Monthly Archives: June 2012

Workshop Quick Shots: Sandwich

That’s not “sandwich” as in lunch. That’s Sandwich as in Center Sandwich, a picturesque town in New Hampshire, where Eric held a workshop today for the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. He taught his Cottage 7-Inch Carrier Basket to a … Continue reading

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Five Questions Friday: Maine Pickers

Q: Where are we going today? Eric: We are going to Lovell, Maine to stay with our good friends Karen and Eric for the weekend. Tonight, we are heading over to the Stone Mountain Arts Center to see one of … Continue reading

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Old Basket Found at Online Auction

Eric’s friend Susan McRae sent him a link to a basket she recently came across online that is up for auction. Eric then forwarded it to me and said, “Susan knows her baskets!” The site is called AuctionZip and you … Continue reading

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Our Kitchen Renovation: Countertops

So you already know that we’re renovating our kitchen. But not a typical renovation. This all has to be done on a low, low, low, extremely low budget. Remember, we’re starving artists so the top two tools for this renovation … Continue reading

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Mr. Basketmaker Speaks: FYI…DIY

Holmes on Homes, House Crashers, Bathtastic, Rescue Renovation, Sweat Equity — Lynne has had the HGTV and DIY networks on nonstop lately. Well, actually, she watches these channels often but it’s been more than usual. This means she is getting … Continue reading

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