Category Archives: Sewing

Bouquet Sampler

Posted on November 8, 2015 by craftycreeky

Well, I’m on the final stretch of my Sampler Aux Bouquets from Jardin Privee, I quite like the stage when you can stitch a colour and know that’s the last stitch in that particular shade, it’s like ticking the boxes … Continue reading →

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Quilt for James

Posted on November 5, 2015 by craftycreeky

Despite having decided only last week that I need more clothes for the winter, common sense won over and I realised it would be less stress on myself if I made various presents first, I’ve got a cardigan, a shirt … Continue reading →

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Not a Woodland Stroll Cape

Posted on November 4, 2015 by craftycreeky

Last week Ali (AKA Thimberlina) blogged about her Woodland Stroll Cape, it looked lovely and so easy to wear. It’s a pattern designed by Liesl & Co and available to download from Oliver & S. I must admit I’ve not used a … Continue reading →

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Winter Skirt Time

Posted on November 3, 2015 by craftycreeky

I was sorting out my wardrobe the other day (which doesn’t take long as I actually don’t have that many clothes!) all the summer stuff got packed away and all the winter woolies etc brought out. It gave me chance … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day Binding

Posted on October 29, 2015 by craftycreeky

It’s raining cats and dogs outside today, we’ve had a lovely dry autumn so far this year in Yorkshire, but last night the rain arrived big time, this is the view outside, misty and murky, a perfect sewing day really!! … Continue reading →

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Quilting and Binding

Posted on October 28, 2015 by craftycreeky

My Vacation Time quilt is finished, it’s quilted and bound, just got loose threads to trim and it’s ready for giving at Christmas! I started this quilt in January as it’s a Block of the Month designed by Pat Sloan. … Continue reading →

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Fall out with Overlocker!

Posted on October 27, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve had a fruitful but frustrating few days sewing! I fell out with my overlocker!! Last week I made a cardigan from knitted fabric, I was so pleased with it I cut out another almost straight away. The pattern is … Continue reading →

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Love and Hugs Quilt

Posted on October 26, 2015 by craftycreeky

One of my friends is going through a tough time at the moment, it seems whenever she dares to hope that things are going to get better, life throws more bad things at her. I decided to make her a … Continue reading →

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Bouquet Sampler nearly there!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just finished the last alphabet on my Bouquet Sampler. There are three altogether on the sampler, this one is the only one in lower case. It’s a lovely relaxed font, the only thing I changed was the letter ‘m’, … Continue reading →

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Burda 8765, a skirt to match my cardigan

Posted on October 19, 2015 by craftycreeky

Straight after making my red cardigan I cut out the co-ordinating green and red plaid wool for a skirt. Now usually my skirts are about 3″ above my ankles, but just occasionally I push myself out of my comfort zone … Continue reading →

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