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  • 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

  • Why you need a Tailor's clapper

    by Lou Orth
    The links in this blog post are affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase I receive a small commission. Hello, so today ...
    Posted in tailor's clapper, tips, tools

  • 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