Category Archives: Sewing

Sewing Room Pegboard

Posted on April 17, 2016 by craftycreeky

When I was planning my new sewing room I spent rather a lot of time browsing the internet looking for ideas, particularly for storage. I came across a post on Honeybear Lane about how to make a large pegboard for … Continue reading →

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April’s Challenge!

Posted on April 12, 2016 by craftycreeky

Some of you may have noticed that March’s challenge sort of disappeared under the radar…life just sort of took over!!! I was all geared up and keen to make my first pair of ginger jeans, I’d got the stretch denim, … Continue reading →

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Mary the Hippo

Posted on April 8, 2016 by craftycreeky

  Meet Mary, a very feminine hippo! I needed another soft toy for the show so I decided to make one that could be a large pincushion afterwards. I did this last year and it worked very well, I love … Continue reading →

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Archimedes

Posted on March 26, 2016 by craftycreeky

Meet Archimedes, or Archie for short! I made him one evening this week from my scrap basket. Archimedes is designed by Susan from Super Mom No Cape, he’s a dinky little pin cushion. Susan kindly made the pattern available for … Continue reading →

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Moorland Walk Quilt

Posted on March 24, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been busy  sewing a gift over the last couple of weeks, as I’ve now given it, I can tell you about it. One of my closest friends is just at the beginning of a difficult 12 months, I decided … Continue reading →

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The Splendid Sampler; Local Quilt Shop

Posted on March 16, 2016 by craftycreeky

Jane Davidson of Quilt Jane is the designer of The Splendid Sampler‘s latest challenge, she’s one of the organizer’s too and her block is really sweet, not too taxing either, once I’d sorted colours out! Sunday’s block is a picture … Continue reading →

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Anderson’s Farm BOM

Posted on March 13, 2016 by craftycreeky

On Friday night I decided to set too and finish the embroidery for my Anderson’s Farm quilt. This is my third BOM in progress at the moment and probably the one which takes most time. It’s designed by Lynette Anderson, … Continue reading →

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Snug as a Bug and a Focal Point

Posted on March 8, 2016 by craftycreeky

Well I’m managing to keep up with the twice weekly blocks for The Splendid Sampler quilt, it does help seeing everyone else’s blocks on facebook, enthusiasm is definitely infectious! Block 6 was released last Thursday, so I managed to make … Continue reading →

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Anderson’s Farm Quilt

Posted on March 6, 2016 by craftycreeky

I’ve been cracking on with my Anderson’s Farm quilt this week, I think I’ve got a couple of weeks before the next installment arrives so I want to get it finished. This month I had two small blocks and a … Continue reading →

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Simple Simon

Posted on March 1, 2016 by craftycreeky

The fifth block for The Splendid Sampler Quilt was released on Sunday..and I actually managed to stitch it on Sunday 🙂 It’s called Simple Simon and it was designed by Celine Perkins. To be fair, it is well named being … Continue reading →

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