Helen is the former owner and operator of Peerless Rattan and continues to do what she really enjoys. Caning!

DOGS RULE!! I work in a two car heated garage separated from my house & another garage by this open breezeway. The space was designed to be & always has been used as a workshop. So blessed to be working at home-- AND in the company of my little buddies, Harley and Hattie!

My favorite weaving is strand caning plus several patterns in binder cane. Both of these I can do in the evening inside my home. Fibre rushing with the twisted paper is drying on the hands and takes much arm strength. Real & natural rush, done in the same pattern, requires less effort. Replacing pressed, set in cane just takes time. These last three weaves must be done in the studio as they create more dust & mess from the materials. Wicker repair takes the longest time as they usually require much planning, thought , sometimes specialty weaving AND mostly patience. But I try to tackle whatever comes in, as it comes in.

I plan to continue weaving for area customers, leading caning classes locally but am also available to teach anyone serious about strand & binder caning, whether on line or in person with a small group.

AND, it's my time to freely give back, to share the knowledge I have learned. All pattern instructions are yours to download on my website for your personal use. Any questions & comments I will try to answer as best I can.

I live to cane & cane to live while.........

Always weaving the "X's" & Fish Heads.

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Check out Helen's website: www.chairscaned.com