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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!

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 →

Posted in Crafts, Home, Serendipity | Tagged | 13 Comments

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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Moorland Walk Quilt

Posted on March 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been busy  sewing a gift over the last couple of weeks, as I’ve now given it, I can tell you about it. One of my closest friends is just at the beginning of a difficult 12 months, I decided … Continue reading →

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Hands 2 Help 2016

Posted on March 17, 2016 by craftycreeky

I first came across Hands 2 Help last year. It’s organised by Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict, it’s a charity quilt challenge and each year different charities are chosen to benefit. Quilters from all over make a quilt … Continue reading →

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The Splendid Sampler; Local Quilt Shop

Posted on March 16, 2016 by craftycreeky

Jane Davidson of Quilt Jane is the designer of The Splendid Sampler‘s latest challenge, she’s one of the organizer’s too and her block is really sweet, not too taxing either, once I’d sorted colours out! Sunday’s block is a picture … Continue reading →

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Anderson’s Farm BOM

Posted on March 13, 2016 by craftycreeky

On Friday night I decided to set too and finish the embroidery for my Anderson’s Farm quilt. This is my third BOM in progress at the moment and probably the one which takes most time. It’s designed by Lynette Anderson, … Continue reading →

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Friends around the Square

Posted on March 12, 2016 by craftycreeky

Friends around the Square is the eighth block for The Splendid Sampler, a twice-weekly quilt along brilliantly organised by Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson. This time it was designed by Julie Karasek of Patched Works and it’s a lovely block, nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Serendipity | 2 Comments

March Challenge

Posted on March 9, 2016 by craftycreeky

Each month I am setting myself a challenge, something to sew within the month, sometimes it’s a UFO (I’ve a few of those) or something I’ve been procrastinating about for ages, or just something I’ve never sewn before which I … Continue reading →

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