In this reflective solo episode, The Lace Bee shares why bobbin lacemaking has been added to the Heritage Crafts Red List of Endangered Crafts – and what this means for the future of the craft in the UK.

Drawing on personal insight, historical context and the quiet power of community, this episode explores the challenges facing lacemaking today, from dwindling adult education and an ageing practitioner base to undervalued market pricing.

But it is also a call to action. Whether you’re a lifelong lacemaker or a curious beginner, The Lace Bee invites you to keep the thread alive – by sharing, teaching and making space for the next generation of lace.

Listen in to rediscover the strength, beauty and importance of a craft that deserves not only to be remembered – but to be revived.

You can read more about this topic on the accompanying blog here

New Year and a new season. In this episode, I look at what lace bobbins are made of.

From wood to bone, pewter to glass, I explore the quiet beauty and history behind the materials that have shaped our bobbins. Whether you're new to lace or have a pillow full of favourites, there's something here to enjoy and reflect on.

To see examples of these bobbins, visit the accompanying blog.

In this episode of the Christmas Lace Notes, “Feast and Folklore,” I delve into the history behind classic British festive dishes—like the roast turkey, Christmas pudding, and mince pies—and discover how their origins are intertwined with treasured holiday stories.

I have included details on how to download many of the stories mentioned in the accompanying blog from Project Gutenberg.

Join me as I explore the moral lessons of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Project Gutenberg), the festive mystery of Doyle’s The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Project Gutenberg), the tender themes in O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi (Project Gutenberg), and more.

Join me as I celebrate the flavours, traditions, and timeless literature that make Christmas truly magical.

Read further and access all the links including some recipes on my blog here