December 29, 2016

A Brand New Micro Macrame Tutorial AND a Sale!


I am so excited to be rolling out a new micro macrame tutorial for you!  It's a new design that came to me one night as I was laying there un-sleeping (one my least favorite hobbies).  It's a grouping of four elliptical shapes (or horse eye or marquis shapes if you prefer) set inside diamonds outlined by parallel lines.  If you look carefully, two of the shapes meet to form an infinity link.  


When I was searching for a name for this one, someone (thanks, Linda!!) suggested the design resembled the intricate patterns found in Gothic windows.  Then someone else (thanks, Alison!) pointed out that Gothic tracery is the term for the stonework within the window arch.  I think "Gothic Tracery" is a perfectly lovely name for this pattern and so it shall be.  

Allow me to introduce my newest micro macrame tutorial:  Gothic Tracery!


This pattern uses mostly double half hitch knots with just a handful of larks heads.  The knots themselves aren't hard, but you have to keep track of which cords you're supposed to be working with as they're heading off in all directions, so I've rated this one as best for intermediate knotters.  I wouldn't recommend this for your first micro macrame project but once you've mastered the double half hitch, I'd say "go for it!".  


To make the news (of a new tutorial, silly!) a little sweeter, this tut and all the others in my Etsy shop are 30% off (no code needed) through 1/1/17.


Oh, and if you don't think you're ready for an intermediate project yet, there are plenty of others from which to choose!  You'll find them all here.  Happy knotting!

December 27, 2016

Micro Macrame Tutorial Sale


It has been a long time since I've had a sale, so for the next few days, all micro macrame tutorials in my shop are 30% off!  Yep - every one of them.  Learn how to make a braided macrame bracelet like this:


Or a beaded macrame bracelet like these"



Or a macrame owl pendant or earrings!  They're all on sale at 30% off through January 1, 2017.  (No code needed.)  You'll find them all right here in my Etsy shop.  Have fun!

December 9, 2016

'Tis the Season


There's nothing cozier than a room lit only by the soft warm glow of the lights on a Christmas tree. Things get so hectic this time of year that I have to remind myself every now and again to relax and enjoy the little things:  the smell of spiced apple cider and pine boughs, the crunch of snow underfoot (or better yet, snow outside the window while I'm toasty warm inside!), or the look of concentration on a child's face while helping make Christmas cookies.  

I used a pale green and the softest buttery yellow, then threw in a pop of coral and I'm surprised at the the vintage feel the colors give this macrame bracelet.  The pattern is my Falling Leaves Micro Macrame Bracelet and the class is here if you want to try one for yourself.  (If you prefer, this piece is available in my Etsy shop here.)  It's always fun to see the outcome of whatever new color combination occurs to me and I love the feelings of nostalgia this one evokes.  It makes me feel all warm and mushy inside.  

Holiday hugs!

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