Harvest Gift Basket

This was a basket I finished shortly after the first of the year for a friend of mine. I had started it prior to Thanksgiving but with the holidays, busy schedules and a houseful of company it took a bit longer than I expected. It was created entirely from pine needles gathered in my yard, beeswax and hemp twine. Durable and beautiful, I hope it goes to good use as a fruit basket and not just a dust collector on a shelf.

I had also made a small tray for Jim, a sort of collection plate for his keys and such. However, when I went to photograph it my camera was acting up. Perhaps another day will bring forth a picture of the second creation of the year.

I have an enormous tub of pine needles waiting for me to work. I am in hopes of creating more baskets and callouses before the winter's snow melt and the gardening calls me to the outdoors again.