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Baskets

Woven by Little Hands

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Homestead Fair Blog

Did you know that all baskets were woven by hand? There are no machines that can weave baskets, so every one made is handwoven. A group of small kids wanted to make a gift basket set for the Fair. They set to work about a month ago. First they soaked, wrapped and wove slats into …

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Posted in Baskets, Fiber Crafts, Kids, Pottery, The Fair

Many Hands Make Light Work!

Posted on November 25, 2019November 23, 2019 by Homestead Fair Blog

Friends, neighbors and cousins all gather together to make beautiful baskets for this year’s Fair. Our youngest weavers start by making simple baskets with easy to weave patterns and branch out into more difficult and intricate patterns as they grow older and gain skill through years of classes.    


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Hand Woven Baskets

Posted on November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 by Homestead Fair Blog

Did you know that basketry is one of the few things that have to be done by hand? Every basket you see, someone wove by hand. Stop by the basket booth in the Craft Pavilion and look at these baskets made by our students and teachers these past several months.


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The Basket Shop

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Homestead Fair Blog

This is a restored cabin from Missouri. During the year it houses our basket weaving shop, during the Fair you’ll find Kai Tea inside and ready to try and purchase.


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The shelves are filling up!

Posted on November 19, 2016November 21, 2016 by Homestead Fair Blog

Most folks only see the end result for a couple of days, but getting all of those gorgeous crafts and other products set out and properly displayed does take a while. I strolled through the pavilion last night and lots of booths have already been hard at work. I even found some new items I …

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Posted in Baskets, Brooms, Food, The Fair

Handwoven Baskets

Posted on November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 by Homestead Fair Blog

The basket weavers have woven a delightful selection of beautiful baskets for this year’s Fair! Enjoy baskets made by beginner students right on up to the experienced weaver’s product. Some of this year’s baskets were woven out of willow gathered right here in the US. During the year, our baskets are on display in the …

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Preparing Baskets For The Make-Your-Own Projects

Posted on November 14, 2014November 15, 2014 by Homestead Fair Blog
Hands on basket bases

This week our basket students met together to make over 100 basket bases for one of our hands-on projects for our “Make Your Own” basket booth. One mom came and made homemade pizza while the students worked, and we all had a yummy pizza meal together!


Posted in Baskets, Make Your Own

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2014 Fair Dates: November 28th-30th

The dates and opening times for the Homestead Fair this year will be:   Friday, ... Read More

Setup in the Music Tent

It's a breezy 34 degrees out tonight: a north front blew in just in time ... Read More

BBQ Brisket: New For The 2014 Fair

We have a new food item on the list for this year's Fair: Texas-style Barbecue Brisket. ... Read More

Woodworking: From Tree to Basket!

We are gearing up for our upcoming fair in just a few more days! There ... Read More

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The 2014 Fair is now finished and thanks to all of you, our neighbors and ... Read More

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