One of my neighbours was sorting things out for the Charity collectors and came across an unboxed kit she has had lurking in her in wardrobe since 1979!! She thought I might like to give it a try.
Just looked at the instructions (the stuff nightmares are made from) and realised I will have to learn a whole new language - the language of knots!
If it’s brand new and still in the box then leave it! Get it to an auction where an avid collector of such things will likely pay a pretty penny for such a rare item.
Are you sure it’s a Macrame kit? :shock: Do the instructions mention anything about putting car keys in a fruit bowl?
Do you have a Hogwarts Time Turner? I can’t see how else you could find time to learn new skills and take on yet more projects on top of the ones you already have.
I would definitely be up for having a go Tabby! Funnily enough I was looking at simple pictorial beginners instructions in a magazine on Readly the other day. Course, I can’t remember which magazine it was, so that’s no help. But I did think I might like to try it sometime. Just because.
Yes I did! 1976 to 1978. It was the super craze of the time. During my participation in our local community “Arts and Crafts” group, every Saturday morning at the centre due to my age at the time and skills, I was welcomed in both categories.
The Youngones (under 18) I became a teacher to the munchkins. Macrame, embroidery (aka cross-stitch), knitting, crochet even clothes pin rocking chairs. In the Olderones (18+) it was all mentioned before and added pottery.
Every Thursday, we had a sale in our local mall.
Macrame: my most popular items were the flower pots hanging features with glass inserts; dog leashes and owls wall hangings.
I still have the frog special scrub sponge holder I made in 1978 within the pottery class.
We have to pass on these wonderful skills to the next generation, yes?
