This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
straw badge in
Textiles.
For this BB, you will basket weave a grocery basket!
To complete this BB, the requirements are:
- Weave a grocery basket with all natural materials.
- The woven structure needs to be fine
enough that a chili pepper won’t fall out
- Size: the bottom of the basket must be large enough to fit a dozen eggs in a carton, laying down and a gallon jug of
milk standing upright.
To document your completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pictures or a
video (less than two minutes):
- Description of the materials and technique you will use.
- Picture of the materials.
- Picture of the basket in progress.
- Your completed grocery basket containing items similar to the requirements.
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Free patterns:
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Dee's shopping basket
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Farmer's Market Shopper
Related Videos:
How to Weave a Market Basket
Flax weaving shopping basket corners technique