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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!

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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My Splendid Sampler

Posted on December 31, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well, as we reach the end of the year I am pleased to say I am up to date with my Splendid Sampler blocks! I’ve made 88 blocks so far, so there’s just twelve left to make with the next … Continue reading →

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Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on December 29, 2016 by craftycreeky

Confession time…I’ve signed up for another Block of the Month…in my defense My Splendid Sampler will hopefully be finished by the end of February and thisis the only BOM I am stitching next year! I have to admit that keeping up … Continue reading →

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Circles and Triangles

Posted on December 28, 2016 by craftycreeky

Now we’re on the run up to the New Year I can share a couple more presents I made. These were for my daughter Helen and as she reads my blog I couldn’t share them before. Triangles first… Helen is … Continue reading →

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Stitching Santa

Posted on December 25, 2016 by craftycreeky

This year I decided to take part in Stitching Santa, a secret Santa for sewing bloggers organised by Sewchet. It was great fun having a nosy round someone else’s blog, working out what they would like for Christmas. It was … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of a Crafty Creek Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Twelve Christmas Crackers Eleven Decorations Ten Sparkling Stars Nine orange roses Eight Christmas Napkins Seven Santa Clauses Six Christmas Quilts Five Gold Threads Four Candles burning (Couldn’t resist that one, … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on December 21, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve got a bit behind with my Splendid Sampler blocks, what with finishing the Anderson Farm Quilt and then Christmas! However I put a bit of a spurt on and managed to do four blocks in one evening, well if … Continue reading →

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