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Newsletters from Cane & Basket Supplies

October 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog

Did you know that several of the Cane & Basket Supply Companies listed on WickerWoman.com publish either a monthly or weekly newsletter?

See if your favorite chair caning or basket weaving supply company publishes a newsletter so you can subscribe and keep up on all their new products and special offers!

We always want to know about new rattan reed colors, discounts on tools or instruction books, new basketweaving patterns, and of course any new products that will make our weaving projects go more smoothly, right?

Here are some businesses that I know have newsletters, but check out all the basket & cane suppliers for yourself, too.

 

  • North Carolina Basket Works
  • V. I. Reed & Cane
  • H. H. Perkins
  • Basketmaker’s Catalog

What have you discovered by reading the newsletters from the Cane & Basket Supply Companies? Or haven’t you subscribed to any yet? Better get going if you haven’t. Happy Weaving!

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Peerless Rattan–Saturday Supplier

January 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog

Peerless Rattan

Peerless Rattan located in Plainwell, Michigan is a cane and basket supplier that carries a wide variety of raw materials and tools for both basket weavers as well as chair caning folks.

Owners Ed and Cindy Hammond are chair caners themselves and can be found on the National Furniture Repair Directory™. They know how important it is to have quality weaving materials and carry sheet cane, strand cane, spline, flat paper splint, round and flat reed and lots more.

Ed has written small beginner instruction booklets on chair caning, spline cane and rush weaving.  And on the website they feature short instruction slideshows on some of the most popular weaving techniques.

You can find some hard-to-find tools and materials to use on those projects such as, English “metal weaving steamers” and “straw wrapped rush,” too!

When you visit Peerless Rattan’s website or Friend them on Facebook, be sure to say you saw and heard about them on the Weavin’ Wicker Woman Blog.

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Great deals on basket and caning supplies

December 29th, 2010 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog

chair cane and round reed suppliesThe chair caning and basket weaving supply companies are offering some great end-of-the-year discounts!
Cane & Basket Supplies Directory™

Get a jump on the New Year and stock up now for all those fun chair caning and seat weaving projects and basketweaving for great year-round gifts

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SATURDAY CANE & BASKET SUPPLIER–MacPherson's in Canada

June 5th, 2010 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog

Looking for a Canadian arts and crafts supply company? Then today’s SATURDAY SUPPLIER is just for you!

MacPherson Arts & Crafts, located in St. Marys, Ontario, Canada is a family owned business that has been around for over 30 years.

Not only does MacPherson’s carry an extensive line of chair caning and basket weaving supplies, but they also have supplies, image transfer, instruction books and classes for a number of different craft genres; jewelry, knitting, scrapbooking, doll making, decorative and fine art painting and woodworking.

And if you are into making the “reborn” babies and dolls, this REALLY is the place for you to go for all your kits, supplies, clothing, accessories, instruction videos and painting classes.

They also offer a great perk for their Canadian customers–FREE shipping within Canada on orders of $100 or more!

Visit MacPherson Arts & Crafts website, where you can watch all the fantastic instructional videos and browse their online catalog. And be sure to tell owners Brenda and Brad Neufeld “Hello” from me, The Wicker Woman.

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SATURDAY SUPPLIER– H. H. Perkins Company

April 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog

Today’s SATURDAY CANE & BASKET SUPPLIER listed on the Cane & Basket Supplies Directory on WickerWoman.com is the H. H. Perkins Company.

Located in North Haven, Connecticut, they are one of the oldest basketry and cane suppliers in the United States, having begun in 1917.

Besides being the sole importer of the wonderful European rattan reed, (great for baskets, I’ve used it for years), they sell strand cane, sheet cane, stool and chair frames, instruction books, tools and teach seat weaving and basket weaving classes at their store.

I was just surfing around on the site and discovered some great canvas tool bags and canvas totes, all in wonderful brilliant colors! See what I mean by going to this page of their website http://hhperkins.com/index.php/cPath/14_138

Owners Ray and Caryl DeFrancesco have branched out a bit and are offering new rattan and all-weather wicker furniture and also offer a custom window treatment service.

For all your basket weaving and chair caning supply needs, be sure to check out the H. H. Perkins Company. Proud Founding Member, original 2007 Board Member and Corporate sponsor of The SeatWeavers’ Guild.

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SATURDAY'S CANE & BASKET SUPPLIER

February 27th, 2010 · Comments Off · Weavin' Wicker Woman Blog

 

North Carolina Basket Works is our
SATURDAY CANE & BASKET SUPPLIER!
Offering a complete list of basketmaking supplies and chair caning supplies, including chair & stool frames, basketry notepads and stationary, reed, rush, cane, handles, basket patterns, basket jewelry and moore!
NC Basket Works also offers over 55 FREE basket patterns
Visit their ad on the Cane & Basket Supplies Directory on WickerWoman.com for all that
NC Basket Works has to offer you!



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Need Basket & Cane Weaving Supplies?

October 24th, 2009 · Comments Off · What's New

Basketmaker's Catalog from GH Productions
The Basketmaker’s Catalog from GH Productions in Kentucky has some great October deals offered now.

Subscribe to their monthly newsletter so you won’t miss a thing!

Visit the Cane & Basket Supplies page where you will find over 30 supply companies listed. And all the raw materials, instruction books and tools you will need for your next weaving project!

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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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