I’m an avid op shop forrager, knitter, sewist, crocheter, farmer, teacher, chatterer and cook. Hello my name is Jayne. I am a teacher, farmer, maker, crafter, thinker, sewer, knitter, crocheter, tinker, traveller, explorer, eater and cook(er?). Welcome to my page, Countrygrown, where I am looking forward to showcasing and selling the many items I handcraft. I've sewn, knitted , crocheted and crafted since a child, growing up on our farm in Central West NSW, finding relaxation, purpose and joy in using my hands and brain to create. Countrygrown has been my label for about 20 years, starting when I lived in Coonamble, Nyngan and Dubbo, working as a preschool Director, participating in markets and home showings around glorious western NSW. I moved to Adelaide, a lovely city that is really a big country town with David Jones and roads heading to the country from all compass points, for a short time and find myself living here some 16 years later. The name Countrygrown reflects my life as I really live between two states as I spend blocks of time on our farm then return to South Australia. You can take the girl out of the country but not the country out of the girl it seems. Countrygrown pays homage to my background. As much as possible when making, I use repurposed fabric, sewing notions, yarn, sheets, tea towels, toys and other bits sourced from charity shops to reduce waste as much as possible and contribute to charity funds. This isn't always possible but I do my best to reduce, reuse and recycle. My work falls into two linked categories which reflect my life, loves, abilities and experiences. Countrygrown Home will showcase the many and various items I craft to decorate my own home and garden and gift to others. Environments are important and I love how my home reflects me and enjoy how my creations add to enriching the surroundings of others. Countrygrown Sensory reflects my role as a teacher, most recently working to understand children with additional needs. As I've studied and worked with children of differing abilities, I've learnt much about how the creation of an environment with sensory expereinces enriches the lives of many people --young and old, who need particular textures, shapes, sizes, and smells to soothe and settle into calm spaces to access learning or seek comfort and calm. I have for many years created a wide range of sensory sheets, bags, laps pads, feely tubes, textured cushions and more, for students I have taught, people with dementia I have met and as requests from teachers, parents, carers and medical professionals. Enrionments matter and help us all to be the best we can be. I am happy to chat to you regarding bespoke items such as rugs in particular colour ways or sensory items in a chosen texture.requiring particular colours and textures.
