"As an explorer in the space of raw isolation and extremes, I saw and felt the shape of cold. The 'Shape of Cold' exposes itself in an environment where no indigenous peoples could say it was their home - Antarctica. These shapes began to reveal to me the nature not only of this profoundly exquisite and powerful place; but of the nature of myself. In our times where climate change is controversial yet evident in the polar caps where ice sheets are retreating and glaciers are calving and moving at unprecedented rates; most people are far removed from the effects of how we live. My journeys to the polar regions of both Antarctica and Greenland have enabled me to experience and witness the changes of our planet and through my connection and photographs I offer others an opportunity to have greater awareness and connection to our incredibly beautiful planet and our place as a part of it." Julie Stephenson (Interview 2017)I am excited to have been invited to the Awards ceremony of the Lucie Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York in late October.
Oct
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Winner IPA International – Book Photographer of the Year and Finalist Lucie ‘Discovery of the Year’
Oct
30
“Where Do They GO”…. Swimming with whales in Tonga – Book for Oceanographic Conservation
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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!
14 hours ago
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!
15 hours ago
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!) 🤣🤣
17 hours ago
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).
18 hours ago
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.
3 days ago
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!
6 days ago
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.
7 days ago
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.
7 days ago
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.
1 week ago
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!
14 hours ago
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!
15 hours ago
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!) 🤣🤣
17 hours ago
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).
18 hours ago
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.
3 days ago
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!
6 days ago
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.
7 days ago
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.
7 days ago
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.
1 week ago