I remember making my first basket and thinking “I did this! I really made this basket and it can be used! It won’t sit on a shelf! It won’t be stored away…” Well that was in the ‘90’s and since then, hundreds of baskets have been made, signed and a little heart has been placed on each one that I create.

When I decided to name my business, it was easy. My little cousin has always called me Deeda. When she was very young, I tried to get her to say “Linda”…she just looked at me and smiled defiantly, and said “Deeda”. I often would ask her, “What does Deeda mean?” She didn’t know it was just my name. One day when I asked her, she started to walk away and then turned to me and said “Deeda means love.” I never forgot that and when it was time to name my business, the dream became reality and “Deeda’s Baskets” was formed. I have always felt that each basket is made with love and a part of me is woven in.

I welcome each of you to Deeda’s Baskets in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. All of the baskets that you see on this site are hand woven by me. The baskets are samples of something you may want for yourself or use them as a guide to create your own keepsake. Your basket will be made for you, just the way you want it at the time of ordering. If you don’t see one that you like, we can work together to design your basket. I also attend many artisan/craft fairs where other designs are available.

Basket weaving is a long standing tradition, shared by cultures throughout the world. The variety of construction allows for endless possibilities and creativity. Inspirations come from all around…family, friends, people that I meet…the colors of nature as the seasons change around me. I am honored and blessed to share this with you.

All the best,

Linda “Deeda” Lomasney