Crafts: Macrame

  • DIY Macrame Plant Hanger Inspiration

    DIY Macrame Plant Hanger Inspiration

    While I do like macrame, macrame plant hangers never really inspired me until I saw this photo showing a grouping of macrame hangers hung from a large branch, and wow, I just LOVE it! And friends, macrame plant hangers are really quite simple and you can easily find a nice selection of DIY plant hanger…

  • Braided DIY Dog Toy Gift, Or Gift Topper, Using T-Shirt Yarn!

    Braided DIY Dog Toy Gift, Or Gift Topper, Using T-Shirt Yarn!

    Growing up we always made lanyard keychains at summer camp, from the simplest to the most complex spirals, and somewhere in my crafts stash I even have a bunch of lanyard lace that I bought as an adult, to do crafts with my kids. As you may know, I also happen to love t-shirt yarn,…

  • DIY Boho Fringed Placemats For Summer Entertaining

    DIY Boho Fringed Placemats For Summer Entertaining

    I have pulled this post out of the archives because it is a keeper, and I’m still enjoying my DIY boho place mats, which are great indoors or outdoors, and perfect for that little extra something this summer! Enjoy! And I just had the thought that these could also be great for the Succah, so…

  • Fringed Woven Placemat IKEA Hack With T-Shirt Yarn

    Fringed Woven Placemat IKEA Hack With T-Shirt Yarn

    I love t-shirt yarn, and have been thinking about using it for macrame and embroidery, not just crocheting! Industrial-waste t-shirt yarn also supports eco consciousness, as it is made from odds and ends of fabric left after the pieces for making clothing is cut from the yardage. What I found after making these fringed and…

  • Embroidering With T-Shirt Yarn!

    Embroidering With T-Shirt Yarn!

    Ever thought about embroidering with t-shirt yarn? I am always looking for ways to do intricate yet lovely crafts in a quicker way, so embroidery with t-shirt yarn is certainly one way to do that, right? With ethnic wall hangings and baskets still popular in the home decor arena, now is the perfect time to…

  • Simple Macrame Leaf To Make In Any Size

    Simple Macrame Leaf To Make In Any Size

    I have been dreaming of stepping into the world of macrame for a good year now, and at long last here I am, sharing with you my very first macrame project, a simple macrame leaf, or depending on how you trim it, a macrame feather! I actually whipped this one up on Friday as I…