Wow, well done Lora, came across this by accident. See you in September. Sue.xx

Dear Made by Lora. I’ve watched a lot of videos on beginner lace making and yours have been the best, so clear, and such fun. Thank you for making them and you’ve given me the courage to try out lace making myself, albeit with pegs :) all the best, Celia from Australia.

Wonderful video. I’m planning a trip and trying to figure out what supplies to bring. This was very helpful. And yes…. I also love the sound of my pencils rattling. 😊💕

Well done. Love the results.

It's a very weird feeling, Lora, but so far, I've watched four of your videos, and each one just reminds me of 'art-&-crafting me'. Your plein air videos strike chords with me, your simple style of presentation is a breath of fresh air. Your honest art work is a joy after so many over-edited videos of 'perfect' paintings' which leave us feeling inadequate that we are presented with on ArtTube these days.. I loved your re-purposing of a sketch book and the way you saved and presented the pages you took out. That vertical pencil case is a dream!!! So practical and neat, holds so much for such a small size and has obviously been used a lot (judging from the inevitable "I'm being used" marks _inside_ on the base of the case), but still looks clean and neat after a year of work. I, too, recycle things to make new and useful things, and in fact, this video prompted me to look at my storage, with a smile*, because it's a mish-mash of various boxes never intended for shelving, but which work, non-the-less, shelving intended for shoes which now holds art and associated stuff (laminator, Sissix, a renovated cardboard box** holding felt tips, glue, some small boxes of random coloured pencils) etc . and a big box of 300gsm, various coloured card stock. There's also a box holding glue dots and double/sided tape, and a pencil wallet holding pastel pencils. Both shelves curve a little under the weight, but not as much as I had feared! And I can still move it (carefully!!!) to sweep under it! * and was prompted to tidy away some things which ought to have been tidied away some time ago.<blushes> 😄 ** I covered the box with white gaffer tape, many years ago & it still looks good! I have some very elderly sets of drawers (two different makes, both holding up well, 30 years of much use later) holding card and paper stock and delicate crafting tools... And an equally elderly metal office drawer unit holding all sorts of stuff. Why did / do I need so much stuff? (I haven't mentioned the bespoke wooden chest of drawers for watercolour paper, with two smaller drawers for art materials, or the bespoke, not-matching, wooden bookcase which sits on top of it Bespoke? I couldn't buy what I needed, and I found a carpenter who made them to my design and plan, for me for far less than I could have bought them in any shop!!!.) Well, I taught art for years and also was part of the teams for two primary-aged children's clubs and shared responsibility for craft with two other, complementary-in-style friends and we had great fun! I'd still teach, if I could, but so far, and much searching, haven't even found a plein air art group, never seen a fellow artist in a few years of plein air in town, and I lost my previous student contacts due to Covid. Oh, gosh!! I have talked _far_ too much! So just, "Thankyou" for being yourself, and for making very relatable videos which give me a smile and much pleasure. 😊

That will be an amazing box to hold your supplies!! The prototype is such a great idea and using it for a while until you’re sure it will work for you is smart too. I remember my grandmother having a lovely wooden sewing box with needlework on the top of the lid; when you opened it, there was a divided tray on the top like you described. I just have a heavy-plastic version where I keep cross-stitching supplies. I wish it was a beautiful wooden box, but it does work (and I keep it hidden in my craft room 😊).

Wow so nice video and so inspiring, l want too make an art journal too now! And l really loved your video when you show how too bind your own sketchbook. You have a new subscriber. ❤

Wonderful! I smiled all the way through your video, especially when you opened your box to reveal the mock-up tray. It's so much like mine was: cardboard and tape everywhere. Isn't fun to create your own customized space? Absolutely wonderful. (I'm probably way too excited about this kind of stuff. Haha.) I can't wait to see your progress, what you keep, what you change, and your final result. I'll be watching for it. 😊 Also, what kind of thread are you using on the spool you showed?

I love your sample book. I have a one kind of like it. It's fun to go back through and see the progress you've made. 😊

What a brilliant idea! I'm going to try this 😁 (P.S. Your sweater is beautiful!)

This was so very helpful! I would love it if you pleeeease could make one for the next step! How to read the lace charts? How to use the cross-twist-cross to make and actual lace with “holes” in it? :)

Lovely video and lovely kit! I love the updates videos in general. It shows the small difference between supplies and when one might be more beneficial than the other. Which - especially considering the general desire for every day kits to be as light as possible - that info is wicked helpful

Goodness, so sorry to hear all you’ve been dealing with over the last 5 months, no wonder KZbin took a backseat! Glad to see you back and enjoyed seeing and hearing the stories behind your older sketches.

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I missed your previous video… I’ll need to get caught up 😊. I think your barn painting is lovely!! I do understand being out of your comfort zone with this process because you stated the same types of issues I have had on the couple of times I’ve laid down paint before sketching 😅. I love seeing other people paint this way and it doesn’t bother me when their painting is loose and outside the lines, but when I do it? It drives me bonkers 😂. Yours looks great though.

I’m glad you did this. Saves me the heartache of trying. We share the same thoughts on the order of things. I now don’t need to try modeling style painting. That style is called ‘loose’ art. But like you said it’s sloppy to me. I think a good follow up would be sketching the same barn your way. 😊

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I love your enthusiasm and your giggles! Quite fun to watch your videos

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Where did you find your pencil case??? It’s brilliant!

Hey, welcome back! We missed your cheery videos. I like the sketch school segment. Look forward to your next video now you are on a roll and worked out the editing! 😊

Welcome back! Things happen and you can't always carry on as usual. I am now looking after my very ill husband and don't have the time to do big paintings, but I have started doodling in my little sketchbook, size very similar to yours, inspired by other videos I've seen on KZbin, and that's helping me. Good luck with your job search, if you're still looking. Being retired at least I don't have that to worry about. Look forward to your next video when you have the time and inclination to do it.

I'm genuinely astounded-excellent job!🤪🤪😜😜😜😜😜😹

Just saw a random video on TikTok of a lady doing this with hundreds of bobbins and it blew my mind so came to KZbin to instantly see if there was a tutorial. Genuinely fascinated at what I saw. Your video explained it so simply. Thank you.

Great job explaining these processes. Thans so much. 😊

Thanks for the video ❤

Thank you so much! Very clear explanation!

I'm amazed. I had no idea you could make glass beads at home. I wanted the green spotty ones to be red but then I spotted a lovely red one in your jar. Can you put the dots on and leave the dots sticking out?

One of the best tutorials for anything I've ever come across on youtube! A friend recently gave me an old bobbin lace kit since I've been wanting to learn for years but always been a bit intimidated by all of those bobbins flying around! Your video makes it so approachable for a beginner and it's so clear what's happening at each step. Thanks so much for sharing your talent <3

Interesting. I've seen other women wind the thread the opposite direction. So, my conclusion from that is that it doesn't really matter which way you wind the bobbins: away from you or towards you. 😊

I love the crocheted sweater you're wearing!

Love your art! Saw a glimpse of a kitty cat in the brown book, looks so cute!❤ also your bookbinding skills are amazing! I make the odd book here and there and they never look that nice. But hopefully with time and effort, I can improve!🤩

I think it is awesome that you make your own sketchbooks. Love it!!😊

I got some great ideas from you, Lora. Thank you.

posture is an odd thing, you'd think your body wouldnt default to a position that will cause issues, but ive descovered part of the reasons i get headaches from doing many things of concentration? why I hear you ask, seems (as i caught myself doing it) Im pulling really stupid face, mouth open like im catching flys and frowning and squinting and.. its not like i cant see, or anything, i even apparently do it when working on my computer.. i must look like some form of gargoyle!!

Why are the spangles round

Im in South Africa. Loved the content.

Hi Lora. Im from South Africa😊

Well done video. Clear, understandable, not too long, well explained and Thank You! I'll be back...

Hello from Denmark

I love crafts. I paint, knit, embrodery, quilt, saw and I made one acordion book with watercolor paper. Your small book is sooo lovily. You are a very talent artist. Love, Ana from Argentina.

Hello. I am watching from Buenos Aires, Argentina. You can color my country, please. I just found your channel. I am a new subscriber. I loved the skechtbook making video, a great one!. I will make one. Fingers cross. Love, Ana

This is amazing! Thanks so much for the video - need to line a vintage suitcase I had and seeing all the steps has been so helpful <3.

Such an excellent tutorial! Thank you so much! My first ever handmade watercolour sketchbook is now driying under some heavy books and I can't wait to see it ready... 💚

Brilliant! Love the simplicity and creativity! Thanks for sharing. I’m in California and new to stepping outside my “studio” with my watercolor paints. Your inspiration of simplicity helps me know I can plan less so I can paint more!

This is bloody genius

fantastic explanation and just the right length! This craft has mystified me for a long time and now I feel like I could attempt it! Thank you.

Hi Lora i am watching from France🤗

:) just found your 1st travel kit - fun update. Kenturcky - US Southeast

Thanks so much for your tutorial! So easy to understand! And I feel CONFIDENT I could make one of these treasures! Thank you!!! Just some suggestions: If you do want multiple folios to each signature, You can trim each signature separately using a straight edge and sharp craft knife. Trim the edges back to the original desired folded width. The trick is a fresh sharp blade and patience. Use more light cutting strokes instead of deep ones. Like you demonstrated on the book board. Also, I use an old beatup hardcover book as a make-shift whole punching cradle. Oh, lastly, try your hand at using curved needles. It makes it so much easier to do those stitches where you are attaching the signatures to each other. Again, this video was a joy and incredibly helpful to me! Happy binding! ❤️🙋‍♀️