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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!

Seaside Quilt HQAL

Posted on October 24, 2021 by craftycreeky

I got myself organised this week with my seaside quilt so I’ve made pretty good progress. This is the quilt from the book by Kathryn Whittingham, she’s the designer of the gorgeous Cottage Garden quilt which I made last year, … Continue reading →

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All the Trimmings

Posted on October 23, 2021 by craftycreeky

I’ve been pretty busy in my sewing room this week, just not with things ready to share, however I have started quilting my All the Trimmings quilt. This was a free QAL from the Fat Quarter Shop, it just took … Continue reading →

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Jacquie Needlecase SAL

Posted on October 17, 2021 by craftycreeky

These three week cycles of the SAL seem to fly by, I’m stitching the Jacquie needlecase by Faby Reilly, she’s releasing a new section every two weeks, last time I had just finished stitching the organza wing for the dragon … Continue reading →

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Doodles and Growing Old

Posted on October 15, 2021 by craftycreeky

Over the last 18 months when my stitch group, Skipton Stitchers (formerly Embroiders Guild) met over zoom many of our members started stitching 4″ squares to make a display.The idea was that each month people would do a little embroidery … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s Wander Round the Garden

Posted on October 13, 2021 by craftycreeky

For a few days last week we had a bit of an Indian Summer, or that’s what we call it over here, a spell of unseasonably warm weather in late September early October. I’d just put my summer clothes away … Continue reading →

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All the Trimmings QAL

Posted on October 8, 2021 by craftycreeky

Having dilly-dallied a bit with this quilt I cracked on with it this week, this is the free QAL by the Fat Quarter Shop, it appealed (apart from the fact that I love Christmas!) because it took just one layer … Continue reading →

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Christmas QAL

Posted on October 4, 2021 by craftycreeky

Last month I started a quilt-a-long – another one! This is just a short free one from the Fat Quarter Shop. It’s called All the Trimmings. It appealed partly because I’m a sucker for Christmas stuff, but also because it … Continue reading →

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The Seaside Quilt HQAL

Posted on October 3, 2021 by craftycreeky

I’m making good progress on my Seaside quilt, this is the quilt designed by Kathryn Whittingham, the same designer as my favourite Cottage Garden quilt. This one is a similar layout but with seaside themed blocks, it reminds me of … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Lakes

Posted on September 29, 2021 by craftycreeky

Helen and I had a few days in the Lake District last week, staying in a lovely flat above the Wheatsheaf Inn in Lorton. Lorton is nicely situated in between Keswick and Buttermere, so all my favourite places to walk … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Purple SAL

Posted on September 28, 2021 by craftycreeky

I spent a lovely few days last week in the Lake District with my daughter Helen. We walked during the day and as usual I had a little sewing with me to do in the evenings. I managed a bit … Continue reading →

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