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Bohemian Macrame Wall Art

7/18/2018

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Bohemian Wall Art Macrame Wall Hanging
Bohemian Wall Art - Macrame
So, after a couple of years making these macrame wall hangings, my hands are really suffering.  To give them a break, I've started using this new, soft, unstructured cord.  And I'm liking  it!

In order to give the hanging bulk and dimension, I added layers upon layers.  The look is different than my other designs: a softer, more romantic feel with a definite Boho vibe.

One of our bamboo rods that I've been saving for the perfect piece made the perfect rod.  It has a lot of interesting bulges and rings.  

The hanging doesn't have a name yet - I give all my hangings names and I'm taking suggestions.  If you review my other macrame pieces, you'll notice there's a theme to the names. 

Here's the good news:  See if you can come up with an idea that fits and leave it in the comments below.  If I choose your name, you win one of these Boho tapestries!

Like, share, and save to Pinterest.  And visit my Etsy store and "heart" this new addition to my macrame gallery.
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Wedding Chair Backs

9/20/2017

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Macrame Chair Backs In Two Sizes

Macrame Wedding Chair Back
"Celebration" Wedding Chair Back
The wedding season never ends!  These little macrame chair backs, as with all things "boho", are very popular in wedding decor these days.  I can make these macrame pieces in whatever size chairs you have.  Currently, I listed 15" wide (above) by 26" long; and 11" wide (below) by 26" long on my Etsy Shop. 
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Like most all my designs, I can adjust the width and length to suite your needs.
The distinctive design of  "Celebration" features a double half hitch "bead" across the top, followed by rows of alternating square knots.  V- patterns (3 in the 15" version, and 2 in the 11" version) end with "bulbs" and "spirals".

Decorate your wedding or event with "Celebration" macrame chair backs.  A special touch for a special occasion.

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"Celebration" in 11" wide x 26" Long
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Macrame For Dorm Rooms

8/11/2017

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Boho Dorm Room Decor - It's easy with macrame!
"Mindfulness" Boho-Style Wall Decor
Dorm Room Gift - Wrapped with a note
Summer's winding down, sigh, and it won't be long before kids are heading back to school.

While Boho-Style is trending for weddings and nurseries, Bohemian decor is also hot for dorm rooms.  And nothing speaks Boho like macrame. This small macrame hanging, "Mindfulness",  is very popular for dorm room decorating.

Featuring a V-pattern of open, alternating square knots in 3mm 100% cotton braided macrame cord, the hanging is  mounted to one of our bamboo rods.  "Mindfulness" is available on my Etsy shop and can be ship directly to a gift recipient  with a note. 

If you're heading back to school or know someone who is, this modern macrame hanging adds lots  of Bohemian flair to dorm walls.

Order Now
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Wedding Photo Backdrop

5/15/2017

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Local Wedding Uses New Design

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Photo courtesy of The Hons Photography
Leslie (of Leslie Vega Design) was kind enough to send me photos of her wedding. She used "Romantica", my newest macrame wedding design, for an area she set aside for photos.  The venue, on Lake Sante Fe in Melrose Florida,  was stunning and so was Leslie.

"Romantica" is now available on my Etsy shop and is already getting favorite-ed and orders are coming in.  The simple yet elegant design allows for easy customizing,  and the affordable price makes it a great choice for budgets.  Several can be hung at different locations or a big one creates a  significant splash.  

Good job, Leslie, and thanks for sharing!
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Macrame Gift For New Book Release

3/21/2017

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Macrame Plant Hanger

And the winner is....

Sarah Price, best selling author of Amish romance novels, released her latest book at just after midnight this morning.  Newberry Acres hit Amazon at 12:01 and to celebrate, she hosted a live Book Release party on Facebook last evening.  

For her fans, she held a contest offering this sweet little macrame hanger,  for liking and sharing her page.  The winner was announced this morning at her Morning Coffee broadcast (Sarah is actually the Energizer Bunny)  and I'll be shipping it out to the lucky winner soon.  Congratulations!

Curious about the new book?  Jump over to her website, Sarah Price Author,  and read up on the plot. An Amish adaptation of Jane Austin's North Anger Abby, Sarah introduces a whole new universe of characters.  The heroine Catherine,  as you may have guessed, is a "maker" who creates macrame art to support her family.

Check out Sarah's new book then scoot over to her FaceBook page for  daily "Morning Coffee" live broadcasts.  If you're already a Sarah Price fan, won't you please leave a comment below?  Thanks!
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Newest Macrame Wall Hanging

3/20/2017

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Macrame Wedding Decor

Macrame Wedding Decor Addition

With the wedding season growing close, I've been working on different macrame ceremony backdrops for my Etsy shop.  Pictured above is a large macrame hanging I finished this weekend.  The pattern I used is a longer, wider, straight-edged version of "Harmony".

What I like about this hanging is it easily allows for size customization to fit the circumstance.  And it transfers readily to  home decor.  I've placed the macrame hanging  above a console table here, but it could just as easily be used as a headboard,  above a couch, or as a window covering.

So often,  macrame wedding backdrops  look like they're basically made for one-time use, to be thrown away after the ceremony.  No so with this hanging. I build my pieces out of the highest quality cord available and put a lot of attention into the detail, creating  a family heirloom to keep, use, and hand down.

The pattern for this straight "Harmony" is filled with medallions, rosettes, braids and diamonds.  These design elements take a lot of time and require straight, tight knotting, but I think it's worth it.  If you're using this piece in your wedding ceremony,  you certainly want a rich looking tapestry befitting the occasion!  Once it transfers to the home, the extra attention to detail and the quality materials will never no out of style.

If you like my new creation, then "like" and share below! Visit my Etsy shop to see more macrame wedding decorations. Thanks for stopping by and your comments are welcome below.
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Macrame Plant Hangers For Weddings

2/10/2017

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Macrame Plant Hanger Wedding Decorations
"Tryst" Macrame Plant Hanger

Wedding Decor and More

I created this sweet little macrame plant hanger with wedding decor in mind, but "Tryst" transitions easily to the home after the ceremony is over.  

Made from 4mm 100% cotton, the 3 strand cords makes a lovely tail when I shred them.  I like a glass pot, but any 6" (plus or minus) will do. 

For a change, put a battery operated candle in the glass pot.

"Tryst" is now available on my Etsy shop.   Or, look in my macrame plant hanger section for other designs.
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Wall Hanging Featured In Blog

1/29/2017

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Macrame wall hanging
"Interlude" Macrame Wall Hanging on Bamboo

"Interlude" In The Spotlight

Steph at First Thyme Mom has featured one of my macrame wall hangings in the Fab Finds section of her blog.

A wonderful photographer as well as an obviously doting mother, Steph writes about being a mom and decorating and remodeling her home.

​In the process of remodeling her new apartment after selling her home, she came across this piece on my Etsy store.

I was thrilled, to say the least, that she wanted to feature "Interlude" on her blog. Check out this article on my macrame piece as well as the rest of Steph's blog. You'll find for some insightful tidbits and fantastic photos as she chronicles life with  her new baby.  Feel free to share.
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Macrame Hangings On TV

1/18/2017

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Two Pieces Chosen For CBS's "Macgyver"

Macrame Wall Hanging Home Decor
"Contentment"
We have two macrame wall hangings selected for set decor on CBS's "Macgyver" series.  These pieces are to  appear in the February 17, 2017 episode.
Small Macrame Wall Hanging
"Seer"
 "Macgyver" is a reboot from an 80's show that was very popular, staring Richard Dean Anderson.  The new show stars Lucas Till, George Eads, and Tristin Mays

"Contentment" and "Seer" may or may not be in following episodes. The show has been renewed, so who know?  These pieces could have long and illustrious career in show business.

I'll be curious to see how they are used.  Help me spot them on February 17.
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Made By Hand Is Trending

12/30/2016

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Macrame art
Vintage Macrame Necklace from 1970's. Private collection.

Trend Or Change?


Trends come and go but change is permanent.  I've noticed something lately.  Is it a trend or a real change?

In the digital /machine age of mass produced plastic throw-away's, there seems to be a growing hunger for products and goods made using the old skills and technologies of yesteryear.

There's a resurgence recently in the popularity of macramé, woodworking, and crafts -  made-by-hand vs. made-by-machine.

Is it a spiritual yearning for a simpler time?  A desire for quality, thoughtfully hand made  goods?  A rejection of mass-produced imports without character that wind up in the landfill after they break?

Time will tell if it's a passing fad or a paradigm shift.  If it holds and is truly a sea-change in buying habits, the upside is promising:
•    More jobs here at home
•    More opportunities for home-based cottage industries like those found on Etsy
•    Less "slock" destined for overflowing landfills
•   Less squandering of natural resources since made-by-hand items become family heirlooms and are passed down
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It's encouraging that Millennial's are leading this resurgence by rejecting the "wretched excess" of our current society.  They seem to be looking to the past for adding quality and meaning to their lives.

The skills needed to produce these made-by-hand goods are becoming rare these days and quickly disappearing.  Perhaps it's time to visit a surviving member of "The Greatest Generation" while there's still time.  We could all learn a thing or two. 
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"Angelica"
Made-by-hand Macramé on Etsy​
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