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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!

Vacation Time Quilt

Posted on October 17, 2015 by craftycreeky

Well I have finally finished my first BOM quilt, or Block of the Month for non-quilters! I’m so pleased with myself!! The design is by Pat Sloan and over on her website she released a block each month, starting in … Continue reading →

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Sewing knits; Butterick 6258

Posted on October 14, 2015 by craftycreeky

A couple of weeks ago I went on a great course at the Yorkshire School of Sewing to learn  to use my overlocker, it inspired me to conquer my fear of sewing knits and jerseys! A few days after I … Continue reading →

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Mastering my Overlocker

Posted on October 6, 2015 by craftycreeky

My overlocker is probably about 25 years old, I bought it when I was making a lot of wedding and evening dresses to help finish seams neatly. I have to confess I never really mastered sewing with it as an … Continue reading →

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Bouquet Sampler

Posted on October 4, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve managed to do a fair bit of cross-stitch this week, so I’m over half way on my Sampler Aux Bouquets from Jardin Privee. I started it nearly a month ago and I really did think it would take me … Continue reading →

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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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