quilting Archives - Victoria Peat

I love decorating the house at Christmas, it's one of my favourite things to do. A tree in the corner of the living room just doesn't cut it for me .... I want little touches of Christmas in every room! Being able to make things for the home for Christmas gives me even more joy, and I know that I'm…

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Mini FPP Alphabet : Demonstration Videos

LittleBlackDuckJune 23, 2020

If you have bought or are thinking of buying the Mini FPP Alphabet pdf pattern, then this page is for you! I will be filming real-time demonstration videos for each of the characters that are included with the pattern....that's 33 in total...phew! Links to each of the videos will be added to this page as soon as the videos have…

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Making Stitches Podcast Interview

LittleBlackDuckJune 22, 2020

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Lindsay of the Making Stitches Podcast. She is also currently based in Gibraltar and we had an appropriately socially distanced chat in the beautiful Alameda Gardens. Read up on her blog about our conversation and find a link to listen to our chat. Make sure that you follow the Making Stitches podcast…

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NEW :: Mini FPP Alphabet pdf pattern

LittleBlackDuckMay 26, 2020

This Mini FPP Alphabet is super, super versatile, you are going to love it! Use the letters individually, use them in pairs, or create a whole story! Make a label for the reverse of your latest quilt, add initials to a drawstring bag, personalise your project bag, add a child's name to a cushion, make yourself a motivational message...maybe you…

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Video Tutorial: Foundation Paper Piecing Essential Tools

LittleBlackDuckMay 16, 2020

What are the essential tools for Foundational Paper Piecing? Sometimes it's hard to tell when you are starting out with a new hobby or technique. There can be so many bits and pieces available and it's hard to know whether you actually need all of them. Certainly when you are trying something new you don't want to spend a fortune…

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Gallery :: Reverse Applique Woven Heart

LittleBlackDuckMay 11, 2020

A few years ago I posted a tutorial on this rather lovely little project for the launch of a new range of Tilda fabrics. The Reverse Applique Woven Heart is a great project as it's nice and small but allows you to practice (or try for the first time) some interesting skills. See below for the link to the full…

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NEW :: Mountain Range EPP Applique pdf pattern

LittleBlackDuckApril 9, 2020

I am so pleased to introduce the Mountain Range Applique pattern! It's an English Paper Piecing project that is going to look just brilliant in any number of fabric combinations. This project gives you a fabulous opportunity to dive into your fabric stash (or scraps pile) and have a play with colours and textures! The pattern features three different Mountain…

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NEW :: Cactus in a Pot FPP pdf pattern

LittleBlackDuckApril 1, 2020

Have you been bitten by the FPP bug and are looking for a fun project to try? The Catus in a Pot FPP pattern might be just what you are looking for! Cactus plants need very little care indeed, and this cactus block, once complete will require even less! It's a great block that will look super made up into…

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Video Tutorial :: Attaching Quilt Binding by Machine

LittleBlackDuckMarch 27, 2020

There are many ways in which you can attach binding to a quilt. In this video I show you my method for attaching binding to your quilt, completely by machine...no hand stitching involved! I share with you lots of tips and techniques as I sew, in real time, the binding onto my Point on Point quilt. In this Machine Binding…

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Spools of Thread FPP Sew-Along – Giveaway

LittleBlackDuckMarch 19, 2020

Finish Your Make & Post a Picture I have thoroughly enjoyed hosting the Spools of Thread Sew-Along and I am so glad that so many of you have done too. I have received so many comments on the videos, seen so many pictures of your work in progress online and have received such lovely messages. Thank you, thank you for…

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