Weave a Miniature Flower Gathering Basket in Dollhouse Scale

Prepare a Braided Edge for the Miniature Flower Gathering Basket

The quarter sized base of a miniature flower gathering basket in dollhouse scale and its edge finishing braid ready for assembly.

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Cut two 18 inch (45 cm) lengths of linen embroidery floss and separate them into three groups of four threads per group.

Wax these sections and braid the three groups of floss to form the edge and handle for your miniature flower gathering basket.

• Introduction to Basket Weaving In Miniature
• Assemble the Materials for a Miniature Flower Gathering Basket
• Lay Out the Base Wires To Weave a Miniature Basket
• Divide the Wire Sections for the Miniature Flower Gathering Basket Base
• Separate the Final Base Wires and Complete the First Weaving Section
• Weave a Miniature Basket Edge with Three Rod Waling
• Complete the Miniature Basket Base with Three Rod Waling
• Prepare a Braided Edge for the Miniature Flower Gathering Basket
• Attach A Braided Handle to the Miniature Flower Gathering Basket
• Add a Braided Edge to Finish Your Miniature Flower Gathering Basket