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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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! What other exercises do you think I should do? Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.

There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.

The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone and just stay home and do the things you want to do; like spinning, weaving, knitting, crafting; but feel like you should be getting dressed out of your pj’s, and going out to at least have a coffee??? You could role play like I did. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’. One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! So it’s all sorted then? Welcome! 

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.

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!

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

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.

Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! What other exercises do you think I should do? Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.

There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.

The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone and just stay home and do the things you want to do; like spinning, weaving, knitting, crafting; but feel like you should be getting dressed out of your pj’s, and going out to at least have a coffee??? You could role play like I did. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’. One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! So it’s all sorted then? Welcome!