I enjoyed Willow very much. Never had any basket making experience yet found it very interesting. For someone who knows the basic this is a very good book.
It covers the history and how to grow, cut and prepare willow for crafting. High quality pictures are beautiful and shows clear step by step instructions, showing basic and advance weaving techniques. Before this book I had no idea how much work goes into creating beautiful woven items, Now I have a totally different vision.
Many thanks to Netgalley for sending me a kindle copy to read.

The author tells the reader how to do willow work, basket making and weaving is a dying art, it is hard to find tutorials and information on the topic and there are less and less experienced people in the field. The problem is that most I do not have access to willows so I can only read the book and dream about doing willow work.

I received this book to review on NetGalley.
I am not an experienced basket Weaver but I did pick up the book with the intention of learning more about the beautiful craft. The book is really informative and well written. I enjoyed the thoughtful explanations of planting, and handling Willow as a material. I also appreciate the references in the back for obtaining some Willow. I do wish a little more explanation was given on preparing the Willow after harvesting such as soaking the Willow prior to using or beating the Willow after the project. I think as a beginner, I would need a little more explanation. Otherwise, I enjoyed the book and the pictures were stunning.

This book covers it all. Everything you wanted to know about willow from growing to harvesting to weaving. Absolutely amazing ! Thanks to netgalley for the free download. This is so amazing! Thanks to everyone for making this book possible. Can’t wait to try making a basket or bird feeder.

I admit, I never really gave much thought to willow weaving before this book, which is honestly a bit shameful because wow, what a beautiful form of functional art! The book includes lots of photos showing clear instruction on how to weave willow branches into baskets and decorative items, it also includes a section on how to grow the branches needed for the weaving. I absolutely love this book and highly recommend it to anyone who loves nature and homesteading crafts!

This is an excellent resource for those interested in useful, all-natural crafts. The history of basket making is covered, along with tips on growing and harvesting your own willows for crafting. All of the projects included are for practical, highly useful household items (laundry basket, garlic holder, bread tray, and even a small boat).

If i could only use one word to describe Willow by Jenny Crisp i would have to say inspiring.

As Jenny explains, willow work, basket making and weaving is a dying art, it is hard to find tutorials and information on the topic and there are less and less experienced people in the field.

what Jenny has put together here is priceless, the step by step instructions that not only cover growing, cutting and preparing willow, she also brings a modern twist on an age old tradition.

The projects are well explained with beautiful photos too.
This really is a lovely book that would make a great addition to any home , school or library, and will certainly be getting a place in our house.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed Willow. I always love to learn about crafting and the history of willow is fascinating! I enjoyed learning about the different types as well as the bases for making a variety of creations. Each one is displayed with full colored pictures which help me follow along while trying to create. I love that they instructions are clear and put williow weaving in my own hands.

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I've always loved willow baskets and chairs/benches, but didn't know much about the process of making them. Though various types of willow cuttings can be purchased from specialty suppliers (a list of resources is included), Crisp gives advice on setting up a willow bed to grow and harvest your own in only a year. The various types of willow are discussed along with how to prep materials for weaving, tools needed and finally, weaving techniques are detailed.

The final 2/3 of the book is comprised of projects, grouped together by the weaving technique used. Projects range from small home decor and tableware items to pieces of furniture and even outdoor screen panels. Each project's instructions are accompanied by photos showing the steps. I especially love the bird feeder made using a spiral weave - so much nicer than plastic ones mass produced! This book has given me a whole new appreciation for the work that goes into creating beautiful woven items.

Thank you to Jenny Crisp, Quarto Publishing Group - Jacqui Small and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. All comments are my own, unbiased opinion.

Weaving baskets is an ancient tradition. This book shows you how to grow willow, how to cure the willow twigs for basket weaving and teaches you some basic and advanced weaving techniques.

Although I have had the pleasure of learning how to weave baskets as a child, I still learned a lot of things from this book. I'd recommend it for beginners and more advanced crafters alike.

This is a well intended book. It is sort of arts and crafts porn, in that the crafts are quite beautiful, and the information on how to achieve the results are well documented. The problem is that most of us do not have access to willows, nor do we have a place to grow them. But we can still dream about it, and read about it.

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The instructions are step by step, and it looks like a fun hobby to take up, although, as the author points out, in the old days, an apprenticeship would take three to five years.

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So, while the steps are well documented, and the results look quite good, I would think that this might be more a a guide to use, once you have found someone to also teach you how to weave. projects.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Another beautiful book! I would love to try crafting/weaving with willow. The book breaks it down into simple steps and even includes planting tips! Great read with very peaceful photos!