Tag Archives: Chevron quilt

Slow-Stitching A Finish and a New Start

Posted on January 10, 2016 by craftycreeky

Over on Kathy’s Quilts it’s Slow-Stitching Sunday, a weekly celebration of hand sewing. I’ve spent most of today hand-sewing, finishing my Monthly Challenge and starting a new cross-stitch…

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So close…and yet so far!

Posted on January 9, 2016 by craftycreeky

I was really pleased with myself last night, I had finally finished quilting James’s quilt, with wrist still intact!! Not only that but I had finished the quilting with about 12″ of bobbin thread left (from a 250m roll!!) Perfect … Continue reading →

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James’s Quilt

Posted on January 6, 2016 by craftycreeky

James’s quilt is my monthly challenge for January, it had to be, it’s his birthday on the 16th!!! I’ve been making good progress; Last time I showed the quilt top I felt it needed to be a bit wider, I ended … Continue reading →

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My Monthly Challenge!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by craftycreeky

Last year I noticed ‘A Year of Lovely Finishes‘  over on Sew Bittersweet Designs too late to really participate, I liked the idea though of challenging yourself each month to complete something. I was looking forward to taking part in … 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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