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Feb 20
by Julie in Things I just do! 0 comments

I have a new love… frozen water…

Oh my goodness... I have fallen in love with frozen water. It first started when I travelled to the US in 2009 and it snowed... and I was just soooo excited. Then a few years later I was captivated by the ice formations and expanses of white in Antarctica... The Shapeof Cold opened up a way of experiencing landscape I had never felt before. Then to Greenland... and I developed a deeper sense of wonder for the icebergs which calved of glaciers... frozen time. Then to my second journey to Antarctica where the icebergs had a more significant emotional effect for me. ... and now.... skiing in the snow.... and sitting on the edge of a forest in the silent snowstorm was just so magical... and the phenomenon of it snowing in a space void of all sound was just captivating and breathtaking. I love frozen water.... and I have only realised just today that the subject matter for my first photographic exhibitions were water..... and now they too are of water but in a frozen form... and both have provided such mystery and magic for not only my photographs but personally as well.   I hope to continue to experience this incredible world of frozen water... in ice... and snow... and cold!!! Click READ MORE to see some more short little video clips and pics....
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Feb 03
by Julie in Things I just do! 0 comments

What I heard whilst watching this ice waterfall…..

Sometimes it is good to stop and take a few moments to see and experience more than just what appears on the surface - no matter how it first appears. Sometimes there is more wonder, movement and power beyond the surface.

Pause.. breathe.. dive deeply into living! Look and search for what is behind and beyond what you can just see glimpses of!

I heard this whilst watching the water in this amazing ice waterfall.

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Feb 03
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On the road… snow from Salt Lake City to Banff…

What a wonderful journey. I am in love with snow!!! To ski on... to play in... and to look at. Ice waterfalls.... snow mountains... moisture for the land in spring. I know it isn't much fun for those who live here in the slush... but I am finding the snow and cold just wonderful! It is -21 here today in Banff... with a maximum of -8... brrrrr... but I am rugged up and off to do another hike around this spectacular landscape. The ice waterfalls are magical. Pop to this link to a gallery to follow the road trip from Salt Lake to Banff in the snow!!
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Jan 25
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A quick peek at Whistler…. blue-bird day!

A quick pan from the top of a lift at Whistler on a blue-bird day … my third day learning to ski! Woo-hooo
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hooked on skiing
Jan 23
by Julie in Things I just do! 0 comments

OMG… I am hooked on skiing… it is sooooo much fun!!!!

Well…. skiing is incredible!!! I am astounded at how amazing it is. I started with a lesson…learning how to clip my boots on to my skis… and then off we went… and I havent looked back…. just forward to where gravity takes me!   I have to say though it is a bit nerve wracking… learning to be “in control” all the time is the key… and time and focussing on my technique and awareness of what my body is doing is what my task is.   I followed Max on one run into the white fluffy stuff and he was yelling out “NOOOO” …. and when he got up he said he forgot I was following him and was trying to tell me to stay on the groomed bit. Mistake number one – leading me to the powder!!! OMG…. I stayed up and LOVED going through that white fluffy stuff on the shoulder of the run.   I have a VERY long way to go to say I am in the least bit competent …. but I am having the BEST time experiencing something new.   I also experienced something quite magical whilst it was snowing at Alta. The […]
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Jan 17
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“..This is Living. This is pushing boundaries.” … my words published in ERA Book “Driving the Impossible” by Gerard Brown

"This is living. This is pushing boundaries".   Max read out a short paragraph on the first page of Gerard Brown's book from Peking to Paris... and I thought to myself.... "Hey, I know those words. I wrote them! hehehe. Gerard Brown used my words from my feedback form for the Peking to Paris as an introduction to Gerard's book; and hearing them read again made me realise how many things in my life I push boundaries with... and how many things in my life I can truly say "This is living."   I've realised that I DO push boundaries. I DO live to the fullest. I embrace everything I do with a full open heart with passion and a willingness to dive in and to really  'go there' wholeheartedly. I recognise that sometimes doing this has led me to seriously fall flat on my face; and probably where my greatest learning has been derived. I also recognise that my approach to living has enabled the most incredibly rich experiences and a wonderful life for which I receive so much Universal support; and after my recent trip to Bhutan, realise that perhaps 'karma' is organically manifesting in my life right now.   There is no way I can live without pushing boundaries. I can't let fear cripple me. I live and love wholeheartedly. Thank you Gerard for popping my words in the beginning of your fabulous book of our drive from Peking to Paris - which WAS extraordinary. I want to also be able to say for everythign I do that "This is pushing boundaries."  "This is living."
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Brisbane international tennis #tennisfan
Jan 03
by Julie in Things I just do! 0 comments

#tennisfan hahahaha….. lightening up on a hot Qld summer’s day at the tennis!

#tennisfan hahahaha..... lightening up on a hot Qld summer's day at the tennis! Off I went to the tennis. ..Haven't been for probably 30 years and this year was the year of instead of saying "I would love to go to the Brisbane International tennis one year".. this year was it! ;-)   I hopped on a train and then
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Dec 29
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Qld summer ….Back home for 3 weeks and new adventures ahead!!

Qld summer... just wonderful! Cicadas. Dragonflies. Koels. Sweaty mountain walks with the afternoon sea breeze. Hot balmy days with the cricket and tennis.... skinny dipping in the pool ......the smell of freshly mown grass and the oils from the eucalypts in the hot long days.   I'm back home after an incredible journey to Bhutan... and
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Jan 22
by Julie in About Me, Things I just do! 0 comments

Walk to Mt Kosciuszko summit – highest point in Australia !

Absolutely incredible walking to the highest part of Australia to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko! The landscape was spectacular ! As was the wind !!! Check out the sound of the wind and how windy it was. I was nearly blown off the track several times!!! A most powerful land where I walked observing my own challenges with an increasing awareness of the bigger picture of time and what is far greater than the singular of just one person. A profound day .
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Oct 06
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Every day with gratitude…my challenge up Ngun Ngun every day until India and Bhutan….

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Aug 15
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Abseiling…. trusting in myself

Harness on..... helmet on.... gloves on.... rope on.... safety line OFF.... and all I needed to do now was to LEAN BACK! My heart was pounding and I felt like vomiting. My knee-caps were trembling and my legs felt like jelly!! I took a big breath. I asked myself what was I afraid of? Perhaps what I was doing went against....
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  • Options?? Hmmmmm Beating the weft on my rigid heddle loom - is an option! 

Your thoughts?? :) 

I’m a sassy older weaver who loves weaving. Have a look around my space here and come follow along. I may even make you laugh!
  • Yes.. slooooow! I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave. 

My blankets are based on my experiences, many of my series are based on travelling the world in our 100 year old vintage car. What do you base your weaving pieces on? 

Found my weaving interesting, let your weaving bestie know. I share tips and ideas which may help your weaving, so come follow along.
  • Do you skip this step? Some new weavers don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off their loom that the ends start to come adrift! 

I see it sooo often. 

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but making sure I secure the warp threads into small clumps, by Hemstitching. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Your weaving bestie may also be grateful for this reminder. For more tips and ideas, come follow along.
  • Wish more new weavers would try this. Just two is all that’s needed! 

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use as many cardboard strips as sticks of spaghetti in a packet (yes, that may be an exaggeration lol) , but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
  • Hemstitching is important. Some new weavers skip this step and don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off the loom that the ends start to come adrift!

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but securing the warp threads into small clumps. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Save this to remember.. and come follow along.
  • Woohoo! You’ve found my space here where you can see some of my experience and grab some tips and ideas and use for your next projects. 

I use a very simple rigid heddle loom, and combine that with a lifetime of experience as an artist, creative and weaver.

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use heaps more, but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour than my woven piece. You’ll see why, in a later reel. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
  • You bit ‘meh’ about starting your next weaving project? I’m an artist and weaver and I share tips and ideas in my space here which may help you to ignite your weaving mojo again! Follow along and see. I may even make you laugh.
  • A not very technical solution to a very important task. The warp thread clumps need to be separated evenly. A simple solution. 

I’ve found that only two cardboard strips are necessary. I then weave about 1.5cm or an inch of header, using a yarn colour that I won’t be using in my weaving; so when I hemstitch I don’t catch the header yarn. 

So.. the 2 cardboard strips and a small section of woven header gets the warp perfectly evenly spread ready to weave the weft. 

I’ll show the header and hemstitch in an upcoming reel. Follow if you want to see some tips for those steps.
  • “What’s your studio dress code? Or are we all just pretending we’re going to get dressed and then… not?”
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Options?? Hmmmmm Beating the weft on my rigid heddle loom - is an option! 

Your thoughts?? :) 

I’m a sassy older weaver who loves weaving. Have a look around my space here and come follow along. I may even make you laugh!
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Options?? Hmmmmm Beating the weft on my rigid heddle loom - is an option! Your thoughts?? 🙂 I’m a sassy older weaver who loves weaving. Have a look around my space here and come follow along. I may even make you laugh!
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Yes.. slooooow! I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave. 

My blankets are based on my experiences, many of my series are based on travelling the world in our 100 year old vintage car. What do you base your weaving pieces on? 

Found my weaving interesting, let your weaving bestie know. I share tips and ideas which may help your weaving, so come follow along.
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Yes.. slooooow! I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave. My blankets are based on my experiences, many of my series are based on travelling the world in our 100 year old vintage car. What do you base your weaving pieces on? Found my weaving interesting, let your weaving bestie know. I share tips and ideas which may help your weaving, so come follow along.
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Do you skip this step? Some new weavers don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off their loom that the ends start to come adrift! 

I see it sooo often. 

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but making sure I secure the warp threads into small clumps, by Hemstitching. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Your weaving bestie may also be grateful for this reminder. For more tips and ideas, come follow along.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Do you skip this step? Some new weavers don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off their loom that the ends start to come adrift! I see it sooo often. Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but making sure I secure the warp threads into small clumps, by Hemstitching. I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. Your weaving bestie may also be grateful for this reminder. For more tips and ideas, come follow along.
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Wish more new weavers would try this. Just two is all that’s needed! 

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use as many cardboard strips as sticks of spaghetti in a packet (yes, that may be an exaggeration lol) , but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
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Wish more new weavers would try this. Just two is all that’s needed! This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use as many cardboard strips as sticks of spaghetti in a packet (yes, that may be an exaggeration lol) , but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour. Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
2 days ago
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Hemstitching is important. Some new weavers skip this step and don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off the loom that the ends start to come adrift!

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but securing the warp threads into small clumps. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Save this to remember.. and come follow along.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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Hemstitching is important. Some new weavers skip this step and don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off the loom that the ends start to come adrift! Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but securing the warp threads into small clumps. I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. Save this to remember.. and come follow along.
2 days ago
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Woohoo! You’ve found my space here where you can see some of my experience and grab some tips and ideas and use for your next projects. 

I use a very simple rigid heddle loom, and combine that with a lifetime of experience as an artist, creative and weaver.

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use heaps more, but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour than my woven piece. You’ll see why, in a later reel. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Woohoo! You’ve found my space here where you can see some of my experience and grab some tips and ideas and use for your next projects. I use a very simple rigid heddle loom, and combine that with a lifetime of experience as an artist, creative and weaver. This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use heaps more, but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour than my woven piece. You’ll see why, in a later reel. Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
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You bit ‘meh’ about starting your next weaving project? I’m an artist and weaver and I share tips and ideas in my space here which may help you to ignite your weaving mojo again! Follow along and see. I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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You bit ‘meh’ about starting your next weaving project? I’m an artist and weaver and I share tips and ideas in my space here which may help you to ignite your weaving mojo again! Follow along and see. I may even make you laugh.
4 days ago
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A not very technical solution to a very important task. The warp thread clumps need to be separated evenly. A simple solution. 

I’ve found that only two cardboard strips are necessary. I then weave about 1.5cm or an inch of header, using a yarn colour that I won’t be using in my weaving; so when I hemstitch I don’t catch the header yarn. 

So.. the 2 cardboard strips and a small section of woven header gets the warp perfectly evenly spread ready to weave the weft. 

I’ll show the header and hemstitch in an upcoming reel. Follow if you want to see some tips for those steps.
View Reel on Instagram
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A not very technical solution to a very important task. The warp thread clumps need to be separated evenly. A simple solution.  I’ve found that only two cardboard strips are necessary. I then weave about 1.5cm or an inch of header, using a yarn colour that I won’t be using in my weaving; so when I hemstitch I don’t catch the header yarn.  So.. the 2 cardboard strips and a small section of woven header gets the warp perfectly evenly spread ready to weave the weft.  I’ll show the header and hemstitch in an upcoming reel. Follow if you want to see some tips for those steps.
4 days ago
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“What’s your studio dress code? Or are we all just pretending we’re going to get dressed and then… not?”
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@skeinydipping

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 Luxury Handwoven Blankets 🌏Stories from life & global adventures 🧩Woven into unique collector pieces Explore ⬇️
  • Options?? Hmmmmm Beating the weft on my rigid heddle loom - is an option! 

Your thoughts?? :) 

I’m a sassy older weaver who loves weaving. Have a look around my space here and come follow along. I may even make you laugh!
  • Yes.. slooooow! I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave. 

My blankets are based on my experiences, many of my series are based on travelling the world in our 100 year old vintage car. What do you base your weaving pieces on? 

Found my weaving interesting, let your weaving bestie know. I share tips and ideas which may help your weaving, so come follow along.
  • Do you skip this step? Some new weavers don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off their loom that the ends start to come adrift! 

I see it sooo often. 

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but making sure I secure the warp threads into small clumps, by Hemstitching. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Your weaving bestie may also be grateful for this reminder. For more tips and ideas, come follow along.
  • Wish more new weavers would try this. Just two is all that’s needed! 

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use as many cardboard strips as sticks of spaghetti in a packet (yes, that may be an exaggeration lol) , but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
  • Hemstitching is important. Some new weavers skip this step and don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off the loom that the ends start to come adrift!

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but securing the warp threads into small clumps. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Save this to remember.. and come follow along.
  • Woohoo! You’ve found my space here where you can see some of my experience and grab some tips and ideas and use for your next projects. 

I use a very simple rigid heddle loom, and combine that with a lifetime of experience as an artist, creative and weaver.

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use heaps more, but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour than my woven piece. You’ll see why, in a later reel. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
  • You bit ‘meh’ about starting your next weaving project? I’m an artist and weaver and I share tips and ideas in my space here which may help you to ignite your weaving mojo again! Follow along and see. I may even make you laugh.
  • A not very technical solution to a very important task. The warp thread clumps need to be separated evenly. A simple solution. 

I’ve found that only two cardboard strips are necessary. I then weave about 1.5cm or an inch of header, using a yarn colour that I won’t be using in my weaving; so when I hemstitch I don’t catch the header yarn. 

So.. the 2 cardboard strips and a small section of woven header gets the warp perfectly evenly spread ready to weave the weft. 

I’ll show the header and hemstitch in an upcoming reel. Follow if you want to see some tips for those steps.
  • “What’s your studio dress code? Or are we all just pretending we’re going to get dressed and then… not?”
View on Instagram
Options?? Hmmmmm Beating the weft on my rigid heddle loom - is an option! 

Your thoughts?? :) 

I’m a sassy older weaver who loves weaving. Have a look around my space here and come follow along. I may even make you laugh!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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Follow
Options?? Hmmmmm Beating the weft on my rigid heddle loom - is an option! Your thoughts?? 🙂 I’m a sassy older weaver who loves weaving. Have a look around my space here and come follow along. I may even make you laugh!
20 hours ago
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Yes.. slooooow! I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave. 

My blankets are based on my experiences, many of my series are based on travelling the world in our 100 year old vintage car. What do you base your weaving pieces on? 

Found my weaving interesting, let your weaving bestie know. I share tips and ideas which may help your weaving, so come follow along.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Yes.. slooooow! I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave. My blankets are based on my experiences, many of my series are based on travelling the world in our 100 year old vintage car. What do you base your weaving pieces on? Found my weaving interesting, let your weaving bestie know. I share tips and ideas which may help your weaving, so come follow along.
22 hours ago
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2/9
Do you skip this step? Some new weavers don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off their loom that the ends start to come adrift! 

I see it sooo often. 

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but making sure I secure the warp threads into small clumps, by Hemstitching. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Your weaving bestie may also be grateful for this reminder. For more tips and ideas, come follow along.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Do you skip this step? Some new weavers don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off their loom that the ends start to come adrift! I see it sooo often. Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but making sure I secure the warp threads into small clumps, by Hemstitching. I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. Your weaving bestie may also be grateful for this reminder. For more tips and ideas, come follow along.
2 days ago
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3/9
Wish more new weavers would try this. Just two is all that’s needed! 

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use as many cardboard strips as sticks of spaghetti in a packet (yes, that may be an exaggeration lol) , but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Wish more new weavers would try this. Just two is all that’s needed! This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use as many cardboard strips as sticks of spaghetti in a packet (yes, that may be an exaggeration lol) , but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour. Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
2 days ago
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4/9
Hemstitching is important. Some new weavers skip this step and don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off the loom that the ends start to come adrift!

Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but securing the warp threads into small clumps. 

I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. 

Save this to remember.. and come follow along.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Hemstitching is important. Some new weavers skip this step and don’t realise until after they’ve cut their weaving off the loom that the ends start to come adrift! Here I’m making sure I don’t catch the woven header, but securing the warp threads into small clumps. I’m doing a tutorial which I’m aiming to post in the near future. Save this to remember.. and come follow along.
2 days ago
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Woohoo! You’ve found my space here where you can see some of my experience and grab some tips and ideas and use for your next projects. 

I use a very simple rigid heddle loom, and combine that with a lifetime of experience as an artist, creative and weaver.

This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use heaps more, but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour than my woven piece. You’ll see why, in a later reel. 

Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
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Woohoo! You’ve found my space here where you can see some of my experience and grab some tips and ideas and use for your next projects. I use a very simple rigid heddle loom, and combine that with a lifetime of experience as an artist, creative and weaver. This is a very simple tip to use just 2 cardboard strips as a header. I see some weavers use heaps more, but as you can see, two is perfectly adequate; followed by a small section of woven header in a contrasting colour than my woven piece. You’ll see why, in a later reel. Follow along to see the next step where I show the most important Hemstitching!
3 days ago
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6/9
You bit ‘meh’ about starting your next weaving project? I’m an artist and weaver and I share tips and ideas in my space here which may help you to ignite your weaving mojo again! Follow along and see. I may even make you laugh.
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You bit ‘meh’ about starting your next weaving project? I’m an artist and weaver and I share tips and ideas in my space here which may help you to ignite your weaving mojo again! Follow along and see. I may even make you laugh.
4 days ago
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7/9
A not very technical solution to a very important task. The warp thread clumps need to be separated evenly. A simple solution. 

I’ve found that only two cardboard strips are necessary. I then weave about 1.5cm or an inch of header, using a yarn colour that I won’t be using in my weaving; so when I hemstitch I don’t catch the header yarn. 

So.. the 2 cardboard strips and a small section of woven header gets the warp perfectly evenly spread ready to weave the weft. 

I’ll show the header and hemstitch in an upcoming reel. Follow if you want to see some tips for those steps.
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A not very technical solution to a very important task. The warp thread clumps need to be separated evenly. A simple solution.  I’ve found that only two cardboard strips are necessary. I then weave about 1.5cm or an inch of header, using a yarn colour that I won’t be using in my weaving; so when I hemstitch I don’t catch the header yarn.  So.. the 2 cardboard strips and a small section of woven header gets the warp perfectly evenly spread ready to weave the weft.  I’ll show the header and hemstitch in an upcoming reel. Follow if you want to see some tips for those steps.
4 days ago
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8/9
“What’s your studio dress code? Or are we all just pretending we’re going to get dressed and then… not?”
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“What’s your studio dress code? Or are we all just pretending we’re going to get dressed and then… not?”
4 days ago
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9/9
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