Category Archives: Countryside

Out for a walk

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Hannah

Little Owl and I walked down over the fields and across the river to the other side of the valley this morning. It has been raining a lot here this week so Little Owl enjoyed stomping in all the muddy … Continue reading →

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Pia’s Competition No.9

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Hannah

I am sat on a sofa next to my fabulous friend Rafe, who is groaning at the cricket on the TV that the umpire has unquestionably made a terrible decision. Little Owl and I haveΒ traveledΒ south to visit friends and family … Continue reading →

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White-Faced Woodland

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Hannah

Little Owl and I have been having a wonderful few days back in Yorkshire. Although today is heavy rain we have had lots of sunshine for our trip up until now. On Thursday we went to the Yorkshire Show…sorry, mustn’t … Continue reading →

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Pia’s Competition No.7

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Hannah

Here is the next instalment of Pia’s competition in honour of my swiss friend from college who is back home for the summer. Where is this in Edinburgh? Sorry, this one is very dark but hopefully you should still be … Continue reading →

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Announcement

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Hannah

This August I have been invited to show my sheep book at FibreFest. This is a really exciting opportunity for me and I’m busy making preparations. You can check out the festival here: www.fibrefest.co.uk. If you’re in the area on … Continue reading →

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Living with an international assassin

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Hannah

We have spent the day in the garden digging, planting and watering. All the doors and windows were flung open and Little Owl toddled in and out getting progressively grubbier. Living on a farm the warm weather brings flies and … Continue reading →

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Slow growing grass

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Hannah

                  It’s windy but warm here now. Little Owl and I spotted a pair of Yellowhammers flitting around the farmyard. I’ve been told on the farm that the grass is growing slowly for … Continue reading →

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A pair of partridges

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Hannah

There have been a lovely pair of partridges wandering around the farmyard recently. This afternoon I saw them in our garden, rummaging around the base of our compost bin. Here is one of them for you. They are such cheerful … Continue reading →

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Drawing Sheep

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Hannah

Seeing as everyone round these parts has been run off their feet with Lambing I decided to get involved by producing my own illustrated guide to British sheep breeds for my final project. Did you know that the UK has … Continue reading →

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