Here we are for the 2nd Annual Challenge of Travel. This challenge is all about the “Staycation” . In reality, the “staycation” concept actually motivated us to take a real vacation this summer in order to escape the never ending heat at home. Haven’t been able to take a real vacation in like 10 years. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Archive for the 'cavandoli' Category
More Knots
“And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like Jelly Roll And it stoned me And it stoned me to my soul Stoned me just like goin’ home And it stoned me” (Van Morrison)
Read the rest of this entry »To The Point
Recently ordered some Linhas Setta cord from Knotmore.com and tried it out on a quartz point. This cord is great for working with stones. It is waxed, so it’s a little thicker and more substantial than C-Lon cord. That wax gives it some gripping power. I’m liking it very much.
Read the rest of this entry »September ABS Challenge
Another month, another monthly Art Bead Scene Challenge. The inspiration for the challenge this month is: “Housetop”–twelve-block “Half-Logcabin” variation, ca. 1965 Cotton, Wool Corduroy, 77″x 65″ Lillie Mae Pettway, 1927-1990 Gee Bend’s Quilter About the Artist Lillie Mae Petway was one of seventeen children. Her mother Aolor Mosely was one of the founding members and […]
Read the rest of this entry »June ABS Challenge Macrame Necklace
I make this free form style of micro macrame jewelry every once in a while. No pattern in particular. I just let my fingers wander around the cords. This one turned into another micro macrame bezel style pendant with a knotted adjustable length necklace. The pendant measurement is one inch in width by three inches […]
Read the rest of this entry »Armful of Micro Macrame Bracelets
Seriously, I need many arms like one of those Hindu Goddesses to keep up with production of micro macrame bracelets. I admit I am addicted to macrame knotting, making lampwork glass beads and then putting it all together. Check out the lampwork button bead on the purple bracelet and the blue bead on the end […]
Read the rest of this entry »Macrame Bezel Mystery Stone
Not certain what the name of this stone is, but had fun knotting a macrame bezel for it.
Read the rest of this entry »Macrame Bezel Polymer Clay Pendant
I made this polymer clay pendant two years ago. It finally found a home in this micro macrame bezel pendant. Again, this macrame pendant is double sided with a few coiled wire accents. Happy knotting.
Read the rest of this entry »Macrame Bezel Dragonfly Necklace
As promised, a photo of the micro macrame bezel that I have been working on for some time. I finally figured out how to get it to work and look smooth. The fun part of this technique is working on tying in all the loose cords. The stone, (some type of dyed bone or coral […]
Read the rest of this entry »Micro Macrame Knot Yo Mama’s Way
This isn’t yo mama’s macrame from the 70’s. The updated version consists of using very fine cord for micro macrame knotting. This bracelet features a bright and delicate specialty button for the center piece, with neutral tan cord for the base. I love making these micro macrame bracelets because there are so many options for […]
Read the rest of this entry »