Willow: A Guide to Growing and Harvesting - Plus 20 Beautiful Woven Projects

What a great book! I have always learned new things on my own, usually beginning with books. Usually about three different perspectives will set me straight.This book is beautifully built, produced, illustrated and written.From this, I am confident that I can move forward on a little willow adventure.The plus side of this is it is inspiring, for those times I’ll have to dismantle work to correct some oversight I didn’t notice in time.It always happens.The photography and writing will inspire me back into the game.

I wish it had talked about more varieties of willow and the growing aspect. That section of the book felt pretty surface level. Her technical skills in the weaving portion are much better

This is a very informative book. It is well written and very descriptive!!

Very nicely done

Nice projects, lovely photos, very enjoyable book

From growing to basket. Good reference details. Well organized and just a good read.

Willow is a weaving/crafting tutorial on growing, harvesting, and creating objects from willow. Released 18th Oct 2018 on Quarto's Jacqui Small imprint, it's 144 pages and available in hardcover and ebook formats.Author Jenny Crisp has combined the ancient craft of creating with willow along with more modern design elements. I was impressed to see that this book also includes a fully usable introduction to sourcing materials including a solid beginner section on growing one's own canes. That alone is worth the price of the book.The book starts with a good introduction to history and craft as well as the section on sourcing and growing materials. The next sections deal with sorting and preparing materials as well as an introduction to necessary tools. The basic techniques chapter which follows covers the different braiding techniques as well as hand care and suggestions for safety. The last 2/3rds of the content are complete tutorials for 20 different projects, beginner to advanced. These are fully photographed and clear and concise including measurements, materials, and necessary tools. The photography is beautiful and clear and fully supports and illustrates the instructions. The end of the book includes a resource page slanted to the crafter living in the UK.Wonderful introduction to crafting and weaving with wood/willow. The projects are very attractive and most are functional (baskets, vessels, screens, etc). There are some purely decorative pieces included (a simple door wreath, a decorative star, napkin rings, etc).Probably the best basket weaving tutorial book in my library and certainly the only willow specific one in my library. Highly recommended.Five stars.Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

This book tells you how to get started in woven projects. All from the very start to growing your own willow, harvesting it, and crafting a finished project. In this book, you will find a total of 20 woven projects. Baskets, ornaments, serving-ware, and even napkin holders.I’ll be honest, I really don’t think I will grow my own willow. Not until retirement at least. But it was such an interesting topic to read and learn about!Now, about the weaving projects, I can truly see myself experimenting with them. I love all kinds of crafts, and this just looks like so much fun, and the finished objects are always a treat to have.A very informative book. And although it focuses on the usage of willow as the only material, I can imagine myself practicing with rolled newspapers like I used to do in art class. Besides being a cheaper material, will be easier and softer to practice, before trying to come by some willow.The woven laundry basket is by far my favorite project. I know I am not going to be making it until I have some good practice under my belt, but is definitely going to the bucket list!At least I am confident I can do the wreath. The wreath project looks simple enough, quick and doesn’t require a lot of material. It can also be ornamented with extra stuff, maybe some flowers (real or faux).I couldn’t expect more from a book! You get the history and introduction to the craft, how to grow and harvest the material yourself, different weaving techniques and 20 projects to start making and using those techniques. I’m sure it could even mean an extra source of income if you become good enough. These projects are precious and lovely, so selling them should be easy I think.

was so excited waiting for this book to be released and when it came i wasnt disappointed. The instuctions are easy to follow and have made several items already from the book. I absolutely love working with willow and this book has helped me no end, i would recommend this book to any one who is wanting to have a go.thank you for making this book easy to follow. x

This book is beautifully illustrated with easy to follow instructions. I especially like the guidance on growing and harvesting willows. As a keen basketmaker and having just grown my first lot of willows in my allotment , I now know what to do to ensure I have a more productive harvest next year.

Bought for my bf's birthday along with a willow making course as he is only starting out. This book is EXQUISITE. Beautifully illustrated. Brilliant selection of projects from easy to difficult. He loves it. So do I!!!

Gorgeous book. Artful and inspirational. Buy it!... No I'm not related to the author lol I Don"t even know her it's just a really lovely book both to look at and with beautiful and inspirational pictures. Can't wait to start some of these Willow projects myself.

A beautiful book, well presented instructions and some lovely ideas which has me inspired, just in time to harvest some willow.