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Lou Orth Designs blog

  • TGIFF - Link party

    by Lou Orth
    Hello and happy Friday everyone! Today I am sharing my one my latest quilty finishes, 'Colour Shift' as part of the TGIFF Link up party.   I'll sha...

  • Easy re-usable drawstring gift bags

    by Lou Orth
    Hello! I am here today with a fun a quick, re-usable (and super cute) gift bag. Bonus is that it can be made with fat quarters! This gift bag is ve...

  • Introducing the Stitch and Make Club

    by Lou Orth
    Hello!  So, there's something I have been wanting to do for years and now is the time. I am going to do it and I want you guys to join me!   Many y...

  • Zip, Divide it! Basket sew along!

    by Lou Orth
    Hello!  Welcome to the Zip, Divide it sew along blog post! This is the place where you can find all the information about this event. I love this b...

  • Lighthearted - An Aurifil and Moda Challenge

    by Lou Orth
    As an Aurifil Artisan I was given the opportunity to get involved with this year's 'Stitch Pink' project featuring Camille Roskelley’s Lighthearted...

  • Paper Kites - Orchard inspired

    by Lou Orth
    All the info on my latest Paper Kites project. Lots of pics included!

  • Mini Pin Pincushion

    by Lou Orth
    Hello, how are you? Today I'm so excited to finally introduce to you the 'Mini Pin' pin cushion. This cute little pincushion comes in 2 sizes and ...
    Posted in Gather and Sew Facebook group, mini pin pincushion

  • British Sew a row - It's Topiary time!

    by Lou Orth
    It's week 1 of the English Country garden sew along and for the next week we are going to be focusing on whipping up some Topiary blocks! Before ...

  • Summer of Sewing - Introducing the 'English Country Garden' Quilt

    by Lou Orth
    Hello! Welcome along to the 2023 British Sew a Row sew along info page. In this blog post I will outline the different blocks, key dates, where to ...

  • 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

  • Winter Glow sew along

    by Lou Orth
    Relaxed sew along for the Winter Glow fairy lights applique pattern. Join for applique tips, and festive fun.
    Posted in pattern, sew along

  • 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