What to do with your Kids this Summer

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Image from and more info about the show at: Met Breuer

Whenever I see a fibers related exhibit, I get pretty excited, and this one did not disappoint. Mrinalini Mukherjee’s macrame sculptures are mesmerizing. You have to see them in person to experience their scale and the story that it tells. Then if you’re anything like me, you’re going to head home and want to try your hand a macrame.

This first video has a good overview of basic knots that should get you started.

 

 

When I first started looking for supplies, I wasn’t finding much. My local craft stores had small batches of jute, but they didn’t have any color options and I wanted larger quantities. Below are a few things to try.