The Stoneworks Basket

One great thing about living in Maine is that the maker community is full of incredible, like-minded, creative people. And sometimes you find people who you just connect with. And if you’re REALLY lucky, your products mesh together seamlessly, as well. Alana Hutchins from A and E Stoneworks in Swanville, Maine and I collaborated on this classic Maine basket, and we are both so pleased with how it turned out. “The Stoneworks Basket” is a classic Scout + Bean basket, sewn with natural rope and white thread, adorned with a Maine-themed slate ornament from AandE. If you’re familiar with Scout + Bean baskets, this one is larger than a Harvest Basket, and smaller than a Mayfield Basket. It measures ten inches across the bottom, twelve inches at the brim, stands eight inches tall, and comes with your choice of slate ornament - State of Maine, Black Bear, Pine Tree, or Lobster Boat. If you’re feeling fancy, you can use chalk or chalk pens to personalize the slate ornaments with names, dates, o