Time for a break.
I am trying to make a macrame bracelet with leather cord and hemp string that have lived in my craft stash for upwards of 20 years. The leather has spent all this time wrapped around a 2" wide cardboard spool, and it is somewhat set in its ways. The hemp is coming from a ball that came unwound in the drawer and attached itself to a bundle of pipe cleaners; it is somewhat frayed. I should have cut 2 feet off the end before I started weaving, but I didn't, and I frayed it even more taking stitches out. But I am pressing on with it and calling it "organic" or "rustic." Heh..."primitive."
Yesterday, I made two other bracelets (no macrame) out of that leather cord. They came out rather nice. I then tried another of a different style, but that one got the better of me. It uses four 8-inch cords. The leather wanted to curl, and I could not corral the ends long enough to tie the knots. I finally just walked away. It is on the kitchen table, mocking me as I walk by. Maybe I'll give it another shot tomorrow.
But, regardless, I'm done with this leather cord. With this macrame bracelet, I have used it all up and have several pieces of jewelry to show for it. Check mark in the "win" column.
Next, I will tackle the roll of suede leather cord, which will be a whole new ballgame.
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