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Lou Orth Designs blog

  • Tips for raw edge machine applique

    by Lou Orth
    Lou's top tips for getting the best out of your raw edge machine applique sewing.
    Posted in applique, how to, tips

  • Create a cohesive scrappy quilt with ease!

    by Lou Orth
    Lou teaches you how to pull fabric to  to put together a cohesive scrappy quilt.
    Posted in fabric pull, how to, scrappy

  • My Top tips for perfect HSTs

    by Lou Orth
    HSTs (or Half Square Triangles) are one of my favourite blocks and I use them a lot in my patterns in particular ‘My HST Quilt’. There are many d...
    Posted in how to, HST, patchwork, quilting, tips

  • The Boxy Pouch tutorial.

    by Lou Orth
    A quick and easy boxy pouch tutorial. By the end of this blog post, you will be able to sew your own box zipper pouch!
    Posted in how to, tutorial