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I am a Master Composter and have spent more than a decade as a volunteer Community Compost adviser with Garden Organic and my local Council.
I'm a self employed Environmental Educator so I run workshops and events where I talk about compost, veg growing, chicken keeping, cooking, preserving and sustainable living. I also run crafts workshops and Forest School/outdoor play sessions in our wood.

We try to live a more self sufficient lifestyle here, as best we can, while still having a comfortable life and lots of fun.


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Thursday 20 March 2014

Hillarys Blinds Country Craft competition

I was browsing the Internet recently (as you do) and spotted a competition being run by Hillarys Blinds

The competition involves designing and making a craft item from a 100 x 100 cm piece of fabric chosen from one of four fabulous Country Retreat fabrics.


I chose the Wild Poppies Vermillion design which arrived at the weekend so I have been very busy since it arrived thinking about what to make. It has been such fun !




It is very pretty fabric which I would like to see as blinds in the guest bedroom I think - pity there was not enough fabric to make a blind as my competition entry!

I will blog about my finished item(s) before the end of March, but for now here is a taste of what I have been up to.



Lots of ideas and experimenting happening at the sitting room table!

 
A small purse is all I have finished so far


Oh and while I was thinking about my competition entry I also made a needle felted broach. It needs a bit more work to finish it off yet but I am pleased with it so far.


I also had to go to the Optician today and have had to order new glasses - but hopefully I will be able to see better to do close up work ( like sewing and crochet) as I have been struggling a lot lately with my current prescription.




  • 100cm x 100cm (39” x 39”) piece of the chosen material will be sent to your chosen address.
  • Using the fabric and any other required materials, put your creative talents to the test by making an original craft design.
    • - See more at: http://www.hillarys.co.uk/inspiration/the-hub/2014/country-craft-competition/#sthash.JFzfyQ10.dpuf




  • 100cm x 100cm (39” x 39”) piece of the chosen material will be sent to your chosen address.
  • Using the fabric and any other required materials, put your creative talents to the test by making an original craft design.
    • - See more at: http://www.hillarys.co.uk/inspiration/the-hub/2014/country-craft-competition/#sthash.JFzfyQ10.dpuf




  • 100cm x 100cm (39” x 39”) piece of the chosen material will be sent to your chosen address.
  • Using the fabric and any other required materials, put your creative talents to the test by making an original craft design.
    • - See more at: http://www.hillarys.co.uk/inspiration/the-hub/2014/country-craft-competition/#sthash.JFzfyQ10.dpuf
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    1. DREAMTIMEMAKES30 March 2014 at 16:56

      I like this - isn't the fabric wonderful to work with

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      1. Compostwoman31 March 2014 at 12:41

        Nice substantial stuff and lovely designs as well :)

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