A Little Bit Softer Now collection on Etsy

Scott Moody made this collection A Little Bit Softer Now or see the other side of soft which is a little bit louder now the paired treasury. You can also check out his photography shop Treachery on Etsy to see his other passion.

Loud or soft you will want Two Peas in a Pod Mini Bath Bombs - Set of 6 the next time you use the bathtub (for bathing of course...) See more natural soaps and other products made in small batches with natural, sustainable, and sometimes organic ingredients by ElegantRoseBoutique.

This Bunny Hat -- Hand Felted Wool -- Size Medium/Large is just the right size for the wild thing in your house. Vaiva Nat makes these and a collection of other whimsical Art to Wear: Felted Wool Accessories, Clothing, Jewelry all in her shop Felt Gallery on Etsy.

The featured item in this collection is a new design made entirely out of a soft braided cotton clothesline cord white cotton wedge bangle GEOmetry series an experimental line of accessories based on very simple shapes in this case a layered wedge shaped soft bangle. See more of these in the design section of my Etsy shop.

No shoes required on this beach new collection on Etsy

About this time of year we can all wish for a place where like Amanda's collection there are No Shoes Required. See more of Amanda's work in her shop Annealed Heart Studio where she employs traditional metalsmithing techniques to fabricate one of a kind pieces.

Meanwhile on the beach you will want to get a Nautical Funky Grey and Black Dog Toy like this one which is sold but there are more in store at KarensRopeWork just click on the dog toys section. She also makes some very nice brooches and monkey fist necklaces.

Now this may be sold as a scarf but it is presented as a Christo-like wrapped driftwood piece Eco, natural fashion scarf or panel on a wall "Sea lace" made by Ksenia Schinkowskaya one of many intriguing pieces of felt art offered in her design lab woolbulb.

The featured item in this collection are these white turks head knot sailor rope bracelets extra small which make great gifts for small adults, teens, or children. Order one of these or you can get a mix of sizes to take care of your holiday gift list. Special orders are welcomed, just click here.

11 strand rope bracelet 1650

 Three views of a loose rope bracelet design made with hand dyed cotton cord.

colors are grey and yellow

construction is four ply nylon thread

 Size is adjustable from about 8" to about 8 3/4"

Find this on Zibbet.

A series of loops and a piece of grey cord forms  a corset-style lace up closure. A round wood bead secures the loop (hidden in the photo)





design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

New Life collection now living on Etsy

New Life is the name of this new collection by FilligreeCreations you know this accordion playing former pet shop worker who makes those handmade lamp shades? Check out the work right here.

Handmade paper and etherial images set this detail, Winter Walk, Lyric solar plate etching on handmade paper apart from the many other fine art photographers on Etsy. Find out more about Kelly Tankersley process and see more of her work in her shop 88editions.

Travel north to find this 2 Jointed Flitch in Sustainably Harvested American Cherry made by Andrew and Elizabeth Bryant and offered through their shop grayworksdesign. Read their Etsy Featured Seller article too.

I love collecting rocks and couldn't resist this GEODE Crystal and Air Plant // Rock and a Soft Piece made by kara b. and coming to us through her shop toHOLD. Follow her on Twitter and read more about her work on her design studio site.

The featured work in this collection is the soft classic white turks head knot rope sailor bracelet made from a smooth braided cotton cord. This one is a small size but it's easy to order one in your special size or order a dozen for your next birthday bash. Just click here to send me a message with your requirements.

3 button toggle cord cuff bracelet with beads 1634

 This is a 3 bead toggle cuff made with up cycled cord scraps, a collection of random beads, and a lot more time than I anticipated. This is one of those projects that was laid out on the mold and then for some reason didn't get finished for months. Seems like every time I picked it up I had to do something else so the design sat unrealized until just recently.
In this view you can see the overlapping cords that are actually on the surface. Usually all the cords are bound horizontally with the nylon thread but this design had a lot of loose ends that were laid out on top of the shell and then stitched down.

 In this view you can see the random bead collection arranged near the edge of the cuff. This adds texture and a bit more chaos to the already chaotic patterns.

This will fit an average size person measuring 7 1/2" (191 mm) when tugged down snugly. It will expand to about 8 1/4" (208 mm) with the toggle beads fully extended.

This one is extra wide 2 5/8" (68 mm) but it's mostly  cotton so it's not uncomfortable to wear...

In this view you can see the three large glass beads which toggle through the loops to hold this cuff closed.

Now listed on Zibbet.



design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

For the Love of Cuff collection on Etsy

There's lots to love in this collection For the Love of Cuff put together by Andrea. There's a lot a lot to love in her shop PickmeaRose filled with large variety of fabric flowers and rosettes.

I like the creativity in this embroidered, folk art bird, mint wrist cuff made by Collette Howie and offered through her shop PoppyandPoochie which is patchwork and quilted creations. You can place custom orders had have Collette make something special for you.

For the do-it-yourselfers these Leather Bracelet Cuff Blanks from Mary Tafuri are but one of the many leather findings and snap cuff bracelet blanks you can get from her shop ThinguMaBobs the retail home of  Tafurious™.

If you just want a finished cuff in pink then you must have this Handmade HOTPINK Elliott Smith Wristband Bracelet Cuff from thetrashtreasury one a serious collection of affordable, quality handcrafted wristbands in a variety of fine leather materials.

The featured item in this cuff collection is this green turks head knot rope sailor bracelet a nice wide slip on style design made with high density nylon braided cord. You can find more of these wide cuffs in my Etsy shop and in the extra wide cuffs section of my Zibbet shop. Custom orders are welcomed too. If you need some advice on how to estimate your slip-on size please read this blog article.

2 button clothesline cuff with beads 1632

 Here is another of the clothesline cuff collection made with soft braided cotton clothesline, hand dyed cord scraps, wood and glass beads, and a couple of plastic buttons. The clothesline is laid out to form the loops and ridges then the smaller cord is bound in between. A row of lavender glass beads forms a seam in the center. The wood and glass beads are then worked into the seams on the ridges.

The whole process takes some time to complete and depends on the availability of cord scraps and beads.

This cuff measures 7 3/8" (183 mm) inside circumference when closed and is 2 3/8" (63 mm) wide.

You can find this bracelet on Zibbet along with a larger collection of the design )strata( series of fiber art bracelets.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Knot Twist Knit collection on Etsy

Knot Twist Knit...Modern Design collection made by Magdalena Orlik from Poland features several fine knots. Magdalana's shop Modesign features her line of unique jewelry. Find her all over on Facebook or Flickr or on her blog (written in Polish, fair warning!).

This Sailor Knot Bracelet / Turk's Head Knot Bangle Bracelet offered by Tara Jobe in her shop Tara Lane Designs is but one of many creative combinations of hard and soft materials. This one made it to the front page of Etsy (wow, how'd you do that?)

Then there is this Infinity Knot necklace which is of course a carrick bend knot made out of a nice soft braided cord offered by the enigmatic crumpetcake in her shop crumpet cake (oh that's better!) along with an eclectic variety of  colorful pendants.

The third knot and my personal favorite is this white & sky blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet offered in a medium size here but available by special order in both large and small versions while supplies of the hand dyed cord last. You can see similar combinations in the blended colors section of my Etsy shop or for an expanded collection drop by my Zibbet shop where there are no expiration dates (yay!).

white rope GEOmetry bangle 1640

White cotton clothesline cord is worked into a wedge shaped slip on bracelet. Simple form made from soft materials.





Binding is four ply nylon thread.

Slip on size is 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference

                             available here.


double clothesline cuff      GEOmetry collection


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

I'll always choose you collection by Jen on Etsy

Choice is good. It's even better when someone says I'll always choose you like Jen an art grad from SLC. She's a book maker, no not that kind. She creates handsome journals and sketchbooks like this Travel Watercolor Sketchbook to take along on your next art safari. Check out her shop SouthJenni on Etsy and her facebook page as well.

I also like this Vintage Nemadji Style Pottery Vase the clay body looks like an object carved directly from the earth. More vintage home decor at the fifthseason or at the other Etsy shop fifthquadrant.

Maybe it's the facial expression on the model but who can resist the CUSTOM Tribal Head Band Recycled T Shirt Yarn in your choice of colors. Marley's got a shop named Saxlib filled with indie fashion made from reclaimed material. She's out of the office at halogen fashion week so be patient when you order.

The featured item in this collection is sunshine yellow turks head knot rope bracelet one of the popular colors in the solid colors collection on Etsy. See an expanded range of rope bracelets in my Zibbet shop where there are no listing fees or expiration dates (nice!) Both larger and smaller sizes are available by special order click here to make your request. 

white rope GEOmetry bracelets 1639, 1640, 1641, 1642

 New work with white braided clothesline. Two soft slip on style cuffs made in a cylindrical form and one wedge shaped slip on bangle. These came out soft and flexible. The bleached cord is a creamy white color.

White cotton soft bangle 1639 now listed on Etsy.

All three made from a soft all cotton braided clothesline cord. Binding is four ply nylon thread.

About 8 1/4" (208 mm) inside circumference, the wedge bangle was made on the same mold as the cuffs but shrinks as the outer strands are stitched down to about 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference.

In this group there are two wedge bangles, the larger one is made from a different material which is grey color and has a plastic core.



The large wedge bangle is available in my Zibbet marketplace.



design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

I'm sailing away collection now departing Etsy

It may be late in the season but Mary Price has the right idea with her I'm Sailing Away collection now departing Etsy. Visit her daylitestore to see her favorite collectables and these Napkin Rings made out of grass cording. Yep more knots...

So this 20 Inch turks head nautical mat made by Gus Lopez is another form of the same type of knot made with a heavier sisal rope. More nautical  knotted keychains and crafts in his shop tugboatgus2010.

This Nautical sailing bracelet is a knot with a looser form and a stainless bow shackle, your choice of red, white or blue cord made by dunleadogg. More nautical sailing hardware bracelets and dog supplies in her shop of the same name.

The featured item in this knotty collection is the white & sky blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made from hand dyed soft cotton cord. This is one of the blended color rope bracelets that can be seen in the blended colors section of my Etsy shop. Both larger and smaller sizes of this design are available by special order. Simply click here to send me your request.