Building a business focused on a craft that you’re passionate about can be a super-exciting time, but it can also seem a little daunting. Making the product is just the beginning. There are so many aspects of running a business you need to learn along the way, and online sales can (more often than not) […]
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Macramé is one of those crafts that’s perfect for learning at home. It’s quiet, relaxing, mindful, and relatively easy to master once you get the hang of a few basic knots. The fibre art of macramé has made a resurgence over the past few years, so there seems to be no lack of macramé books
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So, you’ve mastered the basic macrame knots and are now wondering how to neatly finish off your project… In this post you’ll find six macrame finishing knots that you can use to neatly tie off the end of a cord or project. Another benefit of using these knots is that they prevent the cords from
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The square knot is the most common knot used in macrame and will be one of the first knots you’ll learn. It’s the perfect knot to learn as a beginner because, with a little practice, it’s fairly easy to master and it can be used to create many different patterns. In fact, some macrame projects
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It’s easy after having a child to put your goals and dreams on hold. Suddenly there’s a newborn dependent on you for their every need. In between feeding, cuddles, changing nappies, getting them to sleep, and feeding again, if by some miracle you have any spare time, it’s immediately consumed by household chores or trying
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So, you’ve been buying up all of the pretty macramé Christmas ornaments at your local market? Or you’ve been busy making macramé Christmas decorations and now you have too many to know what to do with… Well never fear, there are so many ways to use macramé Christmas decorations! And this article will provide a
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As I grow older, I find myself leaning into the idea of having less “stuff.” So, items that have multiple uses have become quite attractive. Enter the macrame plant hanger. Is it designed to hang plants? Yes! But is that it’s only use? That would be a resounding “NO!” This blog post will give you
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It’s super-common to see macrame plant hangers started by hanging cords from a wooden or metal ring. But can you start a macrame plant hanger without a ring? Yes! And it’s easier than you may think! Why start a macrame plant hanger without a ring? “Why would I want to learn how to start a
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Learn how to make a simple and beautiful macrame jar lantern using only an empty glass jar and macrame cord. This pattern requires only a few basic macrame knots and can be completed in one afternoon. How to make a macrame jar lantern Do you find you have plenty of empty glass jars that once
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There’s a fairly steep learning curve as a beginner in macrame. It’s usually in the first few projects you complete that you’ll make the most mistakes…and then after that it’s a lot smoother sailing. One piece of information most beginners learn fairly early on is that it’s important to use the correct cord size stated
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