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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!

Happy Dance Time!

Posted on May 22, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well I had a very successful day at Otley show yesterday. Last year I won the Eric Walton Cup for the most points in the handicraft section for the first time (having entered things for over 25 years!) This year … Continue reading →

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Eleventh Hour Entry

Posted on May 20, 2016 by craftycreeky

I know I’m leaving it a bit late, but I’ve just finished my last entry for our local show on Saturday. It’s a padded coat-hanger. I’d already made two, one of them is a gorgeous frothy affair, the other is … Continue reading →

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All ready for the Show

Posted on May 19, 2016 by craftycreeky

Over the last few weeks I’ve been busy making entries for our local show where there is a very well supported handicraft section. Last year for the first time ever (I’ve been entering for over 20 years!!) I won the … Continue reading →

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Me Made May Monday

Posted on May 16, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well these weeks are flying by, we’re half way through May already  and two weeks into Me-Made-May and so far my wardrobe is holding up. I’ve managed to find at least one item to wear each day, if not the … Continue reading →

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The Great British Sewing Bee

Posted on May 15, 2016 by craftycreeky

I watch very little TV, I’m too busy sewing! However for the next few weeks I have an appointment with the TV on a Monday evening as The Great British Sewing Bee is back for it’s 4th series. It’s the … Continue reading →

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The Grand Opening!

Posted on May 14, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been enthusing about my new sewing room for a few weeks now, but I haven’t actually had the grand opening, the big reveal…I was hoping to get it finished and perfect before I showed it to the world, but … Continue reading →

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Silk Painted Scarf

Posted on May 12, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well I’m still creating madly for our local show, it’s a week on Saturday, so it’s looming up fast! I’m taking a short break from My Splendid Sampler quilt as it was sort of taking over, I’ve lots of other … Continue reading →

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Crafters Apron

Posted on May 10, 2016 by craftycreeky

Yesterday I spent a lovely couple of hours in Skipton making my own crafters apron. It was a workshop organised by my Embroiders Guild with Charlotte from The Stitch Society. The Stitch Society aprons are traditionally styled, heavy duty aprons, Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Me-Made-May Monday

Posted on May 9, 2016 by craftycreeky

Last month I made my pledge for Me-Made-May… ‘I, Margaret of  thecraftycreek.com sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’16. I endeavour to wear one item of handmade clothing or accessory each day for the duration of May 2016′ Me-Made-May … Continue reading →

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Ribbon Embroidery

Posted on May 7, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve just returned from a fantastic few days at Denman College, full of friendship, laughter, good food and of course lots of sewing, or more precisely, ribbon embroidery. Denman College is a residential college owned by the Women’s Institute, it’s based … Continue reading →

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