DIANE ANTHONY
MACRAMÉ ARTIST
A forty-year resident of Dunnellon, Diane raised her 3 sons working in the healthcare industry, but after retiring as a mammographer, Diane found time to expand her interests and hobbies. Aren't we glad she did!
Diane revived the “ancient art” of macramé with her unique creations on display at Rainbow Springs Art. Her love of macramé started in the early 1970’s when it became a fad.
She took a class while visiting a recreational center in El Segunda, CA and she was hooked.
- She still has her first work of art hanging on her wall!
​- She is an experienced beading artist and traveled to many craft fairs with her custom bracelets.
The COVID epidemic halted craft fairs, so Diane's interests expanded in other directions.
Interestingly, while watching a home improvement show on TV, she noticed a macramé wall hanging in the background: creative sparks ignited, and Diane started knotting again!
Diane uses many different fibers, yarns and strings in her work.
The random use of color and stitches makes some of her work look like braided landscapes. Additionally, there are exquisite beads and decorative bars added to her soft sculptures.
She creates each individual piece, one at a time, so every hanging is unique.