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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!

‘Warning’ by Jenny Joseph

Posted on February 26, 2015 by craftycreeky

February’s Poem of the Month; A few years ago this poem was voted Britain’s Favourite, I’m not surprised, I love it, it makes me smile. I’m not sure if I’m getting old before my time or just practising lots as … Continue reading →

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McCall’s shirt pattern

Posted on February 25, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve spent the last few evenings beavering away in my sewing room making myself a shirt, I’ve wanted a traditional shirt pattern for a while, but it’s taken me until now to find the right one…it’s got a back yoke, … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander round the Garden

Posted on February 23, 2015 by craftycreeky

Our first daffodil is out, always a good moment, it’s not a perfect specimen but it’s braving the elements to flower. It makes me feel spring is finally on its way! Last autumn I planted a huge bag of mixed daffodils … Continue reading →

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February’s BOM

Posted on February 21, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last month I decided to start the Block of the Month with Pat Sloan, a mystery quilting adventure! Each month we get a new block to make, learning new techniques (if you’re a newbie to quilting like me!) and by … Continue reading →

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It’s finished!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished making the fabric box for our wedding album, I’m chuffed to bits with it. I started making it last week, it’s covered in red silk, which is the same shade the bridesmaid dress and the waistcoats were. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Mondays Meander round the Garden

Posted on February 16, 2015 by craftycreeky

It’s been a bit milder over the last few days in Yorkshire and I’ve managed to get out in the garden to start a desperately needed tidy up. I was well wrapped up but it was really quite pleasant outside, … Continue reading →

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Lacing and Ladder-stitch

Posted on February 15, 2015 by craftycreeky

All I seem to have done for the last few evenings is lacing and ladder-stitch, but my fabric box is coming on a treat. It will soon be ready to hold our wedding album! The actual box is now finished, … Continue reading →

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Catbells

Posted on February 14, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just been down to the picture framers to collect a cross-stitch picture, I stitched it years ago but it resurfaced during my sort out. It’s only small and may seem a little unremarkable, but I am particularly proud of … Continue reading →

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My Fabric Box has a lid!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by craftycreeky

I started making my box a week ago, it’s for my wedding album. When I last posted about it on Sunday, I just had the basic box made. Well, I’ve been stitching away most evenings and I have now finished … Continue reading →

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My Sewing Room

Posted on February 13, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve been having a bit of a sort out in my sewing room over the last few days, trying to take stock of just how much fabric I have, or rather admit to myself just how big my hoard is!! … Continue reading →

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