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Entries from September 27th, 2008

Chair Caning Supplies Source!

September 27th, 2008 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog


Now that fall has arrived and winter is not too far behind, you might be thinking of projects to complete over the winter months.

Interested in beginning a new part-time career or supplementing your retirement income from home? How about carrying on a traditional craft?

Join the original recyclers–teach yourself how to cane chairs! Start-up costs are minimal, with little outlay for materials and tools, and overhead costs are non-existent since you are working from home; so chair caning might be just the ticket for you!

Find all your chair caning supplies, instruction books and tools from the over 30 companies listed in the Cane & Basket Supplies Directory on WickerWoman.com and learn this age-old and relaxing craft!

Begin making money today by doing chair caning in your spare time and keep busy during the cold winter months, too. You never know where this might lead you, Happy Weaving!

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Basket Workshops Page Updated

September 27th, 2008 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog


The Basket Workshops, Folk Schools & Art Galleries resource links page on WickerWoman.com was just updated to include the Wolf River Basketry Guild Workshop and the Lake Pepin Art & Design Center.

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Basket Workshops, Conventions and Art Galleries Updated

September 27th, 2008 · Comments Off · What's New

We just updated the resource Links page for Basket Classes, Basket Conventions and Art Galleries at WickerWoman.com to include the Wolf River Basketry Guild in Shawano, WI and an art gallery in Pepin, WI called, Lake Pepin Art & Design Center! Check them out!

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Chair Caning Forum

September 25th, 2008 · Comments Off · What's New

Hand-twisted natural bulrush seatweavingDo you cane chairs as a hobby or maybe as a part-time or full-time business? Ever feel alone and need others to talk with about this art/craft of chair caning and other types of chair seat weaving?

Well then, join us on the Seatweaving, Chair Caning & Wicker Repair Forum sometime where you can ask questions, help someone else with their problem or just plain lurk, listen and learn!

We’ve been online since 2004 sharing our expertise with others in the field. We encourage all new weavers to join this forum and the movement to promote and preserve this nearly lost art so the next generation will benefit from our preservation efforts and appreciate the fine antique furniture of the past.

Welcome all you fellow chair caners, register today and start conversing with friends! Happy Weaving! Hope to “see” you at the forum, soon!

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Chair Caning Prices

September 25th, 2008 · Comments Off · What's New

Cathryn Peters weaving a paper rush seatHave you ever wondered what it would cost to get your chairs recaned or maybe to have that primitive slat-back chair with the natural rush seat rewoven ? Or your antique wicker furniture restored?

Then check out the Pricing-Charges page here to get an idea of what I charge for doing restoration work. Although I’m not currently taking on any new seatweaving or wicker repair work, you’ll find a listing of my current prices, so you can compare to seatweavers near you.

Remember that pricing varies across the country and typically charges on the coasts are a bit higher than in the Midwest and the South, because the cost of living is generally higher there. Check out the Furniture Repair Directory to find an expert near you.

Happy Weaving!

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