Jewels for a Fairy

The base of this basket is called Zyosite.  What can't really be seen are the crystals of red Ruby and blue Sapphire embedded in the very deep green stone. Hence, the name, Jewels for a Fairy.  The Muhly Grass sewn with waxed linen thread contains diamond shaped faceted pendants of Tourmaline in shades of purples and greens and small beads of Jade.  A smaller size basket but a stunning one.

Approximate Size:  10 x 8 x 3.5 in.

Price:  $ 300

Many Shades of Grey

Who would think that black and grey could make a statement?  I bought this base of Snowflake Obsidian feeling that I may have it awhile before I designed a basket using it.  Then I entered a show where I needed a basket that reminds me of a book.  I have not read the book, but I liked the name!  The base is accented with small cubes of Snowflake Obsidian.  The Pendants on the sides are grey Labradorite surrounded with Muhly Grass sewn with grey, natural, and black waxed linen thread.  All in many shades of grey!

Approximate Size:  10 x 9 x 4 in  

Price: $300

Lavender Ice

I am so happy that the base of Purple Feldspar can be seen in this photo.  It is hard to capture the deep purple color, but my new camera is doing a great job.  The pendants  on the sides are small chunks of agate.  Never seen these before and there was only one strand!  The Muhly Grass is accented with plum and lavender waxed linen thread.  Smaller in size, but distinctive.

Approximate Size:  9.5 x 8 x 3.5 in       
 Price: $ 245

Hidden in the Hammock at Cross Creek

The colors in this stone base a truly amazing.  The deep greens, accented with wine and browns.  It is called Parrot Wing Jasper.  The coiled Muhly Grass is punctuated with various colors of Fancy Jasper nuggets.  They compliment the many colors of the base.
I tried to pickup the deep wine color on the sides with wrappings of green and maroon waxed linen thread.  Another one of the smaller sized baskets.

     


Approximate Size:  10 x 8 x 3.5 in

Price:  $ 245

Stone Leopard

This is one of the smaller in size baskets that I have been trying to make this year.  The stone is a stunning Leopard Jasper with shades of rust and yellow on a brown field.  It reminds me a nice northern fall day with all the colors fall foliage.  It's also quite heavy.  The coiled Muhly Grass is accented with butterscotch Yellow Jade and nuggets of amber.

Approximate Size:  11 x 8 x 4           

Price:  $ 250