Restorations Offered

All weaving has a lifespan and will eventually need replaced- weaving maintenance is part of the ownership of woven furniture. I do not do patch or strand repairs- only full panel replacements. I only offer what is best structurally for the longevity and use of the chair/item. 
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​The following is a quick overview of weaving techniques I offer. Click on the links for more information. Enjoy!

Hand Caning

Hand Caning is woven strand by strand all by hand attaches to the wood by holes drilled through the wood. It is the original and oldest of all caning techniques, dating back centuries.
Traditional and all specialty weaves offered.

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Other variations: French and Double Hand Caning

Sheet Caning

Like the name suggests, the cane comes pre-woven in sheets. It is also called "pressed" cane because of the way it is installed- by pressing the sheet of cane into the grove in the wood.

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Sheet Cane Variations

Sheet Caning is offered in many alternative patterns to the traditional weave.

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Shaker Tape

Chair seats or backs woven with flat, uniform cotton tape available in many colors and offered in a number of patterns.

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***For the following only - Due to an extensive back log of orders I am not presently able to reply or quote on new Cane Binding, Special Projects, Danish Cord, or Hickory projects. My wait list for these techniques is currently closed. ***

Cane Binding

Cane Binding refers to a technique of caning that is specific to tightness of the cane weave and the way the cane attaches to the wood - by wrapping around rungs. The cane is tightly woven in a herringbone, New England porch rocker, basketweave, or other patterns; strand by strand all by hand. This is an excellent choice for chair backs as both sides can be beautiful and finished.

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Special Project Caning

Unorthodox, if you will,  applications of Cane.

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Danish Peel

Unique caning weaves on Midcentury and Danish Modern pieces. Most weaves are unique to each chair.

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Danish Cord

Danish paper cord is the material used to weave typical seats and backs found in many Danish and Mid Century Modern furniture designs. It is a strong 3-ply fiber product and the weaving typically incorporates wrapping, rushing style weaving, and basket weave patterns. It gained popularity starting after World War II in Denmark and other European countries. 

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Hickory

Chair or stools woven with traditionally hand harvested Hickory Bark from Tennessee. It is irregular in width and color and delightfully rustic.

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No Longer Offered

Rushing

Originally, rushing referred to the natural rush material used to weave seats and backs out of hand harvested and hand rolled straw-like strand- typically harvested cat tail leaves. Today, rushing is a term used for the specific technique of weaving continuous rope around rungs or frames to create solid seats and backs with a pattern that resembles triangles meeting in the middle- regardless of material used.

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As of 2016 no longer offered due to the physical toll it takes on the body. 

Splint

Chair seats or backs woven with wide, flat slats around rungs in a herringbone or basket weave pattern. It is often seen on porch rockers and ladder back chairs. This is a great option for chair backs since the reverse side can be as finished at the front and does not show any knots or staples.

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As of 2020 no longer offered due to continued poor material quality.