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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!

Flowers galore

Posted on April 26, 2016 by craftycreeky

I went to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show on Sunday with some friends, two of us go every year but it was a new experience for one friend in particular. We had a great time and the weather was cold … Continue reading →

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DIY Lightbox

Posted on April 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

Since I started the Splendid Sampler quilt and the Anderson’s Farm quilt I’ve been on the lookout for a lightbox to trace the embroidery patterns, taping it to the window is not that practical! The ones I’ve seen are pretty … Continue reading →

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Padded Coathangers

Posted on April 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’m rather partial to making padded coat-hangers, when I was a poor impoverished student nurse I often made them as Christmas presents. My rule for saving scraps from dress-making has always been if it was big enough for a coathanger, … Continue reading →

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Sewing Room DIY

Posted on April 23, 2016 by craftycreeky

I ‘m still busy organising my new sewing room and making it my own space. Years ago (probably about 20!!) I bought a wooden storage unit at Ikea, i used it for general craft stuff for years but since my … Continue reading →

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Butterick Knitting Bag

Posted on April 20, 2016 by craftycreeky

  I need to make two bags for the local show in May, when I was looking round for inspiration and ideas I found this Butterick pattern (5006) on Minerva‘s website, even better they had a big sale on! I … Continue reading →

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Sewing Room Pegboard

Posted on April 17, 2016 by craftycreeky

When I was planning my new sewing room I spent rather a lot of time browsing the internet looking for ideas, particularly for storage. I came across a post on Honeybear Lane about how to make a large pegboard for … Continue reading →

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April’s Challenge!

Posted on April 12, 2016 by craftycreeky

Some of you may have noticed that March’s challenge sort of disappeared under the radar…life just sort of took over!!! I was all geared up and keen to make my first pair of ginger jeans, I’d got the stretch denim, … Continue reading →

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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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