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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!

April Smalls

Posted on April 2, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s a new month and we’re not long into a new season as well, so I’ve a fresh set of cross-stitch smalls on display. I’m trying to keep it fairly seasonal so there is a lamb, a gosling and a … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on April 1, 2019 by craftycreeky

We’ve had another mild, sunny week, I managed a good session in the front garden digging up more weeds, still plenty to go though! The back garden though is looking pretty respectable at the moment, it’s that time of year … Continue reading →

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Embroidered Denim Skirt

Posted on March 31, 2019 by craftycreeky

The other day I decided to make myself a top, I chose a fairly straight forward pattern with a crossover drape across the front and some lightweight jersey from my stash. I cut it out and then tested a few … Continue reading →

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Busy Bees

Posted on March 28, 2019 by craftycreeky

It’s my mum’s birthday tomorrow, I took her to a quilt show last month as an early birthday present, we had a great time looking at all the beautiful quilts on display and mooching around the stalls. This was our … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery | Tagged , | 24 Comments

From QR to SAL

Posted on March 26, 2019 by craftycreeky

I didn’t know what a QR code was until last week, well I knew what they were, I just didn’t know they had a name! A QR code is one of those funny little square codes for scanning that pop … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Stitch-a-long | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on March 25, 2019 by craftycreeky

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned an old saying that if March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb, well it’s certainly been true this year, it’s mild, calm and sunny, lovely spring days. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden | Tagged | 8 Comments

Moving Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on March 24, 2019 by craftycreeky

I’m making slow but steady progress with the hand quilting of my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt, three weeks ago when I last showed you my quilt this is how far I’d got… I’d just started the sunflower border quilting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilt-a-long, Quilting | 11 Comments

Tapestries and Vikings!

Posted on March 22, 2019 by craftycreeky

At my Guild meeting we had a fascinating talk about the Stamford Bridge Tapestries. Most people have heard about 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, all gloriously illustrated on the Bayeux Tapestries. 1066 was quite a tumultuous year here in … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery | Tagged , , | 15 Comments

Vintage Maps

Posted on March 21, 2019 by craftycreeky

It was my Embroiderers Guild meeting on Monday and we were due to swap our Travelling Sketchbooks for the next round, so at the weekend I thought I’d better stitch something to go in the book. It was my turn … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, The Travelling Sketchbook | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

Feeling Brave-ish!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by craftycreeky

Thanks for all the helpful comments, I decided to take your advice and try and be a bit braver with my colours, adding the lime green contrast in particular! I made another three blocks which incorporated both the green and … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting | 11 Comments