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About craftycreeky

I live in a busy market town in Yorkshire with my husband, kids, dogs and chickens. I love trying new crafts, rediscovering old ones, gardening, walking...anything creative really I started this blog after my New Year resolution worked so well. My resolution (the first one I've ever kept!) was to post a photograph of my garden on Facebook every day. My hope was that I would then see what was good in the garden and not just weeds and work, which was my tendency. The unexpected side-effect was that I have enjoyed many more hours in the garden. I am hoping that 'The Crafty Creek' will have the same effect. Happy creating!

In the Pink with Tula Pink

Posted on April 12, 2019 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished my Tula Pink quilt! This one is going to be auctioned at a charity ball so I felt it need to be fairly striking, having said that I had lots of wobbles making it as the colours … Continue reading →

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Pen-y-Ghent

Posted on April 10, 2019 by craftycreeky

Pen-y-ghent is one of ‘The Yorkshire Three Peaks’, the other two being Ingleborough and Whernside, they are all within fairly close proximity so there is a popular local challenge to walk all three in twelve hours, a distance of about … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Totter Round the Garden

Posted on April 9, 2019 by craftycreeky

Things seem to be changing almost daily in the garden, shoots appearing, leaves unfurling and flowers opening. I do like this time of year! It’s been a bit colder but it’s remarkably dry, in fact we could do with a … Continue reading →

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The Finery of Nature

Posted on April 7, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I last shared my Finery of Nature cross-stitch with you, I didn’t think I’d done that much, little bits here and there, but the photos show a respectable amount of progress! This is a Dimensions kit … Continue reading →

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Nineteen for 19

Posted on April 5, 2019 by craftycreeky

With three months of 2019 already gone, it’s time for an update on my Nineteen for 19 challenge; 1 Scrap Quilt This will hopefully start this month as there’s a free quilt BOM I’m planning to make, just using my scraps … Continue reading →

Posted in Dressmaking, embroidery, Nineteen for 19, Quilting, Sewing, Smalls of the Month | Tagged | 9 Comments

Spring Wreath Quilt

Posted on April 4, 2019 by craftycreeky

Over the weekend I decided to catch up with my Spring Wreath quilt, I had two blocks waiting to be stitched and I knew the next pack was on it’s way. This is a Block of the Month I started … Continue reading →

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April Smalls

Posted on April 2, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s a new month and we’re not long into a new season as well, so I’ve a fresh set of cross-stitch smalls on display. I’m trying to keep it fairly seasonal so there is a lamb, a gosling and a … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on April 1, 2019 by craftycreeky

We’ve had another mild, sunny week, I managed a good session in the front garden digging up more weeds, still plenty to go though! The back garden though is looking pretty respectable at the moment, it’s that time of year … Continue reading →

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Embroidered Denim Skirt

Posted on March 31, 2019 by craftycreeky

The other day I decided to make myself a top, I chose a fairly straight forward pattern with a crossover drape across the front and some lightweight jersey from my stash. I cut it out and then tested a few … Continue reading →

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Busy Bees

Posted on March 28, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s my mum’s birthday tomorrow, I took her to a quilt show last month as an early birthday present, we had a great time looking at all the beautiful quilts on display and mooching around the stalls. This was our … Continue reading →

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