If you have any questions on making pine needle baskets (how long does it take? Which pine needles can I use? etc) check out this video th-cam.com/video/6p8JklGhK0I/w-d-xo.html where I answer the most commonly asked questions! Happy weaving, Marina
If someone gave me a basket like that for a gift, that they made with their own hands and time, I would cherish it my entire life, and I would never forget that person. What a gift!
I’m Afro American from Florida. We use to make and sell pine baskets in the community all the the way up to til the late 90’s. A beautiful practice that I miss seeing around. The cultural exchange and conversations that would take place as the ppl effortlessly created huge baskets , plates, fans, and so many other items from pine straws.
> _"cultural xchange & convos while creating/stitching"_ yeah, these things while doing for hand woven woolen clothes, hand woven carpets, hand spinning fibres from cotton, handloom, hand grinding grains, oil messaging heads i havent seen those, but i really miss
@@joutoob9 They made it look effortless where I am from. They would be looking around , talking, and laughing as they made baskets. They didn’t even have to watch their hands unless at initial starting point.
@@citizencoy4393 Yes, when people have done something for years, muscle-memory makes it feel so natural and effortless. I haven't made pine needle baskets but I love doing beadwork, and that can feel effortless too when you've done it long enough, and it's such a wonderful way to spend time talking and learning with others. Edit: WTF Spellcheck changed "wonderful" to "woman"
"Take only what you need and leave the rest . . . " How responsible of her to say this. I respect all who respect other living creatures sustenance. 👏👏👏👏
See I'm one has to watch what she did. Eventually I'd kinda have it enough I'd start . Lol only to watch her shh no. Take it from me. I got outdone with maccrome. I've watched ppl make baskets. I said wow. Great job. Play in clay let me know. Bc I dont get it. They smile. Laugh Say clay tomorrow. I'm normally gone
I've walked through many woods and forrests now and again throughout my life in England and Spain and I never made the connection between shed pine needles and those baskets !
I just finished making my basket using pine needles that I foraged from my backyard. I am over the moon with how it came out! Your tutorial is a gift and I am so grateful for you sharing your knowledge.
My son made me a small basket 44 years ago when he was around eight. He and his friend worked on one each for their moms. I still have it. I love it so much.
I am Indigenous, Okanagan native territory. We have been taught to make pine needle baskets as kids, our ancestors did this to store dried berries and tools. Loved watching to see how you made yours ❤️ the natural way
Yes. Even in South Africa we make such baskets and mats and other items. This has been done by indigenous peoples world over. From very young 4 Yr olds to grannies.
This video appeared in my life at the perfect time. We had a big storm in Iowa one month ago--a derecho with winds of 140 mph. We lost 4 majestic white pines from our yard (along with other trees), whose loss we are grieving. This video inspired me to make a little basket from the trees' needles, a very healing experience. White pine needles are more delicate and shorter, but they still worked! I love my sweet little basket--it will remind me of those trees that were destroyed in the storm.
Yes, I understand. I am really sad about the pine trees we lost in the neighbor's yard that were near our property and shielded us everyday from the sun. They were extremely tall and majestic, grandfathers of the land, really. Storm Isaias weakened them, and they had to be cut down so they wouldn't fall down and hurt someone. The sound of the chainsaws was terrible. I miss them every day when I look out at the sky where they were, and it's blank. Let's all plant some new ones! For our children's children and beyond.
Who knew those pesky pine needles that clog my gutters, clutter my flowerbeds, cover my trampoline, etc. could actually become something beautiful??? I’m going to have to try this! Very well done!
Fixit 🇫🇮 how do you know they wouldn’t care? Try it! Can’t imagine your own family wouldn’t feel the love you put into their thoughtful handmade gifts. Try it.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am 65 years old and when I was a little girl my great grandma showed me how to do this. I was too young to appreciate it at the time but later on in life I wanted to share this with my own children but had forgotten how. I only remembered to use long pine needles and some how use a straw to bundle them together. Thanks to you, I can teach my grandchildren what my great grandma taught me long ago. I looked for such a long time without success and today checked out Pinterest and there you were!
Artisans will always keep traditions alive, even if centuries go by, the craft is never lost, a new generation might pick it up, human craftsmanship will never get old, will never expire, will always be the best choice
That's wonderful! I subscribed to your channel just in case you ever decide to upload a tutorial on making the Cherokee version. I live in Florida and as there are so many long leaf pines airound I've been looking at them for years, wanting to create something like that. But no pressure, I promise! 😇
I agree with the comment previous to mine. I am just fascinated. I’m about to begin building for a more nomadic lifestyle again & think it would be such a gift to learn how to make these as traditionally & “DIY” as possible
Yes! I went to a local Pow Wow and the Indian Ladies had these for sale. She informed me that it was closely guarded secret!! They were so beautiful in person. Ive grown up in the pine trees all my life and was truly amazed that they were same needles 😄
I think: That's exactly how tutorials should be like: concisely explained, very likeable "delivered across", with recognizable inner sympathy, therefore with contagious enthusiasm, just great & with great results, too: Chapeau!
As of 20 minutes ago I had never thought of making a pine needle basket. Now I'm about to get in my car and take a road trip to the top of Mt. Lemmon (Tucson, AZ) to gather pine needles and spend the rest of my day off making a basket. Thank you for sharing. Excellent video.
I used to make forts made of sticks and pine needles in the forest with my olde neighbors before I moved... the first worked really well but then we’d always get poison ivy... I miss them
Huh, i kind of have this experiance but with a spike ball tree, no running barefoot through that side of the house, if I did I would get either spikes in my feet or i would need to be careful
Bringing up memories of my mom & I taking a knitting course years ago. Our elderly teacher told me confidently she could teach anyone & can tell I really wanted to learn so I would make a perfect student. After course over, she put my hand in hers and told me one day I would find another hobby I will do well at it. 🥴 Meanwhile my mom was in the corner making a scarf ...for our car 🤦. She couldn't cross over stitch to make anything else. We belly laughed all the way home on the last day & we had a great time despite the failed attempts. ( Rip💞 Mom, thank you for being you! 💞)
That is such a sweet story ❤ I am sorry about you losing your momma. I too lost my mother at a young age. My momma was the luckiest person I ever met. She won a trip to the Super Bowl from 1 raffle ticket. She would win just about every raffle actually. We would go to church bingo every Sunday and before it started she would say "do you want to split my cheri" knowing she would win at least once and I wouldn't ever win. Just her way of gifting me money. It wasn't gambling because it was for the church😂 I miss her everyday. The world is a little less bright without her in it. Sending you a hug, being a momma's girl without one is hard❤
Thank you all for being so kind during this week. Her service was this week and although she lived to almost 90 and typically a little frail like many thar age, she was in great health. Standing only 4'9", my little mom was fierce & @x reminded me of Yoda as loved to imitate complete with funny facial expressions and then proceeded with sound advice and wisdom but could make you laugh during the hardest of times. She was the type that could put things in a way that although things looked really bleak, she reminded all (Everyone cause to her, all were special) they were strong & most issue are fleeting in the big picture & we're all badass enough to get through with of course Jesus. So when cancer DX hit her this past Oct- it's been a whirlwind thereafter: hospital, rehab, procedures to eventually hospice. We didn't have the traditional mom/daughter relationship as she was working woman since the 50's & we spared for yrs, but the last 20 yrs, she is the one whom I turned to most & ended up being the best mom and best friend I could ever have. Thank you all again for letting me share this cause she was an amazing person!
@@Ancoraimparo1219 💗I feel that every mother's ultimate goal and compliment is to have their adult child say "she was my best friend - she was a wonderful mother". Such a lovely tribute to your mom. She sounds like she lived a remarkable life. I hope you have an added measure of God's grace and comfort as you mourn. 💗
I remember messing with pine needles as a kid, trying to create a boat or a pot or a figure- it never worked because I was a child, but Maybe I can try again?
I've been doing this with my tribe since I was little, and I have NEVER seen anyone use a little tube like that to keep the pine needles together while you work.....its GENIUS!!!
@@carsynhester1709 there's a video by Scholastics somewhere on youtube called life in a teepee and there's some other videos about daily native American life too!
Im also interested to learn this stuff. Just an idea, maybe you can create videos where you tell about this in different topics :D Like food, clothing, everyday life etc.
actually, when i learned to do this (unfortunately i no longer live near a place with easy access to long pine needles so ive never truly had the opportunity to make another basket) i was in 5th grade, or thereabouts. its fairly easy to learn, and yeah it might not look the best at first, but years later my first, and still half unfinished basket, is still going strong as a miscellaneous small object holder lol so they definitely last a while if you at least put effort into 'em!
Yeah, most people would mess it up. But if you stayed persistent you could absolutely make a beautiful basket. The thing about most things in life is they just need persistence, don’t get discouraged on your first attempts because they will ALWAYS be your worst.
IM 62 YRS OLD AND WHEN I FOUND THIS (1ST TIME TODAY) I WAS REMINDED THAT WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY I LOVED BASKET WEAVING SOAKING WILLOW BRANCHES AND SUCH ITS BEEN A VERY LONG TINME THANK U FOR REMINDING ME AND UR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL NICE VIDEO THANK U
As a small child. The man that lived next door made baskets with pine needles. I loved watching him. He and his Wife were such nice people. I lived in Florida and they only came down from the North for a few months each year. Thank you for this Video. Reminds me of him with fond memories.
Wow what a great natural way to use pine needles, well may have to try this, well 2020 got me busy with crafting, whose with me making bowls,cups, saucers 😁but seriously great idea.
@@christina7774 lol like me i have so many diy to do^^ . And for a basket it's seems to be very Time consuming...but i love it, take old things to make it new that's what i like but make something with natural /free products it's wonderfull !! In 2020 most of us have completly Lost the value, with 2 dollars WE buy Can buy a thing from china with no idear of how they made it ans how long people has Taken to do it :( I wish that will change... Sorry my english is Bad ,i'm French,i wish that you get the Idea. Enjoy you're diy :)
....you don't need to regret not giving credit for passing on ancient skills. That is how their young learned as well, sharing. Great video, thanks for making it!
I really enjoyed seeing this process- my aunt has started making pine needle basket plates and I had NO IDEA how she was doing it! Thank you for sharing this!
You, mysterious woman who makes furniture out of pine needles, are an inspiration to human kind. I thank you for your time and dedication for such a beautiful skill and video. I may never make anything out of pine needles, but If I were ever in a situation where I needed to, I feel as if I am much better equipped with this valuable information you have graciously presented us with. So thank you 🙏
Kelly Blackburn Your comment was so super sweet! I had to leave you a comment to let you know that the comment you left on this lady’s video made me smile on the inside✨💛✨ God bless u for your encouraging words & for spreading kindness
This has been recommended to me for months, I ignored it until today...was spellbound the whole time! Can't wait to go out and collect some pine needles.
Sitting in an office, 50 storeys up in downtown Toronto learning about pine needle baskets. Not sure when I'll be using this new found skill but thanks for sharing
I don't know, dude. At the rate things are going, I think we all better learn how to make pine needle baskets. Sitting on the forest floor weaving, either by choice or necessity, doesn't sound too bad right now!
Oh reading everyone’s fond memories that this video has brought up for them has been so sweet. The video alone is lovely but seeing how it’s reminded so many people of deep and unique memories is really beautiful to me. 🥺
I am Indigenous, Okanagan native territory. We have been taught to make pine needle baskets as kids, our ancestors did this to store dried berries and tools. Loved watching to see how you made yours ️ the natural way
I'm contemplating trying to make a coaster (just the bottom of the basket), but even that seems like a lot. Maybe with a good podcast in the background or something...
Things like these, because of their simple complexity, always make me marvel for what humans actually achieved. Like you can really understand how creative people had to be to invent beautiful yet practical stuff. I don't get that with modern achievements, I guess because we are so used and at the same time detached from technology and all it brings that its harder to appreciate them for what they are. But things like these just leave me happy and in awe of the abilities, humans have.
Modern achievements required at least the same amount of creativity. Go look at the history of them and how they work, what inspired them, and I guarantee you'll be awed by that too. :)
Watching your video gave me a flash back to 1955.We lived in Magnolia Arkansas and my mother would make hornaplentys and bowls out of wire that the telephone company tossed out.Thank you .
plums'n pistachios No, they are mostly heirlooms. I do have the instagram name of my tribes artists page. There are some traditional basket weavers on there. Instagram name: warm springs artists > Tananáwit
Beautiful work. Add a bit of soap in the water when soaking needles. Removes sap. I put rubber over my plier tips when pulling needles so they don't get scratched up and will keep sewing smoothly.
" Take only what you need ...... " The philosophy we all should abide by. Such a satisfying video to view. Beautiful, tranquil surroundings in which to craft delightful and functional basketwork.
I can't even explain how this video makes me feel. It awakens some primal, beautiful feeling in me. Some longing to return to the simple ways, the earth grounded ways. This was so beautiful. Thank you so much.
This brought back some memories. My grandfather hurt his hand badly when I was young and used to make pine needle baskets to strengthen his hands. After the accident, he gave all the grandchildren a basket he had made for Christmas that year. Thanks for posting!
If you had told me yesterday, that today I would sit and watch with rapt attention a 15:32 video on pine needle basket making, I would have thought you insane, but here we are
Thanks for sharing. I always heard this technique was a closely guarded secret by the Choctaw Indians of Louisiana. I am glad to see it passed on and not to be lost in history.
My grandma has had a little pine needle basket she made at the museum she volunteers at. I used to think it had to be way too much work and I’d never want to spend so much time on something like that. Now of course I’m absolutely in love with it and can’t wait to try. All of these memories people have shared here is proof of how much we’re built to create. Feeds our souls♥️ Edit:I’ve completed a couple baskets since then! Took me a while to finally get into it but yeah. I’m hooked. My soul is happy. :)
then I'm really going to blow your mind. pretty sure you can use pine glue to waterproof this. pine glue is made by melting pine resin that seeped out of and down the tree in a pot. Just look for any conifer tree that has resin dripping down the side. don't chip it off too deeply or you'll hurt the tree. the resin is the tree's version of a scab on a cut. so go too deep and its like picking a scab, it gets infected, red, nasty, only in this case since it has bark, not skin it could allow the tree to be infected with a disease.
you can weave with a lot a things i made several things out of sinew rope and key chains it is acutely a very good material to work with but you have to clean it very well or some fat can start to smell if you use ash and oil it can even be water resistant to a degree
Now go to new mexico and arizona and see generations worth of basket knowledge and youll have a greater appreciation for the maker or whats on exhibition. Some designs are simple and some look simple but are intricate to make.
Holy smokes you just blew my mind🤯I have an 8 year old who loves pine needles! I literally spend every single weekend collecting pine needles for him to sort, personify, play stories with, and save for later. What an amazing task for me to perform in the meantime. Who doesn’t love a tiny, sustainablely homemade basket‼️ 🥰👏🏽
This is the cutest thing 😊 sweet baby getting in touch with nature. I love that for you both. You have a very special baby. Mine named our backyard trees at that age, so sweet ❤
I was not fond of my neighbours’ Pine tree because the needles get up my nails when weeding. Now at least there is something positive I could do with them! I love the stitches you used, like fronds growing up the side of the basket Thank you
@@WildSheGoes should make a video about how she makes that natural polymer and nylon thread, and why she uses that rather than growing some flax or jute.
Great video! Beautiful basket! My mom used to make pine needle baskets when I was a kid. We’d drive out to the bush to gather pine needles, leave an offering to the earth for providing us the pine needles, and finish up with a picnic lunch! Such great Great tips, I can tell this is a labour of love! I use the same technique to make baskets from braided fabric scraps!
I was so excited to see this! I always wondered how this was done! My poor great-grandma was in a very very abusive marriage. Her husband would pad lock her in the cabin from the outside. So she made lots of pine needle baskets; to keep her occupied. She’s been long gone and our family never really knew how she actually made them. Thank you!
When I was about 25, I made a pine needle basket from a kit and gave it to my father for Christmas. He did not believe that I made it! I was shocked! I kept telling him that I did make it, but he just examined it so closely, shook his head, and repeated that he just couldn’t believe I had made it! I was so proud of myself! I used raffia and crocheted a disc about 1.5” in diameter for the base. Then I stitched the needles with the raffia, coiling it to shape, like Marina did. I don’t remember using a gauge, and I think it was just a few needles thick.
I have no idea why this was recommended to me.. I didn't look for it.. Now I'm just waiting impatiently for the rain to stop so i can run off outside to a pine forest to collect some needles! Your little baskets are just so lovely. I totally will try this! Thank you so much for your inspiration.
My grandmother used to do this when I was little. I remember helping her go out and gather the needles, soak them, and weave them. This brings back so many memories. Thank you for posting it!
When I was a kid, my mother taught me and my siblings basket weaving with reeds we collected from the lakeside. I kind of stopped doing it and forgot about it eventually, but I love videos like this that reignite passion for such a wonderful but forgotten skill. Never thought to use pine needles thus far, they're plentiful around here but I used to think they were too short to be practical. This was absolutely lovely, thank you.
Not lost, it's here waiting for us to learn it. In order to keep it from becoming lost, everyone with the inkling ought to learn the skill, use the skill, document their experience, record how it's done, share the skill & the fruits of their labor, preserve their records as well as finished pieces & pass them on to someone who will protect & preserve them & pass them on to another who'll do the same. That way we're doing our best to keep the knowledge alive & maybe even creating a future antique, heirloom, or (hopefully) artifact for ppl to appreciate, study, & observe for generations to come. Imo, I think it's even better if a narrative is also passed along of why the skill & its product is needed, important, &/or how it can be better than mass-produced or synthetic alternatives or just good in general :)
My grandma actually gave me one pine basket as a gift. She really put a lot of effort into it, and this video just reminded me of that. I’m glad that more people are able to appreciate this kind of stuff nowadays, it will be such a shame if people forget this beautiful masterpieces.
As a child in Africa i used to make these as part of class craft work am going to do this again thank you for the video and its a beautiful video as well
Good stuff. I have a very large stand of old pine trees and I am now inspired to go gather some needles. I am 70yo and went to school in a time and place that taught all students many handcrafts including basket weaving, knitting, sewing, and embroidery. There is something very satisfying about the pace of it.
Im 50 years younger, but we still do these kinds of crafts in elementary school. knitting, sewing, working with wood, etc. Even the boys. I loved it so much and more countries should definitely do that. Teaches you a lot of passion!
This is an ancient art and I am moved to see it is still alive. If only we would have respected First Nations and their art, customs and philosophy, the world would have been a better place than it is today. Thank you for sharing this beautiful and informative video!
I hate this "we' and "them" sh*t We aren't our ancestors apart from blood. Just like any of us with Comanche heritage aren't the ones who were r*ping and pillaging.
@@neveralonewithchrist6016 I mean...they were technically first, hence why that term is used. Are you questioning that these people were first? Do you think Jesus would be happy with someone putting a smiley laugh emoji on talking about genocide? Or with lies pretending like people who were there first weren't? I notice your name; you are aware, right, that it was First Nation believers who suffered most during the genocide--because both the white people and the First Nations leaders persecuted them? Do you really think that's something that's okay to ignore and forget, what happened to your brothers and sisters? I know you remember the verse about the Father of lies, and with the verses about how love doesn't delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth--I'm also reminded of the verses about letting justice roll down like a river. There's a reason great American heroes like Davy Crockett sided with First Nations people against Andrew Jackson--and that reason is Biblical. I'd be careful parading the name of God but then taking sides with the people who murdered your believing brothers and sisters.
@Gray Au I think I did but I can't remember it nearly as well, lol. Just them floating on the barge in the Mississipi? I remember distinctly the feeling that Boxcar kids evoked of "im gonna make a broom out of hay" and other thrifty things.
@@lauramartin1902 A few years ago, I found myself between jobs and thought 'this is the perfect opportunity to take a camping trip without having to worry about when I need to be back'. I ended up 1700 miles away from home, making myself things like a hat and broom from wild straw, and pottery from river clay, fired with natural wood; I've still got my clay cross necklace, that's held up remarkably well. Those six months were seriously the best time of my life, and I learned so much along the way. I'd highly recommend it, if you ever find yourself in a similarly non-committed situation.
Had a really bad day today and I can't express how much this video warmed my heart. I'm far from my home in North Carolina and pine needles always make me feel so nostalgic. The music, the scenery, your instruction and craftsmanship made me smile for the first time in hours
If someone gave me a basket like that for a gift, that they made with their own hands and time, I would cherish it my entire life, and I would never forget that person. What a gift!
Bravo! This is without a doubt, the very best tutorial on beginning pine needle basket weaving I've ever witnessed. Not only are you talented, you are an excellent teacher. I began this beautiful art in 2005, and have taught often throughout the years. You've taken a great approach and I'm sure will continue to inspire many. Blessings on your EarthWalk.
Beautiful.....very cool indeed... heading up to a friends cottage where there are millions of pine needles.... Gonna take everything we need to have everyone give it a go. Thanks for the inspiration....
Now I understand why the 13" sweetgrass basket i bought took 31/2 days to make and cost $380. Its intensive work for hours/days. How beautiful though. I would love to try but my ✋ (arthritis) won't take it
I love your accent and the wonderful way you explained this process. I’m totally enchanted. You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing Peace and Love from the UK
Yesterday: I spent the afternoon raking up needles from the 90 ft. pine tree in my backyard. Today: This showed up in my recommended. Thank you, FBI agent.
Funny that things like this happen so often now. Big Brother is definitely monitoring our every word and deed. But only for commercial purposes (so far) 😨
I am the happy owner of a Wounaan palm leave basket from Panama...It is the most delicate work of art I have ever possessed. The amount of hours, patience and love invested in its creation is fully reflected in your videos of pine leaf baskets! Thank you for sharing your amazing and delicate work!
This is such a beautiful art form. It’s a shame it’s almost been forgotten. Thank you for reminding people what beautiful things can be made with them . I have a few from the 40’s and they are still in remarkable shape . It used to be common practice to give these as wedding presents in the South back in the day.
Excellent craftsmanship! Beautiful basket. I've made a pine needle basket before but with all natural materials that I collected and it wasn't nearly as beautiful as this one.
"I'm a beginner..." she then weaves a gorgeous basket with threads all lining up in a pattern. You are a very skilled beginner with a great eye for design. Wonderful video, not sure we have pine needles long enough for this here, but my brother and his family live in New Mexico where there are Ponderosa Pine, maybe they could try this.
Wild She Goes: I have never seen anything like this, I just stumbled upon you now and I am blown away, guess what I have pine needles on my property, so yeah I know what I will be collecting tomorrow, Wonderful idea, very creative, love this so much, and yes I will definiately be having a go..Grateful for your time and effort and clear instructions..from Australia..
@@pixazelz Kerry just barely found Marina's video one day ago. I doubt it that Kerry has Already made a pine needle basket in ONE day, BE PATIENT. LOL, j/k. 😝 😝 😂 😂 I Too literally just barely found this video Today as i was scrolling looking for something else. Marina, You have A LOT of Patience for this (something i DON'T have, ha ha), And Your 2 pine needle baskets ARE SO PRETTY. 💛 😎 👍
I had so many needles blow into my back yard. I collected them and followed your directions and my basket came out so nice. waiting for the next wind to get some more needles!
My Grandmother (born 1890) made these and palm frond placemats, door mats, etc. I never took the opportunity to sit and learn. She was in South Florida where the pine needles are very long 15 inches or more. Also there are some pine needles with three needles and some with four. I now wish I had paid much more attention to her skills.
This is a traditional handicraft from the state of Michoacán, they are my roots and it is very curious to see a foreigner ( speaking from the natives perspective only) ☺️ make a video about this traditional handicraft, this pine who my ancestors make this are native to this area, this handicraft is It has become very popular with foreigners ( I mean not natives from Michoacán) and you can not only make baskets, fruit bowls, heat shields to put the casseroles, cup holders but many other things ,this handicrafts are basic tools in the kitchen we use it all the time and highly prized, they are very durable and do not rot like people who do not know about this think.
Yes she sites some sources in the description about all the different groups who made these types of baskets. I appreciate her giving credit to the people. I also think it is beautiful how so many different people made so many similar and beautiful things
Pine needle weaving is not exclusive to the Mexico region. Anywhere pine needles are on the planet ancient peoples have weaved with them. No one is a foreigner.
I am Ojibwe, indigenous to the Great Lakes region of North America, and we made baskets of pine and porcupine quills, with delicate patterns throughout. The people just used that which was available at their feet.
@@jenndowell6446 it's incredible how the cultures coincide even though they apparently never had contact, it's wonderful! images.app.goo.gl/bhjF3Ub18z8ibUTb6 images.app.goo.gl/kYjHS1DJToydPUCf8 a unified collective consciousness.
I watched this video a couple of years ago but youtube just recommended it again and i'm glad it did because I am living off grid in the woods now surrounded by pine needles!! Im going to make one tomorrow :) Ps. Your accent makes this video so easy to watch. Thanks
If you have any questions on making pine needle baskets (how long does it take? Which pine needles can I use? etc) check out this video th-cam.com/video/6p8JklGhK0I/w-d-xo.html where I answer the most commonly asked questions!
Happy weaving,
Marina
Hi mam u r so cut and intelligent
Fortunate are the eyes that see you. 🙏
looks like a lot of work
Qué bonito trabajo y qué bonita mujer😊
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
From narration to complete basket even your outfits.
All beautiful.
If someone gave me a basket like that for a gift, that they made with their own hands and time, I would cherish it my entire life, and I would never forget that person. What a gift!
And what a fine heirloom.
Handmade gift are always superior.
@@6t76t Can I buy one since I have no one to make me one? I would still consider it a gift.
I feel the same!
Me too I love homemade gifts
"I'm still just a beginner" Girl no way, these are phenomenal and so beautiful.
Welldone 💖💞💝
Is that Angry Cat from Saudi?
Absolutely outstanding!!!!
More like "really? Wow imagine what you'll do if you became a professional."
Beautoful things dont require a degree to exits
I’m Afro American from Florida. We use to make and sell pine baskets in the community all the the way up to til the late 90’s. A beautiful practice that I miss seeing around. The cultural exchange and conversations that would take place as the ppl effortlessly created huge baskets , plates, fans, and so many other items from pine straws.
What city was this in? Sounds wonderful
> _"cultural xchange & convos while creating/stitching"_
yeah, these things while doing for hand woven woolen clothes, hand woven carpets, hand spinning fibres from cotton, handloom, hand grinding grains, oil messaging heads
i havent seen those, but i really miss
It does NOT look effortless.
@@joutoob9 They made it look effortless where I am from. They would be looking around , talking, and laughing as they made baskets. They didn’t even have to watch their hands unless at initial starting point.
@@citizencoy4393 Yes, when people have done something for years, muscle-memory makes it feel so natural and effortless. I haven't made pine needle baskets but I love doing beadwork, and that can feel effortless too when you've done it long enough, and it's such a wonderful way to spend time talking and learning with others.
Edit: WTF Spellcheck changed "wonderful" to "woman"
"Take only what you need and leave the rest . . . " How responsible of her to say this. I respect all who respect other living creatures sustenance. 👏👏👏👏
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You got it! Take care of Mother Nature and she takes care of you!
yeah,,, leave them for the Next forest fire,,,,
Good comment Ladan. Very responsible to say "take what you need and leave the rest
@@jimmyhaley727 oh, are you the guy sweeping the forest?
My Mexican grandma taught me this when I was a little kid. Til this day the vases, trays, and tortilla holders she made are still standing strong.
Esto es hermoso!!
Awesome skills for sure.
Really?
See I'm one has to watch what she did. Eventually I'd kinda have it enough I'd start
. Lol only to watch her shh no. Take it from me. I got outdone with maccrome. I've watched ppl make baskets. I said wow. Great job. Play in clay let me know. Bc I dont get it. They smile. Laugh
Say clay tomorrow. I'm normally gone
I've walked through many woods and forrests now and again throughout my life in England and Spain and I never made the connection between shed pine needles and those baskets !
I just finished making my basket using pine needles that I foraged from my backyard. I am over the moon with how it came out! Your tutorial is a gift and I am so grateful for you sharing your knowledge.
🎉 Great Jerb!!!! 🌿
🎉Quite interesting to share your known craft from INDIA
Huh? @@snehaarasan1680
I would like to see a pic of it unfortunately this is youtube 😭
keep creating!
My brother made a paint brush for me with them. We were extremely poor when I was little so I mean it was meaningful to me.
Love this!!
that’s so nice!
😭😭😍 so cuteee
Sweetest thing I’ve heard in a long time ❤️
제시제시 so heart warming 💙
My son made me a small basket 44 years ago when he was around eight. He and his friend worked on one each for their moms. I still have it. I love it so much.
That's the sweetest thing ever
I am Indigenous, Okanagan native territory. We have been taught to make pine needle baskets as kids, our ancestors did this to store dried berries and tools. Loved watching to see how you made yours ❤️ the natural way
That's interesting, I learned how to make them as a kid. My mom was really into basketry and never could figure out why.
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Yes. Even in South Africa we make such baskets and mats and other items. This has been done by indigenous peoples world over. From very young 4 Yr olds to grannies.
Hello & I’m curious as to what you use as a thread, she is using store bought thread?
I’m trying to figure ways to do it, I collected my pine needles !
This video appeared in my life at the perfect time. We had a big storm in Iowa one month ago--a derecho with winds of 140 mph. We lost 4 majestic white pines from our yard (along with other trees), whose loss we are grieving. This video inspired me to make a little basket from the trees' needles, a very healing experience. White pine needles are more delicate and shorter, but they still worked! I love my sweet little basket--it will remind me of those trees that were destroyed in the storm.
Please share a photo of your basket! It is a lovely and heartfelt story.
I don't think I can share in this reply, but thank you for your comment :-)
Yes, I understand. I am really sad about the pine trees we lost in the neighbor's yard that were near our property and shielded us everyday from the sun. They were extremely tall and majestic, grandfathers of the land, really.
Storm Isaias weakened them, and they had to be cut down so they wouldn't fall down and hurt someone. The sound of the chainsaws was terrible.
I miss them every day when I look out at the sky where they were, and it's blank.
Let's all plant some new ones! For our children's children and beyond.
So sorry to hear about your loss, but delighted with how you coped creatively!
That was so terrible and sortbof got pushed to the back burner in the news. I hope you and other affected recover.
Who knew those pesky pine needles that clog my gutters, clutter my flowerbeds, cover my trampoline, etc. could actually become something beautiful??? I’m going to have to try this! Very well done!
Oh, everyone in my family will get baskets for this Christmas
Yesss. I'm a professional artist and crafter. I will definitely be trying this!
They are beautiful.
same lol
Your family will love it!!!! Do it!!! I want one too! Lol
Fixit 🇫🇮 how do you know they wouldn’t care? Try it! Can’t imagine your own family wouldn’t feel the love you put into their thoughtful handmade gifts. Try it.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am 65 years old and when I was a little girl my great grandma showed me how to do this. I was too young to appreciate it at the time but later on in life I wanted to share this with my own children but had forgotten how. I only remembered to use long pine needles and some how use a straw to bundle them together. Thanks to you, I can teach my grandchildren what my great grandma taught me long ago. I looked for such a long time without success and today checked out Pinterest and there you were!
Beautiful
That is awesome
Amazing
Seems this natural gift making is a lost art. I remember my grandmother's funeral flowers were made into the most beautiful rosary and smelled lovely.
Artisans will always keep traditions alive, even if centuries go by, the craft is never lost, a new generation might pick it up, human craftsmanship will never get old, will never expire, will always be the best choice
Beautiful!! I am 71, and taught this decades ago. I also made Cherokee double wall pine needle baskets. So glad to see this continuing.
That's wonderful! I subscribed to your channel just in case you ever decide to upload a tutorial on making the Cherokee version. I live in Florida and as there are so many long leaf pines airound I've been looking at them for years, wanting to create something like that. But no pressure, I promise! 😇
I agree with the comment previous to mine. I am just fascinated. I’m about to begin building for a more nomadic lifestyle again & think it would be such a gift to learn how to make these as traditionally & “DIY” as possible
Yes! I went to a local Pow Wow and the Indian Ladies had these for sale. She informed me that it was closely guarded secret!! They were so beautiful in person. Ive grown up in the pine trees all my life and was truly amazed that they were same needles 😄
excellent, this is a great ability and very useful, I will definitely learn
Now to go find pine needles
I think: That's exactly how tutorials should be like: concisely explained, very likeable "delivered across", with recognizable inner sympathy, therefore with contagious enthusiasm, just great & with great results, too: Chapeau!
Thank you 🤗🤗🤗
chapeau ?
@@baklei7100 - Chapeau! is a french idom: I lift my hat to express my reference/recognition before this very nice achievment.
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As of 20 minutes ago I had never thought of making a pine needle basket. Now I'm about to get in my car and take a road trip to the top of Mt. Lemmon (Tucson, AZ)
to gather pine needles and spend the rest of my day off making a basket. Thank you for sharing. Excellent video.
Same here! Going to Mt. Lemmon. 😍
Ikr! This would be fun to learn and teach children too (with the adults handling the parts with boiling water and harder bits)
I live in Phoenix and on the hunt too. 👍
The only good thing about living in Canada, we can just step out our door and gather pine needles. Good for baskets and Covid!
Every time I see pine needles on the ground I stop what I'm doing and jizz on them
If only I’d have known this when I was a kid growing up with nothing but piles of pine tree needles to jump in than regular leaves! *ouch*
Rolling around in pine needles = chigger bites!!! No even sitting down on Pinestraw for me!!!
I used to make forts made of sticks and pine needles in the forest with my olde neighbors before I moved... the first worked really well but then we’d always get poison ivy... I miss them
Yeah there are a lot when I get close to just ONE tree
Lol thats me since I moved to Houston:0
Huh, i kind of have this experiance but with a spike ball tree, no running barefoot through that side of the house, if I did I would get either spikes in my feet or i would need to be careful
Bringing up memories of my mom & I taking a knitting course years ago. Our elderly teacher told me confidently she could teach anyone & can tell I really wanted to learn so I would make a perfect student. After course over, she put my hand in hers and told me one day I would find another hobby I will do well at it. 🥴 Meanwhile my mom was in the corner making a scarf ...for our car 🤦. She couldn't cross over stitch to make anything else. We belly laughed all the way home on the last day & we had a great time despite the failed attempts. ( Rip💞 Mom, thank you for being you! 💞)
That is such a sweet story ❤ I am sorry about you losing your momma. I too lost my mother at a young age. My momma was the luckiest person I ever met. She won a trip to the Super Bowl from 1 raffle ticket. She would win just about every raffle actually. We would go to church bingo every Sunday and before it started she would say "do you want to split my cheri" knowing she would win at least once and I wouldn't ever win. Just her way of gifting me money. It wasn't gambling because it was for the church😂
I miss her everyday. The world is a little less bright without her in it.
Sending you a hug, being a momma's girl without one is hard❤
Thank you for sharing this sweet memory and making my day a little better. 💗
Try crocheting. Usually people like and are good at one or the other. Personally, I think crochet is much easier.
Thank you all for being so kind during this week. Her service was this week and although she lived to almost 90 and typically a little frail like many thar age, she was in great health. Standing only 4'9", my little mom was fierce & @x reminded me of Yoda as loved to imitate complete with funny facial expressions and then proceeded with sound advice and wisdom but could make you laugh during the hardest of times. She was the type that could put things in a way that although things looked really bleak, she reminded all (Everyone cause to her, all were special) they were strong & most issue are fleeting in the big picture & we're all badass enough to get through with of course Jesus. So when cancer DX hit her this past Oct- it's been a whirlwind thereafter: hospital, rehab, procedures to eventually hospice. We didn't have the traditional mom/daughter relationship as she was working woman since the 50's & we spared for yrs, but the last 20 yrs, she is the one whom I turned to most & ended up being the best mom and best friend I could ever have. Thank you all again for letting me share this cause she was an amazing person!
@@Ancoraimparo1219 💗I feel that every mother's ultimate goal and compliment is to have their adult child say "she was my best friend - she was a wonderful mother". Such a lovely tribute to your mom. She sounds like she lived a remarkable life. I hope you have an added measure of God's grace and comfort as you mourn. 💗
Damnit. I didn't need another craft obsession. But I'm not mad about, only inspired. Thanks, algorithm.
I remember messing with pine needles as a kid, trying to create a boat or a pot or a figure- it never worked because I was a child, but
Maybe I can try again?
Never too late :)
Absolutely!
Try and post results
Go and try it.
Same
I've been doing this with my tribe since I was little, and I have NEVER seen anyone use a little tube like that to keep the pine needles together while you work.....its GENIUS!!!
What’s it like being in a tribe?i thinks it’s very interesting to learn about that kind of stuff :P
@@carsynhester1709 there's a video by Scholastics somewhere on youtube called life in a teepee and there's some other videos about daily native American life too!
Im also interested to learn this stuff. Just an idea, maybe you can create videos where you tell about this in different topics :D Like food, clothing, everyday life etc.
Yes! I'm thinking of cutting a metal straw into pieces to use.
Mollipop417 so do y’all normally hold the pine needles while stitching?! wow that must take a lot of skill and dexterity!
Does anyone else feel like at the end they would end up with a pile of mangled pine straw? Absolutely beautiful job here though! Well done!
I would definitely end up with a pile of soggy pine straw at the very best!
🤣😏❤️💯 thank you for commenting my thoughts LOL 😌
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actually, when i learned to do this (unfortunately i no longer live near a place with easy access to long pine needles so ive never truly had the opportunity to make another basket) i was in 5th grade, or thereabouts. its fairly easy to learn, and yeah it might not look the best at first, but years later my first, and still half unfinished basket, is still going strong as a miscellaneous small object holder lol so they definitely last a while if you at least put effort into 'em!
Yeah, most people would mess it up. But if you stayed persistent you could absolutely make a beautiful basket. The thing about most things in life is they just need persistence, don’t get discouraged on your first attempts because they will ALWAYS be your worst.
IM 62 YRS OLD AND WHEN I FOUND THIS (1ST TIME TODAY) I WAS REMINDED THAT WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY I LOVED BASKET WEAVING SOAKING WILLOW BRANCHES AND SUCH ITS BEEN A VERY LONG TINME THANK U FOR REMINDING ME AND UR WORK IS BEAUTIFUL NICE VIDEO THANK U
As a small child. The man that lived next door made baskets with pine needles. I loved watching him. He and his Wife were such nice people. I lived in Florida and they only came down from the North for a few months each year. Thank you for this Video. Reminds me of him with fond memories.
Anyone else relaxed by watching this video
I didn't watch, just listened...#hervoice #zzzzzzzz
watching things appear from piles of stuff is probably why crafters are so laid back and relaxed
Yes and I liked her sweater too
Relaxed and less pissed about all the pine needles in my yard. 🌳
@@diannepeaslee2280 Exactly. Join us.
I hope she getting the money she deserves for these baskets... I would buy everyone of them if i could.. Great work!
I would totally get one too!
Going to try to make these! What an amazing craft.
Wow what a great natural way to use pine needles, well may have to try this, well 2020 got me busy with crafting, whose with me making bowls,cups, saucers 😁but seriously great idea.
@@christina7774 lol like me i have so many diy to do^^ .
And for a basket it's seems to be very Time consuming...but i love it, take old things to make it new that's what i like but make something with natural /free products it's wonderfull !!
In 2020 most of us have completly Lost the value, with 2 dollars WE buy Can buy a thing from china with no idear of how they made it ans how long people has Taken to do it :(
I wish that will change...
Sorry my english is Bad ,i'm French,i wish that you get the Idea.
Enjoy you're diy :)
She has an Etsy, linked in the description, if you are interested
My grandmother is one of the best pine needle artist in North Carolina and it’s such a beautiful technique
Ooh.. I hope I could see her art@
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Ooo! I live there too! The mountains are beautiful!
Hello, I live in Vietnam, I also want to make a basket of pine needles
You are a blessed people in my book
....you don't need to regret not giving credit for passing on ancient skills. That is how their young learned as well, sharing. Great video, thanks for making it!
I really enjoyed seeing this process- my aunt has started making pine needle basket plates and I had NO IDEA how she was doing it! Thank you for sharing this!
Glad you enjoyed the video Lindsey!
You, mysterious woman who makes furniture out of pine needles, are an inspiration to human kind. I thank you for your time and dedication for such a beautiful skill and video. I may never make anything out of pine needles, but If I were ever in a situation where I needed to, I feel as if I am much better equipped with this valuable information you have graciously presented us with. So thank you 🙏
This is one of the most wholesome comments I've ever seen on TH-cam. 😢
@@TheChickenRiceBowl I agree!
Halleluyah.
Kelly Blackburn Your comment was so super sweet! I had to leave you a comment to let you know that the comment you left on this lady’s video made me smile on the inside✨💛✨ God bless u for your encouraging words & for spreading kindness
Gold Lily lol thank you. My name is Kerry though.
"Still a beginner" no girl you're a PRO! ❤
@Sun Flower , me too. Then when I realized it was on fire I would have dropped it - onto the ground covered with all those flammable pine needles. 🌲🔥🚒
This has been recommended to me for months, I ignored it until today...was spellbound the whole time! Can't wait to go out and collect some pine needles.
Noooo... I can’t afford more time for another hobby... pls don’t inspire me!
Lmao my thoughts exactly
Same here 😂
LOL same thought here 🤪
Lol.
I know!!! 😂🤣🤣
Sitting in an office, 50 storeys up in downtown Toronto learning about pine needle baskets. Not sure when I'll be using this new found skill but thanks for sharing
now a days if you looked for it, you could likely find pine needles for sale online lol.
Even in downtown Toronto, within a 10 block radius, you can likely find a pine tree .
I don't know, dude. At the rate things are going, I think we all better learn how to make pine needle baskets. Sitting on the forest floor weaving, either by choice or necessity, doesn't sound too bad right now!
Hope you’re watching this on the clock 😆
Stories not storeys
Oh reading everyone’s fond memories that this video has brought up for them has been so sweet. The video alone is lovely but seeing how it’s reminded so many people of deep and unique memories is really beautiful to me. 🥺
I am Indigenous, Okanagan native territory. We have been taught to make pine needle baskets as kids, our ancestors did this to store dried berries and tools. Loved watching to see how you made yours ️ the natural way
polyester is not natural
What's the point of just copying someone else's comment word for word?
It's incredible to me that people have the patience to do something like this.
If you knew how much these baskets sell for, I bet many people could find time...and worth every penny!
The people in US have a harder time I think cuz we live in such an instant country
I'm contemplating trying to make a coaster (just the bottom of the basket), but even that seems like a lot. Maybe with a good podcast in the background or something...
@@Evija3000 or a big ol line of meth lmao
Looks like a lot of work! I wish I had the attention span to do this!
Things like these, because of their simple complexity, always make me marvel for what humans actually achieved. Like you can really understand how creative people had to be to invent beautiful yet practical stuff. I don't get that with modern achievements, I guess because we are so used and at the same time detached from technology and all it brings that its harder to appreciate them for what they are. But things like these just leave me happy and in awe of the abilities, humans have.
This is so true!
I’m in awe about what nature provides in its beauty and seemingly simplistic by -products uses we can make use of instead of plastic
The handcrafted pine needles is special, I really wanted to make such a basket.
the reason we do not have innovation like this any more is because of patents. gov't/regulation. the short answer.
Modern achievements required at least the same amount of creativity. Go look at the history of them and how they work, what inspired them, and I guarantee you'll be awed by that too. :)
This is the best instruction video..
No extra talking, straight to the instructions....CLEAR, CONCISE..
THANK YOU
Watching your video gave me a flash back to 1955.We lived in Magnolia Arkansas and my mother would make hornaplentys and bowls out of wire that the telephone company tossed out.Thank you .
Covid really has led me into basket weaving. Who knew this day would come.
Same 😂
We have all turned into basket cases !
When the chinese unleash the next pandemic, you can learn underwater basket weaving! ;-)
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@@aetheraquafire too funny
We are deep into 2020 and the YT algorithm knows it.
😂😂😂
LOL 😆 no idea how I got this as a recommendation.
@@ABJK-ds4wq me either but, I am not mad about.
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belly laughed at that !
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This is neat. My tribe makes pine needle baskets and has since before 1491. Many Pacific Northwest (U.S.A.) did. Super interesting!
Makes me happy that with the internet everyone can learn these amazing crafts, and they can live on!
My tribe from eastern Canada too!
plums'n pistachios No, they are mostly heirlooms. I do have the instagram name of my tribes artists page. There are some traditional basket weavers on there. Instagram name: warm springs artists > Tananáwit
TinyTeacup Yes, especially since many of our teachers were wiped out do to colonialism, assimilation, and genocide.
@@sayitaintso417 Mi'Kmag?
Beautiful work. Add a bit of soap in the water when soaking needles. Removes sap. I put rubber over my plier tips when pulling needles so they don't get scratched up and will keep sewing smoothly.
" Take only what you need ...... " The philosophy we all should abide by. Such a satisfying video to view. Beautiful, tranquil surroundings in which to craft delightful and functional basketwork.
That’s not a basket 🧺 thats the same design of Elon musks new battery 🔋
If EVERYONE would live by that philosophy, communism would work for us.
Sadly... it doesn't.
I can't even explain how this video makes me feel. It awakens some primal, beautiful feeling in me. Some longing to return to the simple ways, the earth grounded ways. This was so beautiful. Thank you so much.
I agree, it was so soothing
@Victoria I felt the same way throughout the video and had no idea how to express my feelings. You wrote it perfectly.
@@saugaushe 💖
Why would someone dislike this video? It seems that some people will dislike videos no matter how beautiful, innocent or positive the content is.
agatho00 It baffles me. They’re just haters. Ignore them. They’re miserable people.
I know right!?
That’s what I was just about to ask.
Russian hatebots will hate anything! :'-(
@Queen Mantis That would be over my dead body!
these are beautiful!! I've never even heard of people using pine needles before
Ditto
The mik maqin America use pine nneedles
HollyW Eastern Native nations have been making needle baskets for centuries.
Native American pine baskets are amazing!
who has the time ?
This brought back some memories. My grandfather hurt his hand badly when I was young and used to make pine needle baskets to strengthen his hands. After the accident, he gave all the grandchildren a basket he had made for Christmas that year. Thanks for posting!
What a precious present!
If you had told me yesterday, that today I would sit and watch with rapt attention a 15:32 video on pine needle basket making, I would have thought you insane, but here we are
Thanks for sharing. I always heard this technique was a closely guarded secret by the Choctaw Indians of Louisiana. I am glad to see it passed on and not to be lost in history.
My grandma has had a little pine needle basket she made at the museum she volunteers at. I used to think it had to be way too much work and I’d never want to spend so much time on something like that. Now of course I’m absolutely in love with it and can’t wait to try. All of these memories people have shared here is proof of how much we’re built to create. Feeds our souls♥️
Edit:I’ve completed a couple baskets since then! Took me a while to finally get into it but yeah. I’m hooked. My soul is happy. :)
Yes it does, I also find , it helps me relax, all the best.
God gives us so much inspiration!
That is awesome, creating is healing your soul.
I would never ever imagine that you can weave a basket from pine needles! It looks amazing!
then I'm really going to blow your mind. pretty sure you can use pine glue to waterproof this. pine glue is made by melting pine resin that seeped out of and down the tree in a pot. Just look for any conifer tree that has resin dripping down the side. don't chip it off too deeply or you'll hurt the tree. the resin is the tree's version of a scab on a cut. so go too deep and its like picking a scab, it gets infected, red, nasty, only in this case since it has bark, not skin it could allow the tree to be infected with a disease.
oh and um, don't use a container for that you'd be afraid to lose, i lost a good widemouth pint jar that way.
Much better than simply buying something. A satisfying hobby too I'd say, and will always sell.
you can weave with a lot a things i made several things out of sinew rope and key chains
it is acutely a very good material to work with but you have to clean it very well or some fat can start to smell
if you use ash and oil it can even be water resistant to a degree
Holy cow. I will never look at a basket the same way again.
Lol! 🤣 I *know* eh?? 👍🇨🇦☘️
Halo Bast Bascet
Now go to new mexico and arizona and see generations worth of basket knowledge and youll have a greater appreciation for the maker or whats on exhibition. Some designs are simple and some look simple but are intricate to make.
Holy moly. I will never look at pine needles the same way again 😂
Holy smokes you just blew my mind🤯I have an 8 year old who loves pine needles! I literally spend every single weekend collecting pine needles for him to sort, personify, play stories with, and save for later. What an amazing task for me to perform in the meantime. Who doesn’t love a tiny, sustainablely homemade basket‼️ 🥰👏🏽
This is the cutest thing 😊 sweet baby getting in touch with nature. I love that for you both. You have a very special baby. Mine named our backyard trees at that age, so sweet ❤
Really interesting to watch your craft. There is something very special about making things from completely natural sources! Beautifully done, Marina.
I Agree Neale it's so satisfying
I was not fond of my neighbours’ Pine tree because the needles get up my nails when weeding. Now at least there is something positive I could do with them! I love the stitches you used, like fronds growing up the side of the basket
Thank you
@@WildSheGoes should make a video about how she makes that natural polymer and nylon thread, and why she uses that rather than growing some flax or jute.
@@dr.lexwinter8604 she makes it too?
@@dr.lexwinter8604 did she say she makes the thread?
Great video! Beautiful basket! My mom used to make pine needle baskets when I was a kid. We’d drive out to the bush to gather pine needles, leave an offering to the earth for providing us the pine needles, and finish up with a picnic lunch! Such great Great tips, I can tell this is a labour of love! I use the same technique to make baskets from braided fabric scraps!
That's such a beautiful childhood memory! Love that you where leaving a little offering. So sweet.
I would love to see your fabric basket
How lovely.
The whole thing is tricky part
Very cool basket. Very wholesome. So much has been lost in our transition to modernity.
I was so excited to see this! I always wondered how this was done! My poor great-grandma was in a very very abusive marriage. Her husband would pad lock her in the cabin from the outside. So she made lots of pine needle baskets; to keep her occupied. She’s been long gone and our family never really knew how she actually made them. Thank you!
IndianaHannah it sounds as if she was as resilient as the pine needles. Honor this quality and make her proud.
Down in the "lo' country" of NC, they make "sweet grass" basket using a very similar technique. It is becoming a lost art !
🤔I didn't know that NC makes sweet grass baskets. I know for sure the low country region of South Carolina is known for making them.
HOW COOL! 😎 👍
I lived in Charleston Sc for years the sweetgrass basket making is still alive and well there.
They smell so good too, the sweetgrass baskets, i mean!
@@myhearts419 - My mistake ! I meant SC.
When I was about 25, I made a pine needle basket from a kit and gave it to my father for Christmas. He did not believe that I made it! I was shocked! I kept telling him that I did make it, but he just examined it so closely, shook his head, and repeated that he just couldn’t believe I had made it! I was so proud of myself! I used raffia and crocheted a disc about 1.5” in diameter for the base. Then I stitched the needles with the raffia, coiling it to shape, like Marina did. I don’t remember using a gauge, and I think it was just a few needles thick.
Ahh such a cute anecdote!
That is absolutely mesmerizing👏👏👏
Beginner or not it looks gorgeous! Thank You for sharing your craft🥰
❤️😀
I have no idea why this was recommended to me.. I didn't look for it.. Now I'm just waiting impatiently for the rain to stop so i can run off outside to a pine forest to collect some needles! Your little baskets are just so lovely. I totally will try this! Thank you so much for your inspiration.
So have you yet?
Her video also pops on the recommendation, so happy it did it first time watching and love her work 😍💓⛄️
me too lol i dont know how it popped up
Humans just have an instinctive desire to make stuff! ❤️
Lol ! Some times, TH-cam knows us better then ourself !
My grandmother used to do this when I was little. I remember helping her go out and gather the needles, soak them, and weave them. This brings back so many memories. Thank you for posting it!
When I was a kid, my mother taught me and my siblings basket weaving with reeds we collected from the lakeside. I kind of stopped doing it and forgot about it eventually, but I love videos like this that reignite passion for such a wonderful but forgotten skill. Never thought to use pine needles thus far, they're plentiful around here but I used to think they were too short to be practical.
This was absolutely lovely, thank you.
Honestly not what I was expecting to be watching on a Tuesday night
That’s some primal skill type stuff that we’ve lost over the generations
Not lost, it's here waiting for us to learn it. In order to keep it from becoming lost, everyone with the inkling ought to learn the skill, use the skill, document their experience, record how it's done, share the skill & the fruits of their labor, preserve their records as well as finished pieces & pass them on to someone who will protect & preserve them & pass them on to another who'll do the same. That way we're doing our best to keep the knowledge alive & maybe even creating a future antique, heirloom, or (hopefully) artifact for ppl to appreciate, study, & observe for generations to come. Imo, I think it's even better if a narrative is also passed along of why the skill & its product is needed, important, &/or how it can be better than mass-produced or synthetic alternatives or just good in general :)
My grandma actually gave me one pine basket as a gift. She really put a lot of effort into it, and this video just reminded me of that. I’m glad that more people are able to appreciate this kind of stuff nowadays, it will be such a shame if people forget this beautiful masterpieces.
That’s so cute, it’s like having a piece of the forest!
How poetic! Well said!
As a child in Africa i used to make these as part of class craft work am going to do this again thank you for the video and its a beautiful video as well
Good stuff. I have a very large stand of old pine trees and I am now inspired to go gather some needles. I am 70yo and went to school in a time and place that taught all students many handcrafts including basket weaving, knitting, sewing, and embroidery. There is something very satisfying about the pace of it.
Im 50 years younger, but we still do these kinds of crafts in elementary school. knitting, sewing, working with wood, etc. Even the boys.
I loved it so much and more countries should definitely do that. Teaches you a lot of passion!
I've never been so happy to live about a mile from a huge stand of pine trees on town land, hopefully they won't mind me swiping a few. 😁
I agree. I am 62 and have a line of big, tall pines and one dead pine! I imagine I can find enough needles! Lol
Just absolutely beautiful!
This is an ancient art and I am moved to see it is still alive. If only we would have respected First Nations and their art, customs and philosophy, the world would have been a better place than it is today. Thank you for sharing this beautiful and informative video!
I hate this "we' and "them" sh*t
We aren't our ancestors apart from blood. Just like any of us with Comanche heritage aren't the ones who were r*ping and pillaging.
first nations😂 we are all natives in spite certain people groups attempting to monopolize the idea.
@@neveralonewithchrist6016 I mean...they were technically first, hence why that term is used. Are you questioning that these people were first? Do you think Jesus would be happy with someone putting a smiley laugh emoji on talking about genocide? Or with lies pretending like people who were there first weren't? I notice your name; you are aware, right, that it was First Nation believers who suffered most during the genocide--because both the white people and the First Nations leaders persecuted them? Do you really think that's something that's okay to ignore and forget, what happened to your brothers and sisters?
I know you remember the verse about the Father of lies, and with the verses about how love doesn't delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth--I'm also reminded of the verses about letting justice roll down like a river. There's a reason great American heroes like Davy Crockett sided with First Nations people against Andrew Jackson--and that reason is Biblical. I'd be careful parading the name of God but then taking sides with the people who murdered your believing brothers and sisters.
@@neveralonewithchrist6016 Irrelevant and nonsensical.
@@neveralonewithchrist6016 100%, we're all indigenous people of the earth.
This is the video I needed as an 11 year old who just finished reading all the Boxcar Kid and Robinson Crusoe books...
Young me tried to weave with dry needles. Also did not think to use thread at all, only the bare minimum, LOL.
Hello Laura Martin. 😎🤟
I read The Boxcar Children as a child. I kept my book, and when I had children, I read it to them.
@Gray Au I think I did but I can't remember it nearly as well, lol. Just them floating on the barge in the Mississipi? I remember distinctly the feeling that Boxcar kids evoked of "im gonna make a broom out of hay" and other thrifty things.
@@lauramartin1902 A few years ago, I found myself between jobs and thought 'this is the perfect opportunity to take a camping trip without having to worry about when I need to be back'. I ended up 1700 miles away from home, making myself things like a hat and broom from wild straw, and pottery from river clay, fired with natural wood; I've still got my clay cross necklace, that's held up remarkably well. Those six months were seriously the best time of my life, and I learned so much along the way. I'd highly recommend it, if you ever find yourself in a similarly non-committed situation.
Had a really bad day today and I can't express how much this video warmed my heart. I'm far from my home in North Carolina and pine needles always make me feel so nostalgic. The music, the scenery, your instruction and craftsmanship made me smile for the first time in hours
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING LOST ARTS AND NOT KEEPING IT A SECRET SO WE CAN ALL LEARN
If someone gave me a basket like that for a gift, that they made with their own hands and time, I would cherish it my entire life, and I would never forget that person. What a gift!
Beautiful baskets! I had no idea pine needles could be used for basket weaving. Wow!
Bad Gamer Kat Me either!
Same here..
Non of us did😅
Bravo! This is without a doubt, the very best tutorial on beginning pine needle basket weaving I've ever witnessed. Not only are you talented, you are an excellent teacher. I began this beautiful art in 2005, and have taught often throughout the years. You've taken a great approach and I'm sure will continue to inspire many. Blessings on your EarthWalk.
I collected pine needles at a wedding yesterday, im totally trying 😊❤, ty for sharing!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
I tried this. Mine is currently being used as a coaster.
Cool! You must be very patient.
@@olliefoxx7165 yeah, not so much, that's why it's a coaster and not a basket haha!
Beautiful.....very cool indeed... heading up to a friends cottage where there are millions of pine needles.... Gonna take everything we need to have everyone give it a go. Thanks for the inspiration....
Now I understand why the 13" sweetgrass basket i bought took 31/2 days to make and cost $380. Its intensive work for hours/days. How beautiful though. I would love to try but my ✋ (arthritis) won't take it
My Mom made some beautiful baskets with pine needles...love them!
The little elderly man next door to me when I was a child use to make gorgeous baskets out of pine needles....
Wow...
Like a fairytale! 😊❤💗
I love your accent and the wonderful way you explained this process. I’m totally enchanted. You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing
Peace and Love from the UK
Where is that accent from?
Killer Bee Enchantia? 😎
@@RAP023 I wonder the same
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My guess is French 😏
Sounds French canadian
Yesterday: I spent the afternoon raking up needles from the 90 ft. pine tree in my backyard.
Today: This showed up in my recommended.
Thank you, FBI agent.
You mean corporate overlords, lol
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F*** the New World Order!
Funny that things like this happen so often now. Big Brother is definitely monitoring our every word and deed. But only for commercial purposes (so far) 😨
That's actually terrifying not funny....😨
I am the happy owner of a Wounaan palm leave basket from Panama...It is the most delicate work of art I have ever possessed. The amount of hours, patience and love invested in its creation is fully reflected in your videos of pine leaf baskets! Thank you for sharing your amazing and delicate work!
This is such a beautiful art form. It’s a shame it’s almost been forgotten. Thank you for reminding people what beautiful things can be made with them . I have a few from the 40’s and they are still in remarkable shape . It used to be common practice to give these as wedding presents in the South back in the day.
I've never heard of this before, but I am absolutly in love! How wonderful that a video like this can teach crafts like this to newer generations!
Excellent craftsmanship! Beautiful basket. I've made a pine needle basket before but with all natural materials that I collected and it wasn't nearly as beautiful as this one.
When I saw this video I thought of your channel Chad
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"I'm a beginner..." she then weaves a gorgeous basket with threads all lining up in a pattern. You are a very skilled beginner with a great eye for design. Wonderful video, not sure we have pine needles long enough for this here, but my brother and his family live in New Mexico where there are Ponderosa Pine, maybe they could try this.
I live in NM too, and have used the Ponderosa needles. They work fine. Happy basket making.
It has been many years since I’ve made a pine needle basket. This is a beautiful tutorial!
Wild She Goes: I have never seen anything like this, I just stumbled upon you now and I am blown away, guess what I have pine needles on my property, so yeah I know what I will be collecting tomorrow, Wonderful idea, very creative, love this so much, and yes I will definiately be having a go..Grateful for your time and effort and clear instructions..from Australia..
Did you succeded into making one ?
@@pixazelz Kerry just barely found Marina's video one day ago.
I doubt it that Kerry has Already made a pine needle basket in ONE day, BE PATIENT.
LOL, j/k. 😝 😝 😂 😂
I Too literally just barely found this video Today as i was scrolling looking for something else.
Marina, You have A LOT of Patience for this (something i DON'T have, ha ha), And Your 2 pine needle baskets ARE SO PRETTY. 💛 😎 👍
pixazelz oh no I think this will take me a very long time.
I don't know why TH-cam recommended this video to me, but I enjoy it
Same!
TH-cam knows your scying ways.....
I used to make these with my grandmother in the 70’s - thanks for posting this!
I had so many needles blow into my back yard. I collected them and followed your directions and my basket came out so nice. waiting for the next wind to get some more needles!
My Grandmother (born 1890) made these and palm frond placemats, door mats, etc. I never took the opportunity to sit and learn. She was in South Florida where the pine needles are very long 15 inches or more. Also there are some pine needles with three needles and some with four. I now wish I had paid much more attention to her skills.
After the most complicated and intricate master weaving of pine needles into a beautiful basket:
"Now here comes the tricky part"
Me:
"Excuse me"
I legit cackled at this because i literally said out loud, “Excuse me?!?”
"Say sike right now"
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Me ties all the needles in a bundle looks good right?? Almost a basket
😂🤣😂🤣
This is a traditional handicraft from the state of Michoacán, they are my roots and it is very curious to see a foreigner ( speaking from the natives perspective only) ☺️ make a video about this traditional handicraft, this pine who my ancestors make this are native to this area, this handicraft is It has become very popular with foreigners ( I mean not natives from Michoacán) and you can not only make baskets, fruit bowls, heat shields to put the casseroles, cup holders but many other things ,this handicrafts are basic tools in the kitchen we use it all the time and highly prized, they are very durable and do not rot like people who do not know about this think.
Yes she sites some sources in the description about all the different groups who made these types of baskets. I appreciate her giving credit to the people. I also think it is beautiful how so many different people made so many similar and beautiful things
Pine needle weaving is not exclusive to the Mexico region. Anywhere pine needles are on the planet ancient peoples have weaved with them. No one is a foreigner.
Ya citó las diferentes culturas que hacen esto.
I am Ojibwe, indigenous to the Great Lakes region of North America, and we made baskets of pine and porcupine quills, with delicate patterns throughout. The people just used that which was available at their feet.
@@jenndowell6446 it's incredible how the cultures coincide even though they apparently never had contact, it's wonderful!
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a unified collective consciousness.
I watched this video a couple of years ago but youtube just recommended it again and i'm glad it did because I am living off grid in the woods now surrounded by pine needles!! Im going to make one tomorrow :)
Ps. Your accent makes this video so easy to watch. Thanks
She does have a beautiful accent but I can’t figure out where it comes from. Eastern Europe, maybe?
@@CoolBreeze640I'm guessing Norway. I thought Iceland first from the accent but the scenery looks more like Norway I think.
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Good point! Now that you mentioned that, her accent reminds me of TH-camr Jonna Jinton (highly recommended), and she's Swedish.