Category Archives: Quilting

Splendid Sampler Progress

Posted on November 9, 2016 by craftycreeky

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been trying to get a few projects finished, I’ve gifted one quilt and I’ve another two projects almost there, so I’m feeling pretty pleased at the moment. Along the way I’ve also managed … Continue reading →

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The Apothecary Cat Quilt

Posted on November 2, 2016 by craftycreeky

All quilts are meant to have a name so after much thought I’ve named this one the Apothecary Cat Quilt, more about that later… On Sunday our clocks went back an hour and the day seemed to go on and … Continue reading →

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Slow-Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 30, 2016 by craftycreeky

It’s Slow Stitching Sunday over on Kathy’s Quilts, celebrating all things hand-stitched, I’ve been making steady progress with my stitching this week, both hand and machine. I’m trying to get a few finishes under my belt at the moment, I … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Four Patch

Posted on October 22, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been on annual leave this weeks and I have to admit I’ve had rather a nice pottering week, despite getting a cold and cough (isn’t it always the way!!) I’ve done bits of gardening, bits of sewing, even a … Continue reading →

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Fabric Shopping in Yorkshire!

Posted on October 18, 2016 by craftycreeky

  As you know I am rather partial to the occasional retail therapy when it comes to fabric, even better when it is totally unexpected…. Skipton is turning into quite a good centre for fabric. The Fent Shop has been … Continue reading →

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It’s a Finish :-)

Posted on October 11, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished one of the three Block -of -the-Month quilts that I’ve been stitching this year. I’m really pleased with it, love the design! It’s called ‘My Secret Garden‘ quilt, it’s designed by Pat Sloan and she releases the new … Continue reading →

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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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