Behind the Knotted Scenes: Spring Shop Updates
After doing some re-evaluating this quarter, I’ve decided to switch up a few things for Macramé by Tatianna Monet.
Winter Magic and Happenings
While the holidays are my favorite time of year, I’m looking forward to some rest and rejuvenation before the new year.
The Beginner’s Guide: What is Macrame and How to Get Started
Macramé has become a popular craft again, adorning walls, hanging from ceilings, and accenting home decor. But what exactly is macramé?
Macramé is a form of textile art that uses knotting techniques to create decorative patterns. The word comes from the Arabic “migramah” meaning fringe or tassel.
Macramé dates back centuries and has been used to make all kinds of items like wall hangings, plant holders, jewelry, and more. Though historically created with fabrics like linen or hemp, modern macramé uses cotton ropes, yarn, or even upcycled t-shirts.
Getting Started with Macramé
For beginners, macramé requires just a few supplies:
- Cotton rope or yarn
- Scissors
- Small wooden hoops for plant hangers
- Dowels or sticks for wall hangings
There are a variety of basic knots used in macramé, like the square knot, spiral knot, and half hitch. The knots are repeated in patterns to create the desired shapes and textures. YouTube tutorials can teach you how to tie the basic macramé knots. A beautiful intermediate knot that I love using in my work is the lovers knot. There’s an easy to follow guide on my website.
Once you’ve mastered a few knots, you can begin making simple macramé projects like coasters, wall hangings, or plant hangers. More complex patterns can create hammock chairs, headboards, necklaces, and more.
The great thing about macramé is you can let your creativity run wild. Experiment with different color combinations, textures, knot patterns, and materials to make one-of-a-kind macramé designs.
Macramé is the perfect DIY craft that allows you to create stunning decor and gifts out of simple knots. Learn a new skill and relax as you let the repetition of knot-tying soothe your mind.
Get started with this meditative craft today and you’ll beautify your home and find a new hobby you’ll knot want to put down.
Air Plant Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Air Plants Thriving
Hey friends! I’m so excited to let you in on all my tips and tricks for successfully caring for beautiful air plants (also known as tillandsia for you scientific types). I swear, once you get one of these plant babies, you’ll be addicted. And your plant will thrive as long as you follow this beginner’s guide that is packed with everything I’ve learned from my many years of being air plant obsessed.
First things first, air plants need lots of bright, filtered light to photosynthesize and show off their fabulous colors. I like to put mine near sunny windows with a sheer curtain. Rotate them every now and then so all sides get some sun. Be careful not to roast them in direct noonday sun! At night, they enjoy resting their leaves and recharging.
Now, watering is super critical, so listen up! You gotta soak your entire air plant in room temperature water for 2-3 hours once a week. Just dry them on a towel and place them back into their cute macrame plant hangers after they are dry.
Here’s some bonus air plant tips. They love humid environments. If you have a bathroom with good sunlight you should consider keeping you air plant there. They’ll love the moist air from the shower. In the winter when the heater is running be sure to spritz your air plants with water to make sure they don’t dry out.
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to go get your own beautiful tillandsia! Follow these tips and you’ll have a happy, healthy air plant to enjoy for many years.
Tillandsia Air Plant
- Easy to care for
- 2×3 inches in size
- No soil needed
$4.99
Get Ready for a Fiber-Filled Fall!
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Fall 2023 Events Calendar
The air is getting crisper and the leaves are starting to change – you know what that means, macrame fans! It’s time to cozy up with your favorite fuzzy blanket and usher in the fall season with me, Tatianna – your resident macrame expert ready to help you create fabulous fiber art all autumn long. I’ll be hosting a slate of fabulous beginner workshops across CNY where we’ll learn to make cozy scarves, wall hangings, plant hangers, and more as the weather cools. It’s going to be a fabulous fall filled with fiber, friends, and lots of glorious knots. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and let’s knot it up!
Vintage Skills: Macrame 9/12
Crazy Daisies
Beginner macrame class honoring the very old tradition of macrame. [sold out]
Macrame Purse Workshop 9/21
View Arts
Fun macrame workshop! Drinks, light snacks, and materials included. Limited spaces
Macrame & margaritas 10/19
Gilded Club 6:00-8:00pm
Spooky drinks and good vibes! Create a macrame scarf to wear to all you favorite fall activities
Summer FUN: Workshops, Pop-ups, & Festivals
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Summer of Knots: Tatianna’s Macrame Adventures Await
Mark Your Calendars for a Season Full of Twists, Knots, and Fun
Hey there, macrame enthusiasts! It’s Tatianna, your local knot-tying aficionado, and I’ve got a summer lineup that’s hotter than a Syracuse heatwave! From hands-on workshops to bustling markets, I’ll be popping up all over CNY, ready to share the joy of macrame with you. So grab your sunhat, slather on some sunscreen, and let’s make this a summer to remember with some seriously cool knotting fun!
Pride Night Market 6/16
Wunderbar 6:00- 10:00
Celebration of LOVE! Come for support and fun.
Macrame & mimosas 7/2
Crazy Daisies
Fun macrame workshop! Drinks, light snacks, and materials included. Limited spaces [SOLD OUT]
French Festival 7/7-7/9
Cape Vincent 10:00-4:00
For 55 years, the French Festival has brought joy, fireworks, and French-inspired fun to the community of Cape Vincent
Perfectly Paired Sip & Shop Market 7/16
20 Deep Winery 12:00-5:00
Fun and unique event with quality wine and shopping.
Shop Small Sunday 7/23
Salt City Market 11:00-4:00
Featuring 75 small local businesses and live music on the hour
Macrame & Mocktails 8/3
Friends of Tivoli Farm 5:30-7:30pm
Fun macrame workshop! Drinks, light snacks, and materials included. Limited spaces!!
Macrame & mocktails 8/5
NS Library 12:00- 2:00
My first ever macrame purse workshop! Tickets Available Soon!
A Taste of Black Cuse 8/11- 8/12
11:00- 4:00
Join us as we celebrate small black businesses in Syracuse! A foodie’s dream event!
Bank Alley Urban Market 8/13
11:00- 4:00
A play originally written by Thornton Wilder presented by Syracuse Stage and directed by Robert Hupp. Come have a thought provoking evening filled with fun and art.
Macrame & mojitos 8/24
Everson Museum 5:30-7:30
Fun macrame workshop! Drinks, light snacks, and materials included. Limited spaces
Getting Creative with Cocktails: My Experience Hosting a Macrame Workshop with a Twist.
Last month, I had the honor of hosting my first macrame workshop of the year in partnership with the Everson Museum of Art. I wasn’t exactly nervous, but I was definitely excited. This event was a big deal for me, and the fact that the class sold out so quickly and was gaining so much traction made it all the more special. I had folks emailing me and DM-ing me on Instagram, and even after the class was sold out, there were still people trying to get in.
While I’ve taught macrame workshops before, I’d never done one with drinks. Part of me was worried that the drinks and food would take up too much time and we wouldn’t finish, or that the margaritas would make it more difficult for folks to comprehend and follow instructions. But all my worries were for nothing!
Once we got started, everyone made perfect gathering knots. I was really impressed by the skill level of the group! We all had our drinks in our hands and snacks in our bellies, and then we got started with the rest of the plant hanger. It was a little challenging at first, but everyone was able to take home something that they had created themselves and that would hold a plant.
Macrame can be a bit difficult, so I’m extremely proud of everyone who came out and gave it their all. The workshop was an absolute blast, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a wonderful group of people.
If you’re interested in attending one of my upcoming workshops, be sure to check out my website for more information. And if you’re feeling inspired to try macrame on your own, take a look at my shop for DIY kits and other macrame supplies. Thank you for your continued support, and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store!
Spring Pop-ups, Workshops, & Events
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Introducing: Macrame &
Mimosas
Workshop Series
I’m so excited to announce my new workshop series “Macrame and Mimosas” ! These workshops will be taking place all year long throughout the Capital Region and Central New York. You can enjoy complimentary snacks and yummy mimosas all while learning macrame.
Negritude 2/25
SALTspace 6:00- 8:30pm
In celebration of Black History Month, Black Artist Collective (BAC) will host the “Négritude Night” showcase. The showcase is FREE and open to the community.
Macrame & Margaritas 3/9
Everson Museum of Art 6:00-8:00
Fun macrame workshop! Drinks, light snacks, and materials included. Limited spaces [SOLD OUT]
APW Fundraiser 3/18
APW Central School District 10:00-4:00
Raising money for APW’s freshman class activities and events.
Uncommon Artisans at the Commons 4/1
Crescent Commons
Taking place on the first Saturday of every month
Night Market 4/21
Palette 5:00- 8:00pm
Palette Saratoga and Caffeine Queens are hosting monthly Night Markets to support small businesses.
Macrame & Mimosas 4/29
Golden Bee Bookshop 5:00-7:00pm
Fun macrame workshop! Drinks, light snacks, and materials included. Limited spaces
Mother Earth Music and Art Market 4/22
Middle Ages Beer Hall
Featuring music by Steve Maclean and 40+ artisans! Its on Earth Day and I will be collecting donations for Friends of Tivoli Lake Preserve and Farm, Inc.
Cinco de Mayo: Macrame and Margaritas 5/5
View Arts 4:00- 6:00pm
Celebrate with a fun macrame workshop and some yummy drinks!
Our Time : A Play 4/2
A play originally written by Thornton Wilder presented by Syracuse Stage and directed by Robert Hupp. Come have a thought provoking evening filled with fun and art.
Spring Fling Brunch 4/30
GILDED CLUB 11:00-2:00pm
Catered brunch from Modern Malt, paired with refreshing mimosas. Local women-owned businesses and artists on hand, plus DJ Bella spinning tunes all afternoon.
Crawfish Festival 5/6
Clinton Square 11:00- 7:00pm
2023 Annual Crawfish Festival!! Proceeds benefit Operation Northern Comfort.
Bank Alley Market 5/14
40 vendors and spring time vibes
Macrame and Mojitos 5/25
Everson Museum of Art
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn some basic macramé knots and techniques for creating your very own plant hanger to take home, all while enjoying a yummy Mojito.