quilting Archives - Victoria Peat

I am so pleased to share with you my latest pattern release, the Point on Point Quilt. It’s a modern and simple design that comes together really quickly in a satisfying kind of way! It's a pattern that is a geometric, modern take on an art deco fan design. The pattern is really versatile as it includes instructions for making…

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Facets of the Heart: Rainbow Quilt Tutorial (or at least, guidance for making your own)

LittleBlackDuckJanuary 19, 2020

The Facets of the Heart block pattern has been one of my best sellers since I launched it for sale back in 2017. I have recently re-made it with an ombre of pink fabrics and turned it onto a cushion, did you see it? It seems to have appealed to so many of you as sales have taken off again…

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Gallery :: Facets of the Heart

LittleBlackDuckJanuary 14, 2020

The Facets of the Heart FPP block pattern is one of my best sellers. Everyone loves a heart symbol and it's great to be able to incorporate one into your patchworking projects. The nice thing is that it's so flexible....you can keep it simple by adding a couple of borders and you've got yourself a mini quilt/wall hanging. Make some…

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NEW :: Spools of Thread Mini Quilt pdf pattern

LittleBlackDuckJanuary 2, 2020

I am so pleased to share with you my latest pattern release, the Spools of Thread Mini Quilt. It’s the perfect little project for adorning your sewing space. It’s a great way of using up some of your precious scraps or is an opportunity for you to cut into something special! Mini quilts are a fabulous way of learning or…

Video Tutorial Chain Piecing Blocks and Rows

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Video Tutorial :: Chain Piecing Patchwork Blocks and Rows

LittleBlackDuckNovember 22, 2019

If you are relatively new to patchwork and quilting you may not have come across chain piecing before. I came into patchwork and quilting from a dressmaking background and to be honest, it wasn’t a term that really comes up. In patchwork and quilting though you’ll hear it mentioned but may not know what it is, how to do it…

How to Sew a Quarter Inch Seam Allowance

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Video Tutorial :: Sewing a 1/4″ Seam Allowance

LittleBlackDuckNovember 13, 2019

I have come into patchwork and quilting from a dressmaking background and I'll be honest with you, when I first heard that there was only a 1/4" seam allowance it was the one thing that made me most nervous....a quarter of an inch is just so small!! All (most?) P&Q patterns are designed with a 1/4" seam allowance so it's…

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First look at two NEW projects

LittleBlackDuckNovember 8, 2019

I have uploaded a relatively short video onto IGTV (get me!) and my Facebook page where I share with you a little about what I'm up to. I have two projects that I am working on at the moment. One is a Christmas project which is currently on hold as I'm waiting on some fabric to arrive with me here…

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Join me on a stitchy holiday to the ‘Pour l’Amour du Fil’ Quilt Show, Nantes with Arena Travel

LittleBlackDuckSeptember 5, 2019

Love hand stitching? Love workshops? Love a quilt show? Love travel? Love France? If you've answered yes to some of the above then this blog post might just be for you! I am absoloutely delighted to let you know that next Spring I shall be a travelling expert with Arena Tours! We will be travelling from the UK to Nantes,…

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Brick Quilt :: Alternative Colourways

LittleBlackDuckMay 10, 2019

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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