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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!

Chicken Embroidery

Posted on November 19, 2017 by craftycreeky

Having not posted all week, I’ve written two posts today! So if you’re looking for my SAL post, just scroll down, it’s before this one! Life is a bit hectic at the moment with family taking priority and sewing having … Continue reading →

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Stitch-a-long 1

Posted on November 19, 2017 by craftycreeky

Having finally finished my stump work and silk ribbon embroidery last month,it was  time to choose a new project to share. Now I’ve got three major projects in mind from a single copy of Inspirations magasine but I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Serendipity, Stitch-a-long | 21 Comments

Stained Glass Nativity

Posted on November 7, 2017 by craftycreeky

On Saturday I went with a WI friend for a fabulous day at Alma House on a workshop making a stained glass nativity. Alma House is our WI federation’s office in Ripon. We were all very different levels of experience, … Continue reading →

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Down The Rabbit Hole; Hand Quilt-a-long 1

Posted on November 5, 2017 by craftycreeky

Kathy, from Living In A Rapid City has just decided to start a hand quilt-a-long, a celebration of any kind of hand quilting, it sounds like just what I need to keep me going with my Down the Rabbit Hole … Continue reading →

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Flower Lattice SAL 18

Posted on October 29, 2017 by craftycreeky

I can’t quite believe it’s time for another happy dance!!! I have been working on this embroidery since last September, a long time for me! Hope you’re sitting comfortably with a cup of tea, as there is a link to … Continue reading →

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Fold and Stitch Christmas Wreath

Posted on October 24, 2017 by craftycreeky

Last autumn one of the quilting facebook pages I follow was full of beautiful Christmas wreaths made from a pattern by Poor House Quilts, I thought they were gorgeous but I knew I didn’t have time to start making one … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Crafts, Home, Quilting, Serendipity, Sewing | Tagged | 24 Comments

Lizzie Stitching Wallet

Posted on October 22, 2017 by craftycreeky

It’s happy dance time again, Snoopy is certainly getting his excercise at the moment as I seem to have a few finishes all at once! I started this stitch-a-long back in early summer, it’s organised by Faby Reilly, all we … Continue reading →

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Chanel Jacket Course Day 2

Posted on October 17, 2017 by craftycreeky

On Saturday it was the second (and final) day of our Chanel Jacket course at the Yorkshire School of Sewing. Anne came down the day before and we spent the evening finishing off our homework and comparing notes! By the … Continue reading →

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Nelly’s Parade

Posted on October 15, 2017 by craftycreeky

It’s happy dance time on Nelly’s Parade! I have finally finished the elephant quilt for my daughter Helen, it’s only about 12 months since she asked me! Last week I set too and finished the quilting, which as usual (for … Continue reading →

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Project 70273

Posted on October 14, 2017 by craftycreeky

Today it’s #Global Block Day where hopefully lots of people around the world are making blocks for the 70723 Project. This is the brainchild of Jeanne Hewell Chambers, she is making quilts made of blocks which simply have two red … Continue reading →

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