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I have been making macrame since 2016, I fell in love with this craft from the very first knot!  I was so addicted to macrame and the benefit of this craft that I felt a calling to share it with others. It started with a few friends and colleagues and then in October 2016 I […]

5 Reasons To Learn Macrame

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I have gathered my best macrame colleague around the globe to ask them about their predictions on the macrame trend for 2023.

Macrame Trends in 2023

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Macrame Trend 2023 showing a macrame black clutch a macrame rug and a macrame wall hanging in natural fibre

I’m proud to announce the publishing of my secondo book “Macrame Jewellery” inspired by all the wonderful creative women I have met during my macrame journey and a celebration of them.

Macrame Jewellery- My NEW book

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Macrame Necklace from the book Macrame Jewellery Book by Isabella Strambio

A simple and easy-to-follow macrame Christmas tree pattern. Ideal for anyone trying macrame for the very first time.

Best DIY Macrame Christmas tree decoration 2023

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SIX expert tips on how to decorate home interiors with macrame, by modern macrame artist Isabella Strambio. Just recently I was asked to contribute to a Redfin’s article together with other talented artists and designers from all over the world where I gave my tips on selecting accent pieces for small spaces, will you guess […]

Six tips on how to decorate interiors with macrame

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Mini macrame wall hanging in cream and terracotta

An evergreen collection of my most popular Halloween Macrame projects, some of which have the flexibility to be adapted for other seasons! From yours truly, Isabella Strambio.

Halloween Macrame Projects – 2024 Edit

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Macrame ghost, pumpkin, hanger and bat

After the success of last year’s blog post, ‘Different ways to use a macrame plant hanger’ I have thought to share a similar post about Different ways to use a macrame table runner. Macrame table runners take longer to make, for example, the one I did during Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas TV show in the UK […]

Different ways to use a macrame table runner

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Here I want to share with you my favourite Macrame Summer Projects.

Macrame Summer Projects

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You all found me via different social media and sometimes I forget to remind you of ALL the ways you can start and improve your Macramé skills with me.
Below is the list of the 13 ways you can improve your Macramé from beginners(B), intermediate (I) to advanced (A) level.

13 ways to improve your macrame skills

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Macrame vest made from grey sting and wooden beads detail

I have always wanted to make an XL macrame beach bag, the bag where you can throw in all the towels, straw hats and your favourite book. I was very excited when Bobbiny_UK sent me one of their latest products, the 9mm 3-ply cord. The quality is always superb as well as their colour selection […]

XL Macrame Beach Bag

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Macrame beach bag