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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!

Chicken Pick-a-Pocket Purse

Posted on April 11, 2015 by craftycreeky

I saw a gorgeous little bag on ‘Can I have a Whoop Whoop’ this morning, it was over on Sew Cook and Travel and the pattern was called Pick-a-Pocket Purse, as it has six pockets around the sides, craftily made … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine Cover

Posted on April 11, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished making myself a sewing machine cover, not because it’s left for long enough to gather much dust, more that I needed a use for a gorgeous quilting design I saw on facebook. The sewing machine design is … Continue reading →

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Dewsbury Fabric Shops

Posted on April 10, 2015 by craftycreeky

On Wednesday I had a fantastic day discovering the fabric shops of Dewsbury and making lots of friends along the way! I’d heard about the fabric shops in Dewsbury a few times, but it’s the other side of Leeds and … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Around the Garden

Posted on April 6, 2015 by craftycreeky

I don’t think the weather has realised it’s a bank holiday, it’s a glorious sunny day here in Yorkshire, traditionally a bank holiday means rain!! A couple of warm sunny days has made all the difference  in the garden, the first … Continue reading →

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Simply Sew Jackie O Jacket

Posted on April 4, 2015 by craftycreeky

This week I’ve been busy sewing a variation on the ‘Jackie O’ jacket. I bought the Simply Sewing magazine this month and it was the free pattern, I’ve not used one of their patterns before so I decided to try … Continue reading →

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Cross-stitch Pincushion

Posted on April 4, 2015 by craftycreeky

Today, over on Kathy’s Quilts, it’s Slow Stitching Sunday, a weekly celebration of hand-sewing, I’ve spent quite a few evenings ‘slow-stitching’ this week as I started a cross-stitch pin-cushion, it’s a pattern from Jardin Prive, I discovered Natalie’s beautiful designs through Hilda’s blog as she … Continue reading →

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Poem of the Month

Posted on March 31, 2015 by craftycreeky

After telling you all about our handmade wedding this month, I thought for the Poem of the Month’ I would choose a poem we had as a reading for our wedding, I think it’s beautiful. “The Art Of Marriage” Happiness … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Around the Garden

Posted on March 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

Well today’s meander was more of a quick whizz, as the weather was decidedly inclement! We’ve had every variation of weather this week; warm, (well, mild!) cold, sunny, raining, hail, snow, wind…often all on the same day! A friend who … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 2917; tunic

Posted on March 26, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished making a top from Simplicity 2917, I bought the pattern for the summer dress designs, I do like long cotton dresses in the summer. However I noticed that the top (they call it a tunic!) looked rather … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Around the Garden

Posted on March 23, 2015 by craftycreeky

Well spring has finally sprung, we’ve had some lovely mild spring days here in Yorkshire so I’ve spent a fair bit of time in the garden this week. We also had a solar eclipse, I was planning to sit in … Continue reading →

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