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Welcome to MyCraftBasketStudio
Handmade Paper Crafts • Craft Tutorials
Explore tutorials, free PDFs,
and the legacy of Workbasket Magazine
Celebrating 26 Years on the Web!!
Predating the Modern Craft Internet
When this page was captured on May 16, 2001, most of the online craft world didn’t exist yet. There was no Etsy, no Pinterest, no Ravelry, no Facebook groups, no YouTube tutorials, and no social‑media‑driven craft communities. Smartphones weren’t in our hands, and most people were still on dial‑up internet.
And yet, here I was - already collecting Workbasket Magazine, listing duplicates, helping people find long‑lost patterns, and building one of the very first online resources dedicated to the magazine.
This early page predates nearly every modern craft platform. It represents the beginning of what would eventually become MyCraftBasket.com, long before I ever thought of it as a “brand.” I was simply sharing what I loved, organizing what I had, and helping other crafters find the patterns they remembered.
This snapshot is proof of how early my Workbasket journey began and how long I’ve been preserving and documenting its history online.
What is New at MyCraftBasket.com
Tutorials and Free PDF Downloads
Looking for tutorials and free downloads? Visit the MCB Studio Tutorials NEW tab for current tutorials, YouTube videos, and free PDF downloads. Past tutorials can be found in the MCB Video Archives (Tutorials 1-9 and Tutorials 10-18).
Join the Studio Conversation! Visit the YouTube Community Tab join in conversation and peek behind the scenes.
It’s been a joy to see my handmade cards and collage art find a home in the pages of several beautiful craft magazines. Visit . Published Work. Updated April 6th, 2025!!
I love the papercrafts as much as handcrafts so I am excited to combined the two to open my Etsy store at MyCraftBasketStudio.etsy.com.
Featuring one-of-a-kind collage art items.
Pictured: Junk Journal Bird Pocket and Notepad Tag
Junk Journal Bird Pocket and Notepad Tag
Crafting and Workbasket Magazine
I have been a crafter since the time I could hold a crayon. My crafting hobbies include Paper Crafts, Rubber Stamping, Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Sewing and Embroidery. I took art all through high school and I was able experienced may other art forms. Because of this, I feel my art work is more balance which pleases the eye.
Pictured: My Workbasket Collection
How Did MyCraftBasket Start?
Watch my YouTube video How It All Started.
My Products
For One-of-a-Kind Junk Journals, Page Pockets, and Digital Downloads visit my Etsy store! https://mycraftbasketstudio.etsy.com
Whether you are just starting or you have been crafting for decades visit my online craft store for vintage magazines. https://mycraftbasket.square.site
Being a Crafter myself, those workbasket patterns mean so much. If you are looking for a long lost pattern, chances are I have it, but it would help greatly if you knew the approximate year your project was published in Workbasket, a detailed description and if it was crocheted, knitted, tatted, etc. I'll do my best to find it! Most of the time I will send a PDF file of the pattern to your email. Contact me at MyCraftBasket@aol.com
First and Last Issues of the workbasket magazine
"Ideas for the Bazaar, the Home, Gifts and Sparetime Money-makers ~ with Many Inexpensive, Easily Made Articles that find a Ready Sale."
If you were a fan of my old site, I hope you like my new one. Want to know more about Workbasket Magazines? Click on the page tab above. Don't for get to subscribe to my site or if you are looking for that long lost workbasket pattern, please email me at MyCraftBasket@aol.com