Category Archives: Serendipity

Guess How Much I Love You…

Posted on January 12, 2019 by craftycreeky

…All the way to the moon and back! I think Guess How Much I Love You has to be my favourite children’s book from when my kids were little, it had only just been published then and I loved sitting … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on January 7, 2019 by craftycreeky

As it’s the first Monday of the year I thought I’d better start as I mean to go on with a little wander round the garden. It was only a little one as it was cold, wet and miserable outside … Continue reading →

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Final Friday Photo Challenge

Posted on December 28, 2018 by craftycreeky

It’s the last Friday of the year, so it’s the final Friday Photo Challenge set by Postcard from Gibraltar. Today’s theme is winter, I’ve tried to find non-Christmassy ones… These snow drops were in Austwick in North Yorkshire, a village … Continue reading →

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Giving and Receiving

Posted on December 27, 2018 by craftycreeky

From being very young I always tried to instill into my children the idea that handmade gifts were treasured, they always made presents for Grandparents and aunts etc, it might be a tray of mince pies, or a decorated matchbox. … Continue reading →

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Knitting & Stitching Show

Posted on December 10, 2018 by craftycreeky

Last month I had a wonderful day at the Knitting & Stitching show in Harrogate (I’m a bit behind with writing my posts again!) It’s the biggest show we have round here, four large halls of quilting, embroidery, sewing…heaven! Though … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on December 3, 2018 by craftycreeky

Yesterday I had a good mooch round the garden collecting foliage for my Advent Ring, it was the first Sunday in Advent yesterday so I made it just in time! Over the years in the garden I’ve managed to get … Continue reading →

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Christmas Snowflake

Posted on December 1, 2018 by craftycreeky

Last month I needed to make something for the Christmas Decoration Swap organised by Deborah of Sweet Fallen Angels, it had to be a surprise so hence no spoilers on here! It took me a while to think what to … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Challenge

Posted on November 30, 2018 by craftycreeky

After last weeks pickle I’m pleased to say I’ve got the right day and the right challenge – I think! Today’s photo challenge by Postcard from Gibraltar is Wild, so I think I feel some more walking photos coming on! … Continue reading →

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Damsons and Plums

Posted on November 30, 2018 by craftycreeky

Purple is one of my favourite colours, so I do have a fair bit of the colour in my stash, in all hues and shades. When I started rearranging my sewing room recently my stash storage space was reduced somewhat, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Swaps

Posted on November 29, 2018 by craftycreeky

A couple of months ago Deborah from Sweet Fallen Angels suggested a Christmas tree decoration swap. I thought it was a great idea, I make a handmade Christmas decoration for someone whilst someone else is making one for me! I … Continue reading →

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