That statement in the front flap is well supported in this wonderful journey from choosing and preparing pine needles through many different designs. You'll find a good insroduction to the tools and techniques of this art, with a lot of hints about coiling, stitching, and shaping.
With the proper transition from various stitches, materials, and embellishments, they show you how to make over 40 beautiful projects. There is also a gallery of outstanding baskets by many different artists.
Hardcover, 112 pages, list $18.95.