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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!

Smocking

Posted on October 2, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve been busy sewing over the last week but as it’s a gift for someone who occasionally reads my blog I can’t show you until it’s been gifted. So in true Blue Peter fashion…here’s one I made earlier… Last weekend … Continue reading →

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Bouquet Sampler

Posted on September 27, 2015 by craftycreeky

I didn’t get chance last weekend to show you my progress with the Sampler Aux Bouquets, so hopefully you’ll see a big change. It was my daughter’s 18th birthday, so the weekend just flew by, a bit like the last … Continue reading →

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September’s Block of the Month

Posted on September 25, 2015 by craftycreeky

Well, I’ve very pleased with myself, I’ve completed the September Block of the Month within the correct month!! I’m doing the Pat Sloan BOM called Vacation Time, each month she releases a new quilt block and by the end of … Continue reading →

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Bouquet Sampler

Posted on September 13, 2015 by craftycreeky

It’s now two weeks since I started the Sampler Aux Bouquets by Nathalie Cichon of Jardin Privee, it’s progressing really well, I’m amazed how much I have done so far. I’ve stitched nearly 20cm of the design, which is over … Continue reading →

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Pincushion Parade

Posted on September 9, 2015 by craftycreeky

Ida, over on My Sister Made Me Do It is holding her first Linky party, a pincushion parade, which I think is a great theme, it made me start looking at the ones I use and the ones I’ve made … Continue reading →

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My Challenge, McCall’s 6613

Posted on September 9, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last month Karen from Didyoumakethat challenged us to raise money for the National Literacy Trust. As someone who hoards books probably even more than I hoard material and also having a child with reading difficulties, I couldn’t resist. The Made-up … Continue reading →

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Flowery Purse

Posted on September 7, 2015 by craftycreeky

My old purse which I made last year was starting to annoy me, it was looking tatty, it was only meant as a temporary measure but 12 months later I was still using it! In July Helen and I had … Continue reading →

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Bouquet Sampler

Posted on September 6, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve started a new cross-stitch this week, this is the one I originally fell for when I discovered Jardin Privee. I saw Sampler Aux Bouquets on Hilda‘s blog, as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to stitch it, I … Continue reading →

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Harrogate WI Exhibition

Posted on September 5, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just had a great day out at the Women’s Institute Centennial Fair in Harrogate, it’s on until tomorrow so if anyone is within striking distance I can recommend it, it’s not just open to WI members, it’s for anyone. There … Continue reading →

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The Eleventh Hour

Posted on September 3, 2015 by craftycreeky

On Monday, the last day of August, I finally got completely up to date with Pat Sloan’s BOM, Vacation Time! I finished May, June and July last week, which just left August… Unfortunately the instructions for August were the sort … Continue reading →

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