt 66 at Hwy 102 in Wellston.
  
• Native Cherokee Baskets
  PO Box 5404, Edmond, OK 73083-5404
  Phone (405) 478-7835, e-mail Peggy Brennan
  Native Cherokee Baskets was established 1996 by owner, Peggy Brennan who designs and teaches her own patterns based on traditional southeast Indian designs. Available supplies include: Cherokee patterns, Native Baskets book, naturally dyed reed, ash and cane, and Native Cherokee Dye Kits. Ongoing day or evening classes in Edmond, Oklahoma City and Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Pennsylvania

• Dennis Doaty Leathercraft
  1231 N. 9th St., Reading, PA 19604-2001
  Phone (610) 375-1478 (USA) voice, Fax (724) 676-0221, or E-mail Dennis
  Braided shoulder straps with leather end tabs for attachment to the movable bail handled baskets.
   
• Fireside Crafts
  P.O. Box 57, 3449-A Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534
  Phone: (717)768-0781; E-mail: Fireside
  Country craft retailer with a huge selection of basketry and chair caning supplies and classes. Catalog available.

   

• The Country Seat, Inc.
  1013 Old Philly Pike, Kempton, PA 19529-9411
  Phone: (610) 756-6124; Fax: (610) 756-0088; e-mail
  A basketry and chair seating supply company offering a complete line of materials, hoops, handles and over 800 books and patterns. Send a large SASE with 3 stamps for catalog.

South Carolina

• O'Brian Fret Work
  220 Boundary Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303
  Phone (864) 921-3523; e-mail O'Brian Trawick
  Unique fret work basket bases soaked in Watco Danish Oil to prevent drying out. Fret work handles with glued and bradded box joints. Watch for us at NCBA and IBA conventions.
   
• August Moon Basketry
  4702 Airport Road, Pageland, SC 29728
  Phone (843) 672-3534; e-mail August Moon
  We carry a full line of basket supplies including superior quality reeds; oak handles, hoops, and slotted-bases; dyes and dyed reeds; tools; shaker tape; wood strips; wire handles; and lots of instruction books.

   

Texas

• Baskets 'N the Works
  27351 Blueberry Hill #037, Conroe, TX. 77385
  Phone (281) 364-1892 e-mail Monica Impellizzeri
  We carry a full line of first quality weaving supplies including rusty tin tie-ons, oak and wire handles, books, patterns, tools and more. We offer great savings with a 10 bundle discount and a wholesale price.Orders are shipped within 24 hours. Store hours are Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Virginia

• Cupp Basket & Supply
  9714 S. East Side Highway, Elkton, VA 22827
  Phone (540 ) 289-5197, e-mail Cathy Cupp
  Store front location is less that 20 miles from I-64 or I-81. We carry a complete line of basket supplies (reed, handles, tools, wooden bases, dyed reed, books, patterns stain, kits and accents). Also sell original patterns and basket work.
   
• Folk Art Basketry
  Rt.1, Box 179, Verona VA 24482
  Email Susan Reed-Fanfoni
  If you like to do crafts and weave baskets, you will like Folk Art Basketry. Weave original patterns of basket dolls, snowmen, birdhouses and many others. Email your address for a free picture price sheet of patterns and kits.

   

Washington

• Boxhill Farm
  14175 Carnation-Duvall Road, Duvall, WA 90819
  Phone (425) 788-6473; Fax (425) 844-0405; E-mail Samantha Griffin
  Boxhill Farm is a retail and wholesale nursery-only 30 minutes east of Seattle. We pride ourselves in many specialities, including bamboo and grasses. We offer over 40 varieties of willow, many still used in basketry today! Available as plants or cut for crafts, please contact us for more information. Online catalog coming in 2001!
   
• The Weaving Works
  4717 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105
  Phone (888) 524-1221; e-mail Walt
  Full range of supplies, equipment, books and instruction for weavers, knitters, dyers, papermakers, fiber, basket and craft artisans and hobbyists of all levels. Expert staff. Mail orders and answering questions are our specialties.
   
• Fishsticks
  Judy and Bill, P.O. Box 1417, Marysville, WA 98270
  Phone: (360) 659-4938
  All basketry supplies including yellow cedar, Japanese pre-split bamboo, and northwest naturals. Classes by Judy and Bill and other national and international teachers. Contact them for three catalogs per year.
   
• Pacific Weave
  3008-B 16th Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98118
  Phone (206)285-9171 or 1-800-87-WEAVE, Fax (206)285-0132
  Owner, Michelle Berg. Formerly the Basketry School.

West Virginia

• West Virginia Basketry Supply
  Rt. 71, Box 26A, Glenville, WV 26351
  Phone: (304) 462-7638; e-mail: Carol Ross
  Suppliers of natural weaving materials such as honeysuckle, cattails, yucca, elm bark, and natural dyes.

   

Wisconsin 

• Gifts of Love Pottery
  2194 Wallace Lake Road. West Bend, WI 53090
  E-mail Sally
  Handmade stoneware basket embellishments, tie-ons, handles and other items. Hand painted and glazed for a permanent finish. No two will be exactly alike.
    
• East Troy Basketry
  2082 Church St., P.O.Box 643, East Troy, WI 53120
  Phone: 1-888-424-9866
  Carry a full line of basketry supplies, patterns and accessories at very competitive prices. Classes are offered weekly. Check website for free pattern, online catalog, many original patterns, and class schedule. Contact owners Eileen
   
• Homestead Heirlooms
  N28W29868 Oakwood Grove Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072-4227
  Phone(888) 315-3249 (Toll-Free); e-mail Karen Booth
  We offer a variety of unique leather basket handles. Visit our website for a free pattern and instruction on how to attach our handles.

   
  

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  Misc.

• Baskets & Bullets
  Pine needle basketry, step-by-step instruction books, kits, and supplies are available now from the author Jeannie McFarland. Phone (888) 828-3335 for a free brochure.
   
• Basketworks
  Specializing in a large line of handcrafted ceramic and stoneware pieces for baskets. Also 4 different styles of ceramic handles. Contact Cheryl McKinsey
   

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  Gourd Sources

• West Mountain Gourd Farm
  Route 1, Box 853, Gilmer, Texas 75644
  Lena Braswell, Rt. 1, Box 73, Wrens, GA 30833
  Phone (706) 547-6784; e-mail .
   
• The Caning Shop
  926 Gilman St. at 8th, Berkeley, CA 94710
  510-527-5010; 800-544-3373
   
• Ann Lux suggests attending the Gourd Festival in Mt Gilead, Ohio the first weekend in October.
  
  If you are a supplier of basketmaking or related materials and would like to be listed here, e-mail Baskets, Etc. for information. 

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