Decorative Macrame: 20 Stylish Projects for Your Home

Description

Chic and timeless, macrame has once again established itself as a popular home decor trend. Decorative Macrame walks you through the process of creating your own unique piece, perfect for your space. Clear step-by-step photographs show you how to create four basic knots and employ simple techniques, while detailed diagrams help with the logistics of things like measurements - making the creation process less daunting. Readers will be able to create 20 projects, simple enough for beginners, satisfying enough for practiced knotters. Ranging from small accessories to hanging statement pieces, everyone will be able to find something that catches their eye Projects include: Several soft wall hangings-perfect for warming up any space An elegant room divider A boho chic lampshade An adorable bunting that can hang year-round Multiple hanging plant holders Curtain ties that add a touch of interest to your windows A keychain so you can take your craft with you Beautiful lifestyle images of the finished projects (surrounded by muted tones, natural materials and an abundance of plants) are sure to inspire your own space. 'With macrame enjoying a resurgence in popularity, crafters may be drawn to the admittedly attractive designs outlined here. However, this is not the book to guide beginners nor to help advanced crafters learn new techniques.' Publishers Weekly 'Macrame is back, and this guide walks readers through several patterns sure to please those seeking classic motifs and new enthusiasts eager to embrace a boho aesthetic alike. The book leads off with full-colour photos for each pattern, often displaying the same design using a different size or texture of cord to illustrate the dramatic difference that material selection can make. Designs include both decorative and functional items, and range from a simple but dramatic angular room divider to a friendly owl with wooden beads for eyes that hearkens back to macrame's 1970s heyday. The variety displays the range this craft form can take, from rigid and striking to breezy and relaxed; however, the inclusion of a 'Native American Tapestry' relies on nonspecific generalizations rather than actual tribal patterns. Detailed row-by-row pattern instructions, which are complex but clear, follow the photographs, and a final section includes directions for making the many varied knot styles used in the patterns.' - Booklist

Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese publisher of books and magazines on topics such as cooking, handcrafts, home decor, health and nutrition, fiction, manga and more.

"Macrame is back, and this guide walks readers through several patterns sure to please those seeking classic motifs and new enthusiasts eager to embrace a boho aesthetic alike." --Booklist "Profusely illustrated throughout and thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, Decorative Macrame is an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Needlecraft instructional reference collection." --Midwest Book Review