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    Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating
    Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating
    Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating
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    Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating

    By Samantha Grenier

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    Macramé for Home Decor is filled with creative ideas for using natural macramé craft cords to make modern home décor. Readers will discover the 12 essential knots they need to create cool, contemporary macramé, with beautiful color photographs and 40 step-by-step projects for stylish decorating.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
    Release dateJun 11, 2019
    ISBN9781607655442
    Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating
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    Samantha Grenier

    Samantha Grenier has been creating and crafting since she learned to cut and paste. Now armed with a B.F.A. in Design from Rivier University, she is best known as a "knotty" professional in the craft industry, she specializes in macramé and kids' crafts.

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      Macrame for Home Decor - Samantha Grenier

      Illustration

      © 2019 by Samantha Grenier and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

      Macramé for Home Décor is an original work, first published in 2019 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

      Print ISBN 978-1-56523-951-7

      eISBN: 978-1-60765-544-2

      The Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file with the Library of Congress.

      Photos from Shutterstock.com: ivan_kislitsin (2–3); hilalabdullah (4–5 center, 10 bottom right); pronpawit (7); Babich Alexander (8 bottom left); mayu85 (8 bottom right); rawf8 (scissors 9); superelaks (measuring tape 9); design56 (gloves 9); Mega Pixel (masking tape 9); Sinem Babacan (10 top); bogdan ionescu (10 bottom left); iMoved Studio (dowel rod 11); xpixel (tree branch 11); New Africa (bamboo stick 11); chrisbrignell (driftwood 11); yul38885 (bleached driftwood 11); Tanya Sid (paper clips 11); Kathy Burns (crochet hooks 11); and MskPhotoLife (orange thread 11).

      Project photography by Mike Mihalo.

      Author photo on here, © 2015 Daniel Mathieu (www.DanielMathieuPhoto.com).

      A special thank you to the Poplar Place (@poplar.place.lancaster) for allowing the use of their beautiful home to style all project photography.

      To learn more about the other great books from Fox Chapel Publishing, or to find a retailer near you, call toll-free 800-457-9112 or visit us at www.FoxChapelPublishing.com.

      We are always looking for talented authors. To submit an idea, please send a brief inquiry to acquisitions@foxchapelpublishing.com.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Supplies

      Tips and Tricks

      Knot Guide

      Projects

      Home Décor

      Comfy Chair

      Flannel Footrest

      Freestanding Room Divider

      Granny Square Lampshade

      Chalkboard Hanging Tray

      Hanging Photo Gallery

      Pillow Coverlet

      Geometric Window Valance

      Tassel Reading Nook

      Tutu Chandelier

      Mats

      Honeycomb Mat

      Patch Scrap Mat

      Small Lattice Weave Mat

      Ultra-Plush Mat

      Windows Placemat and Gradient Block Coaster Set

      Plant Hangers

      Three- or Four-Strand Base Design

      Double Herb Holder

      Switch Knot Embellishment Hanger

      Wavy Embellishment Hanger

      Air Plant Hanger

      Braid-Braided Hanger

      Josephine Twist Hanger

      Lacy Ribbon Hanger

      Raindrop Hanger

      Ribbon Globe Hanger

      Stitched Plant Hanger

      Twinkle Plant Hanger

      Wall Hangings

      Boho Owl

      Bright Banners (Three Ways)

      Cotton Candy Dream Catcher

      Feathered Hanging

      Mock Stockinette Tapestry

      Kite Tail Curtain

      Giant Dreams

      Knotty Owls

      Layered Birch Hanging

      Mini Sweater Hanger

      Owlet Garland

      Resources

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Macramé has some extensive ancient roots, but it went into dormancy after a brief craft boom in the 1970s. Sure, sure, there have always been a few knot tyers around, but the general focus turned to knitting and crochet, then onto making cute and kitschy plush toys. Only recently has macramé been creeping back onto the scene.

      Fancy materials are not required for macramé. It doesn’t need to be expensive either. Cotton is a favorite material of mine and many other knot tyers out there, but it can be pricey. There are alternatives, such as poly blends, hemp, or jute. If the project is not going to bear any weight (such as with a wall hanging), yarns may be used as a substitute. In this book, I list a few alternate materials that can be used project-to-project. The main objective for this book is that something beautiful can be made with materials sourced inexpensively and locally.

      NOTE TO BEGINNERS

      Tackle any project! Sit down with a couple rolls of cotton crochet yarn and test out each knot. The more you practice, the easier the projects will be.

      NOTE ABOUT THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL

      I ranked these projects from level 1 to level 3 based on the quantity of knots used and commitment time required to complete. None of the projects in this book are especially difficult to pull off because all the knots practiced on their own are straightforward.

      •Knotty Level 1 = Project can be completed in a couple hours (no more than 4) and/or only requires 1 to 2 knots.

      •Knotty Level 2 = Project can be completed in an afternoon (4 to 8 hours) and/or requires 2 to 4 or more knots.

      •Knotty Level 3 = Project can be completed over a weekend (minimally 12 hours) or longer, and/or requires 3 or more knots.

      KNOTTING WITH CORD

      I use both universal yarn weights and cord diameters throughout this book. To measure the cord thickness, hold a ruler across the cord to capture the diameter.

      When working with longer lengths of cord, form butterfly infinity bundles to prevent tangling. This will also shorten the length of working strands so that you’re not endlessly tugging on a piece of string to complete a single knot.

      TENSILE STRENGTH

      Tensile strength refers to how much weight a cord can bear before tearing. This is something to keep in mind while making plant hangers and swings. Hangers are typically suspending the weight of whatever it’s hanging. When suspending a plant, bear in mind the weight of the potted specimen when it’s watered, plus the weight of the pot. As a safety precaution, it is best to keep potted plants under 12" (30.48cm) wide. Suspending the hanger from a stable hook is a must, too. The plant hanger depends on the stability of the ceiling mount just as much as the strength of the cord itself.

      Most cords purchased through hobby and craft shops don’t offer tensile weight notations, but recommendations are noted for each project in this book. Suggestions are often noted for type of cord (such as acrylic yarn or cotton braid) and either the yarn weight (worsted, bulky, etc.) or thickness measurement. Projects using thinner cords often require a number of strands that will be combined with knotting or braiding to stabilize the finished piece.

      Supplies

      Working Surfaces and Suspension Options

      Project Boards: Typically pre-labeled with measurements, these boards are quite handy. Some are hard and sturdy, some are soft and foamy, while others are self-healing. Project boards are a necessity if your project requires stability. They usually take tape and pins equally well. Sometimes they can be limiting by scale. Often, they are best to use when working on a smaller scale, such as with jewelry projects. The grid and measurements help keep patterns consistent, especially while tying netting and straight rows.

      For the projects in this book, I used a large (3' x 3' [1 x 1m]) corkboard purchased from a local craft shop. It doesn't have a preprinted grid, but it is large enough to keep projects neat and stable as I worked.

      Foam Core and Cardboard: Need a substitute for to a project board? Foam core and cardboard may be handy. They are not self-healing and

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