Category Archives: embroidery

Foragers Stitch Journal HQAL

Posted on August 23, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’m slowly catching up with my foragers journal, this is a monthly stitch-a-long by Pretty Fabrics and Trims. Towards the end of each month I get a little parcel through the post with everything I need for that month, fabric, … Continue reading →

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Tea Bag Art

Posted on August 17, 2026 by craftycreeky

It’s my Skipton Stitchers meeting today, we’ve got a stand at Yarndale next month and we were asked to create a piece of Tea bag art representing a piece of a well known painting. For those of you unfamiliar with … Continue reading →

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Phenology Wheel SAL

Posted on August 16, 2026 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I shared my phenology wheel. This is a challenge piece from Skipton Stitchers, my stitching group. We can stitch what we like in each month, abstract or pictorial, I’m stitching flowers from my garden and the … Continue reading →

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Foragers Journal HQAL

Posted on August 2, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve made reasonable progress on my Foragers book, though I’m still quite a way off catching up. This is the monthly SAL from Pretty Fabrics and Trims, I’m making volume 4 of their Happy Stitches Journals. The parcels of loveliness … Continue reading →

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Phenology Wheel SAL

Posted on July 26, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve finally managed to catch up with my phenology wheel, this is a group challenge from my stitch group, Skipton Stitchers. I was behind before I went on holiday over for six weeks having decide to do rather a lot … Continue reading →

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Travel Notes

Posted on July 25, 2026 by craftycreeky

Over the last couple of weeks I managed to finish my stitched journal of our big adventure round Europe. When I had the idea of a stitch journal I wasn’t sure how it would come out but I am well … Continue reading →

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Bird Alphabet

Posted on July 24, 2026 by craftycreeky

I can see light at the end of the tunnel with my bird alphabet, I’ve really enjoyed stitching them but I’m feeling ready for a finish – I’m quite impressed that I’ve got this far before itchy fingers started!! Since … Continue reading →

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Foragers Fabric Book HQAL

Posted on July 12, 2026 by craftycreeky

The three weeks since I came back from my travels have flown by but I have managed a little progress with my foragers book. This is a stitch-a-long by Pretty Little Fabrics and Trims, I get a pack each month … Continue reading →

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Bird Alphabet

Posted on July 8, 2026 by craftycreeky

Whilst I was on my travels I had quite a lot of time sitting on trains, (four days worth according to the interrail app!) both my daughter and I spent some of the time stitching. I used to stitch on … Continue reading →

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Phenology Wheel SAL

Posted on July 5, 2026 by craftycreeky

Last time I shared my progress with my phenology wheel was at the beginning of May, I had just started stitching catkins for February so I was already behind! The French knots were taking forever, not helped by the fact … Continue reading →

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