Category Archives: Serendipity

Flower Lattice SAL 18

Posted on October 29, 2017 by craftycreeky

I can’t quite believe it’s time for another happy dance!!! I have been working on this embroidery since last September, a long time for me! Hope you’re sitting comfortably with a cup of tea, as there is a link to … Continue reading →

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Fold and Stitch Christmas Wreath

Posted on October 24, 2017 by craftycreeky

Last autumn one of the quilting facebook pages I follow was full of beautiful Christmas wreaths made from a pattern by Poor House Quilts, I thought they were gorgeous but I knew I didn’t have time to start making one … Continue reading →

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Lizzie Stitching Wallet

Posted on October 22, 2017 by craftycreeky

It’s happy dance time again, Snoopy is certainly getting his excercise at the moment as I seem to have a few finishes all at once! I started this stitch-a-long back in early summer, it’s organised by Faby Reilly, all we … Continue reading →

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Chanel Jacket Course Day 2

Posted on October 17, 2017 by craftycreeky

On Saturday it was the second (and final) day of our Chanel Jacket course at the Yorkshire School of Sewing. Anne came down the day before and we spent the evening finishing off our homework and comparing notes! By the … Continue reading →

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Nelly’s Parade

Posted on October 15, 2017 by craftycreeky

It’s happy dance time on Nelly’s Parade! I have finally finished the elephant quilt for my daughter Helen, it’s only about 12 months since she asked me! Last week I set too and finished the quilting, which as usual (for … Continue reading →

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Project 70273

Posted on October 14, 2017 by craftycreeky

Today it’s #Global Block Day where hopefully lots of people around the world are making blocks for the 70723 Project. This is the brainchild of Jeanne Hewell Chambers, she is making quilts made of blocks which simply have two red … Continue reading →

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Chanel Jacket Homework

Posted on October 13, 2017 by craftycreeky

I’ve just about finished my homework for the Chanel Jacket course I’m doing at the Yorkshire School of Sewing. Day one was two weeks ago when basically fittings and toiles were checked and all the layers were cut out and … Continue reading →

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Lizzie Stitching Wallet SAL

Posted on October 11, 2017 by craftycreeky

I said a couple of days ago I could do with a few finishes…well it’s not quite happy dance time but I’ve just finished all the cross-stitch for the Lizzie Stitching Wallet. We get the instructions to stitch it together … Continue reading →

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Nelly’s Parade

Posted on October 10, 2017 by craftycreeky

I’m in the mood for a few finishes. I like having several projects on the go but sometimes it gets a bit on top of me and I start to procrastinate instead of just getting on with stuff. Pinterest is … Continue reading →

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70273 Project

Posted on October 9, 2017 by craftycreeky

Following the Great British Sewing Bee exhibition I read several posts who mentioned the 70273 Project, I’ve never got into ‘protest quilts’ but this one touched me. I was intrigued and started to look into it and decided I wanted … Continue reading →

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