quilting Archives - Victoria Peat

I recently designed what I think is one of my favourite quilts ever! It's super simple and straightforward it showcases fabrics beautifully and is perfect for everyone, even those starting out on their quilting journey! The Blue Brick Quilt was pulled together for a Sewing Quarter show to showcase a new range of fabrics that they were bringing to air.…

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Lewis & Irene Britannia Quilt Designs

LittleBlackDuckApril 11, 2019

Lewis and Irene make rather delightful prints. Have you worked with them before? They're a UK company with a small design team that create such wonderful fabric lines. Many of their designs are inspired by nature and the exciting travels of the design team! One of their latest releases is the Britannia range, celebrating London and the Royal Family. There…

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FREE :: Delft Inspired Blue Brick Quilt Tutorial with June Tailor Shape Cut Plus Cutting Guide

LittleBlackDuckMarch 28, 2019

The team at the Sewing Quarter presented me with several prints from the Blue Dream range. It's a new range of fabrics designed by Dianna don Francisco for Henri Glass. I was told 'see what you can come up with' and 'keep it simple'. The prints are really gorgeous and they really looked like Delft pottery or even the tiles…

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NEW :: PentaPinnie pincushion, a pdf sewing pattern

LittleBlackDuckFebruary 15, 2019

Pincushions are a must for anyone that likes to sew. I don't know about you but I have several! I have a few different ones that I keep in various places dotted around my workroom and other places in the house that I sew. I even have certain pincushions for certain types of pins (a little tragic, I know!) .…

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Buying Fabric – A Guide to Speciality Cuts of Fabric

LittleBlackDuckAugust 16, 2018

Have you ever been shopping for fabric and wondered what on earth a Fat Quarter was? I remember a time when I did and I walked straight on by in complete fearful ignorance! I look back on those early days and wonder about all of the delicious fabric I didn't buy (probably a good thing looking at my stash) If…

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Making a Block Keeper from June Tailor QAYG pre-printed Batting

LittleBlackDuckJuly 19, 2018

Have you ever tried using a Quilt As You Go pre-printed batting panel? June Tailor has a range of pre-printed batting that allows you to quickly and simply create patchwork projects that you quilt as you go along. They are perfect for those new to patchwork and quilting or those looking for a super quick project that comes together beautifully…

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Book Review :: Flossie Teacakes’ Guide to English Paper Piecing: Exploring the Fussy-Cut World of Precision Patchwork

LittleBlackDuckJune 29, 2018

I have been following Florence Knapp's blog for many many years. Have you come across it before? Florence writes a really lovely blog and shares pictures of all of her lovely makes. Over the years Florence has developed a love of English Paper Piecing and has an amazing talent for fussy cutting and combining fabrics. It came as no surprise…

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Alison Glass Ex Libris Strip Pieced Quilt :: Design Inspiration

LittleBlackDuckJune 6, 2018

The team behind the scenes at the Sewing Quarter really chose well and gave me a super treat when they presented me with the Alison Glass Ex Libris panel and a selection of prints from the Sun Print range. I was over the moon! I was briefed to come up with a design but to keep it simple, so that's…

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As Seen In :: Make Modern Magazine, issue 22

LittleBlackDuckMay 4, 2018

Have you read Make Modern magazine before? It's a fabulous digital magazine covering all things quilty. It's pulled together by a small team of three Australian quilters and they must work seriously hard as each issue is jam packed with content! There so so many great projects, hints and tips and articles, it really is packed with quilty goodness. Here…

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Festival of Quilts – Tickets on Sale

LittleBlackDuckApril 23, 2018

I think that Spring has finally arrived (although you never can be too sure), which means that summer is on the way, which means so is the Festival of Quilts! The Festival of Quilts takes place at the NEC just outside of Birmingham as usual from the 9th to the 11th of August. Are you going? I'll be there but…

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