Oh so many beautiful macrame projects in this book! I liked almost all of them!

The step by step instructions and illustrations are detailed and looks easy to follow. It helps greatly that the strands of the materials used in the diagrams are of different colors so they’re easy to differentiate and follow.

I look forward to starting at least one of these projects. I need some pot hangers!

I really enjoyed this book. I learned a lot both about macrame and how to use it to style my home. It is easy to follow, with practical instructions. I thought the knot instructions were well detailed, the projects were beautiful and unique, and the photos were beautiful.

A great collection of many pretty designs! There were some new techniques that I definitely will be trying out.
Loved it!

My dad was a big fan of macrame in the 70s and 80s, so I have a real nostalgic feeling when I look at macrame projects. The terms and techniques laid out at the start of the book really had me back in my childhood. The descriptions, photos, and schematics are easy to understand and follow. The projects are an homage to the classic macrame aesthetic, but the variety here is really much wider - there is a project for any home in this wonderful book. It can’t be a macrame book without plant hangers, and they are presented here in elegant simplicity. A lovely, low-fringe addition to a larger library craft collection, or for anyone feeling nostalgic for macrame who wants to get a little into their lives.

This is a fun look at what I would call a retro craft. But I've never understood why it's not more popular. One can easily complete a project over a weekend without expensive tools or material and macrame can make lovely gifts. I have easily created several keychains that look pretty awesome. I'm in the process of converting a kite tail curtain into a fun throw rug. I love this little book and it has inspired me to be creative. I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

Just being new to macrame this is a fantastic book with great patterns for a beginner through to the advanced. Really highly recommend to those starting this craft.

I'm a huge plant lover and wanted to find some macrame options to hang my plants. This book gives you a tutorial on how to do that, plus so much more! The step-by-step illustrations are extremely useful to successfully finish a macrame project, especially for beginners like me.

Book will be helpful for any crafter who wishes to get into macrame as it has many projects. I would put it in my personal library if I was a crafter

This book was an adventure back to the '70s when I did macrame obsessively. The difference is that this edition has lots of gorgeous upgrades and ideas I have never implemented before.

If you are interested in the idea of macrame, this has clear, concise instructions for 40 terrific projects.

I wasn’t really impressed with the selection of projects in this book. I feel like they weren’t very on trend or current. Lots of potential.

This book is so fun! It's a retro craft, for sure, but check Pinterest--it's coming back. The key now is think white yarn and funky driftwood pieces.

I wanted to review this book since I have a friend who is into macrame and needle arts in a major way, and I think she will love this book! I plan to buy a paper copy and some supplies.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

Macrame for Home Decor is a tutorial crafting guide for home dec macramé by Samantha Grenier. Released 11th June 2019 by Pepperell Braiding Co. and Fox Chapel, it's 144 pages and available in paperback format.

This is an appealing and well written tutorial for learning the skills necessary to complete any of the 40 included projects. The introduction and basic tools and materials guides (~18% of the page content) cover sourcing supplies and learning the basics of macramé. The following chapters are split into project categories and include: home decor, mats and rugs, plant hangers, and decorative wall hangings.

For anyone who lived through the 70's and for whom the word macramé summons to mind 'rustic' jute plant hangers in lime green, orange, and russet brown, this book is full of completely updated and modern/neutral color schemes and projects which will look good in modern homes. It includes large projects such as chair backs and room dividers, along with smaller projects such as placemats and coasters.

The layout and typesetting are appealing and accessible. The instructions are very clearly written and easy to follow and, more importantly for visual learners, very well photographed. The weaving and knotting diagrams are well drawn and simple to follow. Of the 40 projects, probably 1/3- 1/2 of them really appealed to me and that's unusually high. These are nice projects and can be adapted to suit any decor. Each of the projects includes a difficulty level, a project time estimate, a bullet list of supplies, and step by step directions.
The end of the book includes a very short supplies resource list, and readers will also have no trouble sourcing necessary tools and gear via internet e-tailers or local crafts/hobby suppliers.

It amused me to see that although the book is well updated for modern readers, it does include an homage to 70s culture, the perennially undying macrame owl.

Four stars. There's a lot to like here.

A good, comprehensive foundation for anyone looking to learn (or relearn) the art of macrame. Includes different types of knots and braids, with step-by-step illustrations, and a variety of projects, from a basic foot rest to a flag banner. Definitely retro designs.

Lovely photos through the book feel very inspirational - big balls of neutral coloured cord and natural wooden dowels in particular. The first pages are filled with the step-by-step instructions on knotting, knot-by-knot used in the projects later on. Though I just had a free temporary digital review copy of the book courtesy of Netgalley, I feel I could do the knots - reminds me of making hemp bracelets.

Then come the projects. Some feel a little dated and often hippie-style for my liking (like the Comfy Chair, the "Flannel" Foot Rest which is on the cover, the Granny Square lampshade, and Cotton Candy Dream Catcher). Some projects are what I expected from macrame and the sort of reason why I picked up this book (like the many different styles of plant hangers). There's some fun unexpected projects (like the Tassel Reading Nook, Tutu Chandelier, and Bright Banners). Classy home decor (Ultra Plush Mat, Mock Stockinette Tapestry). And some projects that are unexpected and simply gorgeous, like the lacy looking Freestanding Room Divider, though it includes some woodworking.

Overall, I picked this book up picturing basic macrame instructions + plant hangers, and I definitely got that - in multiple styles. But the many different projects in the book went beyond my understanding of the craft.

I'm very disappointed in this book.
This is a macrame book for beginners. Nothing wrong with that, macrame is a great art that anyone can use to make some beautiful things. But it feels like this book doesn't even TRY.
It's not an Art book, it's not even a Craft book. It's a 1970s Crafty book. With only a couple exceptions, the end result of these projects are things you would expect your child to bring home from summer camp. I'm honestly shocked at some of the project photos that ended up in this book.

On the plus side: the knot instructions are well done.
On the minus side: save your money for a different macrame book.

Thank you to Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review. I am quite surprised that this book has been reviewed so highly, I stick by my assessment and would recommend you look for a different macrame book.

Good Basic Macrame Tutorial
This is a good, basic instruction manual for learning macrame. The basic knots are pretty clear in both explanation and diagram. I was hoping for a bit more. As one who learned Macrame in the 1970s, I was expecting updated patterns and modern looks. I am disappointed. Most of the projects looked 'home-made' in the worst sense. Items called 'Boho-Look” just look like projects a Brownie Troop would do. The bedroom wall hanging that could be enlarged to use as a throw looked like a fun project and a gift others would enjoy. Although not mentioned, the use of Paracord and Kevlar light cording is great for either outdoor projects or plant hangers. Additionally, most of the supplies necessary are available on the internet. The instructions for the Patch Scrap Mat were very clear, but the photo of the item in use is dangerous. That rug on a finished wood floor would be slippery. In using it at the top of the stairs could cost someone their life! All of the mats in this book need to use carpet backing if they are to be used as rugs. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.

This is a good book for the beginner and experienced macramé crafter. It begins with a good explanation of materials that can be used. She has given ideas I hadn’t thought of before. Although the instructions for all the basic knots and instructions for the projects are hand drawn, they are easy to follow and understand. The projects are lovely color photos. The projects are a nice variety from simple and small to more complex using different materials to the usual you think of when doing macramé. Each project has an experience level, time taken, finished sizes, materials needed and instructions. I liked the fact that there was some very different ideas and projects. This is a good book for experience levels. I received this book as an ARC and freely gave my review.

Bringing back the days of older crafts this book brings back many plant and wall hanging memories. This book has a detailed accounting and information on supplies needed to macrame. It also has a nice set of illustrated instructions for different types of knots used in macrame. Then on to the projects, from chairs, plant hangings, wall hangings, rugs and more. You can decorate your home with these beautiful crafts. Each pattern has a supply list, written and illustrated instructions on how to complete the project. My personal favorite is the Granny Lampshade. I recommend this book for anyone who lived or would like to learn the craft of macrame.

This book is well illustrated and packed full of patterns. It would be great for beginners and has lots of unique techniques for experienced macrame artists to try out too. I’m always looking for different plant holder patterns so I was happy to see so much variety in one book.

Macrame for Home Decor Is a great project book. 40 projects are featured. Each has clearly written instructions and wonderfully illustrated directions. I especially like the color coding when showing one how to tie the knots - that feature makes all the difference in making each project fun and easy to make, Any skill level can produce results and gain knowledge on the art of macrame. Love that macrame is coming back in style,