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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!

Bethlehem Embroidery SAL

Posted on September 13, 2020 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I last shared my Bethlehem embroidery, this is the one I started at a workshop by Deborah Mullins at Fabbadashery last year. The design is inspired by the style of embroidery from Bethlehem. Deborah spent a … Continue reading →

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…Walking on Roman Roads

Posted on September 10, 2020 by craftycreeky

There’s still a lot of evidence around England dating back to when we were invaded by the Romans. Many of the roads they laid out are still in use as routes today, some major trunk roads, others little more than … Continue reading →

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Walking on Roman Walls

Posted on September 9, 2020 by craftycreeky

Last week we spent a lovely few hours mooching round York. York is a beautiful city, full of history, I never tire of wandering round it’s streets. As it was a nice afternoon weather wise, we decided to walk some … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Totter Round the Garden

Posted on September 8, 2020 by craftycreeky

The garden is still looking full at the moment but autumn is clearly on it’s way, I’ll have to start the big tidy-up soon. There’s not a huge amount of flowers, but there’s a few… Down by the conservatory door … Continue reading →

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August Wordplay

Posted on September 7, 2020 by craftycreeky

Yesterday I finished the wordplay for my Anthea Calendar fabric book for August – just in time as the new design for September is due to be released tomorrow! This is the SAL by Faby Reilly, each month there is … Continue reading →

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Smalls of the month

Posted on September 6, 2020 by craftycreeky

It was June when I last showed you my seasonal display of cross-stitch smalls, I know because June’s smalls were still out a week ago! July and August went by in a bit of a blur with things going on … Continue reading →

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Stitchbook Collective

Posted on September 3, 2020 by craftycreeky

In August I finally finished the last workshop in the Stitchbook Collective series by Helen Bellingham of Untangled Threads. It’s been a great experience and a huge learning curve as I tried techniques and products I’d never even heard of! … Continue reading →

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Cottage Garden Quilt HQAL

Posted on August 30, 2020 by craftycreeky

Three weeks ago I’d just started a new project, my vintage quilt has been put to one side for the time being as I wanted something fresh and easy to sew. I spotted the Cottage Garden Quilt book on facebook … Continue reading →

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Anthea Calendar SAL

Posted on August 29, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished the August design for the Anthea Calendar SAL, this is the year long SAL by Faby Reilly with a suitable flower themed design for each month. They’re all beautiful! This month the flowers are lisianthus and hydrangeas. … Continue reading →

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Walking up Sharp Haw

Posted on August 25, 2020 by craftycreeky

My walking buddy and I are managing to get out walking most weeks at the moment – weather permitting of course! We’re doing all the local walks which we never quite got round to doing before, one of these was … Continue reading →

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