Tag Archives: sewing

Dancing Bees

Posted on January 26, 2025 by craftycreeky

When bees find a good source of nectar, they do a dance to show the other bees where it is, so having finally finished my bee book, I’m doing my happy bee dance! Three weeks ago I’d stitched the pages … Continue reading →

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Bobbin Along SAL

Posted on January 16, 2025 by craftycreeky

This year I’ve decided to join in with two of Anne Brooke’s SAL’s, Bobbin Along which is a weekly one and What’s Sewing which is a monthly one. Anne Brooke is a lovely lady who lives not too far away … Continue reading →

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Sewing Room Declutter Challenge

Posted on January 14, 2025 by craftycreeky

I’m doing quite well with the sewing room declutter this year, I’m almost up to date! Karen Brown from Just Get it Done Quilts breaks it down into daily bite-sized chunks, some bigger chunks than others! After a day sorting … Continue reading →

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Posted on January 12, 2025 by craftycreeky

Well I’m afraid I’ve managed very little on my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt over the last three weeks, other projects have been taking up my evening slot when I would usually be quilting. Three weeks ago I had almost … Continue reading →

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Bee Book SAL

Posted on January 5, 2025 by craftycreeky

I’ve been a busy bee with my book over the last three weeks, I now have the makings of a book! It’s mini happy dance time! Three weeks ago I was still making the final pages, cutting them to size … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Start

Posted on January 2, 2025 by craftycreeky

Happy New Year! As usual I am starting the year with hopes and plans for my sewing and one thing that might help me to succeed is a good tidy up and sort out in my sewing room. It’s time … Continue reading →

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Posted on December 22, 2024 by craftycreeky

Hand quilting is always a good winter project, I can drape the quilt over my knees so it keeps me warm whilst I quilt on an evening! I’m still just making slow but steady progress with this quilt what with … Continue reading →

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Bee Book SAL

Posted on December 15, 2024 by craftycreeky

I’ve not done as much on my actual book over the last three weeks, mainly due to Christmas preparations but also I’ve been stitching extra bees which I’ve already shared with you. I have however done some extra stitching on … Continue reading →

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Goldwork Bee

Posted on December 10, 2024 by craftycreeky

Over the weekend I finished my goldwork bee, this was a kit from Crafty Heart which I saw advertised on facebook. I have to admit to being a dubious about the quality when I realised it was coming from China, … Continue reading →

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Posted on December 1, 2024 by craftycreeky

I’m making slow but steady progress with hand quilting my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt, but I’m enjoying the process and that’s what’s important! Three weeks ago I had done sixteen blocks… Well I’ve now almost quilted twenty-one blocks, I … Continue reading →

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