Pine Needles can be a simple or sophisticated addition to your gourd art.
Below are the colors currently available.
Sold in 4 oz. Bundles
The photo below shows a 4oz bundle. The rest of the photos are for color reference.
Natural Color Pine Needles treated with Glycerin $12.99/4oz bundle
Dark Blue Green treated with glycerin $14.99/4oz bundle
Dark Blue treated with glycerin $14.99/4oz bundle
Blue/Green with Royal Blue Caps with glycerin treated $14.99/4oz bundle
Dark Green treated with glycerin
$14.99/4oz bundle
Burgundy treated with glycerin
$14.99/4oz bundle
Red treated with glycerin
$14.99/4oz bundle
Scarlet treated with glycerin
$14.99/4oz bundle
Waxed Linen Thread .8mm x 50 meters $2.49 each
Black Thread
Blue Thread
Brown Thread
Green Thread
Red Thread
White Thread
Yellow Thread
Sliced Black Walnut Shells
1" x 1 1/4"
3 Pack $2.50
Pine Needle and Nut Crafting by Judy Mallow
$14.25
Light Green Treated with Glycerin
$14.99/4oz bundle
Needle Nose Jewelry Pliers
smooth jaw 5" length
$4.99
Coiling Gauges (PVC)
1 1/4" length
internal diameters:
5/8"+, 1/2", 3/8", 1/4"
$3.79
Vinyl Measuring Tape
Metric and Imperial
150mm/60"
$1.49/ea
10 Piece Coiling Set:
Needle Nose Pliers,
2 Finger Guard/Needle Grippers, 1Tapestry Needle, 1 #2 Embroidery Needle, Set of 4 PVC Coiling Gauges, Vinyl Tape Measure
$10.99
8 Piece Coiling Set:
1 Tapestry Needle,
1 #2 Embroidery Needle, 2 Finger Gaurd/Needle Grippers,
Set of 4 PVC Coiling Gauges
$4.99
Home.htmlWaxed Linen Thread 1.0mm x 50 meters $2.75 each
Black Thread
Brown Thread
Blue Thread
Green Thread
Yellow Thread
Red Thread
White Thread
This Stitch List of step-by-step instructions with meticulously detailed illustrations covers 24 of the basic stitches commonly used in pine needle basketry today. The list is further expanded from the basics to include more complex stitches, and some of the combinations that can create intricate patterns in pine needle works. Each stitch gets a two-page, full-color spread so that all the information about that stitch is visible at once. This compilation of coiled pine needle basketry stitches is an ideal resource and essential reference for beginners, seasoned coilers, and teachers as well.
Part 1: Overview includes a visual stitch list, information about tools and materials, and general tips & techniques
Part 2: Getting Started explores a number of ways to begin a pine needle basket, demonstrating a variety of “starts”
Part 3: Stitches is all about each of the 24 stitches covered
Part 4: Resources includes a list of suppliers, a glossary of terms, and a bibliography rich with further reference material and online links to add text.
Book Only $27.99
Pine Needle Coiling Starter Kit with Stitch List Book by Nancy McKeown
This Kit includes Nancy McKeown's book, "Stitch List", 4 oz. of Natural Color Pine needles, treated with vegetable glycerin and the 10 piece coiling set: Needle Nose Pliers,
2 Finger Guard/Needle Grippers, 1Tapestry Needle, 1 #2 Embroidery Needle, Set of 4 PVC Coiling Gauges, and a Vinyl Tape Measure.
Available for a limited time for $48.95.
($51.97 value) All you need to add is your choice of thread or artificial sinew. Sinew is on https://arizonagourds.homestead.com/SpecialEffects.html
