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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!

Tricks and Treats

Posted on September 12, 2016 by craftycreeky

I know it’s a bit early for trick and treats, but over the summer I’ve learnt a couple of simple sewing tricks…and I’ve had a few treats!!! My first big treat was a vintage sewing machine! I’ve been hankering after one … Continue reading →

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Diamond Wedding Cake

Posted on September 11, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been making and decorating two celebration cakes over the last few weeks, the first one was collected last night… A colleague from work asked me to make a cake for her parents diamond wedding anniversary…sixty years!!! my OH and … Continue reading →

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Splendid Sampler

Posted on September 6, 2016 by craftycreeky

Woah! I realised today I’m almost caught up with the Splendid Sampler quilt, like I’ve only the most recent one outstanding at the moment! Not only that but I’ve sashed ten and even better, I’ve quilted another ten! I’ve done … Continue reading →

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Visit to Halifax

Posted on September 2, 2016 by craftycreeky

I spent a lovely few hours in Halifax yesterday. Halifax is a town about 20 miles from here so it was two buses and a train to get there, but it was worth it… Bankfield Museum is on the edge … Continue reading →

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Half Way Point!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by craftycreeky

Over the last couple of weeks whilst I’ve been busy decorating, I’ve spent a few evenings (when not stripping paint or wallpaper to a deadline!) in my sewing room, my little sanctuary! As well as making a new set of … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Sashing and Quilting

Posted on August 21, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’m on two weeks holiday from work at the moment, but I think I’ll be going back to work for a rest! I’m knee deep in decorating, my OH is away on Army Cadet Camp for a fortnight, so I … Continue reading →

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Lavender Sari Outfit

Posted on August 9, 2016 by craftycreeky

A few weeks ago I fell for three vintage silk saris on ebay, they were all of £12 each for 5-6 yards of beautiful silk. One of them was a gorgeous lavender/mauve design… My original plan was to make  a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stitching

Posted on August 7, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve had quite a productive weekend on the sewing front, I’ve finished a block for my Secret Garden quilt, a Splendid Sampler one, an Anderson’s Farm one and I’ve almost finished my sari outfit, just got to sew the buttons … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on August 1, 2016 by craftycreeky

My plan to spend a couple of hours in the garden each free day is working so far (OK so we’re only one week in!) In a couple of hours I can feel I’ve achieved something without exhausting myself for … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Hand-stitching

Posted on July 31, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve started making up little project bags for quilt blocks which need embroidery, it’s working really well. I trace the design or iron on the applique and pop it in a zip-lock bag with all the threads, a needle and … Continue reading →

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