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Learn how to make 8 beautifully designed macrame heart-shaped wall hangings

Top 8 Macrame Heart-Shaped Tutorials for Beginners & Pros

Macrame

Discover how macrame can help busy mothers nurture their creativity and find mindfulness in the chaos of motherhood.

Motherhood and Macrame: Finding Creativity in the Chaos

Creativity

Discover which textures, colours, and patterns will be defining macrame in 2025 according to top macrame talents. Macrame trends in 2025 are set to take this timeless craft to exciting new heights. As the mindful art of macrame continues to evolve, macrame enthusiasts and creative makers can look forward to fresh textures, innovative patterns, and […]

2025’s Top Macrame Trends That Will Elevate Your Craft

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Create, journal, and unwind through meditative knotting I’m beyond excited to finally share something I’ve been pouring my heart into—my new book, Mindful Macrame, about creating, journaling, and unwinding through meditative knotting. This book project is more than a guide to mastering the art of knotting. Mindful Macrame is an invitation to embark on a […]

New Book: Mindful Macrame

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Mindful Macrame Book by Isabella Strambio

2024 Must-Have Checklist Since starting my blog and Instagram in 2016 to showcase my macrame work, I quickly realized that having great brand photos made a huge difference. Whether you’re sharing on social media, building a website, or creating promotional materials, the quality of your images directly impacts how your small business is perceived. That’s […]

How to Plan a Brand Photoshoot for Your Small Business.

Small Business

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As you may already know if you follow me for a while, I love trends! Christmas is a crucial season for your small creative business. It provides a golden opportunity to boost sales and showcase your creative and unique products. Staying updated with the latest trends ensures that your offerings are relevant and appealing. This […]

Top Christmas Trends 2024 for Small Creative Businesses

Business advice

Learn how to make this stunning macrame sandals with me, Isabella Strambio in collaboration with Amanda from ‘I can make shoes’.

Free Macrame Sandals tutorial with I Can Make Shoes

Macrame

10 easy-to-execute projects, all centred around the versatile square knot. From coasters to earrings, baubles to bunny ear holders, in this blog, you will learn to master the basics of the square knot with your favourite teacher!

10 Macrame Projects using The Square Knot: Master The Basics

Macrame

Relocating to a new country can be daunting, but for my husband and I, it’s a journey we’ve embraced wholeheartedly over the years. From 2004 to 2013, we lived and worked in six different countries, revelling in immersing ourselves in new cultures, experiences, and, adventures. However, this time, our move from the UK to Sweden […]

Embracing Change: Our Family’s Journey from the UK to Sweden

Macrame

Isabella Strambio gathered insights from macrame experts worldwide to provide you with a glimpse into the 2024 macrame trends.

MaCRaME TRENDS 2024: Crafting the Future of Knotting

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