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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!

Stained Glass Windows

Posted on June 13, 2019 by craftycreeky

Last week I stitched a piece for a travelling sketchbook from my Embroiderers Guild. The theme of the book was windows, I had my usual perusal through Pinterest and saw a couple of embroideries of stained glass windows. I love … Continue reading →

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Stars

Posted on June 11, 2019 by craftycreeky

Last week I decided to catch up on some time-limited projects, I’d been concentrating on finishing my first quilt for care-leavers, but it meant I was a bit behind on other things, some of which had a date on them! … Continue reading →

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The Finery of Nature SAL

Posted on June 9, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I shared my Finery of Nature cross-stitch, I’d just done a mini happy dance having completed the first quarter… As you can see I had just started the second quarter with a lily of the valley. … Continue reading →

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Nineteen for 19

Posted on June 8, 2019 by craftycreeky

This month is flying by so I thought I’d better post an update for May before it’s too late! 1 scrap quilt; I’m trying to get a couple of finishes before I start another quilt! I’ve got all my scraps … Continue reading →

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June Windows

Posted on June 6, 2019 by craftycreeky

Over on Wild Daffodil there’s a photo challenge each month on the theme of windows. I wasn’t sure at first about having the same topic all year, but I’m enjoying looking out for windows on my walks. Last week my … Continue reading →

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Smalls for June

Posted on June 5, 2019 by craftycreeky

This year I’ve been trying to have a seasonal display of cross-stitch smalls on display, so on the 1st of the month we have a change-over. I was thinking of a flowery theme this month, but when I pulled out … Continue reading →

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Zoe Stitch-a-long

Posted on June 4, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s about three or four weeks since I last showed you my Zoe box, it’s a stitch-a-long by Faby Reilly and the patterns are released every two weeks. This is usually plenty of time to stitch a section…unless you have … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on June 3, 2019 by craftycreeky

I had a good weeding session in the garden yesterday, I tackled the deep raised bed by the patio. It’s about 6′ deep, 20′ long and 2-3′ high! I started with the areas I could reach from the patio, wiggling … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Care Leavers

Posted on May 31, 2019 by craftycreeky

Last Saturday I met up with a group of ladies in Steeton to make quilts for young people who are leaving the care system.I do feel quite strongly that these young people have had a pretty poor childhood and then … Continue reading →

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Walking with New Friends and Old Friends

Posted on May 31, 2019 by craftycreeky

I did two walks in quick succession a couple of weeks ago. I went up to Halton Gill with forty colleagues from work for the weekend, staying in a lovely bunk barn. The aim on the Saturday was to walk … Continue reading →

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