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“Where Do They GO”…. Swimming with whales in Tonga – Book for Oceanographic Conservation

I’m so excited to announce an upcoming venture to support oceanographic conservation through the sale of the publication of my new book “Where Do They Go” in both e-book and hard cover print format. You can have a sneak peek of the online Flip book here Click to view my beautiful ONLINE Flipbook

I stood on the rocky beach on Fetoko Island in Tonga, as I looked south along an uninterrupted line to Antarctica. I reflected on my incredible experiences of swimming with the whales and I heard whalesong undulating within the salty breeze. I wondered, “Where do they go?”…, both in a migratory sense and my own personal enquiry into the numbers of each species.

 

I have learned that change and conservation comes through connection. I connected deeply with these incredibly beautiful mammals and wanted to share my experience with others, with the aim that my photographs will provide the opportunity for the viewer to connect with the beauty of the whales as well. ‘Where Do They Go?’ is a dual layered title; not only questioning the mysteries of migration, but also the inquiry about their disappearance from the oceans and the causes of their declining populations.

 

Although Australian whale populations have recovered from whaling, other populations worldwide for many species have not. This book is the beginning of my expression with these beautiful animals and my alignment with oceanic conservation in the hope to create awareness and action to respect and care for our environment through connection.

 

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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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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. Lots of interesting content. Some posts less unhinged than others, and always the real me. Welcome here to a place which may inspire, and where you may also have a giggle.
  • 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!
  • 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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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’. 

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I weave all my beautiful blankets on my very simple, non-complicated rigid heddle loom by @ashford_wheels_looms 

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Looking for a beginners weaving loom? 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. I may even make you laugh. 

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. Lots of interesting content. Some posts less unhinged than others, and always the real me. Welcome here to a place which may inspire, and where you may also have a giggle.
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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. 

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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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  • Want to be a cool girl, but find yourself also doing something like this on a weekend night?

Share with a creative friend (because you just know they do this exact same thing), and perhaps we could all be cool girls in our dressing gowns together!

Have a look around my space here and if you haven’t already; come follow along!
  • Want to know the best and most simple loom to start weaving is? A rigid heddle loom is the answer! 

Let me know if you’re starting your rigid heddle loom journey and want a hand to get going; and follow along for some extra tips and ideas. I have interesting content, and you may even have a laugh along the way! 

I weave all my beautiful blankets on my very simple, non-complicated rigid heddle loom by @ashford_wheels_looms 

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 here, and welcome along!
  • Want to be a cool girl too, but find yourself doing something like this on a Friday night?

Share with a creative friend (because you know they do the exact same thing), and perhaps we could all be cool girls in our dressing gowns together!

Have a look around my space here and come follow along!
  • Stop buying yarn… never do that!! It’s far cheaper than therapy! Share with a friend who needs to know this; look around my account and come follow along to see if my yarn investment was worth it! (Or I should have gone to therapy!) 🤣🤣
  • Never stop buying more yarn! Creator materials are important. Far cheaper than therapy appointments! Share this with a friend you think may also like to see this! 🤣

Come follow along to see whether my yarn purchases were worthwhile… (or I should have invested in therapy).
  • Looking for a beginners weaving loom? 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. I may even make you laugh. 

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. Lots of interesting content. Some posts less unhinged than others, and always the real me. Welcome here to a place which may inspire, and where you may also have a giggle.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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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Want to know the best and most simple loom to start weaving is? A rigid heddle loom is the answer! 

Let me know if you’re starting your rigid heddle loom journey and want a hand to get going; and follow along for some extra tips and ideas. I have interesting content, and you may even have a laugh along the way! 

I weave all my beautiful blankets on my very simple, non-complicated rigid heddle loom by @ashford_wheels_looms 

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 here, and welcome along!
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Never stop buying more yarn! Creator materials are important. Far cheaper than therapy appointments! Share this with a friend you think may also like to see this! 🤣

Come follow along to see whether my yarn purchases were worthwhile… (or I should have invested in therapy).
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Never stop buying more yarn! Creator materials are important. Far cheaper than therapy appointments! Share this with a friend you think may also like to see this! 🤣 Come follow along to see whether my yarn purchases were worthwhile… (or I should have invested in therapy).
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Looking for a beginners weaving loom? 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. I may even make you laugh. 

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. Lots of interesting content. Some posts less unhinged than others, and always the real me. Welcome here to a place which may inspire, and where you may also have a giggle.
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Looking for a beginners weaving loom? 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. I may even make you laugh. 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. Lots of interesting content. Some posts less unhinged than others, and always the real me. Welcome here to a place which may inspire, and where you may also have a giggle.
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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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