Macramé - Good As Green

Macramé is an environmentally compatible craft. No electricity, chemicals or any severe products are required. These days, a lot of are becoming more interested in buying natural, safe products. If you are a plant enthusiast who is looking for different options to show off your plants, macramé is absolutely a step in that direction and always has been. Macramenia has a variety of hangers for all kinds of plants and pot sizes.

The process of macramé is also beneficial for the crafter. As I macramé, my hand, arm, and shoulder muscles are strengthened. Just as my upper body is sturdy from the macramé crafting, my plant hangers are also durable and stand up to the test of time. I give close care to my "wraps" at the start of my project and at the bottom of the hangers where the precious potted plant will be placed. These wraps provide the hanger with its strength. I have a large plant hanger that I made in the 1980s that still looks fabulous and holds a big plant with no problem.

When you select a plant hanger or wall owl hanging, you are receiving a strong, well-crafted, natural product that is also safe for the environment. As mentioned, the process requires no electricity, unless the macramé is done in the evening. Personally, I prefer to macramé with the natural light of the day. I recently endured a five-day electricity outage on the North Coast of California. This electricity outage did not keep me from the art of macramé, which I dearly enjoy.

As I have mentioned in other articles, I see that macramé is returning to popularity. Its simple, beautiful way to show off plants and "back to basics" crafting style are two of the reasons, along with its eye-pleasing, natural good looks. There are numerous styles and sizes for nearly every taste. At Macramenia, we have incorporated glass beads in some smaller hangers for a more evolved look that can complement the pot that holds the plant, the flowers of a plant, or even a stained glass sun catcher. Don't forget to be checking my site for the 2008 opening of my stained glass site. I will have sun catchers to complement some of my plant hangers!

Consider macramé plant hangers and wall hangings to accent your residence. Add some natural splendor while being eco-friendly at the same time.

Susan Foster has been an expert macrame artist since the 1970s. She's still producing fresh pieces and now providing house plant information. Get her freshest macrame designs at macramenia.com!