Macramé for Beginners and Beyond

Author: Amy Mullins
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446375706
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
Make home décor, jewelry, and more with projects that put a twenty-first–century spin on this age-old craft. Includes photos and diagrams. Discover a fresh new take on the traditional art of macramé, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies and is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macramé projects are the best way to bring the current trend for luxe, boho interiors into your home. This book includes on-trend macramé projects for inside and outside the home. Choose from an assortment of projects—with “easy” and “more advanced” versions so you can develop your skills as you go. Learn all the basic macramé knots with the knot tutorial library so you can get started on your favorite projects straight away, whether it’s the ubiquitous hanging plant holder or a stunning statement arch for the garden or a doorway.

Macrame Pattern Book

Author: Marchen Art
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250034019
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 165

Book Description
Learn how to make over seventy macram knots and small repeat patterns, then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams showing how they are tied. Starting with the basics, the knots progress on to more complicated and complex designs, but the clear diagrams make it a cinch to follow along. This invaluable guidebook covers the different types of threads or cords available, and shows a range of clasps and other findings and beads to use in your knotwork. It also includes tons of expert tips like how to set up your work board or how to keep track of the cord ends for less confusion. Thirty-three projects featured in the book range from simple jewelry like a classic friendship bracelet and watch straps to more complex ones like bags and baskets.

Macrame for Home Decor

Author: Samantha Grenier
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607655446
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 373

Book Description
• 40 macramé projects for making stylish, modern home décor. • Cool contemporary ideas for using natural macramé craft cords. • How to tie the 12 essential knots that home crafters need to know. • Step-by-step illustrations, clear instructions, and beautiful color photographs. • Range of difficulty levels—easy to advanced—so there’s something here for everyone. • Easy projects for rugs, throws, coverlets, room dividers, boho plant hangers, and more.

Mixed Fiber Macramé

Author: Chantel Conlon
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1645671070
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
Take Macramé to the Next Level with Simple Weaving Techniques and Colorful Fibers Weave color and creativity into your macramé art with 24 fresh projects featuring on-trend techniques and fun fibers. Ribbons, raffia, roving and more bring an inspired twist to this ever-popular craft, and Chantel Conlon is your guide to this modern approach. She’ll teach you to macraweave eye-catching wall hangings, knot elegant plant hangers with pops of color and make your own stylish home décor, like pillows, rugs and more. You’ll be amazed at just how simple it is to create incredible macramé pieces no one else has seen before. Packed with step-by-step instructions and photos, everything you need to make stunning creations is here in one place. New knotters will appreciate the detailed knot guide, beginner-friendly tutorials and information on how to set up your workspace. Meanwhile, experienced fiber artists will be excited to dive into advanced techniques and a seemingly endless variety of colors and fibers. With a vast array of captivating designs like the Zahra Chandelier, Triple Threat Plant Hanger, Might as Wool Macraweave and Under the Sea Wall Hanging, get ready to have your friends and family gushing over your trendy handwoven home décor.

Macramé Plant Hangers

Author: Chrysteen Borja
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510744428
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 394

Book Description
Adorn your cozy interiors with hand-woven knotted art and hanging plants. Are you a DIY home decorator, plant lover, or flower lover? We got you! Macramé plant hangers are the perfect little touch to accent your cozy, designer home. Macramé—the art of knotting made popular in the seventies—is now on a revival, bringing trendy boho vibes into your living room, bedroom, and more. And there’s simply no better way to display your hanging plants than stringing them up in handmade woven knots. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned knotter, Macramé Plant Hangers provides thirty quirky, yet stunning projects that will spark your DIY artist’s imagination and get you creating. Follow detailed photographs and instructions to construct patterns with various natural fibers, including cotton rope, felted wool, silk ribbon, jute, recycled fabric, and more. There are knotted projects suitable for bigger eight-inch pots, small four-inch pots, vintage bottles, and even air plants. Including a practical beginner’s section of knot basics; an introduction to weaving; customizable variations to add playful beads, funky fringes, and chic rope tassels to your macramé design for “whimsy”; and a bonus chapter on special projects that mix macramé with a dash of weaving and earthy elements, Macramé Plant Hangers is your handy guidebook to adorning interiors with your own custom hand-knotted, vintage art you can be proud of—while keeping it green!

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Author: Rachele Carmona
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632505738
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet Blankets will help you create your own colorful crochet blankets as unique works of art for your home! Inside this one-of-a-kind crochet blanket guide you'll find: • Details on how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns influenced by the works of their feature artist. • Modern quilts, fabric designs, tapestry weaving, digital art, and more become the source of one-of-a-kind projects for a more artful home. • Biographies and beautiful photos profiling 6 inspiring modern makers--Tula Pink, April Rhodes, Maryanne Moodie, Fransisco Valle, Maud Vantours, and Caitline Dowe-Sandes. Discover the inspiration that lies beyond the world of crochet with The Art of Crochet Blankets.

Learn How to Make Micro Macrame Jewelry

Author: Kelsy Eason
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781490587448
Category : Beadwork
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
Learn How To Make Micro Macramé jewelry Learn how you can start making Micro Macramé jewelry quickly and easily! This illustrated guide teaches you step by step how to start making Micro Macramé Jewelry from beginning to end. This book has been written for the person with little-to-no knotting experience. Beginning with the basics, you will learn how to create the necessary padded work surface, you'll learn each of the basic knots and then move on to 5 fun projects. Learn How To Make Micro Macramé Jewelry, opens with a straightforward bracelet allowing you to familiarize yourself with the feel of the cord, giving you time to practice tension as you tie the most commonly used knot in micro-macramé. As you progress you will be introduced to a new knot or two, which then culminates in a final project which uses several knots. What you will find in this guide: Step-by-step instructions with full color photos that guide you through each pattern 5 beautiful, elegant projects that will help you learn how to micro-macramé Tips and tricks to make your experience with micro-macramé more enjoyable A guide showing you exactly how to create your own micro-macramé project board For beginners and anyone who loves jewelry and beading Micro Macramé is the skillful use of several knotting styles that create intricate details and blends in delicate beading which results in unique pieces that are nothing like the macramé of the past. With just a little practice and a few knots, you too can experience the freedom and joy of producing your own unique and versatile pieces. Once you understand the basics, you can continue on into a wide world of possibilities. Before you know it you'll have your friends and family begging you to make them one as well. By the end of this guide, you will have the confidence and understanding needed to create your own beautiful designs. About The Author: Kelsy Eason Kelsy has a unique style that focuses on the knotting and not as much the beading aspect of jewelry design. That's what drew her to micro-macrame. With more than 15 unique patterns on her website and now a book helping beginners get started in the craft, she's one of just a few designers that are helping to spread the word about this wonderful new jewelry technique.

Macrame

Author: Sian Hamilton
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781784945800
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Discover the art of macramé with 11 projects perfect for the beginner and more advanced alike. Projects and techniques have fully illustrated step-by-step instructions that make learning macramé quick and stress free! With projects ranging from making a simple wall hanging that's great for a beginner to a useful market bag with T-shirt yarn for the more advanced crafter, this book will give the reader hours of creative fun and relaxation.

Macraweave

Author: Amy Mullins
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446379558
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 263

Book Description
Discover the exciting new craft that brings together two timelessly popular fiber arts to make beautiful, eye-catching pieces for your home. Learn to create stunning woven wall hangings and inject a dose of “bohemian luxe” to your living space. Macraweavecombines the crafts of macramé knotting with weaving to create eye-catching projects that really pop with texture and color. There are eighteen projects to choose from including woven wall hangings, table mats, plant hangers and cushions as well as accessories such as jewelry. All the instructions and projects are illustrated with step-by-step photography.

Modern Macrame

Author: Emily Katz
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399579583
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macramé projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macramé artist Emily Katz. Macramé--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily Katz, a lifestyle icon and artist who teaches sold out macramé workshops around the world and creates swoon-worthy aspirational interiors with her custom hand-knotted pieces. Modern Macramé is a stylish, contemporary guide to the traditional art and craft of macramé, including 33 projects, from driftwood wall art and bohemian light fixtures to macramé rugs and headboards. The projects are showcased in easy to follow and photogenic project layouts, guiding both the novice and the more experienced crafter in a highly achievable way. Included with every project are thoughtful lifestyle tips showing how macramé can provide the perfect finishing touch for the modern, well-designed home--whether it's a hundred-year-old farmhouse, a sophisticated loft, or a cozy but stylish rental.