Grand Inspirations Presents: Macramé with Lindsey Altman of Tied and True Goods

Lindsey has a little business named Tied & True Goods, & teaches macrame workshops all throughout the central coast. Her driftwood wall hangings, plant hangers, & other macrame creations inspired by the California central coast. She specializes in creating simple, organic macrame pieces that can be integrated into all styles & spaces. Lindsey finds incredible beauty in raw, natural elements, which is why I’m so drawn to using driftwood in my work. I make trips to the coastline as often as I can, hand-picking pieces of wood that have been softened by the sea & churned up onto to beach. Every macrame piece is, by nature, one-of-kind–the same design twice never looks exactly the same, based on the tension & spacing of the knots. Adding a beautiful piece of driftwood to the mix makes for a truly unique creation.

Apart from driftwood, Lindsey's primary material is 100% cotton string & rope. It’s a dream to work with. She uses it to make everything from little keychains & wine totes to 6 ft table runners & huge statement wall hangings and also integrates wooden beads, copper piping, wool roving & natural dye to add extra texture & color to some pieces. The opportunities truly are endless when it comes to macrame; a fresh spool of string is just like a huge blank canvas! I love to experiment & try out new techniques.