How I Learned to Make Lace

A brief introduction to me and my lace obsession! Where I learned to make bobbin lace, the most important piece of lace I've ever made, and some goals for the future. I made this video for Create Day as part of London Craft Week 2020.
Want to try your hand at bobbin lace? Here are some resources!
The Lace Museum has online classes in all different kinds of lace:
thelacemuseum.org/workshops.html
I teach bobbin lace online and in person at the Textile Arts Center:
textileartscenter.com/
Snowgoose lace sells affordable kits:
www.snowgooselace.com/product...
And here's a video on how to DIY affordable tools for lace:
• Affordable/Starter Bob...

[@joyc6945]

Forty-four years ago, in Puerto Rico, a neighbor of my aunts would bobbin lace in her apartment porch, everyday, after work. Her daughters and nieces would have a wonderful circle of friends over, to bobbin lace once a month. I would watch intently at how they formed their lace. However, their fingers would speed through the process and I wasn't able to really see how they would form the lace. All I saw were the beautiful bobbins moving deftly from one side to the other. Even though I was intrigued and curious to try it, neither time nor money were available to me at that time as I was a poor graduate student. Nonetheless, the desire to learn this art form has never been lost. Thank you Ms. Kanagy-Loux for breathing new life into this art form and for making it available to all via different platforms! As well as, adding the resource guide.

[@bookhoarding]

Yay you’re on KZbin! It’s because of your Lacetoks that I got into lace this year. Thank you for sharing your art and passion with the world.

[@elenakanagy-loux3846]

I love hearing that, it makes me so happy!

[@AliciaB.]

Lacemaking is definitely part of my list of Skills I Wanna Learn, though I find the variety of possible designs quite overwhelming. Is there any website dedicated to pricking patterns, similar to what Ravelry is to knitting ?

[@biguattipoptropica]

Each type of bobbin lace is made differently and requires a slightly different skill set, and a lot types of bobbin lace are not for beginners so the patterns are older and not digitally available. I do know sites set up to help beginners getting started though.

[@eshmir1499]

​@@biguattipoptropicaquestion, can you share those websites? It would be really nice, but if you can't, don't worry, have a nice day though 💕

[@_1ghenkyy298]

@@eshmir1499did you ever manage finding it?

[@vintagelife5195]

Ive been pointing out these machines and bobbins to my wife all over the country. You dont see them often, but its a treasure when you do. Now I see an actual person using these! You made my vintage day complete. What you do is amazing!

[@juliecucciawatts]

Bobbin lace has been on my bucket list for decades. I’m so excited to see you are offering remote classes. 💕

[@hannahstraining7476]

I love everything about this video! The story of your journey and amazing dedication to your craft, the fabulous lace collar you made for the incomparable RBG, to learning that the craft is growing.

[@Vanegas613]

Dude you SCREAM main character energy holy smokes. Nbd just gona travel the world to be come the very best. It wasn’t even about that you just love what you do, that’s so dope.

[@gillstephen7973]

There is a wonderful International Lace Camp held for a week in July in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Is., Ontario, Canada. All levels of lace makers are welcome in this group.

[@fuyukazemi]

I am new to making lace since I fell in love with torchon lace about a year ago! I have just recently started working on lace using my own materials since broke student life. I also love love love lolita fashion, and want to combine the two!

[@four1629]

ahhh, i happen to be the same! i'm saving for my first coord right now, and have been tatting lace for a couple months. i was wondering how i could add that into either homemade pieces or premade ones. the goth and lolita bible has been great for lace inspiration for me and i'm so glad to see someone else with the same interests!

[@GiannaFiore]

Im so happy i stumbled upon this video. The collar that you made for RBG is stunning. You are a true artist and indeed an inspiration to many.

[@suzz1776]

I wanna learn how to make lace so badly. So thx u for this channel. I have a box of lace that my grandmother and great-grandmothers made and I even have a piece my gg-gma made. I cherish that box of laces soooo much. And iv always wanted to learn. So thx u sooo sooo soooo much 😀

[@Polkadotpearl]

My 8 year old daughter and I just read the book Fiona’s Lace by Patricia Polacco, and then watched your video about making lace. Thank you for continuing this tradition to spread to the next generation.

[@leechowning2712]

This is so cool, bringing back these great arts. I had downloaded a few books from Project Gutenberg, but it is nice seeing these actually being made.

[@rosy_ranirani4865]

I am from India and very keen on learning Bobbin lace making .Seeing your determination and eventually acquiring the skill ,I am inspired to learn the same .

[@katleiz]

ended up here after i watched "Phantom Thread" where they used a 16th century Flemish bobbin lace in a dress, and they mentioned it was incredibly rare, now I understand why. This video is incredibly amazing.

[@moonpiemoonpie]

Wow! What a beautiful craft to fall into. This is absolutely incredible art.

[@four1629]

thanks to you i've started making tatted lace, and while at first bobbin lace looked intimidating, i'm starting bobbin lace today! i'm so happy that your tiktok came up on my page, you've rlly inspired me so much. i'd love to be part of the revival of handmade crafts, especially lace!

[@Noname-ok4tf]

I love your aesthetic! I’ve been into needle lace and tatting for years now and I’ve finally decided to get into bobbin lace. I will definitely be following your channel.

[@dianalyn9018]

Your passion and enthusiasm is received with such happiness as I know all too well the joy lace making brings me. I started my journey several years ago with Torchorn being my first and still one which I am trying to master I’ve also delved into Schneeberger and going on to Milanese. I get such great joy from the sound the bobbins make moving along the way. Your work is beautiful and I appreciate your time given to this great act of making lace

[@lokinokaizoku]

You are a true artist. Thank you for keeping this art alive. 💘

[@evarodriguezalequin5705]

Thank you for promoting and educating through this channel. I learned years ago in Puerto Rico where I actually live. Throughout years and decades it has been taught. However, there are less people lacing. It is our interest of continuing to promote it here through a group that is known Internationally and the governor just signed a new law that it takes effect in May 2023 where every year it will be the lace day to celebrate. There will be exhibition, demonstration, lace materials, lace to sell and etc. I was a member of the Boriquen Lacers association but unfortunately it disappeared due to former members passing. Now, we have "Lideres Puertorriquenos de Puerto Rico". Lace is known here as "Encajes de Mundillo".

[@mischelepentz3613]

I had the happy accident about 15 years ago of stumbling upon a neighbor who trained in lacemaking while living in the Midlands of England. Of course I took her up on the offer to teach me lacemaking.

[@janjirawilliams4764]

I'm glad you took the time to learn this sort of lost art and keep it alive for other to enjoy.i don't have interest in making lace but I enjoy watching your passion in regard to lace making discovery.

[@beyondthesnail]

How cool! Real-world magic. I've always wanted to see this done.

[@W4ABN]

Watched a video of someone who makes vintage clothing and mentioned doing lace by hand. Looking up lace making and find this video. Great introduction. I knew lace had been done by hand but not the how. Thanks for sharing. Really helps put things in perspective what's involved. So nice there's schools just for this craft to keep it alive. Something about handmade makes things more special, as is the person's making those things.

[@InkSlash]

Incredible journey, how wonderful and inspiring.

[@janecraigie788]

Educating in this craft must be amazing... and such a beautiful part of history.

[@danicatempleton6745]

I just thrifted a Battenburg lace pattern from the 80's and oh boy am I surprised by how little information there is online about this technique.

[@MarikamiLace-MalteseBobbinLace]

You're the coolest lacemaker on earth :)

[@elenakanagy-loux3846]

Aw, that is high praise! I don't know if I can really accept that title but thank you :)

[@tmfamily3693]

Wow! I could literally make anything! I love it!

[@TheMarionetteKitty]

Wonderful video! Cannot wait to see your channel grow. I dabble in bobbin lace and live out on Long Island.

[@mollyowens4174]

Wow! Such talent and skill. I really want to learn lace making!

[@friedasorber1653]

How fun to find you again through a youtube search for Idrija lace. I am in Gorizia for a few days and drove to Idrija today. Nice film.

[@lealand423]

I would love to learn. And your work is beautiful. Thank you

[@FrenchGrey]

Love the video, cannot wait to see more of your content! ✨

[@user-xx2mk7vu7y]

SUPER ESPECTACULAR. FELICITACIONES.

[@marivelweidner755]

This is so amazing!!

[@meh825]

Would you consider teaching on Skillshare? That's pretty much the only platform I have to access professional tutorials.

[@Maria-fh4oh]

I found this video very refreshing. I started learning tatting a couple of years ago but recently have more time to be able to do this

[@BeppyCat]

This video is so great. I hope you plan more videos for your channel!

[@PinkPoofiePalace-1234]

These laces are heavenly and gorgeous ❤😊❤

[@joyreno1034]

Too bad you didn’t find The Great Lakes Lace Group Inc in Michigan. We have been promoting lace making since 1976. We have teachers in several lace techniques. We also have a Teacher’s Certification Program.

[@riszenjoy-lovesource-power7349]

Excellent work love!🎉❤

[@hcmichele]

I was today years old when I found out lace could be handmade (shout out to the Tor-Valen series) Which is obvious but I’d never though about. Really great content over here

[@brvndxxxn]

Beautiful!

[@maribelalgarin9750]

Very interesting. I worked at the Met back in the early 90's in the Controller's office.

[@ae2948]

Your 25 collar is beautiful - done so evenly too.

[@ladytinter-AlleyKat]

Amazing.

[@CookingwithRehanaPK]

OMG.. You are so talented person And very hard worker. I Salut you I love any hands embroidery work Thank you so much sharing this video with us.. May God gives you sweet and good health 💝♥️❤️🙏🙏

[@amyovard4817]

Elena!! This is my very first video, I’ve ever come across that is yours, and it’s the second one I watched! I’ve ALWAYS loved crafting arts! I started learning cross stitch at 8, and I immediately fell in love. Now that I’m older, and KZbin has become a place to learn, I’m finally going to make my dreams of making lace come true!!! I’ve never tried it, I don’t have any supplies but this would be a dream come true for me!!! How do I start? What do I need? I don’t want to go overboard just starting out, but I want enough supplies to give it a try, or 100 tries, ya know, whatever! 🙂 I’m so excited I found your channel!!!💖💖💖

[@jillianlea9690]

Thank you !

[@aislinoberin3795]

Hello Elena I’ve have have been studying Bobbin Lace off and on for years mainly in one book called Lessons in bobbin lace making, its a great book, but I know most of it by heart at this point and I would love to explore the world of bobbin Lace making further but I’m not sure how to.

[@TheFrawlina]

I just started learning how to make bobbin lace, since it is a traditional way how to make lace in Malta and Gozo. Only a few people know how to make lace. If you're in Europe, you should definitely visit Malta and Gozo to view their lace. In Maltese it's called "Bizzilla". There's also a book: "Maltese lace, mystery and history".

[@kizzykhajiit]

I started te teach masel' bobbin lace fae a kit & books & the internet in late 2020 🤔 I was meant te be continuin' te learn Irish crochet, but I snap't the heid aff ma 0.50mm Clover Japan lace hook mid stitch & it was oot of stock everywhere durin' the lockdoons. So, I thought "let's see whit Torchon Lace is, that name that's describes ma Lolita brand knee high socks?" & after a lot of time on a search engine,,,I found info on bobbin lace making & look't up some second hand books te get 😺 then became awfy determined te make ma own torchon lace. This year, I've come on in leaps & bounds(but caused masel' Crafters Wrist), since gettin' KZbinr J'aime la dentelle's first beginners bobbin lace book. It was brilliant, cause it teaches via less bobbins, an' is awfy visual & very clear patterns & instructions(although only available in Japanese). At present, the Crafters Wrist is startin' te return(so, ma rest time is now crochet time), but I've got 19.5cm done of a 57cm length of lace, te become a garter fir the top of knee high socks.

[@lisbethbredgaard7835]

Great art❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aliheartzuphrakonkham3005]

I want to learn!!!

[@maryannarobinsonn1199]

Yay!!!

[@6VJ9]

My respect for laces jus sky rocketed

[@maisonirmgardhouseofirmgar5721]

Yay!

[@Wakeuptomakeup1]

Nice!!! 😊

[@stevezytveld6585]

The video you made with Mister Rajiv was the final push I needed to start my own attempts at lacemaking. Thank you. I've found some vintage bobbins and my lace roller pillow is on it's way from England. I took up sewing just before lockdown hit - slowly creating my wardrobe from vintage patterns that stretch across the last century. My thinking is any janky thing I'm able to come up with on the pillow will be more interesting than the mass-produced acrylic lace that can be found at the store. Is the guild open to Canadian members or has everything gone back to in-person? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@lisastgeorge428]

Oh! I love this! I have loved lace and wanted to learn how to make lace for many years! It just occurred to me to look on KZbin for lace making…and here you are! Do you give classes on line?

[@mistywoof]

you rock.

[@sisicreative5306]

I am dying for you to drop some longer videos here than what we get to see on tik tok’ ❤️

[@mademoiselleB12]

I love your work !! I would love to learn how to do this ... though I don't want to travel to Slovenia😕... though are there other ways to do this ?

[@mollymahnke6734]

I have always wanted to learn bobbin lace making. I wonder which pillow is best for beginners.

[@bentleestarr1575]

More videos please

[@nievescabrera]

Hello Elena. I love this video and I want to ask you something. Where can I buy a pillow like yours? It seems great to me. I already have similar ones, but not exactly like this. Thank you for your answer from a bobbin lace maker from Spain.

[@elenakanagy-loux3846]

Hello! Thank you for the kind words. I bought the pillow in Le Puy en Velay, France from the lacemaker Didier Barry (he also makes pillows). His website is lacebook.net

[@Professionalmom1]

Hi Elena! I'm a 5th generation lacemaker in Minnesota. I ran across a museum out here that shows that the local native tribe learned lace making. New Ulm was the center of Bohemian lacemaking. Message me if you're interested.

[@coastaf]

pun’s right out the gate

[@elhpasu]

My daughters would love to learn this... How do I get them started?

[@ashleysantos8012]

Is there a way I can find a Lacemaker to make something for my brand? I have an unique idea that I would absolutely love to bring to life. Thank you!!!!

[@adulcich8197]

Where did you get your pretty lace pillow?

[@waltersanchez2623]

Does lacemaking become mind-numbing after a while? Like the way knitting and crocheting can be done on “cruise control” to some degree?

[@willich123]

I want to learn this so bad

[@hamraismail]

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[@hamraismail]

Watch this video

[@theverbind]

Do you have a link to your graduate thesis? I would love to read it if it's available.

[@abcb8665]

Hi there, do you have any recomendation where to finde a pattern for koifish that are curved(swiming like a crossoint?) Thankyou we sell suplies but I cant lace yust jett

[@debralittle1341]

How do you possibly do that. There's so many pins and it looks confusing.❤

[@juno7496]

Is your thesis available to read?

[@romystumpy1197]

Beautiful , but the plethora of bobbins is confusing to me so ill just be an admiring spectator

[@Samantha-qj9wq]

. . . Nothing two years later? How sad, I would love to watch videos from another creator on this subject.

[@rd6203]

I am a bit ashamed to say that it took me until the last few seconds of this video that the "weird" move is her evening the tension. 😅

[@sebastianrossouw4033]

Just to point out but japanese silk isn't traditional the worms come from China where originally they were larger moth variety from Japan. The Japanese has imported Chinese silk worms but the industry is bust in Japan. Use wild silk from India, it isn't as silky but is an older practice that is being rediscovered. FYI no silkworms are boiled in the making of Indian raw silk.

[@XcuddleXbearX11]

Lace has always intrigued me as well. I saw you on facebook and wanted to see more so i started to follow you here and Insta c:

[@user-ts6yw7rb9c]

00:03 " its hard to pin point" lol i see what you did there