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Dec 22
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Today I’m going to be my own very best friend !

I scheduled today off… just for me.

The past few months have been crazy…. actually the whole year has been HUGE… and I needed to take time to just be with ME!

I hopped up early and attended to a few things and I was sharing via email what I was going to do for the day…. and I just wrote that …” I am taking today off… to just go into the forest and take some photographs… find a stream somewhere and have a swim.. and just connect with the earth and myself. Time for regeneration.. rejuvenation and connection with myself. I am going to nurture myself by being loving and kind to myself… ..and laugh with myself and just love myself for who I am and enjoy my own company…Today I am going to be my own very best friend. :-)”

…and I WAS !

It was the summer solstice – and for me a day for connection… so I decided to head to the forest and bush! I drove to a nearby State forest and walked; sat; cried; laughed at my own jokes LOL… meditated quietly and found a wonderful sense of Peace.

I held my camera in my hand and listened to what I saw. I felt the sounds of the bush. Eucalyptus oils wafted as the engine warmth and tyres released the fragrance of the bush. I reconnected with myself. It was wonderful.

My first pleasure and comfort was slipping on my walking boots, which seemed to have been abandoned in the past few months.

 

 

 

I then hoped for a splash in a stream… but alas… no water in the streams… only dry creek beds… so my desire for a splash didn’t eventuate.. Oh well.

The resonance of the sounds of the bush truly moved me… my cells tingles and buzzed with the vibration of the bellbirds; king parrots… birds in general (LOL) and CICADAS!!! OMGosh!!!… Have a listen to the sound which recorded here is only a fraction of what it was like to experience! Video quality is abysmal ..and thumbnail sideways.. LOL.. but just have a listen to something of what it was like to stand in the bush with these insects just going ‘off’!!!! AMAZING!!!

 

My new best friend and I were having a wonderful day. We both pleased ourselves what to do… LOL.. no problems…no issues… no complications… just hung out together – experiencing the sounds; the smells; the sensations of being in the forest.

Another pleasure and comfort was to stand quite close beside a yellow tailed black cockatoo… one of my two most favourite birds…. Have a listen to his quite mournful cry. Two videos here.. one as I was walking and I heard the mournful cry… and then when I came close to where it was sitting on the branch quite low down.
Yellow tailed black cockatoos – mournful cry

resonance of cicadas
The honey scent of blossom oozed in the humid hot day.  

The forest was varied and as the soil  and micro-climates of the different sides of the slopes changed…so did the species of trees and types of forest and bushland.

The roads were very quiet.. actually I didn’t see another car all day on the dirt roads. My new ‘bestie’ wished she was in the Cruiser though… but I hadn’t communicated clearly to Max that I wanted it  – so it was booked in to have a windscreen replacement… so although my car is perfectly adequate, some of the spots were a bit tricky.. and I didn’t take pics of the ‘hairy bits’ because i was busy with two hands on the wheel!

Throughout the day I found spots to put out my picnic rug and just meditate and absorb the sounds of the bush. I found a sense of clarity and was really happy. I recognised a real strength within me that I saw in so much of the forest. Strong tree trunks… tall… enduring… powerful… sustaining… protecting… providing – characteristics of myself which others also see, which means that I am often overlooked as ever needing any support.

 

 

 

 

 

I saw the remnant stump of a HUGE old tree which was felled some time ago. I reflected on the sense of time..age… and how ignorance caused the death of something so magnificent. It came to me that I just recognised how important it is to ACT and have action on something when one is ignorant no longer and has awareness of something…. otherwise the consequence is that so much is lost.

 

Thunder was rumbling all around and the sky became dark. I decided to take the ‘adventurous’ track home.. 76 km which ended up taking me nearly 5 hours!  (a few stops on the way though) LOL. It was narrow, bumpy and my new best friend was excited but also had a few OMGosh waves as it started to rain and there was no phone range… and I forgot to tell Max which forest I was actually in ! It was so much fun though! Driving through the rainforest I saw this sign… I didn’t stop and it is hard to read…but is says… “Impassable Road – when WET”….  OOPS!  No way were we turning around!

The sky to the west was filled with black storm clouds.. and the rumbles of thunder spoke to me gently to carefully get out of the rainforest otherwise I may get bogged and then I would have to work out what to do! LOL. Thank goodness that didn’t happen and after 5hours of doing about 20km an hour, with a few stops along the most wonderful track we came out to Bellthorpe to a bitumen road.

I had a wonderful day of connection – with my new best friend. Think I might have her hang out with me all the time!

 

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I am a Journeywoman. I live my life as an explorer. An adventurer. An Observer. An Artist. There is no differentiation between how I live my life and the art that is an expression of it. It is through my experience adventuring the unknown, that I learn more about myself. My aim through this connection is to live where my expression is fully in alignment with the essence of who I am. “In the field of Fine-Art Photography, Julie stands apart from others with the way she sees the world and expresses her connection within it. Julie Stephenson’s photographs are sublime. Her work is an expression of her deep connection; and a gift to the world.”

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Do you want a simple loom that isn’t overwhelming and complicated? A rigid heddle loom is the answer! Let me know if you’re starting your rigid heddle loom journey, and follow along for some tips and ideas for your projects. I use color instead of patterns to tell my stories of journeys around the world in our vintage car. I weave all my beautiful blankets on a very simple, non-complicated loom. Have a look around my space. Welcome along!
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Do you want a simple loom that isn’t overwhelming and complicated? A rigid heddle loom is the answer! Let me know if you’re starting your rigid heddle loom journey, and follow along for some tips and ideas for your projects. I use color instead of patterns to tell my stories of journeys around the world in our vintage car. I weave all my beautiful blankets on a very simple, non-complicated loom. Have a look around my space. Welcome along!
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Do you want a simple loom that isn’t overwhelming and complicated? A rigid heddle loom is the answer! Let me know if you’re starting your rigid heddle loom journey, and follow along for some tips and ideas for your projects. I weave all my beautiful blankets on a very simple, non-complicated loom. I use color instead of patterns to tell my stories of journeys around the world in our vintage car. Have a look around my space. Welcome.
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Do you want a simple loom that isn’t overwhelming and complicated? A rigid heddle loom is the answer! Let me know if you’re starting your rigid heddle loom journey, and follow along for some tips and ideas for your projects. I weave all my beautiful blankets on a very simple, non-complicated loom. I use color instead of patterns to tell my stories of journeys around the world in our vintage car. Have a look around my space. Welcome.
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Are selvedges in weaving important? My opinion regarding selvedges/selvages may be controversial amongst weavers. I do NOT obsess over them. I take care, but I do not gauge the quality of my piece by the evenness of my edges.  I don’t think enough attention is given to the quality of the fabric and the aesthetics of a piece; and instead many weavers focus on technical aspects, which in my opinion isn’t worth the attention, because for me it’s not what matters.  I’ve lived a lot, and been fortunate to experience travelling and weaving with women all around the world. Over my lifetime I’ve developed a ‘bigger picture’ view for my life and weaving. ‘Perfect selvedges’ rate very low in my ‘bigger picture’.  What do you think? Come follow along to see what qualities I feel are important in my handwoven blankets.
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Here’s a simple tip using 2 cardboard strips as a header to even the shed in weaving. You only need two strips, and it’s best they are really thin, and the sharp edges mitred or lightly sanded (even with an emery board) to ensure that the yarn isn’t abraded. I then weave a small section of woven header which will be removed as the weaving is taken from the loom. I use a very simple rigid heddle loom; a lifetime of experience as an artist and weaver; combined with a little unhingedness; and my passion for sharing everything I know; means my space here is your go to creative fibre space for weaving, knitting and a big if fun. Welcome. Have a look around. I may even make you laugh.
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Here’s a simple tip using 2 cardboard strips as a header to even the shed in weaving. You only need two strips, and it’s best they are really thin, and the sharp edges mitred or lightly sanded (even with an emery board) to ensure that the yarn isn’t abraded. I then weave a small section of woven header which will be removed as the weaving is taken from the loom. I use a very simple rigid heddle loom; a lifetime of experience as an artist and weaver; combined with a little unhingedness; and my passion for sharing everything I know; means my space here is your go to creative fibre space for weaving, knitting and a big if fun. Welcome. Have a look around. I may even make you laugh.
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An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
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An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
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As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. * Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
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As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. * Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
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Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with. I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive! I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
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Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with. I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive! I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
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