Samantha Grenier – författare

Originally developed for parachute suspension lines during World War II, durable lightweight paracord has even been used by Space Shuttle astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. You can weave and braid this versatile cord in an array of fashion colours to create attractive and useful accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties everything together, with 22 clever projects and step-by-step instructions for making fashionable bracelets and necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs and more. Discover the knots you need to know, get practical advice on tools and materials, learn the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord, and experiment with jewellery findings.

Macramé for Home Decor is filled with creative ideas for using natural macramé craft cords to make modern home décor. Readers will discover the 12 essential knots they need to create cool, contemporary macramé, with beautiful color photographs and 40 step-by-step projects for stylish decorating.Macramé for Home Decor shows how easy it is to make upscale, modern home décor using natural macramé craft cords. The projects range in skill levels from easy to advanced so there’s something here for everyone. This book is filled with cool, contemporary ideas for rugs, throws, coverlets, room dividers, boho plant hangers, and much more. Mixed-media projects are also included that incorporate fun and interesting materials like beads and rings. Step-by-step illustrations, clear instructions, and beautiful colour photographs make macramé simple and fun.