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What is your life about?….

What is your life about?

 

What is MY life about? I saw myself in the mirror whilst I was recording our outing in Rosie, our beautiful 1921 Rolls Royce and I had this unusual feeling of looking at myself in the past, present and future all at the same time. I reflected with a sense of contentment… “This is what I want my life to be about.”…

 

I want my life to be about courage, adventures and exploring… like in those Famous Five books by Enid Blyton that I immersed myself in as a child. Adventures both externally and internally. My life is about that.

 

I’ve walked on all seven continents and breathed the air in the most remarkable and also tragic places on our planet; and I’ve also had both personal challenges and wondrous experiences, epiphanies and realisations.

 

I want my life to be about connections; meaningful connections where friendship and love elevates and expands. I want my life to be about care; tangible care which ripples and does good. I want my life to be about relationships that nurture and nourish; and where we flourish. I want my life to be about where I am genuinely cared about and that care is demonstrated through another’s actions; not just empty words. My life is about that now.

 

I’ve made some terrible, terrible choices where the foundation of many of my caustic relationships orbited around another’s needs. My loving, caring nature combined with my lack of awareness was an ingredient for self-destruction. Fortunately over the years with greater awareness and courage, I’ve harnessed my internal centrifugal force and radiated from those imploding orbits.

 

I want my life to be about meaning shared. I want my life to be about my ability to express the wonder I have about existence. I want my life to be about the mystery of the unseen and unknown which for me is visceral. I want my life to be about abundance so I can not only have the opportunity to have and experience things… but to be able to share. I want my life to be about laughter and joy. I want my life to be about respect and love. Genuine love. My life is about that now.

 

The question “What is my life about?” has made me think more in real time…. yes – that overdone term of ‘the present’. 🙂 Thinking about ‘purpose’ is ridiculous. For me now.. the best way for me to create meaning in my life is to every now and then ask myself.. “What is my life about?”… and if what is there isn’t what I want my life to be about… I need to do something about it now!

 

What is YOUR life about?

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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.
  • Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

What other exercises do you think I should do? 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
  • There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
  • The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone 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. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’.

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing!
So it’s all sorted then? Welcome! 
  • Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed; that it’s only a little oopsie. No biggie! 

It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 

Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
  • Weaving essentials! Did you know you needed to be fit as a weaver. As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. 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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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. 

Share this with someone you think may like this quiet reminder.
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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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Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

What other exercises do you think I should do? 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
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@skeinydipping
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•
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Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! What other exercises do you think I should do? Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
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There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
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The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone 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. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’.

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing!
So it’s all sorted then? Welcome! 
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone 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. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’. One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! So it’s all sorted then? Welcome! 
6 days ago
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Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed; that it’s only a little oopsie. No biggie! 

It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 

Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed; that it’s only a little oopsie. No biggie! It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
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Weaving essentials! Did you know you needed to be fit as a weaver. As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
Weaving essentials! Did you know you needed to be fit as a weaver. As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. 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.
  • 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.
  • Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

What other exercises do you think I should do? 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
  • There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
  • The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone 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. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’.

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing!
So it’s all sorted then? Welcome! 
  • Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed; that it’s only a little oopsie. No biggie! 

It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 

Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
  • Weaving essentials! Did you know you needed to be fit as a weaver. As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
View on Instagram
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.
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
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.
1 day ago
View on Instagram |
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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!
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
@skeinydipping
•
Follow
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!
1 day ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
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
View Reel on Instagram
@skeinydipping
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•
Follow
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
4 days ago
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3/9
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
@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.
4 days ago
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Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

What other exercises do you think I should do? 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
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Who would have thought you needed to be fit as a weaver; as you can see, this specific exercise is imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! What other exercises do you think I should do? Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
5 days ago
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5/9
There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
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There’s a very important quality necessary for being a weaver, and being fit is one of them! As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn resources. Let all your friends know about this! Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
6 days ago
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The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone 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. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’.

One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing!
So it’s all sorted then? Welcome! 
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The door has shut; want quiet, no traffic, don’t want to talk to anyone 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. Lol you can save this as a reminder that you don’t have to go out today at all!!! Follow to see my next studio ‘outing’. One can never be overdressed wherever you are! Pop on your bling and do your thing! So it’s all sorted then? Welcome! 
6 days ago
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7/9
Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed; that it’s only a little oopsie. No biggie! 

It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. 

Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
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Oops. Save this as a reminder if you ever accidentally missed some slots threading your reed; that it’s only a little oopsie. No biggie! It’s an easy fix as long as you find the perfect weight to keep the replaced threads the same tension as the rest of the warp. Always surprises here in my studio. Need a bit more of that? Come join in!
6 days ago
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8/9
Weaving essentials! Did you know you needed to be fit as a weaver. As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! 

Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
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@skeinydipping
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Weaving essentials! Did you know you needed to be fit as a weaver. As you can see, specific exercises are imperative for lifting one’s yarn collection. Let all your friends know about this! Come follow along for my weaving tips and ideas. I may even make you laugh.
1 week ago
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