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Oct 30
by Julie in Books, Ecological Conservation, Tonga 0 comments

“Where Do They GO”…. Swimming with whales in Tonga – Book for Oceanographic Conservation

I'm so excited to announce an upcoming venture to support oceanographic conservation through the sale of the publication of my new book "Where Do They Go" in both e-book and hard cover print format. You can have a sneak peek of the online Flip book here Click to view my beautiful ONLINE Flipbook  
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Dec 20
by Julie in Tonga 0 comments

Video of Whale photos

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Nov 02
by Julie in Tonga 1 comments

Trying not to spill my guts…and an amazing privilege…

Under the meandering cover of the Milky Way, with phosphorescence spraying from the hull of the small dingy and an intermittent scanning pass from a headlamp to ensure we didn’t hit any other boats whose own intermittent use of their headlamp was less than ours… I held my stomach ensuring.....
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Oct 12
by Julie in Tonga 0 comments

“..Say where do you go…” Only forwards… can’t go backwards.

“Say where do you go…” from Roady by Fat Freddy’s Drop is a lyric which grooved through dinner at Mandala Island Resort and accompanies my thoughts now as I reflect and revisit my photos. … So … where do they go?? – Into the mystery of the unknown…. and only forwards… Whales can’t go backwards.... so there's no looking back!!!...
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Oct 12
by Julie in Tonga 0 comments

Another world… Whale swimming in Tonga….

Another world.... in the whales world... we are in their home.... welcomed into their space...
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Oct 11
by Julie in Tonga 0 comments

How does one swim with whales in Tonga???

"In the water"... "Go" "Go".... gulps of salt water... veils of bubbles enveloping my foggy mask... searching in the endless stripes of blue for a feint hint of white or black....hearing clicks and squeaks of groaning whalesong (absolutely NOTHING like on those relaxation CD's!!!)..then like stealth submarines with effortless propulsion THEY appeared!!! I forgot I had a camera in my hand. After a quick lift-up and dunk ....
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Oct 07
by Julie in Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

Silent Flight …. More…. & Swimming with Whales in Tonga

After each series of encounters swimming with various whales, there was a point where I knew and felt content that it was time for us to move on and leave the whales to get on with doing their 'own thing'....or to feel the cooler air and the softer light on my back to return to a little cafe at the pier where the delight of roasted coconut and salty, hand-cut, hot chips accompanied reflections and words which best described the day for each of us.... but secretly did I want more? Throughout the day often ...
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Oct 07
by Julie in Tonga 0 comments

Underwater Photography, Whales in Tonga; Canon G16 Recsea Housing; My Mistake; Lost Opportunities & Learning

Yes... after some absence and time of sporadic and inconsistent posting, I would like to fill you in..
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Oct 11
by Julie in Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

Dreams from uncertain depths…..

After a wonderful and profound experience in Tonga on a Whaleswim Adventure... above is a small selection from a series of images inspired by experiences I will cherish always.
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Feb 17
by Julie in Inspirations, Tonga, Wisdom and Inspiration 2 comments

“Try and be a piece of paper with nothing on it……

"Try and be a sheet of paper with nothing on it. Be a spot of ground where nothing is growing, where something might be planted, a seed, possibly, from the Absolute." ~ Rumi
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Oct 16
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga 0 comments

Markets in Vava’u

Dreamcatcher was still moored off the jetty as our little van meandered
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Oct 14
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

Flying Whales….

This is so often what I saw. An imaginary world. Freedom.
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Oct 14
by Julie in Tonga 0 comments

Pilot whales in Tonga… an exhilarating experience and so much fun!!

In the rough water on a very windy day we spotted the misty spray of the blowing of air from a surfacing Humpback
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Oct 13
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga 0 comments

Whale calf wants to play… whaleswim in Tonga continues

... I would like to share some photographs of a magical swim
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Oct 10
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga 0 comments

……More whales in Tonga

After my epiphany and recognition about being humble
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Oct 02
by Julie in Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

A lesson in humility – the whales choose…..

After a couple of wonderful days interacting with the whales; with every time we went into the water I had amazing experiences
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Oct 01
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga 1 comments

Swimming with the whales!!! At last!!!

Finally.... a whole life of wishing and dreaming... and FINALLY
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Oct 01
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

Whaleswim adventure to begin!

James met me at the sandy beach and took me to Talau House which was to be my home with 6 other guests for the next 10 days or so. I was greeted by Theresa and was adorned with a frangapani and bouganvillia lei
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Sep 17
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

Two days at Reef Resort – Kapa Island – Tonga

..... back to my adventure. I was collected by two beautiful locals to be trasferred a short distance
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Sep 14
by Julie in Earth and Sea, Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

Fiji airport; Nukuʻalofa then Vava’u

It does take a bit of getting to Tonga - especially the way I did
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Sep 12
by Julie in Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

Excitement on the runway

I have had an absolutely incredible time on my journey to Tonga to swim with the whales. It started like this.....
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Aug 27
by Julie in Tonga, Uncategorized 0 comments

no more sleeps to go …. whaleswim in Tonga!

.... yep... no more sleeps to go before I am off on my 50th birthday present to myself.
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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 ⬇️
  • Ever had a tough week and you just know yarn that a 6-pack of yarn will be the perfect spirit lifter? Follow along to see what I make with this gorgeous @myak_fibers 

I just adore it!
  • Do you want to NOT go out 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. Follow to see my next ‘outing’. 

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! 

So it’s all sorted then?!!
  • Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
  • Want to enjoy your weaving more? I share tips and ideas freely. I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy, follow along and stay a while.

I’m a weaver. Artist. Traveller. Photographer. Bad*ss sassy weaver actually! Simple tools. Ashford rigid heddle. Gorgeous handwoven blankets, and 3 ground rules for my content! Basically, I’m just being totally REAL! Welcome along!
  • Tired of AI slop? Come follow along here if you want REAL!! They say wearing bikinis gets more followers, and AI can’t do that! I can though! 

I’m totally real; and at times slightly unhinged. Committed, sometimes ridiculous. If you want weaving tips and to get some weaving mojo, here is your space! I may even make you laugh.
  • Thinking of weaving? A rigid heddle loom is a great start. I use a really big one with a very big shuttle. It’s a 48”  @ashford_wheels_looms Rigid heddle loom. 

I like to walk rather than sit to weave so this is the perfect size for me, so I can weave my blankets. 

Come follow along to see what I weave using this very big shuttle. I may even make you laugh along the way.
  • Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn for my weaving. Save this for your own reference! 

1. Miss chatting to our postman about yarn.
2. Just don’t have the right yellow. 
3. Nobody, yes nobody gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 
4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I’ve bought heaps of fabric! 

So, because I’m not sure I even like sewing now, it was all pointless. 

Back to weaving now. So looking forward to chatting to the postman again! 🤣

Come follow along to see what I weave with my next parcel!
  • Stuck for ideas for your weaving? Use what you’ve done! I’ve woven my memories from one of our roadtrips 100 year old vintage car style, where our goal was to drive from Bangkok to London. Made it through Thailand, Laos, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan and broke down there.. lol.. but that’s another story! 

Follow for more weaving ideas and stories. I may even make you laugh!
  • Bold, sassy older weaver! I share freely all my weaving tips and ideas. Look around my space. Come follow along in my sometimes unhinged studio. Deeply committed to my art and weaving practice; but I may make you laugh.
View on Instagram
Ever had a tough week and you just know yarn that a 6-pack of yarn will be the perfect spirit lifter? Follow along to see what I make with this gorgeous @myak_fibers 

I just adore it!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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Ever had a tough week and you just know yarn that a 6-pack of yarn will be the perfect spirit lifter? Follow along to see what I make with this gorgeous @myak_fibers I just adore it!
2 days ago
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1/9
Do you want to NOT go out 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. Follow to see my next ‘outing’. 

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! 

So it’s all sorted then?!!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Do you want to NOT go out 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. Follow to see my next ‘outing’. One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! So it’s all sorted then?!!
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! What I learned- 1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn. 2. I just don’t have the right pink. 3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
Want to enjoy your weaving more? I share tips and ideas freely. I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy, follow along and stay a while.

I’m a weaver. Artist. Traveller. Photographer. Bad*ss sassy weaver actually! Simple tools. Ashford rigid heddle. Gorgeous handwoven blankets, and 3 ground rules for my content! Basically, I’m just being totally REAL! Welcome along!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Want to enjoy your weaving more? I share tips and ideas freely. I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy, follow along and stay a while. I’m a weaver. Artist. Traveller. Photographer. Bad*ss sassy weaver actually! Simple tools. Ashford rigid heddle. Gorgeous handwoven blankets, and 3 ground rules for my content! Basically, I’m just being totally REAL! Welcome along!
5 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
Tired of AI slop? Come follow along here if you want REAL!! They say wearing bikinis gets more followers, and AI can’t do that! I can though! 

I’m totally real; and at times slightly unhinged. Committed, sometimes ridiculous. If you want weaving tips and to get some weaving mojo, here is your space! I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Tired of AI slop? Come follow along here if you want REAL!! They say wearing bikinis gets more followers, and AI can’t do that! I can though! I’m totally real; and at times slightly unhinged. Committed, sometimes ridiculous. If you want weaving tips and to get some weaving mojo, here is your space! I may even make you laugh.
5 days ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Thinking of weaving? A rigid heddle loom is a great start. I use a really big one with a very big shuttle. It’s a 48” @ashford_wheels_looms Rigid heddle loom. I like to walk rather than sit to weave so this is the perfect size for me, so I can weave my blankets. Come follow along to see what I weave using this very big shuttle. I may even make you laugh along the way.
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn for my weaving. Save this for your own reference! 

1. Miss chatting to our postman about yarn.
2. Just don’t have the right yellow. 
3. Nobody, yes nobody gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 
4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I’ve bought heaps of fabric! 

So, because I’m not sure I even like sewing now, it was all pointless. 

Back to weaving now. So looking forward to chatting to the postman again! 🤣

Come follow along to see what I weave with my next parcel!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn for my weaving. Save this for your own reference! 1. Miss chatting to our postman about yarn. 2. Just don’t have the right yellow. 3. Nobody, yes nobody gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I’ve bought heaps of fabric! So, because I’m not sure I even like sewing now, it was all pointless. Back to weaving now. So looking forward to chatting to the postman again! 🤣 Come follow along to see what I weave with my next parcel!
7 days ago
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7/9
Stuck for ideas for your weaving? Use what you’ve done! I’ve woven my memories from one of our roadtrips 100 year old vintage car style, where our goal was to drive from Bangkok to London. Made it through Thailand, Laos, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan and broke down there.. lol.. but that’s another story! 

Follow for more weaving ideas and stories. I may even make you laugh!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Stuck for ideas for your weaving? Use what you’ve done! I’ve woven my memories from one of our roadtrips 100 year old vintage car style, where our goal was to drive from Bangkok to London. Made it through Thailand, Laos, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan and broke down there.. lol.. but that’s another story! Follow for more weaving ideas and stories. I may even make you laugh!
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Bold, sassy older weaver! I share freely all my weaving tips and ideas. Look around my space. Come follow along in my sometimes unhinged studio. Deeply committed to my art and weaving practice; but I may make you laugh.
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
9/9

 

 

 

@skeinydipping

@skeinydipping

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 Luxury Handwoven Blankets 🌏Stories from life & global adventures 🧩Woven into unique collector pieces Explore ⬇️
  • Ever had a tough week and you just know yarn that a 6-pack of yarn will be the perfect spirit lifter? Follow along to see what I make with this gorgeous @myak_fibers 

I just adore it!
  • Do you want to NOT go out 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. Follow to see my next ‘outing’. 

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! 

So it’s all sorted then?!!
  • Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
  • Want to enjoy your weaving more? I share tips and ideas freely. I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy, follow along and stay a while.

I’m a weaver. Artist. Traveller. Photographer. Bad*ss sassy weaver actually! Simple tools. Ashford rigid heddle. Gorgeous handwoven blankets, and 3 ground rules for my content! Basically, I’m just being totally REAL! Welcome along!
  • Tired of AI slop? Come follow along here if you want REAL!! They say wearing bikinis gets more followers, and AI can’t do that! I can though! 

I’m totally real; and at times slightly unhinged. Committed, sometimes ridiculous. If you want weaving tips and to get some weaving mojo, here is your space! I may even make you laugh.
  • Thinking of weaving? A rigid heddle loom is a great start. I use a really big one with a very big shuttle. It’s a 48”  @ashford_wheels_looms Rigid heddle loom. 

I like to walk rather than sit to weave so this is the perfect size for me, so I can weave my blankets. 

Come follow along to see what I weave using this very big shuttle. I may even make you laugh along the way.
  • Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn for my weaving. Save this for your own reference! 

1. Miss chatting to our postman about yarn.
2. Just don’t have the right yellow. 
3. Nobody, yes nobody gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 
4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I’ve bought heaps of fabric! 

So, because I’m not sure I even like sewing now, it was all pointless. 

Back to weaving now. So looking forward to chatting to the postman again! 🤣

Come follow along to see what I weave with my next parcel!
  • Stuck for ideas for your weaving? Use what you’ve done! I’ve woven my memories from one of our roadtrips 100 year old vintage car style, where our goal was to drive from Bangkok to London. Made it through Thailand, Laos, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan and broke down there.. lol.. but that’s another story! 

Follow for more weaving ideas and stories. I may even make you laugh!
  • Bold, sassy older weaver! I share freely all my weaving tips and ideas. Look around my space. Come follow along in my sometimes unhinged studio. Deeply committed to my art and weaving practice; but I may make you laugh.
View on Instagram
Ever had a tough week and you just know yarn that a 6-pack of yarn will be the perfect spirit lifter? Follow along to see what I make with this gorgeous @myak_fibers 

I just adore it!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Ever had a tough week and you just know yarn that a 6-pack of yarn will be the perfect spirit lifter? Follow along to see what I make with this gorgeous @myak_fibers I just adore it!
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
1/9
Do you want to NOT go out 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. Follow to see my next ‘outing’. 

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! 

So it’s all sorted then?!!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Do you want to NOT go out 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. Follow to see my next ‘outing’. One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! So it’s all sorted then?!!
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! 

Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! 

What I learned- 
1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn.

2. I just don’t have the right pink. 

3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 

4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! 

Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. 

I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
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Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn. If you’re a weaver, knitter or crocheter, I’ve done all the hard work for you! Save this for your own reference, and follow to see if I chat to the postman about yarn again! What I learned- 1. I miss chatting to our postman about yarn. 2. I just don’t have the right pink. 3. No one; yes no one at all gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I bought heaps of fabric! Because I’ve realised I don’t even like sewing, it was all pointless. I’m back to weaving now. Wonder if I’ll be chatting to the postman again soon??
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Want to enjoy your weaving more? I share tips and ideas freely. I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy, follow along and stay a while.

I’m a weaver. Artist. Traveller. Photographer. Bad*ss sassy weaver actually! Simple tools. Ashford rigid heddle. Gorgeous handwoven blankets, and 3 ground rules for my content! Basically, I’m just being totally REAL! Welcome along!
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Want to enjoy your weaving more? I share tips and ideas freely. I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy, follow along and stay a while. I’m a weaver. Artist. Traveller. Photographer. Bad*ss sassy weaver actually! Simple tools. Ashford rigid heddle. Gorgeous handwoven blankets, and 3 ground rules for my content! Basically, I’m just being totally REAL! Welcome along!
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Tired of AI slop? Come follow along here if you want REAL!! They say wearing bikinis gets more followers, and AI can’t do that! I can though! 

I’m totally real; and at times slightly unhinged. Committed, sometimes ridiculous. If you want weaving tips and to get some weaving mojo, here is your space! I may even make you laugh.
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Tired of AI slop? Come follow along here if you want REAL!! They say wearing bikinis gets more followers, and AI can’t do that! I can though! I’m totally real; and at times slightly unhinged. Committed, sometimes ridiculous. If you want weaving tips and to get some weaving mojo, here is your space! I may even make you laugh.
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Thinking of weaving? A rigid heddle loom is a great start. I use a really big one with a very big shuttle. It’s a 48” @ashford_wheels_looms Rigid heddle loom. I like to walk rather than sit to weave so this is the perfect size for me, so I can weave my blankets. Come follow along to see what I weave using this very big shuttle. I may even make you laugh along the way.
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Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn for my weaving. Save this for your own reference! 

1. Miss chatting to our postman about yarn.
2. Just don’t have the right yellow. 
3. Nobody, yes nobody gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 
4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I’ve bought heaps of fabric! 

So, because I’m not sure I even like sewing now, it was all pointless. 

Back to weaving now. So looking forward to chatting to the postman again! 🤣

Come follow along to see what I weave with my next parcel!
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Four things I learned from one month not buying yarn for my weaving. Save this for your own reference! 1. Miss chatting to our postman about yarn. 2. Just don’t have the right yellow. 3. Nobody, yes nobody gave me a gold crown. Not even a gold star! 4. I was so sad I took up a hobby. Sewing. I’ve bought heaps of fabric! So, because I’m not sure I even like sewing now, it was all pointless. Back to weaving now. So looking forward to chatting to the postman again! 🤣 Come follow along to see what I weave with my next parcel!
7 days ago
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Stuck for ideas for your weaving? Use what you’ve done! I’ve woven my memories from one of our roadtrips 100 year old vintage car style, where our goal was to drive from Bangkok to London. Made it through Thailand, Laos, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan and broke down there.. lol.. but that’s another story! 

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Stuck for ideas for your weaving? Use what you’ve done! I’ve woven my memories from one of our roadtrips 100 year old vintage car style, where our goal was to drive from Bangkok to London. Made it through Thailand, Laos, Tibet, Kyrgyzstan and broke down there.. lol.. but that’s another story! Follow for more weaving ideas and stories. I may even make you laugh!
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Bold, sassy older weaver! I share freely all my weaving tips and ideas. Look around my space. Come follow along in my sometimes unhinged studio. Deeply committed to my art and weaving practice; but I may make you laugh.
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