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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!

Splendid Sampler Quilt

Posted on April 10, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well we’re now eight weeks into the Splendid Sampler quilt along and it’s certainly pushing me out of my comfort zone! This week at home I’ve been doing lots of decorating and reorganising, I decided on Friday to have a … Continue reading →

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Me-Made-May

Posted on April 9, 2016 by craftycreeky

‘I, Margaret of https://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′ That’s it, I’ve done it, I’ve signed a pledge … Continue reading →

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Mary the Hippo

Posted on April 8, 2016 by craftycreeky

  Meet Mary, a very feminine hippo! I needed another soft toy for the show so I decided to make one that could be a large pincushion afterwards. I did this last year and it worked very well, I love … Continue reading →

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Trellis Bead Bangle

Posted on April 6, 2016 by craftycreeky

One advantage I’ve found of moving sewing rooms is discovering UFO’s tucked away, completely forgotten about! I found a beaded bangle I had started two years ago at Denman. Denman is the Women’s Institute’s own residential college, it’s always a … Continue reading →

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Rose Fabric Box

Posted on April 3, 2016 by craftycreeky

When I was moving all my sewing stuff into my new sewing room last week I found a box making kit which I had completely forgotten about, it was quite fortuitous really as I was looking at box kits on … Continue reading →

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Haberdashery Earrings

Posted on April 3, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been making myself some earrings, mainly because there’s a certain show coming up with a jewelry class… Ali from Thimberlina gave me the idea with a photo she posted, they were made by Judith Brown, she has some stunning … Continue reading →

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Moorland Ripple Blanket

Posted on April 2, 2016 by craftycreeky

  I have finally started my moorland ripple blanket, this is the blanket I learnt how to crochet for, so the pressure is on!! I first saw the Coast Ripple by Attic 24 last year, I loved the rippling pattern … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Firescreen

Posted on March 30, 2016 by craftycreeky

Anyone else made a chocolate firescreen recently? I think I just have! I’ve got great plans for my new sewing room to be organised bliss, whether these plans come to fruition only time will tell. As you can see, at … Continue reading →

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Big Blocks and Little Blocks!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by craftycreeky

The Splendid Sampler block released this week involved lots of embroidery. It was designed by Alissa Thomas from Penguin & Fish. It’s called Crocheted thoughts and was inspired by memories of her grandma’s crocheted doilies. As I’ve learnt to crochet … Continue reading →

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Archimedes

Posted on March 26, 2016 by craftycreeky

Meet Archimedes, or Archie for short! I made him one evening this week from my scrap basket. Archimedes is designed by Susan from Super Mom No Cape, he’s a dinky little pin cushion. Susan kindly made the pattern available for … Continue reading →

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