Monthly Archives: October 2024

Collage Bee

Posted on October 29, 2024 by craftycreeky

I’m trying to stitch bees using lots of different styles. This one was inspired by Laura Edgar’s bumblebee which I saw when I did a wonderful workshop with her. She uses all sorts of textiles, usually distressed in some way, … Continue reading →

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Posted on October 20, 2024 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I last posted my progress on my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt and I have to admit there’s not been too much progress, what with two weekends away and lots of bees to keep me busy, … Continue reading →

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0-60 in 15″

Posted on October 19, 2024 by craftycreeky

It is one of my old school friend’s 60th birthday next week, she’s having a party but as she lives down on the south coast (about six plus hours drive) I suggested going to visit a different weekend as we … Continue reading →

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Lavender Bees

Posted on October 18, 2024 by craftycreeky

Here’s yet another bee for my textile book, I started stitching this one whilst flying home from Rome. This is a pattern by ItchyStitchAU on Etsy. The pattern is designed for 14 count Aida, it uses all six strands of … Continue reading →

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Bees are a-buzzing

Posted on October 16, 2024 by craftycreeky

Last weekend we were in Rome, enjoying a bit of sunshine and culture. Of course this involved a 2.5 hour flight and the subsequent hanging round in airports, so of course I had my little bag of sewing! For those … Continue reading →

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Bee Book SAL

Posted on October 14, 2024 by craftycreeky

Well my bees are continuing to multiply! Three weeks ago I was making good progress on my wild flower bee, a design I found on Etsy by Doodle and Stitch… I stitched the legs and antenna and then the wings … Continue reading →

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More Bumble Bees

Posted on October 6, 2024 by craftycreeky

A few months ago I went on a workshop by Laura Edgar to make a seascape, she uses scraps of fabrics, often torn or distressed and lots of free-style stitching to create wonderful textile art. I finally finished my seascape … Continue reading →

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Busy Bee

Posted on October 3, 2024 by craftycreeky

I’ve been busy making bees for my book, I’ve got three on the go at the moment! My ‘handbag project’ for the last couple of weeks has been a bee that was in a treasure bundle I bought from SookieSoo … Continue reading →

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