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The ''Bird Roosts'' and ''Gnomes'' Series

The "Bird Roosts" and ''Gnomes''

...range from 3" to 8" diameter at the top: Nuthatch-3", Wren-4", Blue Bird-5", Downy Woodpecker-6", Hermit Thrust-7" & Red-Bellied Woodpecker-8" Roosts. All Roosts are made w/multiple domestic hardwoods, w/either a standard or a pedestal base & each one is unique. Exotic HW's for an add-on charge. Each size Bird Roost and Gnome are the same price.

Woody the Gnome is new for 2024

Woody the Gnome (8") is the first in the family to be stepping put. His cousins and siblings......Nutty (3"), Wrendal (4"), Blueie (5"), Donny (6"), and Herman (7").....will be coming along soon. $249.

Bird Roost Series

Back row L-R: Short Nuthatch, Tall nuthatch, Wren, Font row L-R: Hermit Thrush, Downy Woodpecker, Fat Blue Bird.

Nuthatch Roost (3")

The Nuthatch Roost is 3" diameter at the top with a 5/8" hole, and can be normal or tall (1/2 day); 3" Wren Roos (normal) - $101 3" Wren Roos (tall) - $108

Tall Nuthatch Roost (3")

The Nuthatch Roost is 3" diameter at the top with a 5/8" hole.and can be either normal or tall (1 day); 3" Wren Roos (normal) - $101 3" Wren Roost (tall) - $108

Wren Roost (4")

The Wren Roost is 4" diameter at the top with a 3/4" hole. 4" Wren Roost - $121 (1 day);

Blue Bird Roost (5")

$152 - 5" Blue Bird Roost (normal); $173 - 5" Blue Bird Roost (fat) Blue Bird Roost is 5" diameter at the top with a 7/8" hole. Each Blue Bird Roost can be either Normal or Pot-Bellied. (1 day);

Fat Blue Bird Roost (5")

The Blue Bird Roost is 5" diameter at the top with a 7/8" hole. Each Blue Bird Roost can be either Normal or Pot-Bellied. 5" Blue Bird Roost (normal) - $152 5" Blue Bird Roost (fat) - $173 (1 day);

Downy Woodpecker Roost (6")

The Downy Woodpecker Roost is 6" diameter at the top with a 1" hole. Price $183; (1 day);

Hermit Thrush Roost (7")

$211 - Hermit Thrush Roost is 7" diameter at the top with a 1 1/8" hole. (1 day);

Red-Bellied Woodpecker Roost (8")

$249 - Red-Bellied Woodpecker roost (8" diameter); (2 day);

The ''Call of the Wild'' Series

The ''Call of the Wild'' Series...

...celebrates Native American Wildlife, this time the predators. Brown Bear, Timber Wolf, Mountain Lion and Grey Fox.

The "Call of the Wild" Series

Features the (L to R): Grey Fox, Mountain Lion, Timber Wolf. & Brown Bear.

"Call of the Wild" - Brown Bear

$340 - with Special Scrims hiding under lid and base. Made in Wormy Maple (as shown). 11.5" x 12" (3 days);

"Call of the Wild" - Timber Wolf

$310 - Includes 2 scrimshaws on Mamouth Ivory...one in the base signifying the sequence number & one inside the lid.; (2 days) 8.5" x 11.5"; (2 day)

Timber Wolf (Lid Detail)

Special scrim hiding under lid. The "Call of the Wild" series is our 3rd series to highlight the native wildlife of the Americas.

Timber Wolf Scrim on Base....

....signifying the number of your basket. All COTW baskets can be made as lamps.

"Call of the Wild" - Mountain Lion

$270 with special scrims in lid and base. 7" x 10 (1 day); need new picture

"Call of the Wild" - Grey Fox

$195 - w/2 scrims (lid and base). 7.25" x 6" (1/2 day);

The ''Monkey Trap'' Series

The Monkey Trap name...

...started as a sort of joke based on an ancient technique for catching monkeys. A coconut or piece of wood would be hollowed out, staked down & a piece of food put inside. A hungry monkey would reach in for the fruit or nut, be unable to pull out its first, but refuse to let go....thus being 'trapped'.......some to label it the Varmint Series!

The Trap Series...

...our first series highlighting Native American wildlife. L to R - Wolverine, Monkey, Raccoon, O'Possum & Chipmunk Traps.

Wolverine Trap

$260 - w/logo button (sequence no, year and your name; 7" x 14" tall; (2 day); The Trap name started as a sort of joke based on an ancient technique for catching monkeys. A coconut or piece of wood would be hollowed out, staked down & a piece of food put inside. A hungry monkey would reach in for the fruit or nut, be unable to pull out its first, but refuse to let go....thus being 'trapped'.......some to label it the Varmint Series!

Monkey Trap

$230 - Pedestal base, domed lid & knob. The top rim is side-groved. The base and flared pedestal base come separate, making it easier to start. Staves and weavers are cane. An ivory mushroom plug completes the basket. This is a limited edition project and only one of these will be available for each workshop. 7" x 9 3/4". (2 day);

O'Possum Trap

$158 - (Exotic wood extra) - This is the 4" entry in the "Monkey Trap" series. The item shown is made if Wenge, an exit hardwood native to the Congo (1 day);

Logo scrim in base of O'Possum Trap

Racoon Trap

$179 - (Exotic woods extra) - Made on a 5" mold with a double rim. The version shown is in Purpleheart (1 day);

Chipmunk Trap

$117 - (Exotic wood extra) - The 3" version of the "Monkey Trap" Series. This one is made on the Bonsai David's Bowl mold. The version shown is in Yellow Heart with walnut staves. As 3'', the Chipmunk Trap also serves as the Bonsai Trap Basket (1/2 day);

Butterflies & Honey Bees

Butterflies...

L to R - 6", 5", 4" Butterfly Baskets.

New for 2024 - 7" Butterfly Basket

4th in the series alongside the 4", 5", and 6".

6" Butterfly

The lids nestle down in the rims and the staves are hardwood weavers. 6'' Butterfly Basket - $150 7'' Butterfly Basket - $165 8" Butterfly Basket - Coming soon; (1 day);

5" Butterfly

The lids nestle down in the rims and the staves are hardwood weavers. 5'' Butterfly Basket - $135; (1 day);

4" Butterfly

$120 - 4'' Butterfly; Named & fashioned after a 4" Belleek Irish China bowl adorned w/butterflies from UK. Original bowl broke in the fire, but lives on here. The lids nestle down in the rims & the staves are hardwood weavers. (1/2 day).

Bee Skep Nantucket

$450 - w/scrims on front (bee skep) & back (sourwood leaves/flowers), w/tiny bee scrims on each side (2 days); Shaped similar to an old fashioned Bee Skep. Mammoth ivory scrims tell a story: The front scrim is a picture of a bee skep, and the back scrim is of honey bees collecting pollen and nectar from sourwood blossoms. We chose sourwood blossoms because we have an abundance of sourwood trees on our property. The first side scrim is of a single honeybee flying from the front bee skep to the back sourwood. The other side scrim is of a honeybee flying from the sourwood blossoms back to the home bee skep. This one, however, has its rear leg pollen sacs filled with pollen. As an entomologist, I wanted it to be as accurate as possible.

Mini Bee Skep

$116 - Domestic woods; $136 - Exotic woods; Bee on back is extra; Half the size of the Bonsai Bee skep (3' x 4.5"); (1/2 day).

Mini Bee Skep (reverse)

Reverse side. Bee on reverse side is an extra cost.

Bonzai Bee Skep

$188 - This is the first Nantucket in the new Bonsai Collection. This basket is 4 1/8" at base x 2 3/8" rim x 4 5/8" tall. Pictured basket is in purple heart. Please specify wood preference.

Bonsai Bee Skep with Original

Limited Edition Pigs

The Limited Editions Piggy Bank & Skinny Pig were discontinued on January 1, 2024.

Our Other Series Baskets

The Other ''Series' baskets...

...in this section are all projects that are available in multiple versions, sizes or shapes. Chose an individual project or plan to make the whole set!

New for 2024 - 6" Organizer Basket

Great for cleaning up your lavatory counter. Also available in 8".

New for 2024 -8" Organizer Basket in Cherry

Pair it with the 6".

New for 2024 - The FatBoy Basket

Named after our Son's cat, FatBoy, this delicate basket is 8" in diameter.

New for 2024 - The FatBoy

Alternate view of the FatBoy.

David's Nantucket Bowls

The very first project that David turned for me (4 version's, using hardwood weavers as staves. Upgrade with custom logo button.

David's Nantucket - Ver. 1 & 2

Version 1- $80 - 1 day. Version 2- $145- 1 day. Version 2 has a solid rim and base, with a 4-quadrant glued lid. Version 2 is limited to 3-4 per workshop. Version 1 is the same as version 2, but without the lid. Version 1 is not limited.

David's Nantucket Version 3 with lid off

$145; (1 day);

Bonsai David's Bowl Version 3

$72 - Shown in ambrosia & soft Maple; This is the Bonsai version of David's Bowl, Version 3.; (1/2 day);

David's Nantucket - Ver. 4

$240 - w/alternating walnut & maple glued for the wide rim, and 4-quadrant maple glued for the lid (1 day). Does Not include the custom scrimmed logo button.

David's Nantucket - Ver. 4

$240 - Showing the inside and base.

Flare-Thee-Well Series

$72 - Bonsai Flare-Thee-Well (1/2 day) $140 - 6" Flare-Thee-Well (1 day) $185 - 7" Flare-Thee-Well (1-1 1/2" days)

7" Flare-The-Well

$185 - The 7" version is very popular; Item shown is of cherry w/a checkerboard pattern (1-1.5 days).

6'' Flare-The-Well

$130 - 6" diameter flared rim& flared base w/cane staves. Customize w/exotic woods for the rim & base. Have been made in purple heart & Zebrawood; (1 day).

Bonsai Flare-Thee-Well

$72 - Shown in ambrosia maple, w/flared base & slip-on rim (1/2 day).

Sand Pail Nantucket

$150 - w/cane staves; $160 - w/dyed cane staves; $60 - Add a shovel; (1 day).

Tom's Bucket

$80 - w/wood handles; $97 - w/Seashell knobs; $107 - w/mammoth knobs; A smaller version of the Sand Pail; (1/2 day).

Carol's Large utensil

$157 - 10" diameter basket (3 days); $45 - Add for Custom Harwood Insert; (3 days).

Utensil Basket

$95 - 6 1/2" diameter rims. This basket will take from (1 days) to complete. Note - there are 4 sizes of Utensil Basket: Small Utensil, Utensil (this item), Jude's Utensil, and Large Utensil.

Jude's Utensil Basket

$130 - This is the middle utensil basket at 7"; (2 day).

Judy's Small Utensil

$72 - 1/2 day project. Requested by a student who wanted a smaller/shorter basket for things that get lost in larger baskets; (1/2 day).

Kamaya's Joy

$245 - Limited Edition basket named for our granddaughter. Includes logo button w/sequential number, your name & year; Choice of two woods; (2 days).

Kamaya's Joy Ver II (9" ) 1

$330 - This is a larger 9" version of Kamaya's joy in Walnut and Maple. Includes $50 custom scrimmed logo button w/your name, sequence number, and year; (3 day).

Kamaya's Joy Ver II (9" ) 2

Interior Detail

Our Nantucket Lamps

All of our Lamps gathered in one place...

...many of our baskets can be made into lamps.....for instance the Bee Skep, Timber Wolf & Piper's Sand Pail lamps were "tall" baskets that were easily converted into lamps. If you have an idea for a lamp, let us know!

New for 2024 - Ward's Fishing Creel Lamp

Named after my grandfather and avid fisherman, Ward Ross.

New for 2024 - "Design Your Own" Nantucket Floor Lamp

One of the new "Design Your Own Lamps".

New for 2024 - New "Design Your Own" Table Lamps

Choose from a variety of sizes (height and width) and design your own lamp.

4" Lamps

4" Lamp w/out Handles - $150 4" Lamp with Handles - $208 A great little accent lamp (ours is in the kitchen under the cabinets); (1 day).

5" or 6" Lamp

$165 - 5" Lamp (includes lamp parts but not shade); $220 - 6" Lamp w/Cane staves; $250 -6" Lamp w/Hardwood staves; $64 - Add handles w/ wood knobs; $90 - Add handles w/mammoth knobs; (5" 1 day; 5" 2 days).

Bee Skep Lamp 1

$325 - Bee Skep Lamp (2 days); Includes lamp parts & large scrimshaw; Extra small scrimmed bees are additional.

Bee Skep Lamp 2

Detail of Honey Bees.

Kingston's Lamp

$125 - Kingston's Lamp; Made on a 5" Traditional mold (1 day).

Lisa's Timber Wolf Lamps -"Call of the Wild"

$250 - Each lamp - (2 days each); Lisa Ffrench made the first two Timber Wolf lamps; As shown - wormy maple & dyed brown cane as shown; Can be made in natural cane with choice of wood. Does NOT include scrims.

Piper's Sand Pail Lamp

$230 - w/cane weavers; $240 - w/ dyed cane; Add $60 for the shovel; Scrim (as shown) not included; (1 day).

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Our Clutches, Totes, Purses & Backpacks

Clutches, Totes, Purses & Backpacks...

...all have traditional nailed & lashed rims to provide strength & security when carrying all of your valuable stuff! These are all fairly involved projects and take longer to weave. Ask about custom wooden lids for your purse or tote.

8'' Black and White Creel Purse

$225 - 8" creel shaped traditional rim; (2 day).

Creel Purses (8'' L, 9'' R)

$245 - 8" Creel Purse w/wood domes $260 - 8" Creel Purse w/Mammoth domes $245 - 9" Creel Purse w/wood domes $260 - 9" Creel Purse w/Mammoth domes;; (2 day).

Double Wine Clutch

$230 - Double Wine Clutch; 9" length x 6 1/4" tall x 3 1/2" width; This basket was designed by Barbara Burns; (4 Days).

Double Wine Clutch - Front View

Double Wine Clutch - $230 Price does not include ebony carvings or ebony mushroom plug (email for price if interested)

Small Clutch w/Braided Strap

$215 - Wood knobs $260 - Mammoth ivory knobs $235 - Ebony knobs *as shown) Carving & mushroom plug additional. 3 day project.

Small Clutch interior

This sweet clutch was designed by Barbara Boulton (5" x 3.5" x 3.75"). Perfect for credit card, license and house key. Carvings additional.

8" Oval w/sliding lid

$210 - w/sliding lid and wooden knob. $235 - w/mammoth knobs; (3 days)

10" Tote in Cherry

$205 - Cane staves and wood knobs; $238 - Hardwood staves and wood knobs; $288 - Hardwood staves and mammoth knobs; (4 day class)

10" Black-n-White Tote

$290 - Made with traditional rim and leather handles; (4 days).

20" Beach Tote

$400 - w/cane staves and weavers. Hardwood staves are additional. Made with wide traditional rim and leather handles. This is a LONG 4 days. Please call and check pricing on a pre-started basket. Price does not include custom scrimshaw (call for pricing).

Checkerboard Tote

$180 - Learn a new easy pattern with this basket. The tote has black staves and cane weavers. Handles are smooth leather. 8 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 7"; (1 day).

Large Cooper's Backpack

Large Cooper's Backpack - $303 Includes rim, base, staves, etc (Note - Due to supply issues, this kit No Longer includes straps - you will have to provide your own). Scrims and backplates extra.; (4 days).

Lidded Tool Carrier

#350 - Includes a custom insert along with a tool saver with knob. Wrapped hinges for Lid & a peg clasp on the front. $550 w/Wood Front Latch (picture); $565 w/Ebony Latch Set; $720 w/Mammoth Ivory Latch Set.; (4 day).

Lidded Tool Carrier (Interior)

This Nantucket was designed by Joni-dee Ross, Barbara Burns and David Ross. Picture is Barbara Burns’ basket. The Tool Carrier was designed to hold all of the tools that you need to make a basket . It has a secure lid to keep the tools inside the basket(How many times have you knocked your tool toe over and spilled your tools all over?). The insert will be custom designed for your tools. Also included is a tool saver to keep tools in their place, whether they are inside the tool carrier or on the table where you are weaving. Call for a price-many different latches and hinges are available at different prices. 4 long days or 2 workshops.

9" Purse w/Lid

$230 - (2 days)

Ross Nantucket Tool Tote 1

$260 - w/cane staves & weavers. The Nantucket tool tote was designed by Joni-Dee Ross with input from Jeanne Pettersen and Barbara Burns. The tool tote shown was woven by Jan Beyma. The tool tote includes the insert that will be custom designed for your tools along with a removable tool saver (2 days). Shown on cherry.

Ross Nantucket Tool Tote 2

Ross Tool Tote in walnut.

Wauwinnett Basket

Includes leather handles, mammoth ivory domes & washers, cane staves & weavers. This basket is 13 1/2" in length. $275 - w/cane staves. $375 - w/hardwood staves; (4 day).

Tool Saver for Tool Totes (example).

Our Trays & Wreaths

Trays and wreaths...

...are generally woven on short/low but fairly wide molds. Many have traditional nailed and lashed rims due to the large diameter or oval shapes. Some, however can be made with slip-on rims.

Antique French Bread

$160 - (2-3 day) 17" x 6.5" x 3.5"; Made on an antique mold Joni purchased at an estate sale.

Antique Trays - 10", 12", 14:

$120/$180 - 10" (w/out ebony)/$180 (ebony) (1 long day) $130/$192 - 12" Antique tray (2-3 days) $170/$215 - 14" Antique tray (2-3 days)

Antique Trays - 14'' with Ebony Inlay

Carvings are not included for antique trays, but available. Ask about Ebony & Exotic wood inlays in the rim. Molds are reproductions of antique molds made by a deceased Nantucket basketmaker in NC.

Antique Trays (Inlay detail)

Close-up of Inlay Rim.

David's One-of-a-Kind Tray in Zebrawood 1

$220 - Cher/Wal/Oak/Map. Inquire for exotic wood $$; Includes logo button w/name, sequence no. & year; (2 day)

David's One-of-a-Kind Tray in Cherry 2

Easter/Spring Basket 1

$225 - basic basket w/out ivory upgrades $430 - fully loaded w/ivory upgrades (as shown) All ivory scrims are custom designed and ordered. All in one day!; (1 day).

Easter/Spring Basket 2

Close-up of the scrimmed ivory insert under the base of the Easter Basket 2

Easter/Wpring Basket 3

Close-up of a personalized, scrimmed ivory Logo Button in the base of the Easter Basket.

Easter/Spring Basket 4

Scrimmed ivory Easter-egg knobs on the handle of the Easter Basket.

Easter/Spring Basket 5

Ivory is custom scrimmed for you, including a piano key on the handle, disk insert in the base, personalized logo button under the base, and egg knobs on the handle.....and ALL in 1 day! Note - you must call Joni to discuss all options when ordering.

Italian Bread Nantucket - New!

$145 - Great for bread, Rolland useful on a dresser as well. 15.5" x 8" x 4"; (1 day).

Italian Bread Triple Lashing on Rim

5" New Tray

$68 - w/5" diameter rim. These staves are not tapered; (1/2 day).

6 1/4'' New Tray

$82. There is an extra charge for the scrimmed ivory insert; (1 day).

8 1/4'' New Tray

$115 - 8 1/4" diameter rim. These staves are not tapered; (1 day).

10'' New Tray

$135 - 10" diameter rim. These staves are not tapered; (1 day).

7" x 10" Oval Tote w/Wood Handles

Interior view.

7" x 10" Oval Tray w/Wooden Handles

Made w/Hardwood or Cane Staves A 2 day weave. 150 w/cane staves $180 w/Hardwood staves

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Other Nantucket Baskets

The Rest of Our Nantucket Baskets.....

....are in this final section. Not the least by any stretch, any of these beautiful baskets can find a place in your collection.

Antique Small Netsing Set 1

$145 - w/wood knobs $165 - w/Mammoth Ivory knobs Made on molds purchased at an estate sale in NC; (2 day).

Antique Small Nest Set 2

Apple Bucket

$200 w/out lid; (3 days)

Barbara's Paper Towel Holder

$64 - Towel holder alone (base, post & peg) - chose your own basket for the top (not included); $144 - As shown (time to weave depends on the basket you choose).

Ebony Accents

$150 - Made on a 6" mold; cherry w/ebony accents. Ebony knobs & mushroom plugs complete this basket. Dyed black staves & black & natural weavers are used to create this striking basket; (1 day).

Color Burst

$146 - 7" basket w/slip-on rim & handle. Two different colors of staves are used to create this beautiful basket. Wood knobs on the handle. Can use dyed, space dyed or natural cane; (1 day).

Craig & Lindsey Nantuckets

$181 - Craig Nantucket w/lid; $173 - Lindsey Nantucket w/handle & wooden knobs; $202 - Lindsey Nantucket w/mammoth knobs; 8" rim; (1 day).

Desk Set

$175.; (1 day).

Double Take

$80 - Cherry/Walnut; $100 - Exotic Wood; 5" diameter rim. Staves are not tapered & are inserted in the base vertically; (1/2 day).

Dr. Cooper's Snack Basket

$104 - This is a 5" bowl w/lid & knob; (1/2 day).

Guest Towel

$120 - w/cane staves; $135 - w'/hardwood staves; $60 - Add a lid w/wooden knob; Perfect for paper guest towels in the lavatory; (1/2 day).

Indian Trails

$155 - This version is made with waxed linen and Natural, woven on a 6" round traditional mold; (2 day).

20'' Jailhouse

$360 - with traditional nailed and lashed rim. This is a LONG 4 Days. Please call or email for prices on a pre-started basket.

Tissue Box

$95 - This is a 5" Square Tissue Box; (1 day).

Jim's Nantucket

$90 - In honor of Jim Kent. Comes w/lid & mammoth-ivory capped knob. Knob can be custom scrimmed for additional charge; (1/2 day).

Little Dresser Nantucket

$98 - w/lid & knob in cherry & walnut; $125 - Exotics; L to R- Morado, Chestnut, Purple Heart; (1/2 day).

Mimi's Ring Basket 1

$140 - Designed with my Mom in mind (1 day).

Mimi's Ring Basket (Interior) 2

Nesting Set of Bowls 1

$375 - Nesting Set of Bowls; $440 - Nesting Set of Bowls w/Lid (wood knob); Add $20 - Upgrade to ivory knob instead of wood); (4 days).

Nesting Set of Bowls 2

$375 - Nesting Set Without lid

Nesting Set of Bowls w/lid 3

$460 - Nesting Set of Bowls with lid and ivory capped knob (as shown)..

Nesting Set of Bowls w/Lid 4

Pencil Cup

$50 - w/3" rim on this ha'f day project; May be made w/natural cane; an excellent disposable cup holder in the lavatory; (1/2 day).

The Ross Special

$160 -6" Ross Special ; $180 - 7" Ross Special; The Ross Special comes w/handle, lid & knob; woven w/cane staves but w/4 hardwood staves at the quarters; (1 day).

16'' Round Traditional

$375 - This is a long 4 days. Please call or email to check pricing former-starting this basket.

5" Traditional

Can make either with or w/lid; (1/2 day).

7'' Traditional

$140 - with slip-on rim and hardwood staves; (1 day).

20'' Oval Picnic Basket

Price Pending

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