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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!

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Anthea SAL

Posted on April 18, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished the April cross-stitch for the Anthea SAL by Faby Reilly. This is the one where each month has a flower design, I’m making it into a textile book with a page opposite of a wordplay based on … Continue reading →

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Staying Home Quilt

Posted on April 16, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’ve stitched another two blocks from the Love & Hugs SAL on facebook, there’s a 6″ block being released every day, so I’m just printing off the patterns and stitching when I can. I’ve discovered there will be sixteen patterns … Continue reading →

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Extremes of Sewing AKA The 39 Steps!

Posted on April 15, 2020 by craftycreeky

Last week I made two skirts, very simple jersey ones, just two side seams and a waistband. This week I’ve gone to the other extreme and made a denim skirt with 39 steps in it!! I’ve made this one before, … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision

Posted on April 14, 2020 by craftycreeky

2020 Vision is the twenty goals I set myself at the beginning of the year, things I hoped to make. I missed the report at the beginning of March for obvious reasons, and I’m a bit late now, but better … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on April 13, 2020 by craftycreeky

Over the last two or three weeks I’ve worked hard in the garden, trying to catch up from earlier in the year when it was very wet and cold. I finally feel I’ve got somewhere as I have finished tidying … Continue reading →

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