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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!

2020 Vision

Posted on May 9, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’ve made fair progress so far with my 2020 Vision goals for the year, we’re a third of the way through, this year is going surprisingly fast! ; mind you, with 12 weeks stuck at home it would be a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Vision, Coming Home Quilt, Crafts, Dressmaking, embroidery, Serendipity | Tagged | 4 Comments

Peacocks and Peahens

Posted on May 7, 2020 by craftycreeky

Last month for the Foot Square Freestyle group we were making blocks for Lynn, she chose a gorgeous palette of peacock colours for her blocks, with no light neutrals, so all rich blues, greens and purples, with a bit of … Continue reading →

Posted in F2F, Quilt-a-long, Quilting | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Anthea Calendar SAL

Posted on May 6, 2020 by craftycreeky

What a year to make a stitch diary!! I’ve just managed to finish the facing page for my Anthea textile book. This is the stitch-a-long by Faby Reilly, as well as stitching the design I’m also making a wordplay for … Continue reading →

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

Isolation Skirt

Posted on May 5, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’ve managed to finish a few things over the weekend, so I’ll share them with you over the next few days. I’m trying to reduce my fabric stash a bit, especially my dress-making lengths, I want to reorganise how I … Continue reading →

Posted in Dressmaking | Tagged , | 13 Comments

Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 4, 2020 by craftycreeky

We finally had some rain here in Yorkshire last week and the garden is looking a lot better for it. Apparently it’s the first measurable rainfall we’ve had since mid March, which considering April is known for it’s showers, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | 8 Comments

Morgan Jeans

Posted on April 28, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’ve done it! I’ve finally made myself a pair of jeans!! And they fit!!! I’ve had the Ginger Jeans pattern on pdf (always off-putting for me!) and a paper pattern of the Morgan Jeans for years, and I mean years. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dressmaking, Serendipity | Tagged , , | 26 Comments

Coming Home Quilt

Posted on April 26, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’m getting there! There’s light at the end of the tunnel!! I’ve cracked on with this quilt, hand-stitching all those leaves to the corners. I discovered that on a Friday night Andrew Lloyd Webber is doing a free screening on … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Home Quilt, Quilt-a-long, Quilting | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Staying Home Quilt

Posted on April 25, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’m making good progress on my Staying Home quilt, it’s basically going to be made from the left over fabric from my Coming Home quilt, I seem to have rather a lot left! The basis of the quilt are some … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Quilt-a-long, Quilting, Serendipity | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

Tuesday’s Totter Round the Garden

Posted on April 21, 2020 by craftycreeky

Our lovely spring weather continues here in Yorkshire – I’ve even had to start watering plants, especially those which only went in this month! My OH commented yesterday what a colour corner we have next to the conservatory, I think … Continue reading →

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Harold the Hare SAL

Posted on April 19, 2020 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I last showed you Harold and I have to say I’m quite amazed at the progress this time! I was getting to the point of thinking I’ll just get his head and shoulders done and frame … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Stitch-a-long, Workshops | Tagged , , | 21 Comments