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Oct 26
by Julie in Iceland, Iceland 2015 0 comments

When heat meets water – in Iceland…what a show!

When heat meets water - how amazing is the beauty in this alchemy! I've been having the most wonderful time diving into my photographs over the past weeks... interspersed with reading about the history of Russia, Mongolia and Europe!!! I came across a couple of photographs from Iceland last year when we went to near the Vatnajökull Glacier where the lava from the recent eruption of the Holuhraun Volcano runs close to a waterway, heating the water to create steam and creating the most incredible landscape. How amazing is the beauty in the alchemy of water and heat! You can see more posts from Iceland here and more amazing photographs of Greenland after our time in Iceland.
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Oct 05
by Julie in Greenland, Iceland 0 comments

Me in the landscape in Iceland and Greenland

Pop to this link by clicking here to see a page and gallery of me in the landscape ...so you can have an insight into how I experience life, the world and myself through my photography.
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Sep 06
by Julie in Iceland, Iceland 2015 0 comments

Wonderful waterfalls in Iceland…

It has been a particularly wet summer this year here in Iceland with average day time temperatures well below the norm.... and the total number of 'sun hours' for the month of August being a grand total of 17hours in much of Iceland. That isn't much sun at all hey!!! Consequently there is a LOT of water running from the mountains - sliding and meandering toward the cold oceans surrounding Iceland. For those who know me - waterfalls are not a favourite subject matter of mine... but this time there was a power within them which I had not felt anywhere else before. There was something quite special about the clarity of the water....and the way it fell from the layers in the volcanic  topography. Pop to a gallery by clicking here of a selection of waterfall images ...some happy snaps taken whilst driving past...and others standing in their majestic presence.
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Sep 05
by Julie in Iceland, Iceland 2015 0 comments

Mountains and moisture….. Iceland

Mountains and moisture!!! The landscape in Iceland is spectacular! There is always a geological feature in view..... and we have found there is also a lot of moisture... whether it be in the form of clouds; mist; ocean or moisture running out from the ground in either raging waterfalls or trickling streams. Iceland has on average a 79% chance of precipitation on any given day... so that means a lot of cloudy misty and showery days! We have experienced about the average which has provided an opportunity for me to experience the landscape in a more mysterious way than if the geological features were exposed in full sunlight. Pop to the gallery of more images of Mountains and moisture by clicking here. 
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Sep 01
by Julie in Iceland, Iceland 2015 0 comments

Driving in the front seat in Iceland…some happy snaps from the first few days….

Pop to this link to see some happy snaps from the front seat of our camper whilst driving through Iceland. Click here - In the front seat driving through Iceland - first few days.
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Aug 31
by Julie in Iceland, Iceland 2015 0 comments

Experiencing my own little ritual in Iceland … And journeys ahead !

Some find a spiritual connection through a pilgrimage to Sacred places such as the headwaters of the Ganges ..and here I find myself in my own - yet unplanned pilgrimage of sorts; as I lay with hot surges of heated glacial water gently caressing my body...with the full moon hanging behind the misty clouds and steam being carried in the icy highland wind. I lay immersed with hot steaming water flowing over my body - crystal clear water which had probably fallen as rain hundreds of thousands of years ago ( perhaps longer but will need to check my facts on this one :) and was suspended in a glacier - now in a melting river flowing under the frozen ice; heated by a lava flow which we were told by the Ranger was its first birthday today of its new flow. I am privileged to be in Iceland. We have been in Iceland for a few days now..and today it the first day.....
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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!
  • 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!
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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.
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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
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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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@skeinydipping

@skeinydipping

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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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!
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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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