Remember the large macrame hanger with the wooden disc to sit the plant on? I had one as a new young wife. That thing has been on my mind for awhile now. I'd love to have another one.

I never go to Michael's anymore. Way too expensive. And not helpful. Post pictures when you get done.

I wish I had your talent Debbie. I just got some macrame wall hangings from Urban Outfitter, they are very nice but if I had macrame experience I could have made them for much less.

I remember making a couple of them back in the 70’s. They were so cool and really not hard at all to make. I was so proud of my efforts as I am not all that crafty.

Have fun!

Amazon is not the complete ogre that some make it out to be. They are a middleman that connects many smaller companies and individuals to an international marketplace. Examples that I know of are rare books and crafts. If you look at the right side of the screen it should say "sold by" and a name of the company. Then it will say fulfilled by Amazon. So the beads that were purchased may be from your local area or from any area. Some companies may be large others could be one person.

A new Amazone warehouse is opening up just north of Calgarys city limits. I want to apply there, but the hiring fair is during my work hours. :(

I am lucky to have both a Hobby Lobby and a Michaels nearby. But I don't craft as much as I used to. Ii fondly remember macrame, my sister in law made me a beautiful plant hanger that I used for many years until it literally rotted away. Another craft i never see anymore is latch-hook rugs. I have one made by my "baby" sister who is turning 60 this year.

There are latch hook rug kits at Michaels, usually small sized projects. I still have one I made too, vicsgirl, of a cat. It's fun to do. I wonder if an almost 7 year old could do it.

Edited to add....of course, Amazon!

Amazon also has a category known as Amazon Handmade that allows artists and crafts people to sell their hand made products. Most of these people are small businesses and a lot of them are also Etsy sellers. Sellers have to apply to have a shop. I applied when they first started a couple of years ago and was approved and accepted to sell my jewelry by Amazon, but decided I didn't want to bother with opening another shop at the time.

Hope the materials you ordered are just what you wanted. Macrame is an art form that I've always liked when it's done well. Please do share pics when you're finished.

Visgirl, Michaels here has a lot of latch hook kits. I think Walmart does too. I'm sure a 7 years old could do it, socks. I still have my latch hook. I learned to do it in 7th grade. My dad said I was the best hooker in town. I didn't know there was another definition of the term at the time...…….. I was so proud. lol I'll have to see if Canada's Amazon has that category, Dawn. Sounds interesting.

They do have a handmade category! Great. Now I'll be on Amazon for the rest of the day...

Aaaannd, I purchased a Christmas gift. Thanks Dawn!

You should be able to find the material for the backing in the same area and draw on it with a permanent maker if you would want to make your own design. Stepson broke something in his foot while a teenager and the kits were too expensive after a while. This was what his mother did. He still looks back on doing them with fondness although I do not think he would ever be caught doing one now.

I remember making macrame' stuff in the late 70s and early 80s. I remember using jute, I'm pretty sure. I think I may have made some out of a nylon type rope too for the plant holders. The owls though, they were jute! :)

I loved macrame when I was young. Learned it in school in Germany. I think 4th grade. It was required. Half a year macrame, basic crocheting and knitting, learn to sew on a button and mend a sock. The other half year basic woodworking. This also reminds me that I still have this Christmas latchhook kit. Had it for more than 5 years. Should probably get started.

That's awesome, Debby! Anything that supports hand made or hand crafted is a good thing!

I used to love to do macramé! My art teacher in high school stayed late several days in a row so that she could teach me how to macramé. I just loved her, she was so cool. I did macramé for years and years, I made purses, vests, belts, keychains, hanging chair once but I don’t think we ever used it and of course hanging planters and wallhangings. A few years ago I used some jute string, very fine gauge and macraméd a little owl for a project. I needed something retro. It came out pretty cute.

It seems like I saw some macramé cord, a fairly nice selection, at hobby lobby the last time I was in there.

You just need to get everyone interested in it again and then you'll be able to find materials everywhere ;)

I just had a thought, I could make "cord" with leftover plastic bags and make some macrame totes. Wouldn't that be awesome?

I think macrame is coming back. I have heard of many making things out of it again. I notice a lot of it in my pinterest feed too. Seems to be growing in popularity I have 2 nice ones left, that my sons made in high school, many years ago (they are in their 50's) and are still in excellent condition. One is a tall one, that has a table top that goes in it. I have been thinking, maybe it is time to get them out and re use them. I air them out several times a year on a windy day, so they stay nice and fresh, in their bags. I noticed that people are also making macrame window coverings too.

Which cord did you buy? I made 16 macrame plant hangers (simple ones!) a couple of years ago using this. It worked very well.

Pepperell Bonnie Macrame Craft Cord

I would love to see Flamingo's macramé!

I remember making macrame plant hangers, but I can't recall where I learned--maybe HS home ec class, but probably from my mom, who was very talented in many crafts. I also made an awkward-looking macrame necklace, of an owl with a small twig clutched in it's talons for a perch.

I think macrame is coming back.

The macrame wall hangings are definitely being marketed and advertised more. I bought several and they look nice especially the one near my plant collection.

My cord will be here today. The wood beads not for a few more weeks.

DH is submitting a turned wooden yarn bowl in the country fair tonight. Neighbor stopped and she is submitting a rug she made out of recycled wool coats. She saw a Macrame owl DH made when he was in high school hanging in our garage. She was saying it is coming back. Large curtains for weddings are very in demand I guess. Oh and the plant hangers too!!

This is one great looking bowl! There is one guy on Etsy I have probably bought 8 bowls from. They are just so beautiful. Sadly he hasn’t had anything on there for a while. I am a sucker for well made wood pieces. Could stare at the grain forever.

This is what I bought. 110 yards of 100% natural cotton

Thank you Iris. He enjoys this hobby.

arcy_gw: That yarn bowl ! **Swoon** It is absolutely beautiful. I would love to have one like that. Does he ever sell them on Etsy?

Arcy tell him he sure does have talent and skill! Amazing bowl. My husband used to do wood working and really appreciated that bowl. He lost his entire work shop and tools in the flood. He had planned to do much more once retired but now he can't. I told him to buy a couple of pieces of equipment and we could look at pawn shops too. I loved the beautiful wood products he made. I agree I can stare at the grain and beauty.

I have not done macrame in ages! I don't think I could now with my hands the way they are. I know you will have a great time creating your pieces!