Hey Hey Macrame

Whaooo, what an awesome group!  Our macrame wall hanging workshop was a blast!  This one started early and ended late and the results were a testament to the hard work these ladies put in!  

Think we look loopy in the photo?  Well, yeah, it was after 10pm!

In this workshop we planned to teach three basic macrame knots.  But, these ladies immediately started creating unique wall hangings which gave us the opportunity to teach even more.  Square knots, twisted knots and braids galore.

Muah! We hope you got some rest ladies and can't wait to craft with you again!

Mmmm, hummus-filled bell peppers and mini pumpkin pies.  Got-to love fall snacks!  We do!

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Tying the Knot: A Macrame Workshop

We were so honored to host a surprise macarme workshop for a very special bride!  In thinking of a project, macrame seemed to fit the bill!  Knots, rings, and lots of fun.  You ladies were so much fun!

Congratulations Angel and Nicholas!  Best Wishes from Skills + Frills!

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Macrame Workshop

Cording, beads, rings, succulents, macrame crowns?  Yes, please!!  We knew going in this was going to be one of our favorite workshops and it did not disappoint!  With tag lines like "just bead it", "get knotty", and "put a ring on it" we are both jonesing to do another!  (Stay tuned San Francisco friends!)

Everyone who attended learned several knotting techniques and how to web their cute succulent into the planter. 

Hand-died macrame crowns anyone?

The Food: We switched things up just a bit and in addition to our standard fare we added some organic fruit parfaits with home-made granola and we even baked Organic Pichuberry Bars!  The recipe for those is up on Laura G.s Blog!

Sweet, sweet macrame ladies!  You rocked this evening with so much laughter, occasional intensity, and overflowing creativity!  Thank for a wonderful evening!

What a killer night!!! Want to come to our next workshop?  It's April 26th in Laguna Beach from 4-7.  You can register on EventBright!

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Happy Crafting!

Laura + Laura

Macrame Workshop Prep

This workshop turned out amazing! We loved the earthy subject matter, colors and textures. Here are just a few snaps of us getting ready for the main event.  Above: we found these rad geometrical beads but the holes were not large enough for our macrame cording. Not to worry, we love any excuse to bust out the drill and it worked perfectly for these baubles! 

Each person attending the workshop got to pick out a succulent {from a local flea market} to hang in their macrame planter.  We planted them in round fish bowls which we dipped in a cool gray color.  These little guys pack so much personality!

We've become obsessed with macrame and we couldn't wait to do a full wall-hanging.  We took out the hand saw to cut some copper piping and started up with this mint green cording.  Can't wait to see it finished!

The centerpieces:  We needed them heavy enough for people to tuck their hoops under for support at the workshop! We just took terracotta pots and saucers from our local home improvement store and gave them a twice over with gold and hot pink paint.  Planted some succulents and cacti and covered with white rocks.

The Snacks: The Pichuberry.  Everyone at the workshop can laugh about this one.  S.L.I.G.H.T. O.B.S.E.S.S.I.O.N

Photos of our lovelies and their plant hangers to come tomorrow.  

Happy Happy Easter Everyone.

Laura + Laura

Skills + Frills Crafting Workshops