This weekend was soooo nice here in Michigan. It's honestly been like that all summer but I've just not been able to enjoy it for one reason or another.. so it was time.
Sunday, I packed up my macrame supplies and headed to my parents house. My mom has a super green thumb and hangs out with the master gardeners at Greenfield Village (if you aren't familiar, it's a historical village with all these amazing homes once owned by famous folks started by Henry Ford himself). So, she's converted their suburban lot into a virtual jungle. I can't even explain how many plants there are. She grows everything (my favorite part is how she loves things growing so much she won't pick the veggies until it's too late to pick them for example: we have a super-squash growing now).
My request was this: "Mom, teach me what you know about macrame"... this was like, THE trend back in the day. I remember her doing this for hours and she actually did teach me the lock knot once upon a time. We set up in the garden with Teddy (so cute, best little assistant ever) at our feet and started working.
I really enjoyed just hanging out in the yard with her. It was so fun to hang out and see what she would make with some of the materials I brought over. I also had my camera and we did a little photo shoot at the end. She chose to use the Navy Blue rope I brought with some copper beads and I made a couple different pieces (a tan & then a colorful blue option). I'll upload the photos below!
So in addition to this update! I have also FINALLY (gosh it took me too long) uploaded my works for sale to my Etsy shop. The link is in my store and here: www.etsy.com/shop/TangledCreative - I've been keeping up with lots of lovely pictures on my Instagram & starting up a Facebook page. Most excitedly I'll have a logo coming at you soon! Should be pretty special since it's made by someone pretty talented & special. Can't wait to see what he comes up with & be able to market my work a little better. I have some big plans in the future!
Lastly, I have one more item added to my shop, a small weave. These pieces are more economical. They are about 10" shorter than the normal weaves I make. The first one was inspired by the upcoming Halloween season (yes, I know.. jumped the gun! I'm just excited okay!! I like scary movies and any reason to cuddle, plus have a slightly weird fascination with the afterlife).
Without further ado! My photos of the latest works!!!
