Uncertain steps
over unfamiliar terrain
into the mist of Trust.
Julie Stephenson
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What to do when things break in one’s studio.
STEP 1. Have a rummage for possible solutions; and never brush any ideas aside! Hehehe
They may end up being the perfect solution.
In my studio, my yarn swift broke, and I needed to fix it so that I could continue to wind the yarn skeins into balls. I DID find the solution, and I could keep on with the progress of weaving my handwoven blankets.
All my content is from my day to day living creatively; and is created ALL from my own head!
If you had a giggle at my solution to my equipment malfunction - and this post, I would love you to perhaps save it for a future laugh; follow me, and forward this to a friend.
#studiovibes #artisanmade #madebyhand #handweaving #giggle
2 days ago
I use a hook to warp my loom. What is the warp?. you may think!
Enjoyed my reel? Love you to follow and share with a friend. 🙂
More info on my hook and warp below..
The warp of a weaving loom is the structure and foundation of a woven fabric.
The warp consists of the longitudinal threads, and you can see in my reel the warp threads easily, because they are the long ones which don’t have any crossways threads, or weft threads yet.
I’ve woven with women all around the world on our remote travels, with examples here from Bhutan, Laos, Morocco and Tibet; and many of these looms are simple ones like mine.
Some of the warping methods are different, but the function of the warp for all looms - is universal.
I use a reed or sley/sleying hook in warping my loom. This hook helps me draw the thread through the reed slots so I can walk the desired length of yarn around the peg at the end of the table; and return; to use the hook to draw the yarn through the next reed slot.
Not sure whether anyone else other than myself reads captions; lol; but because I do, I will always add extra information here that I don’t include in my reel. All these words are from my own head!
This is only one step in the warping of a loom, so if you’ve enjoyed this reel and want to see what the next step is, love for you to follow and share in your feed or forward to a friend.
#artisanmade #madebyhand #handweaving #uniquegiftidea #fibreartist
6 days ago
It’s officially winter so I can wear warmies.
I’ve just finished this beautiful knit, (yes a knitter as well as an hand weaver :)) the Leif cowl by Dianna Walla. @papertigerknits
I started it last year. It has taken me some time to finish!
I adore the pattern and have knitted about a dozen of them. It makes the perfect gift!
I love the colour changes in the yarn which is Dyed in the Wool, by @spincycle_yarns from shoutout to @skeinsisters
Can you see where I made a rather silly mistake? I don’t mind at all if you let me know! 🤣
I only realised when I bound off… but there was no need for me to frog/rip back or even worry. I had a big laugh to myself though.
All I need now is some cold weather!
If you’ve enjoyed this post, love you to follow me and send to a friend! 🙂
#handknitting #handknitted #knittinginspiration #madebyhand #havingfun
1 week ago
“Wow, you’re a weaver. Love to visit your studio Julie. What type of loom do you have?” I explain briefly .. “Oh”…. And then a loooooonggg pause.
Most people’s idea of a weaving loom is the equivalent of the Lamborghini of the loom realms; but mine is quite the opposite; yet produces luxury fabrics for my soulful handwoven blankets based on my adventurous journeys around the world.
I’m using what’s called a ‘rigid heddle loom’, by Ashford. @ashford_wheels_looms
It’s a simple loom and I can stand and walk instead of sitting. I’m a mover - lol; and this loom is perfect for me.
So, there is no need to be disappointed that my loom is ‘just a rectangle’.
A small number of pieces from my next Series will be available soon.
If you’ve enjoyed my reel, love you to follow and share it with a friend or repost on your feed; and for more and notification when pieces go online to purchase - tap Link in Bio!
#artisanmade #madebyhand #handweaving #uniquegiftideas #fibreartist
2 weeks ago
Here I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave my artisan handwoven blankets, all based on my experiences travelling the world.
Watch to find out more about a ‘pick’ and PPI.. and how the sloooooow process of repetitively moving the shuttle from side to side, creates beautiful items which bring comfort and warmth.
I respect and value the traditions of hand weaving, and enjoy feeling my feet and repetitive steps on these beautiful handwoven rugs from @the_rug_shop
If you’ve found this interesting, love for you to share and repost with your friends. Come follow me on my weaving journeys. Link in Bio.
New Series pieces available soon!
#artisanmade #weaver #handwovenluxury #uniquegiftideas #madebyhand
3 weeks ago
Kolkata adventures to the Mullik Ghat markets are the inspiration for my current series of blankets.
Where have you visited that would return to or inspire you to create artwork from?
You can read all about my fabulous time in Kolkata and a sneak peek into my studio in my latest E-Zine. Link in Bio.
#artisanmade #handwovenblanket #handweaving #kolkatablogger #offthebeatentrack
1 month ago
My treasures; gifted and gathered from across the world accompany me as I weave.
What treasures accompany your days? Why do you have them out to be seen?
My studio insights and Kolkata Journal - available now in my E-Zine. Link in Bio
#treasures #ezine #inmystudiotoday #handwovenluxury #uniquegiftideas
1 month ago
My handwoven blankets are founded upon my experience.
New Series available soon.
My E-Zine with my Journals from Kolkata and peek inside my studio, also available now. Link in Bio.
#artisanmade #slowmade #handmadegiftideas #kolkatablogger #handwovenluxury
1 month ago
Memories of my experiences of journeys across the world come to life again in my studio.
My current series is founded on our wonderful time in Kolkata.
I loved Kolkata. The sounds. The colour. The warmth from others.
Here in my studio, nothing is rushed. Each piece is woven carefully with intention.
Each piece is unique. The rhythm of my hands and steps; the behaviour of the yarn; the decisions made in the moment rather than imposed in advance. As an artist, little is planned in my weaving.
Come and read my journal notes from Kolkata and have a peek side my studio. My E-Zine is now available. Link in Bio.
#uniquegift #slowmade #kolkatastreets #artisanmade #interiordecor
1 month ago
What to do when things break in one’s studio.
STEP 1. Have a rummage for possible solutions; and never brush any ideas aside! Hehehe
They may end up being the perfect solution.
In my studio, my yarn swift broke, and I needed to fix it so that I could continue to wind the yarn skeins into balls. I DID find the solution, and I could keep on with the progress of weaving my handwoven blankets.
All my content is from my day to day living creatively; and is created ALL from my own head!
If you had a giggle at my solution to my equipment malfunction - and this post, I would love you to perhaps save it for a future laugh; follow me, and forward this to a friend.
#studiovibes #artisanmade #madebyhand #handweaving #giggle
2 days ago
I use a hook to warp my loom. What is the warp?. you may think!
Enjoyed my reel? Love you to follow and share with a friend. 🙂
More info on my hook and warp below..
The warp of a weaving loom is the structure and foundation of a woven fabric.
The warp consists of the longitudinal threads, and you can see in my reel the warp threads easily, because they are the long ones which don’t have any crossways threads, or weft threads yet.
I’ve woven with women all around the world on our remote travels, with examples here from Bhutan, Laos, Morocco and Tibet; and many of these looms are simple ones like mine.
Some of the warping methods are different, but the function of the warp for all looms - is universal.
I use a reed or sley/sleying hook in warping my loom. This hook helps me draw the thread through the reed slots so I can walk the desired length of yarn around the peg at the end of the table; and return; to use the hook to draw the yarn through the next reed slot.
Not sure whether anyone else other than myself reads captions; lol; but because I do, I will always add extra information here that I don’t include in my reel. All these words are from my own head!
This is only one step in the warping of a loom, so if you’ve enjoyed this reel and want to see what the next step is, love for you to follow and share in your feed or forward to a friend.
#artisanmade #madebyhand #handweaving #uniquegiftidea #fibreartist
6 days ago
It’s officially winter so I can wear warmies.
I’ve just finished this beautiful knit, (yes a knitter as well as an hand weaver :)) the Leif cowl by Dianna Walla. @papertigerknits
I started it last year. It has taken me some time to finish!
I adore the pattern and have knitted about a dozen of them. It makes the perfect gift!
I love the colour changes in the yarn which is Dyed in the Wool, by @spincycle_yarns from shoutout to @skeinsisters
Can you see where I made a rather silly mistake? I don’t mind at all if you let me know! 🤣
I only realised when I bound off… but there was no need for me to frog/rip back or even worry. I had a big laugh to myself though.
All I need now is some cold weather!
If you’ve enjoyed this post, love you to follow me and send to a friend! 🙂
#handknitting #handknitted #knittinginspiration #madebyhand #havingfun
1 week ago
“Wow, you’re a weaver. Love to visit your studio Julie. What type of loom do you have?” I explain briefly .. “Oh”…. And then a loooooonggg pause.
Most people’s idea of a weaving loom is the equivalent of the Lamborghini of the loom realms; but mine is quite the opposite; yet produces luxury fabrics for my soulful handwoven blankets based on my adventurous journeys around the world.
I’m using what’s called a ‘rigid heddle loom’, by Ashford. @ashford_wheels_looms
It’s a simple loom and I can stand and walk instead of sitting. I’m a mover - lol; and this loom is perfect for me.
So, there is no need to be disappointed that my loom is ‘just a rectangle’.
A small number of pieces from my next Series will be available soon.
If you’ve enjoyed my reel, love you to follow and share it with a friend or repost on your feed; and for more and notification when pieces go online to purchase - tap Link in Bio!
#artisanmade #madebyhand #handweaving #uniquegiftideas #fibreartist
2 weeks ago
Here I’m weaving with my rigid heddle loom, where I stand and walk rather than sitting to weave my artisan handwoven blankets, all based on my experiences travelling the world.
Watch to find out more about a ‘pick’ and PPI.. and how the sloooooow process of repetitively moving the shuttle from side to side, creates beautiful items which bring comfort and warmth.
I respect and value the traditions of hand weaving, and enjoy feeling my feet and repetitive steps on these beautiful handwoven rugs from @the_rug_shop
If you’ve found this interesting, love for you to share and repost with your friends. Come follow me on my weaving journeys. Link in Bio.
New Series pieces available soon!
#artisanmade #weaver #handwovenluxury #uniquegiftideas #madebyhand
3 weeks ago
Kolkata adventures to the Mullik Ghat markets are the inspiration for my current series of blankets.
Where have you visited that would return to or inspire you to create artwork from?
You can read all about my fabulous time in Kolkata and a sneak peek into my studio in my latest E-Zine. Link in Bio.
#artisanmade #handwovenblanket #handweaving #kolkatablogger #offthebeatentrack
1 month ago
My treasures; gifted and gathered from across the world accompany me as I weave.
What treasures accompany your days? Why do you have them out to be seen?
My studio insights and Kolkata Journal - available now in my E-Zine. Link in Bio
#treasures #ezine #inmystudiotoday #handwovenluxury #uniquegiftideas
1 month ago
My handwoven blankets are founded upon my experience.
New Series available soon.
My E-Zine with my Journals from Kolkata and peek inside my studio, also available now. Link in Bio.
#artisanmade #slowmade #handmadegiftideas #kolkatablogger #handwovenluxury
1 month ago
Memories of my experiences of journeys across the world come to life again in my studio.
My current series is founded on our wonderful time in Kolkata.
I loved Kolkata. The sounds. The colour. The warmth from others.
Here in my studio, nothing is rushed. Each piece is woven carefully with intention.
Each piece is unique. The rhythm of my hands and steps; the behaviour of the yarn; the decisions made in the moment rather than imposed in advance. As an artist, little is planned in my weaving.
Come and read my journal notes from Kolkata and have a peek side my studio. My E-Zine is now available. Link in Bio.
#uniquegift #slowmade #kolkatastreets #artisanmade #interiordecor
1 month ago
Mark
June 12, 2012
Simple beautiful mini landscape – reminds me of a mountain range & sky – WOW!!
Julie
June 13, 2012
Thank you Mark. the sense of scale is quite intriguing isn’t it… my mind plays with the scale in this image constantly. 🙂
Julie
Helen Barnes
June 13, 2012
It is beautiful, Julie. Ilove linking poems and titles to visual images.
On a personal note. I came across images of you looking very unwell. I hope you are healed now. Was it your mouth that had to be operated on. It looked nasty. Perhaps it was long past but I saw it before I saw your web site! Helen
Julie
June 13, 2012
Thank you Helen. Yes…the words just seem to come with the images. 🙂
Yes.. I had rather unexpected surgery last week to remove a lesion from my lip… so still recouperating – but healing beautifully. Found out yesterday it was not malignant but can turn nasty quickly – so glad I took action. Still not able to talk but that is giving my family and friends a little break! LOL. Thank you for your care and well wishes.
Julie