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  • British Sew a Row, Week 2: Conversation starter

    by Lou Orth
    It's week 2 of the British Sew a Row and for the next two weeks we are going to be focusing on whipping up some Conversation Starter blocks. Befor...

  • Foundation paper by Patterntrace: A review

    by Lou Orth
    Foundation paper from Patterntrace is a specialist paper made for printing FPP templates on. You just pop it into your printer and print your FPP t...

  • The Summer of sewing - British Sew a Row 2022

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

  • What is a Quilt BOM?

    by Lou Orth
    There are many acronyms in the world of quilting, but I think to the outside world, a 'Quilt BOM' might be one of the weirder ones.   BOM is short ...

  • Gifts for quilters and sewers

    by Lou Orth
    Today, I'm going to share my top gifts for quilters and sewers. This is great inspiration for getting the perfect gift for the fabric lover in you...
    Posted in sewing gifts

  • Gifts to sew, make and give

    by Lou Orth
    I love sewing and also love an excuse to sew up another project. Sewing up gifts means you also get to give a truly unique gift, tailored for the r...
    Posted in sewing gifts

  • Wild Forgotten lookbook - the Sprout quilt

    by Lou Orth
    So, a little while back I noticed I had received a message on Instagram from the unbelievably talented fabric designer, Bonnie Christine. She was ...
    Posted in quilt pattern

  • Fabric Pumpkins - fun and reusable Autumn decor

    by Lou Orth
    Sewing pumpkins! A fun fabric sewing pattern which adds the perfect Autumn touch to the house!
    Posted in Pattern review

  • All about the Wee Billow Bag

    by Lou Orth
    All about the Wee Billow bag. My makes, a little review and some tips.
    Posted in Pattern review, Wee Billow Bag

  • Suncatcher Stars Quilt Along - 9th August - 19th September

    by Lou Orth
    All the details on the 2021 Suncatcher Stars quilt along. Quilt along for the Suncatcher Stars pattern taking place this summer. Quilt along begins on 9th August. Hosted by Lou Orth Designs
    Posted in Quiltalong, sew along

  • Charmed - a modern delicate quilt pattern design

    by Lou Orth

    Charmed is a modern yet delicate quilt pattern design. The pattern utilizes HST blocks to create a charming quilt pattern with a subtle secondary design.

    Fat Quarter and Fat eighth friendly quilt pattern in 4 different sizes

    Posted in quilt pattern

  • Starry Night - A free quilt pattern.

    by Lou Orth
    Starry Night is a fun new wonky stars quilt pattern. This pattern is fat quarter friendly and scrap friendly. If you are after a more bold look, th...
    Posted in free pattern, patchwork, pattern, quilt pattern, starry night, starry night quilt pattern