Hi, I'm Lou, of Lou Orth Designs and I'm a quilt and sewing pattern designer working from Oxfordshire, UK.
I have tried my hand at many (many) different crafts over the years, but nothing clicks with me like stitching with fabric does.
Guided by my mother in law on her old Husquvarna machine, I started sewing not long after my first daughter was born. Having hated sewing in school (I could never remember to put that presser foot down!) I didn't hold out much hope for this new hobby sticking, but it did!
I was instantly hooked on the amazing feeling that comes from creating something with your own hands. I started off with cushion covers, and little lavender bags and then I soon discovered the world of modern quilting and beautiful designer fabrics and I never looked back.
Over the years I have worked with many British sewing and quilting magazines (such as Love Patchwork and Quilting and Mollie Makes) creating patterns and projects for them. You can also find me teaching and running live sewing demonstrations on Sewing Street TV channel and for Vlieseline interfacing brand.
In 2018 launched my own collection of Paper and PDF patterns, which you can find on my website. I love the world of modern patchwork and creating patterns and classes that are fun to sew and easy to follow.
I am naturally drawn to bright colours and simple designs and my patterns mainly use geometric shapes organised in a thoughtful way to create unique but simple to repeat designs.