Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
Adding the Accent Colors
A course by Rachel Breuklander , Fiber Artist
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Adding the Accent Colors
Overview
“At this point, we can begin to introduce color into the tapestry. I will show you how to add the colored strings and complete the lower half of the first two mountains. ”
In this video lesson Rachel Breuklander addresses the topic: Adding the Accent Colors, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries. Learn the fundamentals of macramé to create landscape-inspired wall hangings step by step, from the basic knots to the final styling.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Adding the Accent Colors In this lesson, we will begin adding our accent colors to the tapestry and completing the lower half of our first mountains. First, I'll start by adding the mustard-colored string to create my sun. I'll start with four strings for that. Each string will be tied around, I recommend, two to three of the white cords. I'll count how many strings I have and see if I can break them down into sections of two or three. I have four columns of three cords. I'll tie each string around a section of three cords. I'll start with my first string. I'll hold the halfway point behi...”
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Course summary for: Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
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Areas
Macramé, Textile Design
Rachel Breuklander
A course by Rachel Breuklander
Rachel Breuklander is a modern fiber artist and the founder of The Lark’s Head. After taking up macramé as a creative hobby in 2016, she began exploring the possibility of turning it into a career through private commissions. Merging her passion for the outdoors and textile art, she created her first landscape-inspired collection in 2019, which garnered attention and helped her grow a solid following. She later branched out into teaching to help budding textile artists develop their skills through workshops.
In addition to handcrafting custom decor for private clients, Rachel has published her own book, Nature Macramé, where she shares over 20 projects and reveals her techniques. She also sells eco-friendly macramé supplies and DIY kits to make this craft accessible to others.
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