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Mentoring

Do you need that bit of feedback and extra guidance from a trusted person to help you take your images up to the next level?

I am able to do this by assisting you in your photographic practice to more clearly communicate your vision.

 

Is your photography or photo-media practice important enough to you to invest in professional expertise and guidance?

If so, I offer my professional mentoring consultancy, to support and develop the value you place in expressing yourself and your vision through your photography.

Have a read through my mentoring flyer

Investing in equipment is considered mandatory and not given a second thought, but investing in valuable and necessary expertise and guidance offered by trusted and respected teachers and mentors is equally as important.

I dedicate myself wholeheartedly as a mentor; to listen, observe, discern and to offer suggestions and guidance.

Through this programme I offer exclusive, personalised, confidential, one-on-one feedback, tuition, discussion and guidance in relation to your photo-media practice.

Whether your photo-media is of the environment you are in, is staged or directed, or heavily manipulated or transformed; I am able to mentor you to help you to create images which communicate more effectively.

Learning how to ‘listen’ to what your own images say is imperative if you want to be able to express your vision through them. All aspects of your photo-media practice will be considered in assisting you to create more powerful, expressive images.

Because I only mentor a small number of students, and application process is required.

Please refer to my brochure and contact me by email for application guidelines.

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𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 Luxury Handwoven Blankets 🌏Stories from life & global adventures 🧩Woven into unique collector pieces Explore ⬇️
  • How to get beautiful colours in your weaving. I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The shade and tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving really interesting, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my vintage car journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Why don’t you give it a go!
  • How do I choose colours for my weaving projects? Firstly, I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving come alive, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Note to self to try it for yourself.
  • 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.
  • An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! 

Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
  • As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. 

Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. 

Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! 

As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. 

* Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
  • Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with.

I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. 

There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive!

I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! 

So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. 

Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
View on Instagram
How to get beautiful colours in your weaving. I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The shade and tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving really interesting, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my vintage car journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Why don’t you give it a go!
View Reel on Instagram
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How to get beautiful colours in your weaving. I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The shade and tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving really interesting, instead of having just one monotone shade.  Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving. I tell my stories from my vintage car journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Why don’t you give it a go!
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How do I choose colours for my weaving projects? Firstly, I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving come alive, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Note to self to try it for yourself.
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How do I choose colours for my weaving projects? Firstly, I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving come alive, instead of having just one monotone shade.  Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving. I tell my stories from my journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Note to self to try it for yourself.
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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.
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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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An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! 

Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
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@skeinydipping
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An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
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As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. 

Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. 

Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! 

As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. 

* Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
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@skeinydipping
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•
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As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. * Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
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Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with.

I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. 

There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive!

I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! 

So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. 

Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with. I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive! I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
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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 ⬇️
  • How to get beautiful colours in your weaving. I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The shade and tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving really interesting, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my vintage car journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Why don’t you give it a go!
  • How do I choose colours for my weaving projects? Firstly, I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving come alive, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Note to self to try it for yourself.
  • 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.
  • An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! 

Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
  • As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. 

Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. 

Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! 

As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. 

* Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
  • Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with.

I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. 

There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive!

I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! 

So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. 

Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
View on Instagram
How to get beautiful colours in your weaving. I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The shade and tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving really interesting, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my vintage car journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Why don’t you give it a go!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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How to get beautiful colours in your weaving. I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The shade and tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving really interesting, instead of having just one monotone shade.  Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving. I tell my stories from my vintage car journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Why don’t you give it a go!
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How do I choose colours for my weaving projects? Firstly, I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving come alive, instead of having just one monotone shade. 

Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving.

I tell my stories from my journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Note to self to try it for yourself.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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How do I choose colours for my weaving projects? Firstly, I prefer a threesome, to use 3 yarns together in my weft. The tonal nuances resulting from the combination of yarns makes the resultant weaving come alive, instead of having just one monotone shade.  Save this as a reminder and let your weaving bestie know as well so you can compare with each other trying a different way of using colour in your weaving. I tell my stories from my journeys around the world through colour, and using three yarns together is one of the secrets that contributes to the beauty of my handwoven blankets. Note to self to try it for yourself.
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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 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.
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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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An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! 

Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
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An important thing for knitters, is that you need to be strong; so you can move your stash or collection of resources without hurting yourself! Can you suggest any exercises I or other knitters should do? Let’s spread the word about how important it is to be strong to be a knitter!
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As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. 

Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. 

Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! 

As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. 

* Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
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As a creative; a weaver, artist, knitter, photographer; my work is deeply rooted in my slightly off-piste life and journeys around the world in our 100 year old vintage car. Follow along to see how I transform my memories of these incredible journeys into my handwoven blankets, and come and have a bit of fun along the way. Have a look around in my space here. I may even make you laugh. Many ask me, “Why don’t you just kick back and go on a vacation like normal people do!?” 😂 that one probably needs more space than available here to answer! As I weave I feel deep gratitude for the journeys we’ve made; and recognise how quickly time passes and my life is speeding by! ahhh the lyrics. ‘Time’ Pink Floyd. Love to know what influences your creative making. * Forgot to mention my knits- ‘Cables Please’ cape and Samen Shawl by @westknits and Astrid sweater by @junkookamoto_design
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Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with.

I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. 

There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive!

I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! 

So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. 

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Life goes fast; with curveballs; and accompanying that for me has been a reflection of my life and the memory of the lyrics of Pink Floyd’s ‘Time’; a song I grew up with. I am so grateful to have experienced so much living, and recalling this song recently has reminded me that despite some life challenges; I still must not fritter a single second of my life away. There has been a time where we haven’t been able to travel and experience the world and myself as I would have liked, but there are other ways that I can ensure I don’t waste my time alive! I am a creator. A teacher. A storyteller. A traveller. A photographer. A weaver. A knitter. A maker. I need to keep creating. Celebrating my life is still as important now as it was a few years ago! So, I quietly reflect. With gratitude. Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
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