{"id":2065,"date":"2022-07-26T12:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T19:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/?p=2065"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:31:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T21:31:14","slug":"cut-reed-stakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/cut-reed-stakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut Reed for Basket Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Cutting reed accurately is essential for successful basket weaving. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to cut reed<\/strong> effectively for basket stakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a complete guide to all Textile Indie’s basket weaving posts and videos, visit the main Basket Weaving Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s something special about creating with your own hands. The slowness of the process, thinking through every aspect of your creation, realizing the time and effort things take, and appreciating the skill they require is an invaluable experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I am somewhat of an addict when it comes to this. I’ll complete a sewing project, dye pot, or theatre performance only to anticipate the next creative pursuit. I love testing my creative limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once something is completed, you get to go back to the beginning and begin anew. It’s like Springtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe first step in basket weaving – preparing the reed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n