Category Archives: Serendipity

Dewsbury Fabric Shops

Posted on April 10, 2015 by craftycreeky

On Wednesday I had a fantastic day discovering the fabric shops of Dewsbury and making lots of friends along the way! I’d heard about the fabric shops in Dewsbury a few times, but it’s the other side of Leeds and … Continue reading →

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Simply Sew Jackie O Jacket

Posted on April 4, 2015 by craftycreeky

This week I’ve been busy sewing a variation on the ‘Jackie O’ jacket. I bought the Simply Sewing magazine this month and it was the free pattern, I’ve not used one of their patterns before so I decided to try … Continue reading →

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Cross-stitch Pincushion

Posted on April 4, 2015 by craftycreeky

Today, over on Kathy’s Quilts, it’s Slow Stitching Sunday, a weekly celebration of hand-sewing, I’ve spent quite a few evenings ‘slow-stitching’ this week as I started a cross-stitch pin-cushion, it’s a pattern from Jardin Prive, I discovered Natalie’s beautiful designs through Hilda’s blog as she … Continue reading →

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Black and White Quilt

Posted on March 19, 2015 by craftycreeky

A couple of years ago my daughter asked me if I would make her a black and white quilt to go in her newly decorated bedroom. She wanted the Charming Flowers design from Pam and Nicky Lintott’s book ‘Layer Cake, Jelly Roll … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Wedding

Posted on March 11, 2015 by craftycreeky

Next week it’s our 8th wedding anniversary, it doesn’t seem like eight years since I married the best man in the whole wide world! We had a wonderful day surrounded by thirty of our closest family and friends. Our wedding … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Around the Garden

Posted on March 9, 2015 by craftycreeky

Well, the impulse buys have begun! I popped into the supermarket for some milk and came out with 2 pints of milk, 12 bearded iris bulbs (gorgeous colour!) an astrantia root (astrantias like my soil, so I’m trying to get … Continue reading →

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Drawn Thread Sampler

Posted on March 8, 2015 by craftycreeky

This weekend I decided to buckle down and finish the Jane Greenoff sampler I started on holiday. It’s drawn thread and hardanger, I’ve really enjoyed stitching it but it’s all new to me and I haven’t found the instructions particularly user … Continue reading →

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Drawn Thread Sampler

Posted on March 1, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last month whilst I was on holiday I started a Hardanger & Drawn Thread Sampler designed by Jane Greenoff. I have to confess that since returning home at the end of January I haven’t even had it out of the packet! … Continue reading →

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It’s finished!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished making the fabric box for our wedding album, I’m chuffed to bits with it. I started making it last week, it’s covered in red silk, which is the same shade the bridesmaid dress and the waistcoats were. I’ve … Continue reading →

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My Sewing Room

Posted on February 13, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve been having a bit of a sort out in my sewing room over the last few days, trying to take stock of just how much fabric I have, or rather admit to myself just how big my hoard is!! … Continue reading →

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