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I’m totally amazed at the number of garments that have already been completed as part of this knit along. I am very jealous! Progress for me has been slow this past week, but it’s not a bad thing, lots of lovely things have been occupying my time…. just 15 rows completed. Hopefully I’ll get a bit more done this week…

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Christmas Knitting

LittleBlackDuckNovember 29, 2011

I realise that many people will be thinking that it’s a bit late to be starting Christmas knitting, but this year I am only knitting two little projects. Last year I made two hot water bottle covers, two sets of mini leg warmers, one pair of adult leg warmers and a pair of slouchy house/bed socks for various people. Now…

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Baby quilt finished…almost

LittleBlackDuckAugust 25, 2010

The baby quilt I have been making for my sister in law’s new baby girl is officially finished. Over the back end of the weekend I got the quilt assembled, machine quilted and all bound. So, officially the quilt is finished – phew!! All I have to do now is embroider a label for the back of the quilt. I’ve…

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The perfect button is finally put to good use

LittleBlackDuckApril 14, 2010

Now, I’ve been in possession of the perfect button for some time now and it has been sitting quietly and patiently to be added to a scarf for a little lady. Last night I finally sewed it on place so now that spring is here the scarf is complete! Here is my glamorous model showing off her new scarf to match her…

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A snake in the grass update

LittleBlackDuckMarch 24, 2010

I’m pleased to say that Roxy is now back home with us. I collected her from the vet hospital last night. Her swelling has gone right down and she looks loads better. She is however really tired and the antibiotics are making her very thirsty so there are lots of trips outside (even in the middle of the night). There…

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Wrapit all wrapped up

LittleBlackDuckAugust 4, 2008

Sadly Wrapit, the wedding list service people, have today announced that they have gone into administration. I do feel sorry for all of the couples involved that have had so many problems trying ot figure out what’s going on. Planning a wedding can be stressful enough, without having a load of worries about guests that have paid for gifts that may…

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Home Grown Talent

LittleBlackDuckAugust 1, 2008

It seems that buying a product that has been made in the UK is becoming more and more important these days. The first question that a lot of my customers as is where the product is made and this is because their customers in turn are asking them the same quuestion. There are even some of my customers that will…

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Presents in the post

LittleBlackDuckJuly 16, 2008

You may have read some previous post with regards to a UK Etsy Swap that I took part in, well my secret summer sant was Lucy of Lucy Jackson Designs. Much to my delight I was sent three fabulous thank you cards, which will be saved for special thank you notes once the baby has arrived (assuming that gifts arrive with…

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Bag Ladies Unite

LittleBlackDuckJuly 16, 2008

Vicky Riley makes some really lovely bags, purses and greetings cards and has a great looking website and blog. Vicky also runs the Handbag Designer/Makers Blog that focuses on designers from the UK. If you’re looking for an individual bag that has been made in the UK then this is a great place to start. If you’re a designer based…

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Home Sweet Home

LittleBlackDuckJuly 7, 2008

Poppy Talk Handmade Originally uploaded by LittleBlackDuck This month Little Black Duck are participating in the Poppy Talk Home Sweet Home virtual market. As the market has only just started I can’t give you any feedback on sales, but if you’re interested in taking a table or even sharing a table with some other creative friends have a look at…

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