• Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio
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    Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio {book review}

    December 2, 2023 - By 

    I love a handmade Christmas. This year I have been working towards a Christmas tree decorated only with handmade ornaments. Obviously this will be for me, because my kids still insist on decorating our main tree with every decoration they can find! Handmade decorations and macramé remain just as popular as ever. If you want to try making some sweet macramé items you see featured in magazines and online then you will love Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio – thank you to Search Press for sending me a review copy. Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio {book review} This is the…

  • Macramé Jewellery {book review}
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    Macramé Jewellery {book review}

    February 2, 2023 - By 

    I love to share the books I’ve been reading. I’ve read some great fiction which I’ve been sharing but today I have a gorgeous craft book to share. I recently mentioned I had tried macramé for the first time. What is macramé? Macramé is a form of textile produced using knotting techniques. It’s been around for a long time and uses string or macramé cord. It’s done by hand which makes it a great, mindful craft. Macramé Jewellery {book review} I really enjoyed trying macramé recently. It’s fun to try something new and I liked the idea that you can…

  • Monday Happy List

    Sunday Happy Things {Week 430}

    January 8, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to sit down and write. Sunday Happy Things {Week 430} January is usually a quiet month for us, and one where we plan work on the house. We booked to have solar panels installed last year and the company keep letting us down on the installation of them.…

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    Win a Macrame Plant Pot {a Mothers Day giveaway}

    March 1, 2017 - By 

    Spring is definitely in the air today. It may have just started raining where we live, but when I walked to the shops earlier today the sun was shining and I spotted so many daffodils and crocuses in bloom. Winter has gone on for far too long and I am ready to embrace Spring! With Spring comes Spring cleaning and there are some lovely new trends around if you’re looking to update your home. If you’re looking for value for money then look no further than dotcomgiftshop who have a range of wonderful pieces for the home this Spring. As…

  • Mollie Makes Jersey Yarn Macrame Wall Art
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    Mollie Makes Jersey Yarn Macrame Wall Art

    January 29, 2017 - By 

    Every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new. The last few kits haven’t been terribly inspiring and yet again my heart sank when I saw the latest kit – a Jersey Yarn Macrame Wall Art by Wool and the Gang. I know that macrame has made a bit of a come back but it’s not…