selecting the willows

just for fun

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July 1st 2020
I think for my last birthday, Alex bought me a basket making kit. Well, whenever I thought I might have a go, I remembered that the willow must be soaked for 48 hours before it could be used and was thus not ready. But mostly the pack was gathering dust in a corner. But what better way to spend some time in lockdown, I suddenly thought, just as we're nearing the end. So, that's what I was doing ye ... read more

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