Tag Archives: Crafts

Violets SAL

Posted on October 18, 2026 by craftycreeky

Three weeks ago I had just finished my phenology wheel. I also mentioned a BIG project I wanted to do, which intrigued several of you! Well I’m not starting it just yet as with my sensible hat on, I need … Continue reading →

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Charity Quilt

Posted on October 15, 2026 by craftycreeky

About six or seven years ago I made some quilts for care-leavers. I had another one half done when they changed the size of quilt they would accept. The maximum width is 48″, they want them long and thin with … Continue reading →

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Hardanger Embroidery

Posted on October 9, 2026 by craftycreeky

A few months ago we had a visitor to our Skipton Stitchers. It was a lady called Sue asking for our help, her mother had died and when clearing her house they found two unfinished hardanger tray mats, could anyone … Continue reading →

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Book-Binding

Posted on October 7, 2026 by craftycreeky

Last week I went on a book-binding course at the Leeds Print Workshop, it’s just outside Leeds city centre but within walking distance (10minutes) of the bus station, so ideal for non-drivers like myself. It was an introductory course so … Continue reading →

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Foragers Stitch Journal HQAL

Posted on October 4, 2026 by craftycreeky

My foragers journal is coming along nicely, three weeks ago I was up to date waiting for the next instalment to arrive from Pretty Fabrics and Trims… When my September parcel arrived I was pleased to see it was of … Continue reading →

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Lace Journal Construction

Posted on September 28, 2026 by craftycreeky

I did promise a post on how I put my lace journal together, we then had family to stay, holidays…recovery from holidays…and the days go by! I posted about the various different pages I put together and the embroidery I … Continue reading →

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Phenology Wheel SAL

Posted on September 6, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’m managing to keep up to date with my phenology wheel, last time I posted my progress I had just finished stitching clematis for August… You can just see on the photo above my markings for September in Frixion pen. … Continue reading →

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When things don’t go to plan…

Posted on September 4, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve been a busy bee in my sewing room over the last couple of weeks, trying to clear the decks a bit! One project I have managed to complete is my alphabet of birds fabric book. I’ve been stitching the … Continue reading →

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Foragers Stitch Journal HQAL

Posted on August 23, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’m slowly catching up with my foragers journal, this is a monthly stitch-a-long by Pretty Fabrics and Trims. Towards the end of each month I get a little parcel through the post with everything I need for that month, fabric, … Continue reading →

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Bird Alphabet Book

Posted on August 21, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve been a bit lax with my posting recently, mainly because I’m having major computer problems due to it running out of storage, so it’s getting very slow, not helped by my phone also being overfull with photos! Anyway, I … Continue reading →

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