
3 Easy Macrame Home Decor Projects to Do During Quarantine
Ever since I moved into my apartment I’ve been looking for ways to make the space homey. Since I’m quarantined inside and have more time than I know what to do with, I decided to make some DIY macrame home decor! I’ve been watching MaCenna’s home decor videos and am in love with her macrame home decor ideas! These ideas are from her two videos (linked below) with a little bit of my own flare. I hope you enjoy!
The best part of this project? It requires little to no items to get started, which makes it perfect for doing during quarantine! All you need is macrame, pillow cases, scissors, and a nice ruler!


Pillow Video Inspiration: Video one | Video two
No Sew Macrame Pillows
When it comes to making macrame pillows, all you really need is a good pair of scissors and a good show playing on in the background. To start the project you’re going to want to make small holes at the top of the pillow and tie the string on. When it comes to making those small holes and getting the string on the pillow, it is actually a little tedious. Once all the string is attached you can then start your pattern. I used a combination of the two videos in order to come up with two different designs. Definitely watch MaCenna’s video to find out how to put the string on the pillow and how to get started. Don’t feel like you need to do either pattern! Have fun with it!
Natural Linen Pillows | Macrame Cord 3mm

Macrame Coasters: The Easiest at Home Activity
A while back I saw these really cool coasters at either Anthropologie or Urban Outfitters and wanted to see if I could make them myself. Months passed I finally found a video showing how to make these super cool coasters. I swear, they’re much easier to create than a simple friendship bracelet – and much quicker to make too!
Tip: My first coasters were not flat because I was pulling on the string a little too tight. When you create the knots make sure they are tight but not too tight. I’m actually going to hang a few of the warped coasters in my room for a little bit of texture in my gallery wall.

How to Naturally Dye Macrame
If you want to take the coasters or your macrame project one step further, naturally dye the fabric! I thought it would be fun to to dye the coasters a bright pink color but didn’t have any fabric dye. Instead, I had a few old blueberries and a handful of blackberries. So I looked up a few ways to dye fabric naturally and got do work. The key is definitely soaking whatever you want to dye in salt water before you dye the fabric.
Ingredients: blueberries, blackberries, water, and salt
- I added the blueberries, blackberries, and two cups of water into a pot and brought them to a boil.
- While I was waiting for that to boil, I placed the coasters in salted water and let them soak. The salted water helps bind the color to the fabric.
- After the fruit has boiled for about 15 minutes, strain the fruit out of the water.
- Place whatever you are dyeing (in my case the entire coaster or the fringe of the coaster) into the water and then let it dry overnight. You can then wash the fabric after.
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Have you been doing any DIY home decor during quarantine? Let me know in the comments down below.
As always,


50 Comments
Rach
I love that this requires no sewing! Love all things macrame!
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PeculiarPorter
Me too! I’m just learning how to use a sewing machine so the easier I can DIY something the better!
Sarah
I really like the macrame coasters and they sound simple to do (even for a DIY newbie like me). Your home is gorgeous by the way. xo
PeculiarPorter
If you ever made friendship bracelets back in the day this is the perfect DIY for you! Thank you so much!
kathrineeldridge1
Love these cute coasters! So cool that you used fruit to dye them.
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you SO much! The fruit dye was super fun to play around with! I’ve been looking up other ways you can naturally dye them and definitely might experiment!
Diva Named Dom
ANTHROPOLOGIE WHO?! Girl, you saved $98.57 making these gorgeous coasters! I love XO Makenna’s channel too! I am so impressed with what you’ve created—they’re so beautiful. 💕💕
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you SO much!! She is seriously the queen of DIY home goods! She’s seriously been getting me through quarantine one craft project at a time! Also, I’m getting major inspiration of starting my on YouTube because of her – who knows! Maybe I’ll get crafty with some video editing next!
Diva Named Dom
Definitely go for it! Would love to see more of you! 💕
Dom | http://www.DivaNamedDom.com
Tayla
These look beautiful! Definitely something I want to try but I don’t think they will look as good as yours!
Tay | Today With Tayla
PeculiarPorter
Oh hush! I bet yours would look amazing!!
stylefrontier
i’m not a very crafty person but this macrame DIY looks so fun. I might start with an easy one. I really didn’t know that you can dye fabric using blueberries! Been loving your decor posts so much, i like your bedroom!
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Keep in touch!
xoxo
style frontier
PeculiarPorter
If you’re going to start with an easy one, I highly recommend the coaster! I swear it looks way more complicated than it actually is (you’re just doing one movement the entire time)! Thank you SO much! I’ve been having so much fun getting creative with home decor!
Lovely Amusan
The coasters and the cushion covers look so beautiful hun!
xoxo
Lovely
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much Lovely!
The Fashion Folks
The coasters are so cute! Great idea to try at home! Xx
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! It’s the perfect time to get experimental with crafts!
jenniferpickering22gmailcom
These are all cute! I love the coasters!
Jennifer
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! They were so fun to make!
Anika May
Macrame looks like such a fun craft to get into! Definitely something I want to try. Lovely photos 🙂
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PeculiarPorter
It’s so much fun to do too! It’s the perfect activity to watch Netflix and do at the same time – especially if you were an avid friendship-bracelet maker!
sundaydahlias
Ooo those coasters are so cute! I’m going to have to try these next!
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! You should definitely give it a try! They’re so much fun to make!
Matija
I really enjoyed seeing everything you’ve created in your Insta stories!
These honestly look like you bought them – great work x
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you SO much! I’m having so much fun getting creative during quarantine!
Chicche di mamma
These are all beautiful. Have a nice day!
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you! I hope you have a great day as well!
makeupmuddle
I have never tried Macrame before, but I would really love to as I’ve seen so many pretty patterns on Pinterest so I’m very tempted to try these xo
Makeup Muddle
PeculiarPorter
It’s such a fun activity to do while you’re watching a Netflix series! I was surprised by how easy it actually is to make! You should definitely give it a go!
Katerina
Oh wow, these all look great! I have never tried macrame before – I can’t even say it’s been on my radar. Thanks for the inspiration – this looks like so much fun!
PeculiarPorter
It’s such a fun skill to learn! It’s been a ton of fun learning it in quarantine.
Ashley
You are a macrame master! I love those coasters- and the ombre dye job is so fun! I love the boho vibe macrame gives a room- so well done, lady!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
PeculiarPorter
Ahh thank you so much, Ashley! I’ve been trying to keep myself busy during quarantine and having fun learning new DIY home decor skills!
Jules
Lovely ideas, thanks for your suggestions!!
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much Jules!
La ilusión de Nina (@lailusiondeNina)
Nice post dear! Great ideas!!
Have a lovely day! xx
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! I hope you’re doing well!
vanessa
gosh! you’re so creative and those looks lovely!
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! They’re so fun and easy to make too!
Simone
Those coasters look very amazing! The colours after dyeing are amazing.
xx Simone
Little Glittery Box
PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! I definitely want to try out a few more natural dyes!
busyandfab
These is a creative and fun craft to do these days.
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PeculiarPorter
Yes! I couldn’t agree more! It’s been definitely a great way to pass the time during quarantine!
alimackin2013
Oh everything can out so great! Good job! People pay a lot of money for things like this at fancy stores. Thanks for posting!
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! They’ve been such a fun way to stay busy during quarantine. Plus, they sell these things at Anthropologie for much more!
crystalsandcurls
ooooo aren’t these lovely! I’ve been obsessed with crafting as well since we’ve been in isolation – definitely want to try those pillows xx
mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com
PeculiarPorter
Oh my goodness, me too! If you’ve been in to crafting you should definitely check out Macenna’s youtube videos. She has the best ideas!
Honeycombee
Great ideas to spruce up the house! Love how simple they are
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PeculiarPorter
Thank you so much! Me too!
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