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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!

Monday’s meander around the garden

Posted on March 2, 2015 by craftycreeky

Today’s meander round the garden was more a quick dash in between the snow and sleet showers. As I’ve probably mentioned before, I’m a fair weather gardener, so luckily I managed to get a couple of hours in over the … Continue reading →

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Drawn Thread Sampler

Posted on March 1, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last month whilst I was on holiday I started a Hardanger & Drawn Thread Sampler designed by Jane Greenoff. I have to confess that since returning home at the end of January I haven’t even had it out of the packet! … Continue reading →

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Laptop Sleeve

Posted on February 27, 2015 by craftycreeky

I had a request the other day from my daughter, could I make her a padded cover for her laptop, she carries it to college twice a week and she’s concerned it may get damaged…she’s been at college since September and the … Continue reading →

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‘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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