Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame [Paperback]

Cathi Milligan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 12, 2009

Yes, it's macramé!

Creating fabulous jewelry, accessories and even clothing is fantastically easy with macramé. Yes, macramé. The art of knotting is oh-so simple. And oh-so fun, too. Whether you're a first time knotter or a pro at the craft, you'll love the fresh spin that Mod Knots puts on the traditional craft of macramé.

Inside you'll learn step by step the basic techniques of macramé as well as how to create 25 projects from yarn, leather, cord and even wire. Your wardrobe will never be the same once you start creating necklaces, bracelets and earrings for every occasion, belts to match any outfit, incredibly soft and cozy scarves, and even one-of-a-kind purses and bags.

Let Mod Knots show you all there is to love about macramé!

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About the Author

While her formal training is in the graphic arts, Cathi Milligan has been making jewelry full-time for several years. She teaches workshops around Southern California, demonstrating macram?, glass fusing and other jewelry processes. Her jewelry has been featured in Bead & Button, Belle Armoire, Hanako, Can Can, Beadwork, Craft:, Dazzling Bead Jewelry and on the cover of In Style. Television appearances include Slice of Life, Operation Style, Jewelry Making and Craft Lab.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (May 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600611443
• ISBN-13: 978-1600611445
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mod Knots, April 29, 2009

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Maria DelPinto "Collecting Tea N Books" (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame (Paperback)

This is definitely not one of my mother's macramé books from the sixties, which were good but limited in their projects. I have been looking for a good "Macramé" book that offers simple straightforward instructions. However, I also wanted updated and trendy wearable projects. This book met those requirements and more. "Mod Knots" has twenty-five fun and useful projects. The projects vary from a beginner level belt project to the more advance wire knotting jewelry projects.

The step-by-step photography is excellent, as well as the written instructions. I really loved that the author lists each knot and it's corresponding page number for each project. I can look at the knots and figure out if I have the time and attention span to tackle that project

My favorite project is the "Turquoise Donut & Wire" bracelet on page 57. Knotting with wire was challenging but the finished project was well worth the effort. I have one small hint for working with wire that I learned doing this project. Work in warm temperatures, here in Sunny California that is usually every day. If you live or work in a cold climate, you may want to turn on the heater. Cold temperatures make the wire brittle and break easily.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Macrame returns!, March 28, 2009

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C Lasley (Buena Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame (Paperback)

What a great book! Everything is clear and presented in a way that makes you want to rush right out and get crafting. Even has a macrame with silver wire project! Thanks, Cathi, you are the best!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mod knots, September 11, 2010

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This review is from: Mod Knots: Creating Jewelry and Accessories with Macrame (Paperback)

loved it, have already started making new jewelry and will be making more!!! Great book easy to follow. Recommend this book