Tag Archives: sewing

Waves and Wild Heyday Dungarees

Posted on March 21, 2024 by craftycreeky

I’ve been busy this week sewing for grandchildren, I’ve started making them something for Easter, rather than give chocolate. It’s what I did for my kids as they got so many Easter eggs from other people and at least one … Continue reading →

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Stitching my Garden SAL

Posted on March 17, 2024 by craftycreeky

I’ve been quite productive over the last three weeks with my embroidered garden book, I think now I’m nearing the end I just want to wrap it up. I’ve been stitching what I call filler pages, not a huge amount … Continue reading →

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Vogue 9326 in Sage Satin

Posted on March 16, 2024 by craftycreeky

I bought this pattern quite a while ago, 2020 I think, it’s a Very Easy Vogue pattern and although it’s a wrap dress (which I have a love hate relationship with!) I rather liked the collar and the full drapy … Continue reading →

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Posted on February 11, 2024 by craftycreeky

Well I’ve made some progress on this quilt, not as much as I would have liked, but progress is progress! Three weeks ago I had the basic blocks made for four more pieced blocks, they ‘just’ needed finishing… …well turning … Continue reading →

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Posted on January 21, 2024 by craftycreeky

Last time I shared my progress was on New Years Eve when I was actually on holiday on the other side of the world, I’d just finished another embroidered block, it’s still sitting on my design wall, waiting for the … Continue reading →

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Bits and Bobbins Box

Posted on January 20, 2024 by craftycreeky

Whenever I go on holiday, I always pack a little stitching to do, as we were away for nearly four weeks this time I took several projects, a cross-stitch kit and also two pre-printed embroidery panels. The panels proved great … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Handbag

Posted on January 28, 2023 by craftycreeky

Having made myself a new purse last week I decided to make a new handbag too, mine was about four years old and looking decidedly shabby. I’ve been thinking of using the fabric from an old jacket for a while, … Continue reading →

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Quick Sewing

Posted on January 9, 2023 by craftycreeky

Between Christmas and New Year my daughter and I did a little shopping and browsing in the sales. Helen spotted an apron, it was very nice but I pointed out that they were easy to make and much cheaper, thinking … Continue reading →

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Violet Speedwell

Posted on March 10, 2021 by craftycreeky

I’ve renamed my rabbit Violet Speedwell, I got the name from a Tracy Chevalier book I read recently, I thought she looked like a Violet! Last time you saw her she was just wearing a pair of lacy knickers… I … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision

Posted on October 3, 2020 by craftycreeky

It’s a while since I last checked how I was doing with my 2020 Vision, I’ve just looked back and it was May – doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun!! As we are now three quarters of the way … Continue reading →

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