Nullarbor is Latin for “no trees”… which is contrary to what is actually the case across this plain. Only on the Eastern side of the Nullarbor is there some distance of flat treeless plain…otherwise the flat, sometimes undulating limestone land which is filled with underground caves, is covered with freshly generating trees which also reveal evidence of dead limbs whose moisture was sucked from them during the drought.
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How my brain sounds as I try to juggle… and it doesn’t end after your children leave home! Life goes on and now they are 40years old.. this is still how my brain sounds as I try to juggle being a weaver trying to spend time in my studio weaving .. with everything else! …
1 day ago
So many of you have shared that your pieces seem boring after you’ve spent hours with your heart and soul weaving them.
I have some ideas. Tip ONE to stop you from repeating making projects you don’t really love.
Try this -
Recall a place you’ve been that’s moved you. Remember the colours. Start there!
Keep watching and spread the world to come to my space to learn how to look at your weaving in a whole new way!
3 days ago
Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave?
You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’!
Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
4 days ago
Theres a saying about looking for a needle… but this time in the loom box! {tip} I suspect it won’t be found there! Hehe
A needle however is a very necessary accompaniment to a loom.
Who would have thought there was so much sewing in weaving? Hemstitching is a thing!! AND absolutely imperative!
Now you know! Let others know as well!
5 days ago
Tips and techniques are the starting point to make sound handwoven pieces, but after that- it’s up to you to spend all those hours weaving something that just doesn’t fill in the time. You will never truly be happy with that.
Come follow along to glean some insights into making pieces that are meaningful to you and bring a deeper sense of accomplishment alongside pieces that you actually love.
5 days ago
It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.
I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe
Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom.
You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me.
#handweaving #madebyhand #warping
7 days ago
If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration?
Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
1 week ago
How my brain sounds as I try to juggle… and it doesn’t end after your children leave home! Life goes on and now they are 40years old.. this is still how my brain sounds as I try to juggle being a weaver trying to spend time in my studio weaving .. with everything else! …
1 day ago
So many of you have shared that your pieces seem boring after you’ve spent hours with your heart and soul weaving them.
I have some ideas. Tip ONE to stop you from repeating making projects you don’t really love.
Try this -
Recall a place you’ve been that’s moved you. Remember the colours. Start there!
Keep watching and spread the world to come to my space to learn how to look at your weaving in a whole new way!
3 days ago
Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave?
You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’!
Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
4 days ago
Theres a saying about looking for a needle… but this time in the loom box! {tip} I suspect it won’t be found there! Hehe
A needle however is a very necessary accompaniment to a loom.
Who would have thought there was so much sewing in weaving? Hemstitching is a thing!! AND absolutely imperative!
Now you know! Let others know as well!
5 days ago
Tips and techniques are the starting point to make sound handwoven pieces, but after that- it’s up to you to spend all those hours weaving something that just doesn’t fill in the time. You will never truly be happy with that.
Come follow along to glean some insights into making pieces that are meaningful to you and bring a deeper sense of accomplishment alongside pieces that you actually love.
5 days ago
It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.
I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe
Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom.
You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me.
#handweaving #madebyhand #warping
7 days ago
If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration?
Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
1 week ago
Lee
April 13, 2012
Dear Julie, Thank you for stirring my memory, love your photos, at first when I looked I thought there were gallahs in the tree, then realised it was the “Bra Tree”, the trees that have the spreading canopy on a tall willowy trunk Frank & I used to call them “Prohart” trees, he always showed them in his paintings. Enjoying the journey with you, travel safely. Love & hugs Lee
Julie
April 14, 2012
Hahaha…yes.. the “Bra tree” We also saw “Cup tree”..and “shoe and thong tree”. The trees our here are amazing – especially the ones with the tall spreading canopy. Max said they reminded him of “Giraffe trees” in Africa. Love and hugs Julie
Sue
September 15, 2015
Last year when Warren and I were crossing the Nullarbor we passed a tree that was covered in an assortment of beautiful bras. The sign read of support for a dear woman who was battling breast cancer. Any woman was invited to add their bra to the collection and reflect on loved ones affected by this illness. So I did. Standing under the shade of the tree with only shorts and sandles on I prayed. That prayer was for your sister. Xx