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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!

Birthday Sampler

Posted on August 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

I was absolutely thrilled last night when Helen gave me my birthday present, she has secretly designed and made a cross-stitch sampler all about me! She has stitched me in a nurses uniform, my interests are represented with a sewing machine and dressmakers … Continue reading →

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The Made-Up Initiative

Posted on August 29, 2015 by craftycreeky

Over on Didyoumakethat Karen has challenged us to raise money for the National Literacy Trust by challenging ourselves to make something. As someone who hoards books and fabric in pretty equal measures together with having a child with reading difficulties, I … Continue reading →

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Birthday Cake Singer Sewing Machine!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve got a big birthday this weekend so I’ve got 12 friends for dinner tomorrow night and I’ve just made myself a birthday cake, a few people have said ‘but that’s all work for you’ but that’s what I enjoy, … Continue reading →

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Make your own Ironing Table!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by craftycreeky

My small but perfectly formed sewing room is upstairs, overflowing somewhat onto the landing, which luckily is pretty big! Our ironing board lives downstairs, so whenever I’m sewing I’m up and down those stairs every time I need to press … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Around the Garden

Posted on August 24, 2015 by craftycreeky

We had torrential rain last night so quite a few flowers in the garden are looking a bit bashed and sorry for themselves. I was very pleased that my UFO has survived, this beautiful pink lily type flower appeared last … Continue reading →

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Way to Happiness

Posted on August 22, 2015 by craftycreeky

I started this Positive Thinking sampler at the end of July, I was going to Tea and Tents,  the WI camping and crafting festival, I wanted something not too big that I could sit and stitch in the sunshine. It fitted … Continue reading →

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Vintage Sari Dress

Posted on August 22, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last night was Friday Night Sew-In over on Sugar Lane Quilts, I decided to buckle down and finish my sari dress in time for Show Off Saturday on Sew Can She… I’ve often seen vintage saris for sale on eBay … Continue reading →

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Way to Happiness Sampler

Posted on August 16, 2015 by craftycreeky

All my half hour slots for cross-stitch are adding up, I’m making good progress with my ‘Positive Thinking’ sampler from Jardin Privee. I started it at the WI Tea and Tents camping festival at the end of July, mainly because … Continue reading →

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Crafty Things to do in Yorkshire!

Posted on August 14, 2015 by craftycreeky

There’s a few good crafty events coming up in Yorkshire, so if you’re within striking distance of Gods Own County, put these in your diary… 15th August; Short notice I know but Wharfedale Quilters are holding a quilt exhibition in Christchurch … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Around the Garden

Posted on August 10, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’m beginning to see progress in the garden this week, I’ve had a few good weeding and tidying up sessions so the bottom part of the back garden is looking respectable, although now the geraniums have pretty much finished, they’re … Continue reading →

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