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I love to make home furnishings, anything from curtains and blinds to cushions and doorstops. Being able to make your own home accessories means that you can create a decoration scheme that is truly unique to you, in your own personal style! One of my favourite projects is making cushions. Cushions (or pillows as you might call them) can be…

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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…

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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Video Tutorial :: EPP Basics – Ladder Stitch

LittleBlackDuckApril 25, 2019

Are you new to English Paper Piecing and are wondering which stitch you can use to sew your shapes together? Have you tried the Whip Stitch and aren't happy with seeing the stitches on the right side of your work? Well, the ladder stitch might just be what you are looking for! The ladder stitch is a stitch that is…

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Video Tutorial :: EPP Basics – Whip Stitch

LittleBlackDuckSeptember 10, 2018

English Paper piecing is a lovely craft, have you tried it before? It's super as it's relatively easy to do, uses small amounts of fabric (you can even make use of your scraps) and is totally portable. I even took an EPP project on a plane journey recently. When it comes to EPP, for me there's no one way of…

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Easter Crafting

LittleBlackDuckMarch 20, 2018

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting longer (other than another brief spell of snow over the weekend!), Easter is nearly here! I am ready for winter to be over now. I've had enough! Have you noticed that you are starting to be drawn to lighter colours in your sewing and crafting? I know I have. I am…

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Video Tutorial :: EPP Basics – Basting

LittleBlackDuckSeptember 22, 2017

Have you tried English Paper Piecing yet? If you are a crafty type person then it’s a great skill to learn. English Paper Piecing (or EPP) is really portable, doesn’t use many tools and you can even use us some of your precious scraps left over from other projects that you can’t quite bear to throw away, but can’t find…

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Tutorial :: How to Make Your Own Piping

LittleBlackDuckFebruary 27, 2017

Adding piping to a project can really set off what you are making. It's great for defining the edges on cushions and bags and can add a nice touch when dressmaking. You can of course using pre-made bias binding, but it's so much nicer to make your own to either completely blend in, or even better to totally contrast the…

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Free Tutorial :: Inset Lapped Zip for Cushions and Pillows

LittleBlackDuckJanuary 15, 2014

A lapped zip is a nice and neat way to insert a zip into the back of a cushion or pillow* cover. It gives a really professional and clean finish. Your friends and family will be amazed at your sewing skillz! Many people are nervous when it comes to inserting zips, but actually if you take your time and follow…

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