Category Archives: Textile Books

Travel Notes

Posted on July 25, 2026 by craftycreeky

Over the last couple of weeks I managed to finish my stitched journal of our big adventure round Europe. When I had the idea of a stitch journal I wasn’t sure how it would come out but I am well … Continue reading →

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Bird Alphabet

Posted on July 24, 2026 by craftycreeky

I can see light at the end of the tunnel with my bird alphabet, I’ve really enjoyed stitching them but I’m feeling ready for a finish – I’m quite impressed that I’ve got this far before itchy fingers started!! Since … Continue reading →

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Foragers Fabric Book HQAL

Posted on July 12, 2026 by craftycreeky

The three weeks since I came back from my travels have flown by but I have managed a little progress with my foragers book. This is a stitch-a-long by Pretty Little Fabrics and Trims, I get a pack each month … Continue reading →

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Bird Alphabet

Posted on July 8, 2026 by craftycreeky

Whilst I was on my travels I had quite a lot of time sitting on trains, (four days worth according to the interrail app!) both my daughter and I spent some of the time stitching. I used to stitch on … Continue reading →

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My Travels in Stitch

Posted on June 27, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve been back from my travels for a week now and having brought the sunshine with me it’s been so hot I’ve just been chasing the shade round the garden, sitting stitching, trying to finish one of my holiday projects. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Sewing

Posted on June 8, 2026 by craftycreeky

I brought a couple of sewing projects on holiday, one for quiet times and one as a record… I brought my bird alphabet to stitch on the train, some trains I’ve stitched all the way, other journeys have been very … Continue reading →

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Bird Alphabet

Posted on May 4, 2026 by craftycreeky

This is a bit of a catch up post as I’ve just realised I haven’t posted about my bird alphabet for a while, in fact I had just finished the letter K, I’ve done five letters since then and also … Continue reading →

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Foragers Journal HQAL

Posted on April 19, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve made a little progress with my foragers journal, but not as much as I hoped as life has been somewhat hectic over the last month – however did I ever find time to work!! Three weeks ago I had … Continue reading →

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Foragers Journal

Posted on March 29, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve started another monthly subscription! This one is for a fabric book which is embroidered and then hand quilted. It’s by Sarah Edgar who has a company called ‘Pretty Fabrics and Trims’, this is the fourth journal she has stitched … Continue reading →

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Bird Alphabet

Posted on March 16, 2026 by craftycreeky

We’ve just had a few days away in Tenerife, my OH wanted a bit of winter sun, I’m not really into sun-bathing but I’m quite happy sewing under a parasol…and of course there’s the 4.5 hour flight to fill too!! … Continue reading →

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