Grace Makes Lace introduces the Tamara, a handcrafted tatted lace accessory designed to embody quiet elegance. Each delicate knot is made with care, bringing timeless charm and a touch of serenity to your wardrobe.

The festive season is just around the corner, and I’m excited to be vending at the Holiday Sip & Shop at Burnish Beer Co. in Salisbury, MD on Sunday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! I’ll be bringing my collection of handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories, and home decor, perfect for those seeking thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or treating yourself, it’s a great opportunity to support local makers and enjoy a relaxed holiday vibe.

Did nuns really invent tatted lace? We explore the Nun Story myth and uncover what history tells us about tatting’s origins

I’m thrilled to share that Grace Makes Lace will be vending at the Halloween Night Market in Salisbury, MD this spooky season! This is one of my favorite fall events. Downtown Salisbury, MD transforms into a lovely little spoopy festival, and the community comes out in full force. I’ll be bringing plenty of my lace pieces, including a brand-new Halloween-inspired design!

Looking for something fun, family-friendly, and a little weird this October? Come see me at 3rd Friday in downtown Salisbury on October 17 from 5–8 PM! This month’s theme is Weird Science, and it’s going to be a creative, quirky night full of art, vendors, music, and fun. I’ll be there selling my handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories, and home decor.

Come enjoy a cozy evening out in downtown Salisbury! I’ll be vending at The Brick Room’s Sip & Shop on Wednesday, October 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. I’d love for you to stop by. You’ll find me there with a table full of handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories, and home decor, all handmade vintage-inspired pieces perfect for fall vibes or early holiday gifting.

Is Rhoda Auld’s Tatting still worth reading? I break down the history, the inspiration, and what makes it unique. #tatting #lacecraft #bookreview

A couple months ago, I vended at the Poplar Hill Festival. It was a rainy day, which had me slightly worried.

This week's post is suited for beginners who wish to learn how to make tatted lace. It features the supplies and the basics regarding loading the shuttle. You've decided to start tatting lace! As a long-time tatter, I can promise it's a wonderful, albeit challenging, skill to learn, provided you decide to stick with it. You'll need three things to start tatting, a shuttle, a pair of scissors, and a very smooth length of thread.

I can't guarantee the historical accuracy of the first technique, but I certainly hope you'll consider not cutting your lace any more than necessary! I'm partial to the fold and sew in place method. This ensures your lace can be reused, even if a garment gets otherwise ruined. It's so simple! Just fold, play around with it so it looks as nice as it can, and stitch it into place.

If you've been wearing lolita fashion for a while now, you may have seen a few of us talking about lacemaking being an excellent activity for lifestyle lolitas. You may have even come across tatted lace and wondered how on earth do you make it? Well, today you’re in the right place! Let's pull back the curtain to the elegant world of tatted lace.

There's often little mistakes that happen when designing up new pieces. Sadly, fixing an error can sometime be more trouble than it's worth. These scraps don't get wasted, however. Instead, I find the parts that are most beautiful and turn them into unique pendants! I have a small heap of scraps, so if there's a particular color you're interested in, please reach out!

I designed these Sunny Lace Earrings to celebrate my love of the sun and vright summer months with yellow thread and a cup of iced tea at hand. They're light and made to bring a touch of vibrant joy to whoever wears them.

I decided to try this market several times this year to see which themed month makes the most sense for GML. I think the art theme might also be a great fit, so I'm giving it a shot! Event Name: 3rd Friday I Spy Art Where: Downtown Salisbury, near the Wicomico County Library Date/Time: July 18th 2025 5pm-8pm I hope to see you there!

I designed and released a lace themed planner!

A few months ago I spotted an opportunity to contribute something new to the EGL community. I've worn lolita fashion for years, and felt this might be fun. I was right! I've followed Frilly Freedom for a little while, as I love zines about lolita fashion. It fills in the gap after mooks like Gothic & Lolita Bible being discontinued.

I've been excited to vend at another one of these since the Renaissance themed one last year, but the themes didn't seem quite right. While lacemaking is a bit unorthodox for a summer-camp, many of us have made macrame, and that's the foundation of one of the oldest forms of lacemaking in the world! Despite the leap, I call it close enough.

Because the process is a large part of my joy with lace-making, I love to share behind-the-scenes type of content. During the slow January-February season, quite a few listings expired. It's the perfect time to do inventory and renew things relevant listings.

I recently felt the impulse to re-read the Needle Craft Mystery Series. I'd first found the series by Monica Ferris a few years ago, and burned through it all pretty quickly. I decided it was time to revisit them. This time, I decided to start with book one. It's an excellent launch to the series, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a quick listen; the audio-book is less than 8 hours.

I started on these headresses around a year ago. It took a while to figure out exactly what I wanted them to be, but I'm happy to share the final result! These cuties were going to be a big reveal for the lavender festival, but due to some unforseen circumstances, I had to drop out this year. I hope to make it next year and thank you to the hosts for being understanding.

So, it turns out that dyeing thread is a lot like eating potato chips. As a famous brand has for its slogan, "Bet you can't eat just one." I'm in love with this beautiful thread! There's still some inconsistencies, it appears I'm still tying the bundles together a bit too tightly. Even so, I'm pleased with it, and just like with the last batch, I'm keeping some for myself. I have a little project in mind! Order the Spirulina Thread Here

I finally got around to over-dyeing one of the linen balls of Lizbeth thread! I think it turned out STUNNING. I can't wait to dye more and make more colors! The before:

What a rarity, what a sight, Grace Makes Lace is running the rare sale! For this week only, all bracelets are on sale for 20% off! Shop the collection here.

Normally, I don't love putting out so many blog posts in a short span. I understand it can be a burden to keep up. Starting next week I'm shifting to posting on Monday evenings at 7:30pm EST. I'm also planning things out better, so for those of us who love blogs can best enjoy the process! Tomorrow, I’ll be vending at the Poplar Hill Mansion Festival!