My Hand Woven Blankets and Wraps

Rhythm and memory methodically intersect,

as my hands and heart weave each of these unique blankets using indie dyed pure wools.

These pieces are treasured in families across the world,

and will warm and be part of stories for generations to come.

JULIE STEPHENSON

Curious, Creative, Living Boldly

I am skeinydipping; an adventurous spirit diving into life boldly, curiously, creatively.

I am an artist. My experiences of journeying the world are the foundation

for my Soul-filled hand-woven blankets and wraps.

Gently Hand Crafted with Intention

I gather beautiful Indie hand-dyed yarns to give shape to my memories.

I love the repetition of walking from one end to the other,

warping my rigid heddle loom.

I wind, weight, thread and lash the warp ;

then interlace my memory into the weft.

Weaving. Side to side. Repetitive. Meditative.

My hands work gently and my studio is quiet. No podcasts or music.

Just my thoughts and the sounds of the birds and wind from outside,

and the clunk of the shuttle as I lay it on the table before I bring the heddle back toward me to gently press the pic into the woven fabric.

The new story is end-stitched then released from the loom;

the fringe is knotted.

A careful wash, then to feel the wind to dry.

It's final mark; a unique motif, I hand stitch.

It is then ready for its new destination;

to be a part of another's history and stories.

I've come to learn from the weavers in many cultures,

that their woven fabric holds stories and history;

giving a sense of cultural identity and belonging.

Nothing is woven without meaning.

I've seen fabrics which have been passed down

through generations, still being used in homes.