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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!

Travelling Sketchbook visits Catbells

Posted on June 8, 2017 by craftycreeky

Over a year ago I happened to read about an international travelling sketchbook that was being organised by Anne Lawson in Australia, I love the idea of a sketchbook travelling around the world with people from lots of different countries … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on June 5, 2017 by craftycreeky

It’s been damp and murky today, so it’s lucky I took advantage of the nice weather yesterday to take some photos! June is a lovely month in a typical English garden with lot of plants coming into flower. There’s roses, … Continue reading →

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Stitch-a-long 11

Posted on June 3, 2017 by craftycreeky

Well it’s three weeks since I last posted about my Lattice Flower embroidery. It’s a silk ribbon  embroidery and stumpwork  project designed by Di Van Niekirk. I’ve made good progress this month, albeit over only about three nights maximum. This … Continue reading →

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A Weaver’s Poem

Posted on May 31, 2017 by craftycreeky

When I first started The Crafty Creek I used to have a Poem of the Month, choosing one of my favourite poems. After a year or so I decided it had run it’s course, but today I came across a … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 29, 2017 by craftycreeky

Well it’s been a pretty typical Bank Holiday weekend weather-wise, we’ve had some lovely sunny spells but this was the view from upstairs on Saturday! The noise in the conservatory of the rain beating down was quite deafening! Today it’s … Continue reading →

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Coney Lane

Posted on May 28, 2017 by craftycreeky

I’ve been working on my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt this week and I’m making good progress! My main task is to applique all the leaves on my flowers. Sarah (the designer) has 52 leaves on hers!! I think I … Continue reading →

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Magnolia Summer Dress

Posted on May 24, 2017 by craftycreeky

I do like pretty summer dresses, I know I need trousers and tops, but I just couldn’t resist making this one first. I bought Vogue pattern 8997 pretty much as soon as I saw it, I love it’s simple, elegant … Continue reading →

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Otley Show

Posted on May 23, 2017 by craftycreeky

A quick update on Otley show… The weather was much better than forecast, it did rain, but not until mid afternoon, and I didn’t hear any thunder or see any hail! It was a beautiful sunny morning when I took … Continue reading →

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Me Made May 17

Posted on May 22, 2017 by craftycreeky

We’re three weeks into #MMMay17, I’ve pledged to wear something I’ve made every day. The problem I’ve had isn’t finding something to wear, it’s finding someone to take a photograph! So some of the photos are from when I made … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 22, 2017 by craftycreeky

Well I got what I wished for last week, some nice, gentle rain. It’s made a big difference in the garden, the weeds have shot up (well they would, wouldn’t they!) but more importantly, the soil is a lot more … Continue reading →

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