Tag Archives: nature

Phenology Wheel SAL

Posted on September 27, 2026 by craftycreeky

I’ve cracked on with my phenology wheel, rather than waiting for the appropriate month, partly because I’ve just bought a BIG cross-stitch kit but I need to clear the decks a bit before I even contemplate starting it! Three weeks … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on June 22, 2026 by craftycreeky

My daughter and I finally came back home this weekend, after 45 days travelling through 10 countries, more of that another day, but safe to say we had a wonderful time! In my absence the garden has been growing very … Continue reading →

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Big Adventure 3

Posted on May 16, 2026 by craftycreeky

Well it’s over a week since we left home and we’ve already been to five countries!! After Cologne we travelled down the German border to Trier, it was a nice gentle journey through forests and along valleys, very pretty. It … 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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Phenology Wheel SAL

Posted on April 12, 2026 by craftycreeky

This year Skipton Stitchers are doing phenology wheels as a group project. I was delighted when this was suggested as I’ve been toying with the idea of stitching one for a couple of years. A phenology wheel is a circular … Continue reading →

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Phenology Wheel SAL

Posted on March 22, 2026 by craftycreeky

Three weeks ago I gave you a peek of my new project, a phenology wheel. These are illustrated records of the year, usually of nature, in a wheel pattern. If you google them you’ll see lots of examples. I’ve wanted … 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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Postcards from the Hedge SAL

Posted on September 14, 2025 by craftycreeky

I’m really enjoying stitching these postcards from Featherstitch House. The designs come out weekly though I’m taking a little longer than that at the moment! I think I need to take a day just prepping a few backgrounds and choosing … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on August 4, 2025 by craftycreeky

After all the work we had done at the beginning of the year, our garden is finally starting to take shape again. The weeds have got the upper hand again but hopefully I’ll have more time soon to keep on … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Alphabet SAL

Posted on August 3, 2025 by craftycreeky

Well I’ve made a slight boob with my butterfly alphabet, three weeks ago I was just four letters off a finish… As several of you predicted I cracked on and by the following weekend it was finished, happy times! I … Continue reading →

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