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CX1GK2 Glacier and tall ship / barquentine Antigua among ice floe sailing with tourists in the Lilliehookfjorden, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Arctic circle residency
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‘The Arctic Circle’ residency… Svalbard….I’ve been invited!!! Such a privilege …..

“The Arctic Circle is a nexus where art intersects science, architecture and activism—an incubator for thought and experimentation for artists and innovators who seek out and foster areas of collaboration to engage in the central issues of our time.”…. and I have the privilege of being part of this incredible residency. Wooo Hooo!!!

During October 2018, I will be spending nearly 3 weeks on a the Antigua – a barquentine tall ship in the Arctic environs of Svalbard, Spitsbergen, with a group of creatives and scientists; where I will continue to explore my connection with the Arctic and the expression of that through my photographs and artwork.

I honestly can’t contain my excitement and enthusiasm to be invited to be a participant in this highly respected and sought after residency. I will be regularly posting my preparation and updates not only leading up to the expedition; but also after my journey and subsequent exhibitions and speaking engagements.

This residency will follow a month in the north of Norway in March; for the residency I was invited to attend by the La Wayaka Current.  

…so… I’m off to the cold.. and my newfound love – frozen water!!!!

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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 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!

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  • 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.
  • 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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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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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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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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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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𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 Luxury Handwoven Blankets 🌏Stories from life & global adventures 🧩Woven into unique collector pieces Explore ⬇️
  • 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.
  • 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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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!
View Reel on Instagram
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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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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!) 🤣🤣
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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.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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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!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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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.
View Reel on Instagram
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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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