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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 Splendid Sampler

Posted on May 27, 2016 by craftycreeky

At the beginning of the month I took a deliberate step back from The Splendid Sampler as it was beginning to take over a bit, sewing is meant to be enjoyable and when you start sewing under pressure to keep … Continue reading →

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The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Sketchbook

Posted on May 27, 2016 by craftycreeky

The Travelling Sketchbook is moving fast! Sandra, AKA Lady Red Specs from Please Pass the Recipe has already made her entry and it’s winging it’s way to Megan!

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The Sisterhood of the Travelling Sketchbook

Posted on May 26, 2016 by craftycreeky

I first heard about the Sisterhood of the Travelling Sketchbook a couple of months back on Kate Chiconi’s blog, Tall Tales from Chiconia, it’s a great idea thought up by Anne Lawson, an amazing artist from Australia. Anne has handmade … Continue reading →

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A Very Purple Quilt

Posted on May 25, 2016 by craftycreeky

In amongst all my Otley Show entries etc last week, I also made a quilt… My God-daughter celebrated her 18th birthday at the weekend, a couple of months ago messages came back via my daughter Helen that she would love it if … Continue reading →

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Hands2Help 2016

Posted on May 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

A couple of months ago I signed up for this years Hands2Help challenge. It’s a fantastic challenge organised by Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict. Each year she encourages quilters to make a quilt for charity, there are usually … Continue reading →

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Little Bee Time

Posted on May 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

The Great British Sewing Bee (GBSB) started last week, it’s the fourth series so ten new contestants are vying to be crowned Britain’s best home sewer. Each week they have various challenges under timed conditions, I decided to have my … Continue reading →

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MMM Monday

Posted on May 23, 2016 by craftycreeky

This week has been quite good for Me-Made-May in that I’ve had a couple of social events where I could dress up a bit more than I would for the usual day of dog walking, housework (occasionally!) and sewing, I’ve … Continue reading →

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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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