Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Sporadic
Since May 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Thoughts, news and anecdotes from Chez Bee

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Recent Episodes

S3E5 S3E5 Creative Christmas: Making, Mending and Meaning

Dec 04, 2025 10m

Settle in with a cosy cuppa as we explore a gentle, creative Christmas filled with handmade gifts, calm crafting moments, and the quiet joy of making things by hand.  This episode reflects on lace,…

S3E4 S3E4 Thread by Thread - The Quiet Meditation of Bobbin Lace

Jun 12, 2025 17m

In this episode, The Lace Bee reflects on the meditative nature of making bobbin lace. From pricking out the pattern to the rhythmic movement of the bobbins, this is a quiet celebration of slow…

S3E3 S3E3 No Instant Lacemakers: The Quiet Power of Practice

May 30, 2025 13m

In this gentle episode, we look at the idea that true skill isn’t born overnight but built over time. Drawing inspiration from Matthew Syed’s book Bounce, this reflective episode unpicks the myth of…

S3E2 S3E2 A Fragile Thread - Lacemaking on the Red List

May 15, 2025 23m

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…

S3E1 S3E1 Bobbins and their materials

May 14, 2025 39m

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…

S2E5 S2E5 Feast and Folklore

Dec 10, 2024 36m

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…

S2E4 - Flavours of Christmas: A Feast for the Senses

Nov 27, 2024 31m

In my latest podcast I look at how international dishes have influenced our Christmas and our memories.  To read the blog and access recipes mentioned then follow this link

S2E8 Season 2 Episode 3 A Sweet Christmas

Nov 07, 2024 17m

A Sweet Slice of Christmas: The Iconic Sweets of the 70s and 80s Step back into the 70s and 80s and rediscover the Christmas sweets that brought magic to UK holiday celebrations. Join us on The…

S2E2 Season 2 Episode 2 - Is it too early to talk about cheese?

Nov 05, 2024 30m

Get ready to make cheese the highlight of your Christmas celebrations! In this festive episode, host I dive into the delicious world of Christmas cheeses. From choosing the perfect cheese gift to…

S2E1 Season 2 Episode 1- Handmade for Christmas: The Pros and Cons of Crafting Christmas Gifts

Nov 04, 2024 38m

Discover the pros and cons of making Christmas presents for loved ones. Get tips on crafting gifts without stress and learn how to stay ahead of the holiday rush. Each year, I add to my Christmas…

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Mental heath and crafting ... and the gratitude project

Jul 31, 2023 11m

Back in Episode 1 I looked at how crafting can affect your mental health, in this episode I look at how your mental health can affect your crafting along with my gratitude project.

S1E6 Season 1 - Episode 6 - you can’t own all the patterns in the world

Jun 29, 2023 18m

I this musing from Chez bee I look at my pattern hoarding issues and the issue of copyright for patterns. If you are interested in learning more about Ann Buck, who is mentioned in the podcast, then…

S1E5 Season 1 - Episode 5 - The Act of Giving

Jun 16, 2023 16m

As a crafter, we've all been asked to give our time, money and creations at some point.  In this week's podcast, I muse on how and why we do this. If you are interested in micro giving then why not…

S1E4 Season 1 - Episode 4 - Musings on the need and inspiration to craft

Jun 06, 2023 16m

In this podcast I muse on the need for craft and the inspirations that I have for making. If you wish to read my blog on Adult Education in the UK and why it was more than just learning to make lace,…

S1E3 Season 1 - Episode 3 - To film or not to film, a brief history of pricking making

Jun 02, 2023 27m

Prickings are the patterns that bobbin lacemakers use to make lace.  These little holes guide us as to where to place our pins.  Back in November, 2022, I mused about this in my blog.  In this…

S1E2 Season 1 - Episode 2 - The rise of craft on TV

May 28, 2023 12m

In this second podcast from Chez Bee, I look at the pros and cons of the rise of TV craft shows. If you are interested in the things that I've talked about then you may like to find out more through…

S1E1 Season 1 Episode 1 - Crafting for Mental Health

May 23, 2023 15m

In a world where our minds are racing, creating because we can, it is possible to find some small still place.  Find out more by listening to this episode.

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The Lace Bee’s Podcast has published 17 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Arts, History.

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The Lace Bee’s Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.

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