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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!

The Finery of Nature SAL

Posted on May 19, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I last showed you my Finery of Nature cross-stitch, it’s a Dimensions kit I spotted on the sales table at Embroiderers Guild. It was meant to be stitched on black aida but my eyes aren’t up … Continue reading →

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From Wharfedale to Wensleydale

Posted on May 17, 2019 by craftycreeky

A couple of weeks ago three of us walked another section of the Lady Anne Way. This is a long distance path which runs from Skipton to Penrith in Cumbria, 100 miles altogether, we’re doing it in little chunks! We … Continue reading →

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Jelly Roll Workshop; A Quilt in a Day

Posted on May 16, 2019 by craftycreeky

I’m quite excited at the moment, I fixed a date at the weekend to run my first quilting workshop. It’s on June 29th!! A little while ago one of my local fabric shops, B&M fabrics, opened a workshop in the … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 13, 2019 by craftycreeky

I worked pretty hard in the garden this week, especially yesterday, the weather was warm and sunny so I spent most of the day out there – and boy, are my hips complaining today! Yesterday was the day the seed … Continue reading →

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Zoe SAL

Posted on May 11, 2019 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished the second installment of the Zoe stitch-a-long by Faby Reilly, it’s going to be a box, we’re stitching the sides at the moment. We don’t know what the finished design is like, but having stitched quite a … Continue reading →

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Nineteen for 19

Posted on May 9, 2019 by craftycreeky

May is whizzing by and I haven’t even worked out how I’m doing with my Nineteen for 19 challenge for April, so here goes… 1 Scrap Quilt I was planning to start a new BOM with scraps, I’ve even sorted my … Continue reading →

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Woodland Spring Wreath Quilt

Posted on May 8, 2019 by craftycreeky

A couple of days ago I embroidered another piece of the border for my Woodland Spring Wreath quilt, this is a BOM from Raggedy Ruff Designs, I’ve just got one more month to stitch and it’s finished. This month I … Continue reading →

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Windows for May

Posted on May 7, 2019 by craftycreeky

Wild Daffodil is organising a photo challenge this year when each month the subject is windows. It does mean I keep my eyes open during the month for possible photo opportunities. Last week I walked over the moors from Wharfedale … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 6, 2019 by craftycreeky

I nearly didn’t write this post as it’s been raining since mid afternoon, but after tea it was more of a light drizzle so I popped out to take some photos. It’s amazing how much everything has greened up over … Continue reading →

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Going Nicely Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on May 5, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks ago since I last shared my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt, I was feeling a bit down-hearted about how long it was taking and my slow progress generally with the project. This is where I was up … Continue reading →

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