New Release Premiering at UMES’s Hawk-con I'm pleased to announce that I have been accepted and will be vending at UMES's Hawkcon this Saturday! There will also be a soft-launch for Grace Makes Lace's new headdress, Whispering Bows. If you'd like to get your hands on it early, definitely come out…

A Lolita Reads Lace: Its Origin and History by Samuel L. Goldenberg Listen to or watch a free audiobook version of Lace: Its Origin and History by Samuel L. Goldenberg , part 1.

2026 Behind the Scenes Update It's been a long while since I've done a behind the scenes style post. As most long-time followers may know, I've been working on a return to form and pivoting my business back towards lolita fashion and accessories. I've put in an application to Anime Ocean City. I'm…

Is there a resin-free way to seal lace into jewelry? I’ve been experimenting, come see my results and share your tips!

Looking for one-shuttle tatting inspiration? Tatted One Shuttle Edgings by Leslie Birden Bailey is a charming 27-page gem packed with creative trims, clever tips, and timeless designs. Perfect for beginners ready to grow their skills! #tatting #tattedlace #bookreview

Ready for your next tatting lesson? This week, learn how to make joins, the step that holds every ring together to give your lace lasting structure. Read more: gracemakeslace.com #tatting #lacemaking #handmadetutorial #slowcraft #tattingtutorial #laceartistry #shuttletatting

Something sweet has arrived 🍓 My strawberry lace lolita headdress is now available, all designed and made in small batches using my own embroidered lace. Thoughtful, slow, and created with care. #lolitafashion #handmade #slowfashion #lolitastyle #jfashion #headdress

Something new is coming! And entirely designed and made in-house by Grace herself. #lolitafasion #eglfashion

Ever wondered what to pack in a tatting travel kit? See what’s inside mine: from trusty shuttles to a picot comb I can’t live without! Perfect for crafters who love to tat on the go. #Tatting #Lacemaking #CraftingOnTheGo #TattingTravelKit #HandmadeLace #GraceMakesLace

Ever wondered how to make picots? They’re not just pretty, they’re essential for tatting! Learn how to create them step-by-step on the blog. 🧵💗 #Tatting #TattedLace #LaceMaking #TattingTutorial #HandmadeLace #LaceCraft #DIYLace #FiberArts #ShuttleTatting #LacemakingCommunity

Exclusive Look: Behind the Scenes of a Headdress Photo-shoot Join me on an intentional day as I buy a little nourishment, do some last minute touch-ups, and take a handful of photos in preparation of releasing a new handmade headdress. Shop heaDDRESSES

Add a new skill to your #TattingTutorial 🧵 Learn how to make a tatted ring, one of the most important stitches in #ShuttleTatting. Step-by-step photos, fingertip tips, and a surprise pattern await! Read more on the blog ✨ #LearnTatting #HandmadeLace #GraceMakesLace

Can elegance make room for fidgeting hands? Discover how tatting in public can be a mindful, inclusive act of poise and self-understanding.

This weekend, I’ll be vending at DILA’s Holiday Shopper’s Fair on Dec 6th! 🎄✨ Free admission, handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories, and my last event of the year. Come browse local artists from 10–2pm! #SalisburyMD #holidaymarket #tattedlace #handmadejewelry #gracemakeslace #laceart #shoplocal

Today’s tutorial is all about the double stitch, the foundation of every tatted lace piece. If you’ve ever wanted to learn tatting, this guide will walk you through the steps (with left- & right-handed instructions!). #tatting #tattingtutorial #tattingforbeginners #shuttletatting #lacemaking

I’ll be vending at Salisbury’s 3rd Friday! 🌙✨ Find my handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories, and metallic-beaded ornaments that sparkle after sunset. Come explore and say hi! #SalisburyMD #3rdFriday #tattedlace #handmadejewelry #artistmarket #gracemakeslace #laceart #slowfashion

It’s finally time to share her with the world! 🌸 Meet Tamara, handcrafted tatted lace earrings that celebrates calm beauty and timeless grace. ✨ Order yours today #tatting #laceaccessory #handmadelace #slowfashion #elegantstyle #laceartistry #gracemakeslace

I'll be at Burnish Beer Co. for their Holiday Sip & Shop on Nov. 9 from 10 AM–4 PM with my handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories & decor! Come sip, shop, and enjoy the cozy vibes of the season. #SipAndShop #HandmadeLace #SalisburyMD #HolidayMarket #YuletideVibes

Could a few flipped stitches by nuns have changed lace history? Join me as we unravel the famous Nun Story myth and its origins! #LaceHistoryMyths #TattedLace #HistoricalCrafts #HandmadeHistory #shuttletatting

Spooky season just got softer! I’ll be vending at the Salisbury Halloween Night Market, so come say hi, shop lacey things, and enjoy all the hauntingly fun vibes.

I’ll be vending at 3rd Friday in downtown Salisbury on Oct. 17 from 5–8 PM! This month’s theme is Weird Science and I’ll be there with my handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories & decor. Family & pet-friendly; come say hi! #3rdFridaySalisbury #HandmadeLace #WeirdScienceTheme #ShopLocal

I’ll be at The Brick Room’s Sip & Shop in downtown Salisbury on Oct. 9 from 4–8 PM! Come shop my handmade tatted lace jewelry, accessories & home decor. Grab a drink and hang out downtown. #SipAndShop #HandmadeJewelry #SalisburyMD

Is Rhoda Auld’s Tatting still worth reading? I break down the history, the inspiration, and what makes it unique. #Tatting #LaceMaking #BookReview #ShuttleTatting #CreativeCrafts

A couple months ago, I vended at the Poplar Hill Festival. It was a rainy day, which had me slightly worried. My fears were largely unfounded, and I...

How to Start Tatting: How to Load a Tatting Shuttle 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…

Fold and Sew: The Best Way to Preserve Lace 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…

What is Tatted Lace? A Beginner’s Guide for the Curious Lolita 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…

Custom and Upcycled Lace Pieces 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!…

Product Spotlight: Sunny Lace Earrings That Brighten Every Outfit 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.

Join Us at Downtown Salisbury’s 3rd Friday: July 18th, 2025 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…

The Lacemaker’s Perpetual Planner I designed and released a lace themed planner!

GML featured in Frilly Freedom Zine 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…

Join Us at Downtown Salisbury’s 3rd Friday: June 20th, 2025 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…

Behind the Scenes: Market Prep and Vlog 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.

Crewel World: A Needle Craft Mystery Review 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…

New Release: Lavender Cantonier Headress 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…

New Release: Spirulina Colored Tatting Thread 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…

New Release: Hand-Dyed Mauve Tatting Thread 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:

Mother’s Day Sale 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.

Vending at the Poplar Hill Mansion Festival Tomorrow 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…

New DIY Tatting Kit Release and Event This Sunday! Read More:

Lacemaking Class Vlog! It's not long, as I didn't want to make my students uncomfortable with lots of recording, so here's a short little vlog.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone who can come out tonight!

Having a small business means having expenses. Printer ink and web hosting are the most painful expenses of running mine. Followed by food at events. What's your most painful business expenses?(Not to be confused with most expensive expenses!) #smallbusiness #microbusiness #artisanbusiness

Shop Update and Tuesday Market! I went through the shop and made some updates! Most notably, I'm now offering hand-dyed tatting thread! I've also repackaged my kits. This is so they're lighter and easier to carry and to help keep shipping costs down. Boxes are much more expensive than bags. I also…

Lacemaking Hand Stretches Here's the stretches I use to keep my hands and wrists happy when I make lace!

Brickroom Sip & Shop & Video Roundup I'm very excited for this market! I'll be bringing my full lineup of offerings, so definitely come on out! There's going to be drinks and plenty of things made by local artisans and makers! I've also been making quite a lot of short form content, but I'm not…

International Tatting Day! Yesterday was International Tatting Day! To celebrate, I released a video about hand stretches I've found beneficial for tatting. I also started playing around with my double bobbin tatting shuttle! My initial impression is that it's fiddly and will take some getting…

Lace Making Class TODAY Today's the day! I'm excited to meet everyone who registered! See y'all at 5!