@leeyorke.bsky.social
I like making stuff.
Potter, weaver, spinner, woodworker, and basket weaver.
Potter, weaver, spinner, woodworker, and basket weaver.
Some pretty little cherry feet waiting for baskets... #basketweaversofinstagram #basketweaversofnovascotia #woodworkersofinstagram #woodworkersofnovascotia #slowmade #slowcraft #noshortcuts
September 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Some pretty little cherry feet waiting for baskets... #basketweaversofinstagram #basketweaversofnovascotia #woodworkersofinstagram #woodworkersofnovascotia #slowmade #slowcraft #noshortcuts
I finished another couple of baskets. These are using handles I ordered in. On one I tried my first braided handle wrap and the other I did a simple leather wrap. Both are using my homemade Cherry feet.
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I finished another couple of baskets. These are using handles I ordered in. On one I tried my first braided handle wrap and the other I did a simple leather wrap. Both are using my homemade Cherry feet.
Possibly influenced by my work on the pottery wheel - I've tried adding contours to my baskets with varied success, though I think this one has an interesting shape (to myself at least). 14" high without handles, 14"x10.5" at the rim. 8"x12" Cherry Base and handles that I made in my little workshop.
August 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Possibly influenced by my work on the pottery wheel - I've tried adding contours to my baskets with varied success, though I think this one has an interesting shape (to myself at least). 14" high without handles, 14"x10.5" at the rim. 8"x12" Cherry Base and handles that I made in my little workshop.
I made a basket today using the leather handles I finished a few days ago. The straps are both supple and long enough to allow the basket to hang comfortably over a forearm, or to be held in the a hand, and will lay flattish to the sides. 14.75" high, 18"x13.5" at the rim.
August 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I made a basket today using the leather handles I finished a few days ago. The straps are both supple and long enough to allow the basket to hang comfortably over a forearm, or to be held in the a hand, and will lay flattish to the sides. 14.75" high, 18"x13.5" at the rim.
I finished the basket I've been puttering at. This one has solid cherry base (including little pretty feet) and cherry handles, both of which I made a while ago. I hand dyed the blue material. 10.5" high (without handles), 10.5" across the rim.
August 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I finished the basket I've been puttering at. This one has solid cherry base (including little pretty feet) and cherry handles, both of which I made a while ago. I hand dyed the blue material. 10.5" high (without handles), 10.5" across the rim.
I finished the leather basket handles I've been puttering at, I'll put them aside until later. I will be running the rim row of the basket through the leather mounting hoops, I plan to punch another hole in the strap "tails" to provide an additional mounting point on the body of the basket.
August 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I finished the leather basket handles I've been puttering at, I'll put them aside until later. I will be running the rim row of the basket through the leather mounting hoops, I plan to punch another hole in the strap "tails" to provide an additional mounting point on the body of the basket.
I finished another basket. Though it may seem I only make one style I do make different types, just having a bit of a run on this version with different patterns. Cherry handles and feet I made a while ago as well as more of the material I dyed. 14" high, 12.5" x 18.5" at the rim.
August 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I finished another basket. Though it may seem I only make one style I do make different types, just having a bit of a run on this version with different patterns. Cherry handles and feet I made a while ago as well as more of the material I dyed. 14" high, 12.5" x 18.5" at the rim.
I'm making some leather handles for upcoming baskets. I thought it would be nice to have a pattern so I'm stamping the straps with a basket weave design. Slow going for me but I like the eventual look. Once this is done I can proceed with dyeing and stitching.
August 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I'm making some leather handles for upcoming baskets. I thought it would be nice to have a pattern so I'm stamping the straps with a basket weave design. Slow going for me but I like the eventual look. Once this is done I can proceed with dyeing and stitching.
Now that I'm able to move my looms around I thought I'd start a scarf while the final coats of finish on the basket handles dried. Cotton warp with a Tencel weft on my 8-shaft loom. The setup for this pattern is a bit more complicated than most of my weaving efforts.
July 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Now that I'm able to move my looms around I thought I'd start a scarf while the final coats of finish on the basket handles dried. Cotton warp with a Tencel weft on my 8-shaft loom. The setup for this pattern is a bit more complicated than most of my weaving efforts.
I finished the basket handles, clips and feet I've been puttering at for the last while. Each of the larger baskets I make need two handles so I have enough for eight baskets. These are Cherry as are the feet & clips. these take a lot of time, now to make the baskets.
July 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I finished the basket handles, clips and feet I've been puttering at for the last while. Each of the larger baskets I make need two handles so I have enough for eight baskets. These are Cherry as are the feet & clips. these take a lot of time, now to make the baskets.
My first attempts at making leather stuff for baskets, though by no means successful were encouraging enough to invest in more material. Lots of new terms and skills to learn but it will be nice to have another option to my handmade wood handles. My wife is less excited than I.
May 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My first attempts at making leather stuff for baskets, though by no means successful were encouraging enough to invest in more material. Lots of new terms and skills to learn but it will be nice to have another option to my handmade wood handles. My wife is less excited than I.
Some of the basket plans I have call for leather straps or handles. These can be purchased online but often the basket plans use a handle design from a specific supplier (usually American) so I've decided to try to make my own, for better or worse.
April 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Some of the basket plans I have call for leather straps or handles. These can be purchased online but often the basket plans use a handle design from a specific supplier (usually American) so I've decided to try to make my own, for better or worse.
I'm building a device. Designing on the fly based on what I've seen in a number of YouTube videos, it's nice making my old brain do some thinking. May or may not work, if not, lots of information gathered.
April 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I'm building a device. Designing on the fly based on what I've seen in a number of YouTube videos, it's nice making my old brain do some thinking. May or may not work, if not, lots of information gathered.
Sold Out! Thank you to all who stopped by!
April 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Sold Out! Thank you to all who stopped by!
All set up at the @trurofarmersmarket today with a pop up basket shop. I brought my spinning wheel to keep my hands busy. I'm looking forward to my day at the market! #basketweaversofnovascotia #trurofarmersmarket
April 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
All set up at the @trurofarmersmarket today with a pop up basket shop. I brought my spinning wheel to keep my hands busy. I'm looking forward to my day at the market! #basketweaversofnovascotia #trurofarmersmarket
On this basket I experimented with shaping in a contour, modest success but I think it does add a bit of a dynamic aspect (?). I'll have to practice this a bit more but I'm happy with how this worked out. Again I used my handmade handles and base made from Cherry.
April 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
On this basket I experimented with shaping in a contour, modest success but I think it does add a bit of a dynamic aspect (?). I'll have to practice this a bit more but I'm happy with how this worked out. Again I used my handmade handles and base made from Cherry.
I make a mess when weaving baskets, but at least this is a colourful mess.
April 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I make a mess when weaving baskets, but at least this is a colourful mess.
I finished another basket today. I used a couple of the handles and a base I made from Cherry wood. It's 14.5" high without handles, 15" wide, and 10.25" deep. I think it's feet set it off nicely.
April 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I finished another basket today. I used a couple of the handles and a base I made from Cherry wood. It's 14.5" high without handles, 15" wide, and 10.25" deep. I think it's feet set it off nicely.
I finished another basket today. Our daughter Melissa works with leather and she was kind enough to cut me some strips that I fashioned into pretty (in my eyes) handles. The base is a twill design that was a bit hard on my poor old brain to puzzle out.
Dimensions: 4.75" high, 19" wide, 13" deep.
Dimensions: 4.75" high, 19" wide, 13" deep.
April 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I finished another basket today. Our daughter Melissa works with leather and she was kind enough to cut me some strips that I fashioned into pretty (in my eyes) handles. The base is a twill design that was a bit hard on my poor old brain to puzzle out.
Dimensions: 4.75" high, 19" wide, 13" deep.
Dimensions: 4.75" high, 19" wide, 13" deep.
I finished the basket I started the other day. I'm experimenting with patterns using material I hand dyed.
I made the handles and feet from Cherry. Height without handles is 14", width is 19" and the depth is 12".
I made the handles and feet from Cherry. Height without handles is 14", width is 19" and the depth is 12".
March 31, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I finished the basket I started the other day. I'm experimenting with patterns using material I hand dyed.
I made the handles and feet from Cherry. Height without handles is 14", width is 19" and the depth is 12".
I made the handles and feet from Cherry. Height without handles is 14", width is 19" and the depth is 12".
I just finished some 8"x12" & 8" round basket bases made from Cherry.
I put little feet on them as it makes me sad to think of this pretty material in direct contact with the ground (!)
These match the handles I finished a while ago so I'm good to go for basket weaving!
I put little feet on them as it makes me sad to think of this pretty material in direct contact with the ground (!)
These match the handles I finished a while ago so I'm good to go for basket weaving!
March 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I just finished some 8"x12" & 8" round basket bases made from Cherry.
I put little feet on them as it makes me sad to think of this pretty material in direct contact with the ground (!)
These match the handles I finished a while ago so I'm good to go for basket weaving!
I put little feet on them as it makes me sad to think of this pretty material in direct contact with the ground (!)
These match the handles I finished a while ago so I'm good to go for basket weaving!
I started measuring out the material for a basket today, will be able to use some of the handles I finished recently. #basketweaversofinstagram
#basketweaversofnovascotia #slowcraft #slowmade
#basketweaversofnovascotia #slowcraft #slowmade
March 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I started measuring out the material for a basket today, will be able to use some of the handles I finished recently. #basketweaversofinstagram
#basketweaversofnovascotia #slowcraft #slowmade
#basketweaversofnovascotia #slowcraft #slowmade
First coat of finish on this batch of basket handles drying. Getting close to being done. #basketweaversofnovascotia #woodworkersofnovascotia #cherry #slowmade #slowcraft
March 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
First coat of finish on this batch of basket handles drying. Getting close to being done. #basketweaversofnovascotia #woodworkersofnovascotia #cherry #slowmade #slowcraft
Another batch of dyed weaving material drying. I'm starting to accumulate a range of colours to work with.
Lorna gave me a warning look when she saw her drying racks covered in wet dyed reeds, over the years I've learned to take heed when she gives me that look. #basketweaversofnovascotia #slowmade
Lorna gave me a warning look when she saw her drying racks covered in wet dyed reeds, over the years I've learned to take heed when she gives me that look. #basketweaversofnovascotia #slowmade
March 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Another batch of dyed weaving material drying. I'm starting to accumulate a range of colours to work with.
Lorna gave me a warning look when she saw her drying racks covered in wet dyed reeds, over the years I've learned to take heed when she gives me that look. #basketweaversofnovascotia #slowmade
Lorna gave me a warning look when she saw her drying racks covered in wet dyed reeds, over the years I've learned to take heed when she gives me that look. #basketweaversofnovascotia #slowmade
In between weaving I've continued puttering at the batch of basket handles. I've finished the initial shaping, rough sanding, and drilling the mounting holes. These stages took three days of hands-on work, so added to the 23 days spent to this point we have 26 days.
March 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
In between weaving I've continued puttering at the batch of basket handles. I've finished the initial shaping, rough sanding, and drilling the mounting holes. These stages took three days of hands-on work, so added to the 23 days spent to this point we have 26 days.