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“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

I stood on the rocky beach on Fetoko Island in Tonga, as I looked south along an uninterrupted line to Antarctica. I reflected on my incredible experiences of swimming with the whales and I heard whalesong undulating within the salty breeze. I wondered, “Where do they go?”…, both in a migratory sense and my own personal enquiry into the numbers of each species.

 

I have learned that change and conservation comes through connection. I connected deeply with these incredibly beautiful mammals and wanted to share my experience with others, with the aim that my photographs will provide the opportunity for the viewer to connect with the beauty of the whales as well. ‘Where Do They Go?’ is a dual layered title; not only questioning the mysteries of migration, but also the inquiry about their disappearance from the oceans and the causes of their declining populations.

 

Although Australian whale populations have recovered from whaling, other populations worldwide for many species have not. This book is the beginning of my expression with these beautiful animals and my alignment with oceanic conservation in the hope to create awareness and action to respect and care for our environment through connection.

 

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I am a Journeywoman. I live my life as an explorer. An adventurer. An Observer. An Artist. There is no differentiation between how I live my life and the art that is an expression of it. It is through my experience adventuring the unknown, that I learn more about myself. My aim through this connection is to live where my expression is fully in alignment with the essence of who I am. “In the field of Fine-Art Photography, Julie stands apart from others with the way she sees the world and expresses her connection within it. Julie Stephenson’s photographs are sublime. Her work is an expression of her deep connection; and a gift to the world.”

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Keep watching and spread the world to come to my space to learn how to look at your weaving in a whole new way!
  • Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave? 

You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’! 

Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
  • Theres a saying about looking for a needle… but this time in the loom box! {tip} I suspect it won’t be found there! Hehe 

A needle however is a very necessary accompaniment to a loom.

Who would have thought there was so much sewing in weaving? Hemstitching is a thing!! AND absolutely imperative! 
Now you know! Let others know as well!
  • Tips and techniques are the starting point to make sound handwoven pieces, but after that- it’s up to you to spend all those hours weaving something that just doesn’t fill in the time. You will never truly be happy with that. 

Come follow along to glean some insights into making pieces that are meaningful to you and bring a deeper sense of accomplishment alongside pieces that you actually love.
  • It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.  

I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe

Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom. 

You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me. 

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  • If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? 

Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
  • Your weaving isn’t valued because it looks like it was made by a machine.
It is valued because it didn’t! 
Come along for tips, ideas and inspiration; as we create what is valued - together.
  • Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable. 
Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
  • Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! 

Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? 
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Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
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  • So many of you have shared that your pieces seem boring after you’ve spent hours with your heart and soul weaving them. 

I have some ideas. Tip ONE to stop you from repeating making projects you don’t really love.

Try this - 
Recall a place you’ve been that’s moved you. Remember the colours. Start there! 

Keep watching and spread the world to come to my space to learn how to look at your weaving in a whole new way!
  • Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave? 

You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’! 

Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
  • Theres a saying about looking for a needle… but this time in the loom box! {tip} I suspect it won’t be found there! Hehe 

A needle however is a very necessary accompaniment to a loom.

Who would have thought there was so much sewing in weaving? Hemstitching is a thing!! AND absolutely imperative! 
Now you know! Let others know as well!
  • Tips and techniques are the starting point to make sound handwoven pieces, but after that- it’s up to you to spend all those hours weaving something that just doesn’t fill in the time. You will never truly be happy with that. 

Come follow along to glean some insights into making pieces that are meaningful to you and bring a deeper sense of accomplishment alongside pieces that you actually love.
  • It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.  

I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe

Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom. 

You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me. 

#handweaving #madebyhand #warping
  • If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? 

Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
  • Your weaving isn’t valued because it looks like it was made by a machine.
It is valued because it didn’t! 
Come along for tips, ideas and inspiration; as we create what is valued - together.
  • Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable. 
Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
  • Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! 

Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? 
Come follow along!
View on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
So many of you have shared that your pieces seem boring after you’ve spent hours with your heart and soul weaving them. I have some ideas. Tip ONE to stop you from repeating making projects you don’t really love. Try this - Recall a place you’ve been that’s moved you. Remember the colours. Start there! Keep watching and spread the world to come to my space to learn how to look at your weaving in a whole new way!
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Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave? 

You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’! 

Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave? You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’! Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
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Theres a saying about looking for a needle… but this time in the loom box! {tip} I suspect it won’t be found there! Hehe A needle however is a very necessary accompaniment to a loom. Who would have thought there was so much sewing in weaving? Hemstitching is a thing!! AND absolutely imperative!  Now you know! Let others know as well!
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Tips and techniques are the starting point to make sound handwoven pieces, but after that- it’s up to you to spend all those hours weaving something that just doesn’t fill in the time. You will never truly be happy with that. Come follow along to glean some insights into making pieces that are meaningful to you and bring a deeper sense of accomplishment alongside pieces that you actually love.
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It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.   I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom. You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me. #handweaving #madebyhand #warping
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If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? 

Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration? Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
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Your weaving isn’t valued because it looks like it was made by a machine. It is valued because it didn’t!  Come along for tips, ideas and inspiration; as we create what is valued - together.
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Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable.  Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
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Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! 

Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? 
Come follow along!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled! Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas? Come follow along!
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