Category Archives: Serendipity

Two Little Girls Dresses

Posted on August 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

Over on The Monthly Stitch they are celebrating their second anniversary with a challenge called ‘Two is the magic number’ As part of celebrating is often the giving of presents, I thought these two little girls dresses are rather apt… … Continue reading →

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Birthday Sampler

Posted on August 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

I was absolutely thrilled last night when Helen gave me my birthday present, she has secretly designed and made a cross-stitch sampler all about me! She has stitched me in a nurses uniform, my interests are represented with a sewing machine and dressmakers … Continue reading →

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The Made-Up Initiative

Posted on August 29, 2015 by craftycreeky

Over on Didyoumakethat Karen has challenged us to raise money for the National Literacy Trust by challenging ourselves to make something. As someone who hoards books and fabric in pretty equal measures together with having a child with reading difficulties, I … Continue reading →

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Make your own Ironing Table!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by craftycreeky

My small but perfectly formed sewing room is upstairs, overflowing somewhat onto the landing, which luckily is pretty big! Our ironing board lives downstairs, so whenever I’m sewing I’m up and down those stairs every time I need to press … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Around the Garden

Posted on August 24, 2015 by craftycreeky

We had torrential rain last night so quite a few flowers in the garden are looking a bit bashed and sorry for themselves. I was very pleased that my UFO has survived, this beautiful pink lily type flower appeared last … Continue reading →

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Crafty Things to do in Yorkshire!

Posted on August 14, 2015 by craftycreeky

There’s a few good crafty events coming up in Yorkshire, so if you’re within striking distance of Gods Own County, put these in your diary… 15th August; Short notice I know but Wharfedale Quilters are holding a quilt exhibition in Christchurch … Continue reading →

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Gabriola Take 4!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by craftycreeky

The Gabriola skirt pattern from Sewaholic has to be one of my  all time favourite patterns, it must be as this is the fourth time I’ve sewn it in the last twelve months, I’ve even made a chiffon one! My fabric … Continue reading →

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Newlook 6107 Take 2

Posted on August 8, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last week I made a top from Newlook 6107, it’s a pattern that was given away free with one of the sewing magazines which is why it was out of stock in all my usual places! I was so pleased … Continue reading →

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Way to Happiness

Posted on July 26, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just started a sampler, it’s another design by Nathalie Cichon of Jardin Prive. I stitched a bee pincushion by Nathalie a few months ago, I love her designs, I think they’re pretty without being twee. I’ve another two samplers … Continue reading →

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Wedding Cake

Posted on July 5, 2015 by craftycreeky

About three months ago a good friend asked if I would make their wedding cake. Having checked that they were happy with a rich fruit cake, I was delighted to accept, I’ve made quite a few celebration cakes, but only … Continue reading →

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