quilting Archives - Victoria Peat

How to Sew a Quarter Inch Seam Allowance

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…

quilting Sewing Quarter

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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