Here we go again...

Simple Round Basket

Cherokee Double-Wall Basket

Last year, when I thought to start this particular blog, I got sidetracked because I could not conceive of an interesting approach.

But recently, while working with my son John, I hit upon the concept of keeping track of the new things I learn every day...and to commit to keeping up with it for a year.

The plan is that I will pass on whatever new thing I come upon each day, whether it be newsworthy, a household hint, or scientific discovery, on the following day.  My interests are so varied, that I really find it hard to pick any one thing--my brain is truly a mish-mash of stuff. I'd be lucky to process something new AND post upon it in the same day, but I might. Who knows!

My newest hobby is basket-weaving, and yesterday's class produced the Simple Round Basket. Last month it was the Cherokee Double-wall...more challenging, but lots of fun.
Our instructor is Linda Lou Alexander, of Baskets by Linda Lou, Finley, Oklahoma. Linda is a hoot! She's been making baskets for over twenty years, and is a fixture at arts and crafts shows and rendezvous in the area. Linda has a gift for making everyone feel comfortable, and teaches in such a friendly, easy-going manner, that people seem to turn out wonderful baskets as a regular matter of course.

What did I LEARN you ask? Well, after I got home from class I took a spin around YouTube looking for videos, and found Making a Rose Arch from Hazel Rods.


That led me to How to Make a Bent Wood Trellis:

And THIS is something I plan on doing!