Category Archives: Serendipity

Friday Photo Challenge

Posted on May 25, 2018 by craftycreeky

Today’s photo challenge is much easier than last week, todays word is ‘floral’, although my first thought was flowers from the garden, then I decided floral was a bit deeper than that, more of using a flower or the image … Continue reading →

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Cats and Clover

Posted on May 24, 2018 by craftycreeky

I finished my May cross-stitch from the Joyful World series ages ago but never got round to making it up. Having stitched my poppies humbug together I decided to keep going in stitching up mode…and stitched up three smalls! I’m … Continue reading →

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Poppies in the garden

Posted on May 22, 2018 by craftycreeky

It’s time for a little happy dance! I’ve just finished my poppies humbug. It’s a design by Faby Reilly I started it in mid April, it’s been my ‘borrowed time’ project, 10 minutes here and there whilst doing other things!. Some … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 21, 2018 by craftycreeky

The garden is really starting to flourish, though it’s getting decidedly parched as we’ve had so little rain this month. With heavy clay soil that means some of it is like concrete with deep cracks in it! Despite the lack … Continue reading →

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Stitching in the Dales

Posted on May 20, 2018 by craftycreeky

This week I had a wonderful three days at Stitching in the Dales, it’s like a three day embroidery retreat organised by Grassington Embroiderers Guild and is held at Threshfield, the village nextdoor, so as well as three days embroidering … Continue reading →

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Sequins and Sparkle

Posted on May 19, 2018 by craftycreeky

Meghan is not the only one wearing a bit of sparkle today, though I thought her dress was stunning, so elegant. I’ve got a ball to go to tonight and I have finally finished my dress – last night! The … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Challenge

Posted on May 18, 2018 by craftycreeky

Todays theme for the Photo Challenge is just that, challenge, it’s organised by Postcard from Gibraltar, so if you fancy seeing lots of challenges, follow the link. I do try and push myself out of my comfort zone every so … Continue reading →

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Walking in Sunshine

Posted on May 16, 2018 by craftycreeky

Our Women’s Institute walking club met on Monday for a glorious walk around Menston, a village next to Otley where I live. We try and meet up once a month once the weather improves (we’re fair-weather walkers!) and usually we … Continue reading →

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Poppies Humbug

Posted on May 15, 2018 by craftycreeky

My poppies are growing! This is a design by Faby Reilly, when it’s stitched together it makes a triangular humbug shape.This is where I was last time I showed you… This is my borrowed time project, I usually have something … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 14, 2018 by craftycreeky

It’s been a hot sunny day here in Yorkshire with clear blue skies. I spent a bit of time pottering in the garden, trying to keep in the shade to keep cool! This is my view from the shade of … Continue reading →

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