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Scouring shelves for second-hand gems

VOGUE GUIDE TO MACRAMÉ BY JUDY BRITTAIN Yep, it’s a bit of a shocker to learn that Vogue once deemed macramé stylish enough to produce a whole guide on. Published in the 1970s, when it seemed no thread could remain unknotted, this book features 22 projects that stretch the possibilities of the craft to its limits – from a vaguely acceptable shoulder bag to a disown-your-mother child’s sailor top. When Vogue reprints this book, we’ll know macramé has peak chic status once again. But let’s hope they don’t also revive the mind-boggling ‘braid braces’ shown on page 43. Found on abebooks.co.uk…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, 1-Aug-2015

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