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We specialize in space dyed reed and cane, but also produce solid dyed reed and cane, as well as natural reed, cane and seagrass, plus basket weaving classes at our country facility ...
Electric Blue
Our Electric Blue Space Dyed Reed is VERY POPULAR, with its blend of Purple and Teal! Notice the blending at the transitions!
Amish Wine
Our Amish Wine Space Dyed Reed is VERY POPULAR, with its blend of Dark Green, Wine and Dark Bluel!
What's New
I will once again be in Alaska July 1 - September 6 so if what is ordered is in stock I will try and have my housekeeper send your order.
Our Magnolia Nantucket Retreat at our Magnolia Retreat, Magnolia, Delaware will be held on
June 12 – 15, 2025 (FEES DUE BY April 1, 2025)
June 26 - 29, 2025 (FEES DUE BY April 1, 2025) - limited
October16 – 19, 2025 (FEES DUE BY July 1, 2025)
Click Here to Download the 2024 MAGNOLIA NANTUCKET RETREAT Booklet!
We Now Have Reed and Nantucket Baskets
We are now selling our baskets , and will make similar baskets once the originals are sold. These baskets are made at Magnolia Baskets, and use our dyed reed! We have a wide variety, including Nantucket, Traditional, Jail House, Round Baskets, Lazy Susans, Purses, Bird Houses, Sand Pails, Bread Baskets, Trays, Shelf Baskets, and many more! Click here to see the variety of baskets and to order them!
Advice
Wetting
Add a few drop of fabric softner to your water when wetting dyed reed, helping to keep your dyed reed as dyed as possible and to prevent bleeding. Your natual reed should be wetter than yours dyed reed, so that the dyed reed wick that water to it without color and not the natural reed wicking from the dyed reed with color. The dryer you weave with both the better.
Weaving
Cane has two sides the right sided is the bark and only take the dye in some places. The wrong side of the cane is porous and take the dye very good. You can weave with either side. Using the right side give you a mute look. Using the wrong side out will give you a bright look.
Shipping
PLEASE READ: When you place an order, you will be charged for the items only, THEN when we determine the shipping charge (using standard USPS or UPS charges), we will send you a separate invoice for shipping. If you have any questions, please email us!
Please allow two to three weeks for delivery. I do not keep large stock so that reed and cane is fresh. Weather can cause longer delay. If it is rainy or very humid I do not dye.
All package are shipped USPS Priority Mail (Eastern Coast 1 - 2 days; Midwest 1 - 3 days; West Coast 2- 5 days) and this comes with tracking and email notification but if you would like save on shipping, we can ship USPS Ground for less. You will have to request this and we will send a refund for the different in shipping, but can take up to 10 days for West Coast. Alaska may required addition shipping and time.
All color are hand mixed and not all colors, sizes or large quantities are in stock. They will be dyed as soon as time and weather permits but this can take some time to dye and dry. We like the reed or cane to dye for at least 10 days to two weeks. If the weather is damp or very cold this can take some additional time. If you do not have this extra time please note this on your order.
I teach and vend out of town several times during the year so I can not dye during these times.
Additional shipping fees may apply for orders from Alaska or Hawaii, so please call for shipping charges.
Cane Dye and Space Dye: All sizes except 2.0 and 2.5 are now special orders.
Reed Dye and Space Dyed: All size larger that 1/2" are now special order.
3/8 flat oval and larger are now special order.
Once an order is placed, please add two to three weeks to dye dry and ship. Thank you for your patience!
Prices Increase
Reed and Cane prices are going up with every shipment we receive, since supplies are being held up in China. These prices are for current stock and will increase as I dye new reed and cane. Thank you for your understanding.
Dyed Reed, Cane and Baskets
Magnolia Baskets offers a variety of space dyed and solid dyed reed and cane. Denise usually dyes 2.0mm and 2.50mm cane and does accept special requests.
PLEASE READ!
Magnolia Baskets will be out of town until September 4. No order will be fill during this time if cane or reed is not in stock You will be emailing if we do not have you order and your order will be refunded If you wish to email before ordering email hmbcdb@aol.com
I will once again be in Alaska July 1 - September 6 so if what is ordered is in stock I will try and have my housekeeper send your order.
Our Magnolia Nantucket Retreat at our Magnolia Retreat, Magnolia, Delaware will be held on
June 12 – 15, 2025 (FEES DUE BY April 1, 2025)
June 26 - 29, 2025 (FEES DUE BY April 1, 2025) - limited
October16 – 19, 2025 (FEES DUE BY July 1, 2025)
Click Here to Download the 2024 MAGNOLIA NANTUCKET RETREAT Booklet!
Cane Dye and Space Dye: All sizes except 2.0 and 2.5 are now special orders.
Reed Dye and Space Dyed: All size larger that 1/2" are now special order.
3/8 flat oval and larger are now special order.
Once an order is placed, items not in stock and special orders will take two to three weeks to DYE, DRY, and ship. Thank you for your patience!
We Now Have Reed and Nantucket Baskets
We are now selling our baskets , and will make
similar baskets once the originals are sold. These baskets are made at
Magnolia Baskets, and use our dyed reed! We have a wide variety,
including Nantucket, Traditional, Jail House, Round Baskets, Lazy Susans, Purses, Bird Houses, Sand
Pails, Bread Baskets, Trays, Shelf Baskets, and many more!
All projects will be going up 20% because of increase in wood prices.
If the original baskets are not available, it will take 6 to 8
weeks to ship.
Please Click Here to see our Selection!
The Nuts & Bolts of Nantucket Basket Weaving
"THIS STEP-BY-STEP PICTORIAL REFERENCE GUIDE COVERS ALL of the techniques you will need to begin making both traditional and modern Nantucket Baskets. Relying on almost 42 years combined experience in weaving baskets, the authors convey hundreds of tips and methods (that they learned the hard way!), and truly provide you with the "Nuts and Bolts of Nantucket Basket Weaving". Over 250 photos and illustrations will give you the confidence to start making these time-honored masterpieces yourself. Topics covered in this book include: Designing your Nantucket basket, Materials, Weaving with Cane & Hardwood, Working with Bases, Rims & Handles, Completing your Nantucket Basket and Applying the Perfect Finish. Whether you are a beginning weaver who wants to get started, or an experienced weaver who wants to advance your skills, this book is for you.”
To order Inscribed Copies of 'The Nuts and Bolts of Nantucket Basket Weaving':
To order directly from Amazon, click here!
Every few years the Biggs Museum hosts a juried competition of their Delaware By Hand artist’s membership in order to select individual artists that are deemed masters of their craft. Each artist selects several pieces of their work that will be showcased in the exhibition at the museum from April 3rd – June 14th; and on April 25th one of the 12 finalists will be selected to be the Master Crafter.
Space Dyed
Space Dyed Reed and Cane is either reed or cane that is dyed with multiple colors. Magnolia Baskets offers several standard space dyed combinations to choose from (see Color Combinations) as well as any custom combination (additional charges may apply). All sizes are available in a full coil, and half coils may be ordered for 1/2 and 3/8 inch sizes.
 Rainbow |
 Electric Blue |
 Parrot |
 Our
Newest Color: Sunset |
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Solid Dyed
Solid Dyed Reed and Cane is reed or cane that is dyed with one color. Solid Colored can come in a wide variety of colors. Magnolia Baskets offers standard colors (see color color selections) but will also mix colors in order to acheive the perfect color for any basket (additional charges may apply for mixed colors).
New Items
We now have 1/4 in. Flat and 1/4 in. Flat Oval Reed in 8-yard packets.
- Space dyed $3.50 Space dyed available in our color combinations
- Solid Color $3.50 Solid Colors would be Lime green, Blue, purple, dark pink, yellow, orange, dark green, wine, turquoise, and dark blue.
Click To See Our Photo Galery!
Why Use Dyed Reed and Dyed Cane
Solid Dyed Reed and Cane add variety and creativity to the basket weaving process, as the basket above shows. We can show you how to use the dyed reed and cane, and will be adding more photos.
About us and our love of dying and weaving
Magnolia Baskets was established in 2004 by Denise Bendelewski under the name “ A Great Day to Dye”. Denise has over 15 years experience in the basket making, teaching, and dying business. Here's an example of our artwork, and baskets...
From our customers...
I received my order yesterday & just wanted to tell you thanks so much. The color is spectacular. Very vibrant. I will definitely order from you again. Valorie
Joni Langston gave me your email to reference to the reed she purchased from you --- It was beautiful. Elaine
I received my shipment, and I am delighted with the colors...Now I am wondering if you have anythin in a yellow/orange/red space dyed, or if that is not a viable combination. I am planning on placing an order, and picking it up at North Carolina Convention, if you will e vending there. Please let me know. thanks Sue
Basket Weaving Classes
Magnolia Nantucket Retreat
June 12 – 15, 2025 (FEES DUE BY April 1, 2025)
June 26 - 29, 2025 (FEES DUE BY April 1, 2025) - limited
October16 – 19, 2025 (FEES DUE BY July 1, 2025)
ATTENTION: Prices may change so please contact me if interested (302-335-3635 or hmbcdb@aol.com )
About the Retreat:
- 4-day Pick Your Projects, each day 9 am to 5pm with light breakfast and lunch
- The studio in Delaware is surrounded with woods creating a relaxing atmosphere. Class space is limited to insure personal attention for every student. The Retreats are designed to fit your needs.
- Every Retreat has 2 options-4 days (Thursday through Sunday) or 3 days (Friday through Sunday) - you may choose the time that best suits your schedule and/or your project choice(s). We have added new projects and included the past favorites.
- Students will have several different options for the weekend. This year there are so many requests and choices available. We will focus on developing patterns (twills/ steps) in Nantuckets and using hardwood staves/dyed/space dyed cane. (WE HAVE SEVERAL NEW PATTERNS)
- The retreats are limited to 12 people with one teacher, Denise Bendelewski
- If there is a Nantucket you have been dying to make we would be glad to help you make your dreams come true
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Where It's Always a Great Day to Dye!
