Tag Archives: embroidery

Zig-Zag Scissor Keeper

Posted on December 20, 2015 by craftycreeky

Sometimes at Christmas it’s nice to sew something that’s nothing to do with Christmas, it’s like  an escape from the hustle and bustle of Christmas, you can just immerse yourself in the land of stitching for a short while, a … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of Quiet Time

Posted on November 28, 2015 by craftycreeky

I went to the Knitting and Stitching Show on Thursday, it’s the BIG one around here, I look forward to it all year!!! Three huge halls of crafting stuff, bliss! I always go with a budget and pretty much spend … Continue reading →

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Smocking

Posted on October 2, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve been busy sewing over the last week but as it’s a gift for someone who occasionally reads my blog I can’t show you until it’s been gifted. So in true Blue Peter fashion…here’s one I made earlier… Last weekend … Continue reading →

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Embroidered Scarf

Posted on May 21, 2015 by craftycreeky

I think this is the last entry to show you from Otley Show. The class was for ‘a scarf, any medium’, I don’t knit and I ran out of time to do a silk painted one. This was one of … Continue reading →

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Padded coat-hangers

Posted on May 17, 2015 by craftycreeky

The last few days before Otley Show were spent stitching padded coat-hangers. I used to make quite a few as Christmas presents during my years as an impoverished student nurse but I confess I haven’t made one for years! I … Continue reading →

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The eleventh hour!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by craftycreeky

Talk about leaving it to the last minute, it’s nearly 10pm here, the night before the local show and I have just finished the last entry!!! I’ve overdone it a bit this year, put myself under a fair bit of … Continue reading →

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Indian Mosiac finished!

Posted on May 3, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve finished the Indian Mosiac and yesterday I took it down to the framers! Dipping my toe out of my comfort zone definitely paid off, I’m really pleased with the result! I bought the kit at the Knitting and Stitching … Continue reading →

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Indian Mosiac

Posted on April 30, 2015 by craftycreeky

We’ve just had a long weekend away in Istanbul, it’s an amazing city, I loved it, I don’t usually like city breaks as so many are just full of the same shops, and I’m not really into shopping! Istanbul was … Continue reading →

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Indian Mosaic

Posted on April 18, 2015 by craftycreeky

I’ve just started a new project that is way out of my comfort zone, and I mean WAY OUT!! I like full instructions, that tell me exactly what to do, that’s why I like cross-stitch, the pattern is there, even … Continue reading →

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Drawn Thread Sampler

Posted on March 8, 2015 by craftycreeky

This weekend I decided to buckle down and finish the Jane Greenoff sampler I started on holiday. It’s drawn thread and hardanger, I’ve really enjoyed stitching it but it’s all new to me and I haven’t found the instructions particularly user … Continue reading →

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