Tag Archives: embroidery

Cottage Garden Quilt HQAL

Posted on August 30, 2020 by craftycreeky

Three weeks ago I’d just started a new project, my vintage quilt has been put to one side for the time being as I wanted something fresh and easy to sew. I spotted the Cottage Garden Quilt book on facebook … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem Embroidery SAL

Posted on August 23, 2020 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I last showed you my Bethlehem embroidery, this is the Palestinian style piece I started at a workshop by Deborah Mullins last year. Three weeks ago I had just started the Chevron stitch border which will … Continue reading →

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Playing with Circles

Posted on August 18, 2020 by craftycreeky

I was meant to be walking from Addingham to Skipton today with my walking buddy, along the route of a Roman road. However it’s persisting heavily, we’re fair weather walkers and setting off in heavy rain with no respite in … Continue reading →

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Change of Plan!

Posted on August 9, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’m having a bit of a break from my vintage quilt, I’m just not feeling it at the moment – we’re having a bit of a rubbish time at home at the moment and I just need projects I can … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem Embroidery SAL

Posted on August 2, 2020 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I posted about my Bethlehem embroidery, this is the one I started at a workshop by Deborah Mullins last autumn. The design is inspired by Palestinian embroidery, particularly the style found traditionally in Bethlehem. Three weeks … Continue reading →

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#sewing4thesoulbook

Posted on July 26, 2020 by craftycreeky

I first heard about #sewing4thesoul a couple of weeks or so ago, I’m rather late to the party but it’s just what I need at the moment, a bit of relaxed stitching for the enjoyment of stitching. It sounds similar … Continue reading →

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Stitchbook Collective

Posted on July 22, 2020 by craftycreeky

I tackled another box from the Stitchbook Collective over the weekend – I’ve caught up now, just the final one to do next month!! This box was all about making mock chenille. Apparently chenille means caterpillar in french, the fabric … Continue reading →

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Kunin Felt

Posted on July 21, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’m catching up with my Stitchbook Collective – this is the series of on-line workshops which Helen of Untangled Threads is organising. Each month I get a box with everything I need to try a new kind of textile media…only … Continue reading →

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Laid on the Couch

Posted on July 16, 2020 by craftycreeky

I’m trying to catch up with my Stitchbook collectiove pages, mainly because I’ve got a bit behind with them but I’m also enjoying them, trying different techniques. Yesterday I finished the Couching and Laidwork box… I’ve done couching before on … Continue reading →

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Bethlehem Embroidery SAL

Posted on July 12, 2020 by craftycreeky

It’s three weeks since I shared my Bethlehem embroidery, this is the piece from a workshop I did last year with Deborah Mullins. She was keen to stress it was’inspired by’ not a true representation of Bethlehem embroidery, which is … Continue reading →

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