Rye Baskets

Happy Tuesday everyone!
I had a wonderful long weekend.
Even had Monday off.
Spent some time cleaning the attic.
The other half cooking, laundry,
and working on my latest rug.
Below is a sneak peek.

For those who know me,
know I have a passion for early baskets.
Either splint ones or rye ones.

At the Holly show I found another early rye one,
so it had to come home with me. 

Rye baskets were made from wild grass
wrapped in twine made from tobacco. 

These coiled baskets can be dated back 12,000 years.
Youzers that's a long time.

It is thought that the German immigrants,
brought their craftsmanship for these baskets
first to Pennsylvania and then
into Southern Appalachia.

Made by hand, I cannot imagine
the time it took to make these beauties.

They were made for a purpose.

Whether to hold the fruits and vegetables

of their own labor, 

or maybe the mistress of the home used these

for her sewing needfuls.

Whatever the reason,

I sure am glad to be able

 to own such treasures!

For a simple Autumn display,

I paired up my only two rye baskets

with some butter paddles, butter stamp,

a few wood spoons and some tiny gourds.

Loving the simplicity of this display.

My new one is on the bottom.

Our forefathers and foremothers

were incredible folks!

In other news,

We purchased a new couch on Saturday.

Our pillow was the deciding factor.

We chose the cream herringbone pattern

for the couch, and the blue for extra pillows.

It will arrive in 4 to 6 weeks...

and I for one cannot wait!

My son Matt said it was about time 

I got rid of the that old loveseat.

My favorite colors are reds, whites and blues

of all shades. 

My secondary colors are shades of

gold and wood.

Can wood be a color?

In my world of prim it can  :-)

What are your favorite colors or patterns?

Rye Basket Blessings To All!

Janice