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My Eyes are Bigger than My Hands

July 31, 2007

Macrame Plant Holders

I grew up in a house overflowing with spider plants and macramé plant holders. I asked my mom at Christmas whether she still had the skills, but she claimed not to remember a thing, so it looks like the internet will have to guide me.

There seem to be halfway decent tutorials online. I have the highest hopes for this one from Handcrafted by Elaine. It’s detailed and the pictures seem clear. I like that, as I look at them, I can visualize what I should be doing. This might change once I get some fiber in my hands.

And for visual reinforcement (as my brain sometimes leaves my body when I’m trying to learn a new craft . . . , I like some of npatroni’s videos:

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