The Weekend Crafter: Macrame: 19 Great Weekend Projects
It's good to see some new macrame books on the market. The "in" craft in the late 1960s and early 1970s, this distinctive knotting technique has been the subject of few recent books. If you think of macrame as big, clunky plant holders made of thick jute cord, think again; the 20 projects found here illustrate how much more can be done using the great variety of materials today, including linen, hemp, cotton, and wire. The projects include totes, an eyeglasses case, a pet leash, bookmarks, mug rugs, etc. While Helene Bress's The Macrame Book offers more comprehensive instruction and Katie DuMont's The New Macrame more inspiration, this book is a good choice for those who want simple projects with clear, basic instruction that will allow them to find out whether they want to delve more deeply into the craft. Recommended for public libraries.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.