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Welcome to the Rob and Thas Crafts blog! Here, we share our passion for the unique beauty of macrame and wood crafts. Join us as we explore the artistry and inspiration behind our creations.
Crafting Uniqueness
Dive into the world of Rob and Thas Crafts, where every piece tells a story. Our blog offers a peek into the unique process of integrating macrame with wood, resulting in one-of-a-kind creations you won't find anywhere else. Well, maybe you'll see similar creations, but each piece we produce is one of a kind.
Home Decor Inspirations
Looking for ideas on how to style our macrame and wood crafts in your home? We'll guide you and offer suggestions on where to place our products to enhance your living spaces. Thas is really fantastic at designing living spaces--she did that for a living before retiring this year. Discover how our pieces resonate with women who appreciate unique, handcrafted decor.
"Creativity is intelligence having fun" --Albert Einstein
The Art of Craftsmanship
From the selection of the finest wood to the intricate knotting of macrame cords, we'll take you behind the scenes of our craftsmanship. Explore the passion and dedication that goes into creating each unique Rob and Thas Crafts piece.
Macrame Plant Hanger
Elevate your indoor garden with our exquisite macrame plant hangers. Handcrafted with love and designed to showcase your favourite plants in style. A perfect addition to any home, bringing a touch of bohemian elegance to your living space.
Say Goodbye to Summer
Now that summer is coming to an end and the days get shorter, Thas and I will be spending more time indoors doing our crafting. For me, the summer is my favourite time of the year followed by Autumn, and for Thas, it's the turning of the leaves that she loves. Our long walks will end soon to be replaced by the gym and some traveling, We plan to go to India and other countries to find interesting treasures to incorporate with our work, make new friends, and visit old ones. Our future plan is to put some of our creations in stores in Ottawa and surrounding area, and we have already put a bunch of our work at "A Bunch of Whimsy," in Carlton Place. Check them out on their website.
What We've Been Doing
Thas and I have been thinking about Christmas and gift-giving. While some people, like me, might be hoping for a plunge router to complement my trim router, I'm sure there are plenty of you folks who like more normal gifts, either to give or to receive. I hope what you see on our website is useful to you, and more importantly, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season. On Sunday, September 28th, we took part in a flea market/garage sale and it turned out to be a great success in spite of the fact that the foot traffic was fairly sparse. We sold several macrame fans, a clock and other items. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
October 2025
The leaves keep falling (into my power tool box, all over our terrace, and all over our car) telling us Thanksgiving is coming, soon to be followed by snow. The days are getting shorter and on November 2nd, Daylight Savings Time will come to an end and the serious holiday shopping will be upon us. (Hint, hint.) I finished the oak cutting board today--it was on our website but the legs had to be attached and a second coat of Artisan Board Oil applied. As this is being written, Thas is busy working on her macrame upstairs and every once in a while, I sneak up there to check on her progress and compliment her on her work. I asked her if she dreams about macrame in her sleep and she denied it but I think she just forgotten her dreams. As October goes on, I will be adding to the blog. Anyway, this Saturday, we'll be doing a crafts fair at the Kiwan Farm on Hunt Club Road and Hawthorne. It starts at 10 am and I believe goes on until 5 pm. Look for us there is you're looking for some cool items for your home and gift ideas by other vendors. I just hope our tent doesn't blow away.
So Saturday has come and gone and it looks like we're going to have several more days of beautiful weather. Since my woodworking is mostly done outdoors, my production will be frozen, much like most of Canada. Thas, of course, will be as busy as a one-armed juggler with her macrame and design ideas.
In the meantime, we wish you a peaceful, safe, and happy Thanksgiving. We plan to spend ours with family out of town. If you have similar plans, please drive safely.