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Dec 25
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Tonga Journal Posts

Come with me on a profound journey swimming with the whales in Tonga! Tonga Journal Posts “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 Read more in Books, Ecological Conservation, Tonga 0 comments 0 Video of Whale photos Read more in Tonga 0 comments 0 Trying not to spill my guts…and an amazing privilege… Under the meandering cover of the Milky Way, with phosphorescence spraying from Read more in Tonga 1 comments 0 “..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 Read more in Tonga 0 comments 0 Another world… Whale swimming in Tonga…. Another world.... in the whales world... we are in their home.... Read more in Tonga 0 comments 0 How does one swim with whales in Tonga??? "In the water"... "Go" "Go".... gulps of salt water... veils of bubbles Read more in Tonga 0 comments 0 Silent Flight …. More…. & Swimming with Whales in Tonga After each series of encounters swimming with various whales, there was a point Read more in […]
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@skeinydipping

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 Luxury Handwoven Blankets 🌏Stories from life & global adventures 🧩Woven into unique collector pieces Explore ⬇️
  • Beginning weaving? Sharing my lifetime of creative process here, so you can learn about weaving, spinning and fibre arts; (and a few other life things in the mix!) and not make some of the unnecessary blunders I have! 

Grab a cuppa, noodle around my space and follow to see tips, ideas and how my projects evolve. I may even make you laugh.
  • Daunted to by start a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’? 

Want some direction on how to be more confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving for ideas. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
  • If you are daunted by starting a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’; and you want some direction and ideas on how to be mor confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
  • Just starting spinning or haven’t spun for a while? “Where do I start” is a common thought I’m sure! You ever thought that? 

Join me whilst I revisit my favourite way of spinning - long draw. 

Get comfy and have a look around at my space here and follow to see what I make; and tips and ideas for your spinning and weaving! I may even make you laugh!
  • Love the feeling of fleece in your hands and fingers? Me too! Pull up a chair and look around at what I make from some of the fleece I spin. I may even make you laugh. Welcome!
  • I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! 

If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
  • Want to try weaving? You don’t need fancy equipment to make beautiful things? Save this as a reminder of that! .. and come follow along for ideas and tips; and I may even make you laugh!
  • Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
  • Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. Shredding of some singles yarns in your warp. 

Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie. Come follow along for more tips and ideas, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
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Beginning weaving? Sharing my lifetime of creative process here, so you can learn about weaving, spinning and fibre arts; (and a few other life things in the mix!) and not make some of the unnecessary blunders I have! 

Grab a cuppa, noodle around my space and follow to see tips, ideas and how my projects evolve. I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
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Beginning weaving? Sharing my lifetime of creative process here, so you can learn about weaving, spinning and fibre arts; (and a few other life things in the mix!) and not make some of the unnecessary blunders I have! Grab a cuppa, noodle around my space and follow to see tips, ideas and how my projects evolve. I may even make you laugh.
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Daunted to by start a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’? 

Want some direction on how to be more confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving for ideas. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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Daunted to by start a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’? Want some direction on how to be more confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving for ideas. Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
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If you are daunted by starting a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’; and you want some direction and ideas on how to be mor confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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If you are daunted by starting a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’; and you want some direction and ideas on how to be mor confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving. Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
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Just starting spinning or haven’t spun for a while? “Where do I start” is a common thought I’m sure! You ever thought that? Join me whilst I revisit my favourite way of spinning - long draw. Get comfy and have a look around at my space here and follow to see what I make; and tips and ideas for your spinning and weaving! I may even make you laugh!
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Love the feeling of fleece in your hands and fingers? Me too! Pull up a chair and look around at what I make from some of the fleece I spin. I may even make you laugh. Welcome!
3 days ago
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I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! 

If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
3 days ago
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Want to try weaving? You don’t need fancy equipment to make beautiful things? Save this as a reminder of that! .. and come follow along for ideas and tips; and I may even make you laugh!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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Want to try weaving? You don’t need fancy equipment to make beautiful things? Save this as a reminder of that! .. and come follow along for ideas and tips; and I may even make you laugh!
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
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Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
4 days ago
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Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. Shredding of some singles yarns in your warp. Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie. Come follow along for more tips and ideas, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
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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 ⬇️
  • Beginning weaving? Sharing my lifetime of creative process here, so you can learn about weaving, spinning and fibre arts; (and a few other life things in the mix!) and not make some of the unnecessary blunders I have! 

Grab a cuppa, noodle around my space and follow to see tips, ideas and how my projects evolve. I may even make you laugh.
  • Daunted to by start a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’? 

Want some direction on how to be more confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving for ideas. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
  • If you are daunted by starting a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’; and you want some direction and ideas on how to be mor confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
  • Just starting spinning or haven’t spun for a while? “Where do I start” is a common thought I’m sure! You ever thought that? 

Join me whilst I revisit my favourite way of spinning - long draw. 

Get comfy and have a look around at my space here and follow to see what I make; and tips and ideas for your spinning and weaving! I may even make you laugh!
  • Love the feeling of fleece in your hands and fingers? Me too! Pull up a chair and look around at what I make from some of the fleece I spin. I may even make you laugh. Welcome!
  • I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! 

If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
  • Want to try weaving? You don’t need fancy equipment to make beautiful things? Save this as a reminder of that! .. and come follow along for ideas and tips; and I may even make you laugh!
  • Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
  • Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. Shredding of some singles yarns in your warp. 

Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie. Come follow along for more tips and ideas, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
View on Instagram
Beginning weaving? Sharing my lifetime of creative process here, so you can learn about weaving, spinning and fibre arts; (and a few other life things in the mix!) and not make some of the unnecessary blunders I have! 

Grab a cuppa, noodle around my space and follow to see tips, ideas and how my projects evolve. I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Beginning weaving? Sharing my lifetime of creative process here, so you can learn about weaving, spinning and fibre arts; (and a few other life things in the mix!) and not make some of the unnecessary blunders I have! Grab a cuppa, noodle around my space and follow to see tips, ideas and how my projects evolve. I may even make you laugh.
2 days ago
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Daunted to by start a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’? 

Want some direction on how to be more confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving for ideas. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Daunted to by start a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’? Want some direction on how to be more confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving for ideas. Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
2 days ago
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If you are daunted by starting a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’; and you want some direction and ideas on how to be mor confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving. 

Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
If you are daunted by starting a project because you don’t want the uncertainty of wasting your time if it doesn’t ’turn out’; and you want some direction and ideas on how to be mor confident starting; then you need to see how other weavers approach their weaving. Pull up a chair to learn and follow my journeys of how I weave each piece, so that you can learn new ways so approaching your weaving.
2 days ago
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@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
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Just starting spinning or haven’t spun for a while? “Where do I start” is a common thought I’m sure! You ever thought that? Join me whilst I revisit my favourite way of spinning - long draw. Get comfy and have a look around at my space here and follow to see what I make; and tips and ideas for your spinning and weaving! I may even make you laugh!
3 days ago
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@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Love the feeling of fleece in your hands and fingers? Me too! Pull up a chair and look around at what I make from some of the fleece I spin. I may even make you laugh. Welcome!
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! 

If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
I’m a weaver. So what sort of loom do you imagine? Well… my loom is probably not that. BUT even though it is a simple @ashford_wheels_looms rigid heddle loom, I can create the most beautiful soulful pieces that are treasured. I love my loom! If you want to weave using simple equipment or want some ideas, welcome to my space here; and I may even make you laugh along the way. Get comfy and stay a while.
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
Want to try weaving? You don’t need fancy equipment to make beautiful things? Save this as a reminder of that! .. and come follow along for ideas and tips; and I may even make you laugh!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Want to try weaving? You don’t need fancy equipment to make beautiful things? Save this as a reminder of that! .. and come follow along for ideas and tips; and I may even make you laugh!
3 days ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Is your loom sitting there empty? Welcome to my space here where I share tips and ideas so you can enjoy your weaving again, and along the way, perhaps I may make you laugh. Bring a creative bestie and let’s create together!
4 days ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
@skeinydipping
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Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving. Shredding of some singles yarns in your warp. Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie. Come follow along for more tips and ideas, and I may even make you laugh along the way!
4 days ago
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