Synopses & Reviews
Handmade woven art for beginners and beyond.
Indulge your macramé obsession the fun way — by making it yourself! Macramé artist and teacher Natalie Ranae will guide you step by step to create stunning designer art pieces to adorn any space with boho vibes. From contemporary plant hangers to elegant wall hangings to practical home accents such as pillows, rugs and floor poufs, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to get an impressive result with your very first project.
All of the twenty projects include detailed photos and instructions for every step, and each project features a variation at the end that changes the look, for a total of forty potential designs. Featuring a practical guide to common knots and patterns, no other DIY macramé book offers this much variety and instruction for designer pieces. Natalie provides you the knowledge and skills to recreate her pieces exactly as shown, or confidently branch off with your own design. With such beautiful inspiration at your fingertips, the only limit is your imagination.
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"If macramé has ever piqued
your interest, save a space on your shelves for this book! Natalie does
an incredible job unraveling dreamy textile designs into easily
digestible tutorials." Samantha Shaw, Maker's Movement
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"Stunning! Natalie has taken
the mystery out of macramé while offering strong, interesting pieces
for readers to draw inspiration from or recreate." Rachel Denbow,
Smile and Wave, author of
DIY Woven Art
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"Natalie has created a
wonderfully curated guide to beginners' macramé projects. Not only will
this book inspire you to pick up a new hobby, it's also visually
stunning!" Erin Barrett, Sunwoven Studio
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"This is one of the most
beautiful and inspiring books about macramé that I have come across." Fanny Zedenius, Createaholic, author of
Macramé The Craft of Creative Knitting for Your Home
About the Author
Natalie Ranae is a macramé
artist known for her intricate details and impressive, large-scale
pieces. She creates custom artwork for clients and teaches macramé
workshops throughout North America. She is also the co-founder of the
studio Kindred Loft. She lives just outside of Toronto, Canada.