If you’re living in Hebron MD, you’re now able to buy lace jewelry locally, any day of the week, without any shipping fees, needing to go all the way to Salisbury, or having to wait until a festival! Tatted lace jewelry is always handmade and perfect for an elegant gift! Check out Collector Chaos at… Read more: Now at Collector Chaos!

Yesterday was the long awaited Poplar Hill Mansion Festival! I worked very hard to set myself up for success. I was out there with my usual wares, but I thought to bring my wreathed which caught people’s attention… and then people- the wisteria insisted on tickling people’s necks and tops of their heads. 😂 I… Read more: Poplar Hill Mansion Festival

This week has been a fairly slow one as far as lacemaking goes. Given that my hands had some stiffness last week I’ve been mostly focusing on other important things to prepare for the May festival. Last Sunday, I mostly focused on making necklace chains. Last week, I cut all of them to length at… Read more: Weekly Update: Jewelry Factory

This week has been one of the busiest in my LIFE! I started off the week with the grand idea of finally making a lace donut. Things did not go as planned. It’s now on the backburner. Also, on Sunday, my Gran and I found a neat little shop, all themed around the macabre. Over… Read more: Weekly Update: Donuts, Chokers, Resin, Lasers, Etsy, and Needles

This week, I attempted to make some more pieces out of resin. I made more flowers to suspend within it, but while cleaning and finishing a few pieces, I realized that it takes far too long to make them nicely to be affordable. Not to mention the dangers of breathing in the particles, even after… Read more: Weekly Update: Resin, Eclipse, Ink, Festival Prep, Tatting Tin

I’ve been reconsidering how I interact with social media. While that’s nothing new, I can’t help but ponder over the need to schedule posts to ensure engagement and growth. I keep wanting to step back further and further. Not to mention, I recently finished the book Digital Minimalism, and it really encouraged me to review… Read more: Weekly Update: Considering Social Media, Flower Completed, Resin Time

This past week has been a touch less active on my part. It’s been both busy and seemingly unproductive. Thursday and Saturday I made a slew of earrings. It was fun to try getting the colors to match with a color changing thread. I used glue to secure the ends as I thought the tufts… Read more: Weekly Update: Earrings, Photography Practice, Flower, May Day Festival

When I was a teen, I used to be an avid blogger, never missing a single week. I’m not quite sure what changed, but I have neglected this blog for too long! So here’s a little roundup of everything that’s happened since I last posted. I made the switch to stainless steel hardware! While this… Read more: Mega-Update

I bought this shuttle for a few years ago and it’s currently my favorite shuttle. I’m open to my mind being changed as I spend more time using other shuttles, but this is my current gold standard. My first favorite feature: it’s posted with a bobbin. Unlike the metal shuttles I reviewed in the last… Read more: Handy Hands Dreamlit Shuttle Review

I was asked by a loving husband to make a custom stealy for his wife for the holidays. It’s already been given, so I can post photos! It was a lot of fun to work on and now I have loads of notes to help develop a skull pattern for Halloween 2024. Aside from the… Read more: Custom Piece: Stealy

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? Last week’s Santa Social was amazing, I got to meet so many lovely people and earned enough to make it worthwhile to return next year! In fact, I was so pleased with the event that I want to add one more event… Read more: Thank You to Everyone Who Visited at the Santa Social

If you’re near Salisbury MD, come on out and say hi! I was talked into vending by a couple of pals I made at the Hebron Farmer’s Market. While you’re there, it’d mean a lot to me if you also checked out the booth for Loaves of Love(Donna), and Barbara’s Soap/Richards Jelly’s and Jams. This… Read more: Come Say Hi to Me at the Santa Social!

Tuesday night, I got the notification, Parker’s Produce and Seafood was opening their holiday market, Pumpkins to Pinecones, the next day and were ready for me to bring in my lace ornaments! I went home after work and made sure everything was there. I had a list of things to bring, so I verified that… Read more: Parker’s Pumpkins to Pinecones

What are your favorite [tatting related] websites? Handy hands: I found them before CRLG and IOLI. Their newsletter was a godsend, because it made my hobby feel more legitimate. https://hhtatting.com/ Tatting John: I’ve loved reading John’s posts here and there over the years, but he hasn’t posted in a long time. I’m worried about him.… Read more: My Favorite Lace Tatting Websites

Yesterday, I got it in my head to get two patterns up on the Etsy shop by 9pm. I wanted to be in bed by a reasonable hour, but I also had procrastinated on making those patterns for too long. They needed to be up and online so it was one less thing on my… Read more: Meeting my Goals

What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? WordPress has really been giving golden and blog-relevant daily prompts as of recent! This goes all the way back to before I started tatting. I stumbled across a video about a man who would make tatted doilies on his train or bus commute. I… Read more: Changing My Mind About Lacemaking-Daily Prompt

Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. Not too long ago, I went to a crafting meetup that was set up in an online group. We all met up at a local quick serve restaurant, which is ideal. It keeps things low-stakes. I brought some of my crafting supplies, photos of… Read more: Out of Place- Daily Prompt

List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. Lacemaker: This is my passion, the thing I do when I’m stressed to calm down. I love creating something of beauty. I joined clubs to socialize with surrounding the topic. Photographer: I love catching beautiful photos. They’re like magical little snippets into different worlds and… Read more: 3 Jobs I’d Consider: Jetpack Daily Prompt

In late 2018 I decided to try the ball jointed doll hobby on for size. For years I’d see photos of them and thought they were beautiful, and I decided that it was time. It didn’t retain a long-term grip on me and I sold my larger doll. I did keep the mini doll, however,… Read more: I Dream of Dollies

It’s official, my recreated pattern of this historical lace is now in a significant museum’s archives for study and reference! I’m absolutely stoked to have contributed to the preservation of history. Also, I’m very excited to be volunteering next month during their fall festival to demonstrate tatting. Maybe there will even be a face reveal… Read more: Museum Quality

The daily WordPress prompts seldom apply to this blog, but I figure this one would be fun. Which topics would you like to be more informed about? It’s a short list, at present. I’d like to become far more well-versed on the history of tatted lace, and a handful of techniques. I’d like to learn… Read more: Room For Lacemaking Improvement

Easily one of of the most popular tatting books on the market, Easy Tatting is an excellent beginner book. While I wouldn’t claim it has any particularly groundbreaking patterns, it does handhold the new tatter through a variety of patterns, building their skills with the basics of the art of shuttle tatting. For someone more… Read more: Book Review: Easy Tatting by Rozella F. Linden

Inspired by Asian money envelopes, this handmade tatted lace toggle bracelet will accomodate a wrist up to 7.5″ in circumference. Materials: cotton, glass beads, metal $60 USD

I still can’t believe I ever thought this type of shuttle was good. I loved how they were stainless steel and easy to reload, but there was so much I loathed about them! They would unspool quite a bit, likely removing any semblance of time saving from loading a standard shuttle. The brand doesn’t matter,… Read more: Metal Bobbin Tatting Shuttle Review

In England, National Lacemaker’s Day is September 9th. While I’m not based in England, I want to wish my fellow Lacemakers a world apart a belated Happy Lacemaker’s Day! To learn more about the holiday, check out the UK based Lace Guild here.

This chunky and durable handmade tatted lace button bracelet will accomodate a wrist anywhere from 2.75″ to 8.5″ in circumference. $60.00 Materials: cotton, glass beads, plastic button

This cute and dainty handmade tatted lace toggle bracelet will accomodate a wrist up to 7.5″ in circumference. $34.00 Materials: cotton, glass beads, metal

A few years ago, two friendships ended simultaneously- we were a triad of friends and one day we simply were no longer. In my last conversation with one of the people involved, it was apparent they’d been making fun of(or insulting?) me behind my back for some time. Those who are close to me know… Read more: On Friendship and Loss

If you watch the Sunday Night Tat and Chats, you probably know I’ve been trying to find the balance between size inclusivity, accessibility, sustainablility, and aesthetics. I may have happened upon exactly what I’ve been looking for! Behold my first online offering, the Cernunnos! It’s a delicate little single shuttle split ring bracelet featuring 12… Read more: The Cernunnos Bracelet

I stop in every week for my gourmet candy fix and I was pleased to see my jewelry up for sale! The owner, Jessica is a lovely and crafty person(seriously, her crochet work is adorable!). Check out her shop and tell her I sent you. 💖

It’s riddled with little flaws and there’s plenty of ends that need to be hidden, but I’m pleased with my progress so far! For the most part I’ve enjoyed the process, although I’ve not been a fan of the current part, the onion rings. I’d never needed to make them before this, and I figured… Read more: 3 Months Cloak Update

I’m reasonably certain I’ve almost figured out this pattern. I emailed the president of my nearby lacemaking guild with hopes that someone took higher resolution photographs than myself. I’d like to avoid making another long drive, if I can help it, but the pattern needs to be right. I wonder what will happen with the… Read more: Progress with the Martha Washington Lace

Yesterday I had the opportunity and privilege to attend, as a member of CRLG, a hidden section of the National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon. We descended into the basement to one of the storage rooms where many of the lace specimens were stored. Nine of us were able to… Read more: Museum Storage Room Tour

After reading Tim Ferriss’s 4-Hour Workweek, and being overall dissapointed (I was expecting more a guide to building a side-hustle in 4 hours a week), I must admit I found one thing that really resonated. I decided I want to become an expert at something. In the book he mentions how being considered an expert… Read more: Becoming an Expert

A couple months ago, a friend and I went to brunch in Smyrna, Delaware. Afterwards, we finally got the chance to go to Grounded Souls. Before that, things were a little rocky. Nothing against the owner, small business owners have their own lives too, but it was a little frustrating. Earlier in the week I… Read more: Shop Review: Grounded Souls Metaphysical Store

Last week I volunteered to teach people how to tat at a local museum’s yearly spring historical festival. I brought 5 3D printed shuttles, expecting to talk more about the history of lacemaking, maybe sell a few pieces I’d made, and show a couple people how to tat and give away those shuttles. Y’all, there… Read more: Teaching Lacemaking

I started tatting a lace cloak. I know it’s going to take a long time to make, But I’m hoping to have it done in about a year. It’s definitely a lofty goal, and I haven’t seen anyone else make a full length lace cloak by hand with a hood before, so I’m excited to… Read more: The Lace Cloak

I first heard of Joseph Bologne a few years ago. I could have sworn it was via the phenomenal podcast The Land of Desire, but I can’t locate the specific episode, so I must be mistaken as to the podcast. Either way, I remember thinking he sounded like a very cool man. The movie, however,… Read more: Movie Review: Chevalier

Ever since I felt called to the path of druidism last year, I’ve been struggling a bit to find my specific path. I’ve been a bit frustrated in following along with the book I’ve been reading, and while I have a new technique that’s immensely helped with the process*, I still feel a fair bit… Read more: Choosing between AODA and OBOD

This isn’t a true cupcake slice, but my local Food Lion didn’t have individual cupcakes for sale. I didn’t think it wise to gamble on a four-pack of cupcakes. Since this is a series meant to find the best one among chain grocers, I’ll let it slide. This carrot cake slice caught my eye. While… Read more: Adventures in Cupcakes: Food Lion’s Carrot Cake Slice

Yesterday, while I listened to Shannon Ables’s interview with Frances Schultz, I realized I’d neglected something very important and very witchy. I never named my home! If I have, it was long ago, before I resumed this path. My car has a name, why shouldn’t the camper I live in? Sure, I’m hoping to find… Read more: Naming Your Home

In January of 2019, I found a needle tatting kit in an antiques shop. Little did I know this simple kit would change my life. Here are 5 major things I’ve been able to cultivate within my life because of tatting. 1. It taught me to be with myself. While it lends itself nicely to… Read more: Lessons in Lace

Some of you may remember my post last year titled Flipping the Script. I brainstormed a small handful of things I could do in order to move past my fear of being considered an idiot in the local occult community. A couple weeks ago, I resumed my search on Mandragora Magicka to find any covens… Read more: Finding My Pagan Community

After doing shifting readings for a handful of folks and reading posts on various forums, I’m of a mixed mind when it comes to the act of shifting. Many who attempt to shift are trying to escape to an anime world. While I feel that’s impossible, one can still shift their own reality into something… Read more: 7 Tips on Shifting your Reality

On Friday, I embarked on the 150 mile drive to visit my childhood best friend. On long drives I love to make a pit stop. Usually, I stop at local game shops or gas stations, but I made it to Dover Delaware with an hour to spare from their closing time. Their hours on Google… Read more: Shop Review: Finding Avalon

While even clean homes can catch an infestation of the dreaded bedbug, it’s still something worth avoiding if possible. Naturally, those of us who travel on even a semi-regular basis are at an elevated risk of bringing these persistant little vampires home. Here’s my list of major things to check before bringing your luggage into… Read more: 8 Things to Check in a Hotel Room Before Unpacking Your Suitcase

Sunday evening, my friend Janelle and I went up to Virginia and spent yesterday luxuriating at the spa. First, however, we went to Spa World. It was exactly what I needed. Soaking in the hot tubs both with and without the jets, not to mention the sauna and delicious food were absolutely divine experiences. Spending… Read more: Patissier & Spa Day

I found myself in Acme, buying a few groceries. I don’t usually shop there as it’s the most expensive grocery store in town, but I was looking for a specialty ingredient. I couldn’t find that, but in the bakery section I happened upon the most perfect cupcakes. The icing was swirled perfectly and the strawberry… Read more: Adventures in Cupcakes: Acme’s Yellow Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting

Usually, at work, I’m enjoying podcast or pure silence as I get lost in my thoughts, working on repairing equipment. It’s usually a peaceful process. Yesterday, I didn’t feel well. I had a headache plague me all day long; the sinuses on the left side of my head were giving me a fit. My back… Read more: Just What I Need

When I was a child and young teenager, My cousins and I used a site called Deviantart. We loved looking at art and occasionally shared our work with it. My account is gone now. I managed to get back into it and deleted my old account about a month or so ago. I felt it… Read more: A Beautiful Change

Last weekend, my partner and I drove to New York City for the Distant Worlds Coral concert. It was phenomenal. Between the guest appearances and performances to the little details that mixed things up compared to the source materials, it was a splendid and enchanting experience. The first half helped me get unstuck in the… Read more: Distant Worlds

“When someone tells you they don’t like you, even if they state it’s for something inherently untrue about you, don’t think you can change their opinion. It’s better to just move along.”This was what I wrote when someone wrote things that were absolutely untrue about me on Tumblr. Today was an interesting day, and I… Read more: Moving Along During a Tower Moment

In an attempt to better my life, I decided to take on a word of the year.This year’s word, for me, is eloquence.I’ll be working closely with the god Ogma to clean up my language and improve my penmanship regarding other forms of communication. I’m aware that I’ll be taking on a significant amount of… Read more: Eloquence: Word of the Year

I was listening to episode 133R of the Choose FI podcast and the hosts discussed flipping the script on limiting beliefs. What is a limiting belief you have? Change it to a how. My limiting belief is “I’ll never be as smart or skilled as so many other witches out there.” This belief has prompted… Read more: Flipping the script

A few days ago, someone in an online group was wrestling with the idea of reading for a hunter through an ethical lens. Like many, with my first foray into Wicca, I followed the Wiccan rede. “Harm none, and do what you will.” At the time, I took it literally and went vegan, opting to… Read more: Readings, The Sacred Hunt, Changed Perspectives

Two things that are crucially important to pretty much any witchcraft journey and most spells is grounding and centering. Today we’re just going to discuss grounding. What is grounding? Unlike a punishment that your folks may have doled out for some perceived misdeed, grounding in a metaphysical sense is really positive and helpful. It gets… Read more: Grounding

I’ve seen a lot of comments on my Goodreads and a few YouTube videos about Buckland’s Big Blue Book that there’s no mention of solitary Witchcraft and things for solitary witches to do. This baffles me. It’s sprinkled throughout the book, but you don’t even have to read closely. I have an older edition, but… Read more: Something that really confuses me…

On my mini road trip yesterday I was tempted by a wand. I’ve been on the hunt for a proper wand for a long time now, but just have not met the right one! It’s been frustrating, but I’ve also not let it stop me from working magick. The above wand cost $40! It was… Read more: Making A Magick Wand For FREE

It started in high school. I’d felt a strong disconnect from the CoC(church of christ) for years, so after years of Sunday school and church camp, I was trying to find something that spoke to me. I bought the book True Magick by Amber K at a discount book store, snuggled between a manga and… Read more: How did I become Involved in Witchcraft?