Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
Finishing the Tapestry
A course by Rachel Breuklander , Fiber Artist
Joined February 2022
Joined February 2022
About the video: Finishing the Tapestry
Overview
“It's almost done! Let me show you how to finish the tapestry and clean up all the loose ends using weaving techniques. ”
In this video lesson Rachel Breuklander addresses the topic: Finishing the Tapestry, 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
“ Finishing the Tapestry In this lesson, we'll finish and clean up the rest of the tapestry. We'll start by adding one final row of clove hitch knots across the bottom of the tapestry. You'll need one more string and we'll move from left to right tying one row of horizontal knots. Some people think the clove hitch knot is the most difficult knot, but for me, it's pretty simple. The only thing that makes it more challenging for people is remembering not to move around the lead cord while you're working. Some people tend to accidentally switch the lead cord with the working cord. If it helps ...”
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Course summary for: Basic Macramé: Knot Nature-Inspired Tapestries
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Category
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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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