Depending on who you ask, you will get different answers regarding which are the basic macramé knots. The basic macramé knots you need to know really depend on which projects you want to complete first, and obviously don’t include the more complicated knots. Then there are the slight variations to some knots that some include […]
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One of the first questions that arises after you acquire a new piece of macramé is “How do I care for macramé?” And, depending on what type of item it is, you may be asking “Can I wash macramé in a washing machine?” Now if you’re after an answer to the first question, you will
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Macramé is a beautiful craft that is so simple, yet once you learn a few basic knots you have the ability to create a large array of accessories, useful items, and artworks. One of the things I love most about macramé is that it is truly a mindful activity. The methodical tying of knots allows
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You’ve just bought an elegant macramé item, or you’ve made one with your own hands…now what do you do with it? How do you hang it or mount it? How do you care for it? Can it get wet? Is it able to be outside? You’ll find the answers to all of your questions regarding
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Reduce, reuse, and recycle are three terms that we hear a lot these days. With our growing awareness of the importance of sustainability and caring for our planet, many of us are conscious of the waste we produce. When I first started macramé, I would throw away most of the excess cord I cut off
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Are you curious about how to get started in macramé? Macramé is such a rewarding craft; it clears the mind, fosters patience, and the pieces you create sometimes surprise even yourself with how beautiful they turn out. If you’re a new mother feeling like you’ve lost yourself a bit, if you’re retired and are looking
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It’s certainly possible to get started in macramé quite easily, but there are a few important pieces of information that will help you on your way. When I first started learning macramé it was a bit of a steep learning curve! I jumped straight into creating projects that I’d found in books or video tutorials…but
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To those of you who are new to the world of macramé, it is very much a world where you initially learn from others. In this day and age, where we have the Internet at our fingertips, the people who have the most positive influence on us we may not even know in person. Below
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Welcome to my little place on the Internet that I like to call My Mum the Dreamer blog! I created this blog especially for a few amazing people: Mums who are struggling to find time for themselves. Mums who have lost themselves in the early parenting years and want a pass-time that will make them
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