summer

New Macrame Hanging Chairs

Here is a little project to plan during the winter months while we wait for the RV and the snow to melt.

I originally used a combination of the Bird Cage Chair and the Neptune’s Chair patterns from the 1970’s, but I found that when I or anyone sat in the macrame seat, it stretched down and was uncomfortable. That was when I noticed that the girl sitting in Neptune’s Chair had the seat of the chair on a rock; no fair. I wanted something sturdy, versatile and comfortable.

These were modified to have a wood seat to enable a person to sit cross-legged and have other items around you as you relaxed in the summer breeze. You will find this pattern in MacramePurse store in the patterns section. Enjoy.

Here is my recommended tan for the summer. Either of these are great for any summer outing; wedding, picnic or birthday parties. Or use these to add a little spring to your work week.

Purse number 1 on the left is made on a 12″ flex frame, giving it a dressier look. It measures 13″ x 11″ with more of a 14″ base and ample shoulder strap. There are 2 white and gold buttons on the front only. The interior liner is white with tiny white daisies. There are two ample pockets on the inside, one along the front and one on the back. The flex frame closure keeps the contents of your purse inside. It also stays open the entire time you are looking for an item.

Purse number 2 on the right measures 10″ x 10″ with the strap cords continuing down throughout the length of the purse. This gives it great strength. The tapered sides allows you to open the sides wide apart for easy access. The three bead pattern is mirrored on both sides and the interior is white without any pattern, but has two good size pockets as the first purse. Both are easy clean.

The choice is yours.