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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!

Teals on Fire

Posted on July 6, 2023 by craftycreeky

We’ve just had a lovely holiday in Cornwall, just over a week, the week before was a mad rush trying to get things finished, I had a few deadlines, some I managed, some I didn’t! Since we returned it’s been … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, Serendipity | Tagged , | 14 Comments

Busy busy busy!

Posted on June 20, 2023 by craftycreeky

I’ve had a crazy busy few days trying to get stuff done before we go away for a short break, I ended up with a few deadlines, some of which I’ve met…and some I haven’t! I completely missed the SAL … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Sewing for Grandchildren, Skipton Stitchers, Stitch-a-long | Tagged , | 9 Comments

Teals on Fire

Posted on June 13, 2023 by craftycreeky

Every year Kate form Tall Tales from Chiconia makes a quilt to be raffled for an ovarian cancer charity. It’s always a teal colour as that is the colour for ovarian cancer ( much like pink is for breast cancer) … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilt-a-long, Quilting | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on June 12, 2023 by craftycreeky

I’ve been busy decorating our spare bedroom for the last couple of weekends, what else do you do when it’s scorching outside! I did however manage a day in the garden when my friend came round to help. I had … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Totter Round the Garden

Posted on June 6, 2023 by craftycreeky

We’ve had a glorious weekend weather-wise, hot and sunny, unfortunately I’ve spent most of the time decorating one of the dormer bedrooms, we’ve got a bit of a deadline as we have family visiting from abroad and I want the … Continue reading →

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Owl and Hare Hollow

Posted on June 4, 2023 by craftycreeky

I’m enjoying this block-of-the-month by Natalie Bird but I am finding it a little harder to keep my motivation up due to the time delay getting the magazine to the UK. The magazine is published every two months in Australia … Continue reading →

Posted in Owl and Hare Hollow BOM, Quilt-a-long, Quilting | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 29, 2023 by craftycreeky

It’s a bank holiday here in the UK and the weather has been warm and sunny, not like the usual bank holiday weather at all!! I’ve managed quite a few hours in the garden, though there’s still an awful lot … Continue reading →

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Stitching my Garden

Posted on May 28, 2023 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I shared my progress on my last big piece for my embroidered garden book. I’ve not done as much as I wanted, mainly because I’m having increasing issues with neuralgia in my arm at the moment … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Garden, Stitch-a-long, Textile Books | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Ring of Love

Posted on May 25, 2023 by craftycreeky

Someone very dear to me is going through a pretty torrid time at the moment, I saw an advert on facebook recently for a silver ring to give to someone to wear as a reminder that you’re always there for … Continue reading →

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Otley Show

Posted on May 23, 2023 by craftycreeky

It was Otley Show at the weekend and the sun shone all day, it was glorious! It’s the oldest one day agricultural show in the country (212th show) and locally it’s the first one of the season. As it’s fairly … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, cross-stitch, embroidery, Sewing | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments