Button Knots

I have learned a new knot: a Chinese button knot. It is like a miniature puzzle to work through the loops to get the finished shape. At first, it is irritating and aggravating, but it can also be addicting, drawing me to solve the problem. I have learned two variations: the single button knot and the double button knot. I like that these knots can act as beads. The double button knots seem to work best with chunky beads. I thought I would share my new attempts.

First Sale!

I have my first sale! I have enough friends and family members to keep me busy making jewelry for presents, but my sister convinced me to try my hand at a studio. It has been challenging to set one up, but we are proud of our studio. This week we had our first sale: a simple brown cotton macrame bracelet for a little boy. I attached it to a handmade decorative card as shown here. It was a great feeling of accomplishment to make this first sale. I hope this little boy enjoys this bracelet as much as I enjoyed making it.