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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!

The Great Getaway Bag

Posted on January 21, 2017 by craftycreeky

Last night over on Sugar Lane Designs it was Friday Night Sew In, a virtual sewing party. As I’m Billy-n0-mates this weekend I can sew to my hearts content and I finished my first make of 2017, it also nicely links in … Continue reading →

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2017 Challenges

Posted on January 19, 2017 by craftycreeky

I’ve been hesitating this year about posting any New Year resolutions and challenges, let’s face it, my main aim last year was to reduce my stash…well I failed miserably at that one 🙂 However over the last couple of weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Down The Rabbit Hole, My Monthly Challenge, Serendipity, Sewing | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Making a Buttonhole

Posted on January 18, 2017 by craftycreeky

I’m writing this tutorial mainly for Helen, having left home to go to uni she has now decided she wants to learn to sew, she’s borrowed my spare sewing machine to make some pyjamas but I didn’t have a spare … Continue reading →

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Little School Sampler

Posted on January 15, 2017 by craftycreeky

Two weeks in and I’ve got my first finish of 2017! One of my Christmas presents from my in-laws this year was a beautiful embroidery kit from the Cross-Stitch Guild. I started it on Boxing Day when we were staying … Continue reading →

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Nearly there!

Posted on January 14, 2017 by craftycreeky

Over the last few weeks I’ve been beavering away on my Splendid Sampler quilt blocks. We had a couple of weeks off from the twice weekly schedule over Christmas which did give us a bit of breathing space, but also … Continue reading →

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Mother and Daughter Time

Posted on January 10, 2017 by craftycreeky

Having had one week at university Helen has decided she needs some crafts to keep her occupied, so while she was at home for Christmas she took herself off to Hobbycraft to make herself a ‘craftbox’. She came back with … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on January 9, 2017 by craftycreeky

One of my New Year resolutions this year is to take a photo of the garden every day and post it on facebook. I did it about three years ago as a way of seeing what’s good in the garden, … Continue reading →

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SAL 5

Posted on January 8, 2017 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since my last stitch-a-long post, with Christmas and New Year and life  in general in between I only managed to spend one evening on my flower lattice embroidery. This is an embroidery I started a couple of … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name

Posted on January 3, 2017 by craftycreeky

A couple of months ago (ok, I admit it was probably a bit more than a couple!) we were all given a name badge to create at Skipton Embroiderers Guild, it’s a great idea, as particularly for a newbie like … Continue reading →

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The Little School Sampler

Posted on January 1, 2017 by craftycreeky

One of my Christmas presents this year was a gorgeous cross-stitch kit from my in-laws. It’s called The Little School Sampler and it’s designed by Jane Greenoff. I just love the subtle colours and also the way she uses lots of … Continue reading →

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