Category Archives: Quilting

My Secret Garden Quilt

Posted on October 7, 2016 by craftycreeky

The final block of My Secret Garden quilt-a-long was due out on 1st October. A few days before I decided to cut out a jacket, after all, I was up to date on all three quilt-a-longs…unfortunately Pat Sloan, the designer, had … Continue reading →

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Fruits of labour from the Farm and the Garden

Posted on September 25, 2016 by craftycreeky

Since I decided to put the Splendid Sampler on one side for a couple of weeks to concentrate on my other two BOM’s I’ve made great progress… My Secret Garden quilt is almost there now, this is a BOM from … Continue reading →

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Itchy Feet

Posted on September 19, 2016 by craftycreeky

We’re about two thirds of the way through Splendid Sampler now and I think I’ve just got three blocks left to embroider with my Anderson’s Farm quilt as I’ve two on the shelf untouched and I’m expecting one in the … Continue reading →

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Splendid Sampler

Posted on September 6, 2016 by craftycreeky

Woah! I realised today I’m almost caught up with the Splendid Sampler quilt, like I’ve only the most recent one outstanding at the moment! Not only that but I’ve sashed ten and even better, I’ve quilted another ten! I’ve done … Continue reading →

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Half Way Point!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by craftycreeky

Over the last couple of weeks whilst I’ve been busy decorating, I’ve spent a few evenings (when not stripping paint or wallpaper to a deadline!) in my sewing room, my little sanctuary! As well as making a new set of … Continue reading →

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Sashing and Quilting

Posted on August 21, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’m on two weeks holiday from work at the moment, but I think I’ll be going back to work for a rest! I’m knee deep in decorating, my OH is away on Army Cadet Camp for a fortnight, so I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stitching

Posted on August 7, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve had quite a productive weekend on the sewing front, I’ve finished a block for my Secret Garden quilt, a Splendid Sampler one, an Anderson’s Farm one and I’ve almost finished my sari outfit, just got to sew the buttons … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Hand-stitching

Posted on July 31, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve started making up little project bags for quilt blocks which need embroidery, it’s working really well. I trace the design or iron on the applique and pop it in a zip-lock bag with all the threads, a needle and … Continue reading →

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Paper Piecing for The Splendid Sampler

Posted on July 28, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve stitched three blocks for my Splendid Sampler quilt in the last couple of weeks with foundation paper piecing. Until I started this quilt-a-long I didn’t even know what FPP was, so I still get a little glow of achievement … Continue reading →

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Splendid Sampler Mainly

Posted on July 10, 2016 by craftycreeky

Along with other things I’ve been working on my quilt-along blocks this week. I’ve a friend who isn’t very well at the moment so I’m popping round once a week to help out, I usually take some sewing to do … Continue reading →

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