Our regular quilting courses - just a few places left!

Would you like to join our friendly quilting classes, where you can learn more, practise your techniques and meet new people? We still have a few places left on our regular quilting classes – call 01738 717009 now to find out more or book a place!

Find out more about our regular quilting classes

A little bit of Scotland - brought to you by us!

We have a ‘braw’ selection of traditional Scottish items in store! Pop in store (29 George Street, Perth) and hae a keek at our fabrics, kits and gifts – you’re bound to find something you love, whether for yourself or for the Scotland fan in your life. Call 01738 717009 if you’d like to order any of our items or find out more.

Read our exciting Autumn 2019 newsletter!

To hear all the latest news about fabrics, quilting, embroidery – and our popular classes and workshops – read our Autumn newsletter, available now!
Read our Autumn 2019 newsletter

About The Peacock and the Tortoise

The Peacock and the Tortoise is a specialised patchwork and quilting shop in the centre of Perth that’s been serving quilters and textile crafters since 2011. As well as fabrics and haberdashery we offer a large variety of classes for all levels. Find out more

Summer Treat Boxes - pre-order yours today

Our summer Treat Boxes are launching in early June! These hugely popular boxes sell quickly, so if you are interested in a surprise Treat Box for you or a friend, just call 01738 717009 or pop into our store at 29 George Street and you can pre-order one to pick up, or we’ll send it out. Find out more about our Treat Boxes

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Peacock and the Tortoise is seeking a new owner

After eight happy years, we have decided to pass our precious baby onto someone else! Trudy is set to retire and make lots more quilts and Mhairi is moving onto her next challenge. So our business is up for sale as a going (and growing) concern, as we want to ensure that our quilting community has a great patchwork and quilting shop on their doorstep. All enquiries welcome!

Read more about our business sale here

Charm pack of 42 pre-cut squares
Morris Garden 7335 11 Porcelain
Morris Garden 7334 11 Porcelain
Morris Garden 7332 11 Porcelain
Morris Garden 7331 11 Porcelain
Morris Garden 7330 11 Porcelain
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Voysey 7323 11
Voysey 7325 13
Voysey 7321 15
Voysey 7328 13
Voysey 7322 16
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Voysey 7321 12
Voysey 7325 15
Voysey 7322 11
Voysey 7324 13

Latest fabric collections at The Peacock and the Tortoise

We have new collections arriving regularly in store, such as the classically elegant Morris Garden by the V&A for Moda, the sumptuous limited-edition Klimt (pre-order now!) or the beautifully inspired Voysey for Moda, from the V&A Archives. Why not pop in for a browse of these and many more?

Haberdashery

We have lots of bits, tools and stuff in our haberdashery. Pop in and see our fantastic items in store, or visit us on Facebook or Pinterest for inspiration!

View our Haberdashery page

Patchwork - Highland Quilt

This patchwork quilt features four Highland images – thistle, stag, grouse and Highland cow. With three different colourway options, this quilt would be lovely in any home.

Find out how to make this quilt

Have a Wee Peek

Never been to our shop before and perhaps thinking of visiting? We are well stocked with fabrics, haberdashery, samples of items to make and inspiration. We are a tidy and roomy Aladdin’s cave of craft which is a pleasure to browse to give you ideas, inspiration and the items you need for that project you have been thinking about…..