Pine Needle Basketry by Vicki Phillips

April 30, 2019

Spring Has Sprung


I have been gardening almost all of my life and it is still so magical to me when the flowers start to bloom in the spring. It is like there is magic in the dirt! One of my favorite artists is Mary Engelbreit and one of my favorite quotes is "Bloom Where You're Planted". I love her art because it is so cheerful, colorful and whimsical. I tried to capture a bit of Spring colors and whimsy in these baskets. Enjoy!

"Bloom"
Made with dyed red and brown Longleaf pine needles, tan artificial sinew, "Bloom" pottery bead and a red flowers pottery base. This basket measures 5" x 4-1/4" x 2".

"Tulip Time"
Made with dyed dark brown Longleaf pine needles, red artificial sinew, whimsical tulip and sun pottery beads and a red scroll pottery base. This basket measures 5" x 4" x 2". 

"Sunshine and Happiness"
Made with natural green and dyed yellow Longleaf pine needles, yellow artificial sinew, "Sunshine and Happiness" pottery bead and a bee pottery base. This basket measures 4" round by 2" tall.

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