Monthly Archives: January 2009

Bobble Tree

The top of this hanging is made with Square Knot Loops which create the bobble effect. Usually they’re done with only a few Square Knots to make a bead effect, but you can make the sinnet as long as you … Continue reading

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Itteh Bitteh Earrings

Sometimes I just don’t want to do large macrame pieces, so today I opted for something small. These are made from cotton with wooden beads. And from the title you might realise I’m addicted to lolcats! A bigger picture is … Continue reading

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Melancholy and mystery of an Etch A Sketch

Amazing what you can do on the Etch A Sketch, isn’t it? Here’s my attempt at recreating Giorgio de Chirico‘s 1914 classic, Melancholy and Mystery of a Street. Click on the image (go on, give that mouse a good old … Continue reading

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Hunger pangs

“What do you fancy for tea?” “I’m not sure,” said Shana. “To be honest, I don’t really feel like having a big meal today.” I knew having tea and biscuits (three malted milk — each) this late in the afternoon … Continue reading

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