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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!

Indian Mosiac finished!

Posted on May 3, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve finished the Indian Mosiac and yesterday I took it down to the framers! Dipping my toe out of my comfort zone definitely paid off, I’m really pleased with the result! I bought the kit at the Knitting and Stitching … Continue reading →

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Indian Mosiac

Posted on April 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

We’ve just had a long weekend away in Istanbul, it’s an amazing city, I loved it, I don’t usually like city breaks as so many are just full of the same shops, and I’m not really into shopping! Istanbul was … Continue reading →

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Bee Pincushion

Posted on April 19, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’m making good progress on my bee pincushion, considering I only started it at the beginning of the month. I’ve now completed all the panels, they look really pretty, I love the colours. The alphabet goes all around the sides, … Continue reading →

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Indian Mosaic

Posted on April 18, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just started a new project that is way out of my comfort zone, and I mean WAY OUT!! I like full instructions, that tell me exactly what to do, that’s why I like cross-stitch, the pattern is there, even … Continue reading →

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My fabric stash is getting bigger!

Posted on April 18, 2015 by craftycreeky

I am trying very hard to reduce the size of my fabric stash, honest!!! It’s just so hard! They are definitely coming in faster than I can sew them at the moment…I think the problem is that the more I sew, … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on April 13, 2015 by craftycreeky

We’ve had a mixed bag of weather this  week again, but it’s definitely improving! Yesterday was very blustery and wet, yet today is calm and sunny, typical April really! A bit of sunshine and warmth has made a huge difference … Continue reading →

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Bee Pincushion

Posted on April 12, 2015 by craftycreeky

I like to have a bit a hand sewing on the go, something I can just pick-up for 10 minutes whilst the tea is cooking (do have to be careful on that one, time just disappears…) or for half an … Continue reading →

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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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