About

Lori Betts Ltd is a boutique textile design company specializing in handcrafted American made linens that blend artistry with function. Founded by Lori Sturgess, an artist and designer with a passion for botanical beauty, the company creates luxury napkins, towels, cocktail napkins, table runners, and tablecloths, each adorned with Lori’s original watercolor artwork. Inspired by nature, especially the lush landscapes of Kew Gardens and London’s parks, the collection features delicate ferns, elegant orchids, vibrant citrus fruits, and more. Every piece is signed, numbered, and crafted with care, ensuring a unique, heirloom-quality product. Lori Betts Ltd sells primarily through private shows, arts festivals, and garden events, catering to discerning customers who appreciate handcrafted beauty. Currently based in Marietta, GA, Lori is expanding her reach to retailers while also developing a design studio in Wytheville, VA, where she will host weekend workshops on painting, quilting, and textile design.

A Short Introduction

I love capturing the beauty of nature in my watercolor work. In this short video, I share a bit about my inspiration and creative process. Its filmed in my hometown of Lancaster, where I once had a cozy studio and shop just steps from the Fulton Opera House on North Prince Street. Read more

Whats old is new again

Doing a random search I came across this listing on ebay. Some of my cocktail napkin linens from 1999. In perfect condition no less. Read more

Happy Customers in Connecticut

A few happy customers with our canvas #tote bags in Hartford CT... Its cold outside so shopping is great at the CT Flower and Garden Show! Come see us. booth 1500 Read more

From Jekyll Island with Love

Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Jekyll Island Club Resort for Braderie South in Georgia!We had a wonderful time connecting with so many of you and sharing our watercolor-inspired collections. Your support means the world, and we look forward to seeing you again at future events! Read more

Yellow

With all the talk of coldplay recently we thought we would do our own version of YellowWell, almost and ours comes with a splash of citrus too. #lemon tote bag thats pure sunshine Read more

Some of my early work in Savannah

Someone discovered some of my early work in the publication The Majesty of Savannah. Photography and text by Peter Beney. I recreated the stencil ceiling in the dining room of the Thomas Levy house in Savannah GA. The Thomas Levy House is a historic building located at 12 East Taylor Street in Sava… Read more

Abingdon Virginia Highlands Festival

What an amazing weekend at the 2025 Virginia-Highlands Festival! We loved meeting so many new friends, sharing our watercolor-inspired linens, and hearing your stories. In this snapshot under a dramatic, storm-laden sky, our booth showcased rows of hand-painted botanical hand towels, #quilts, #tabl… Read more

Thankful for our wonderful customers

From one of our lovely customers writing on a private facebook group Beautiful Table Settings in regard to the purchase of a #tablecloth and #napkins The Wetumpka Bash was so fun and enlightening! I met many, many nice, fun and helpful people. I ALSO HAD THE GREAT, GOOD FORTUNE TO BROWSE ALL OF THE… Read more

A wonderful visit to JEG stained Glass in Lynchburg

I had a wonderful time meeting this gentleman Jack E Glen in a recent trip on Main St in Lynchburg VA. Jack is is known for his expertise and craftsmanship, Specializing in the design and installation of new religious stained glass windows, as well as restoration and repair services. The studio … Read more

For Retailers: Exclusive Custom Linens for Your Discerning Customers

At Lori Betts Ltd, we go beyond offering beautiful linens we provide custom design consultations to create pieces that align perfectly with your storeandrsquo;s aesthetic and clientele. Our artisan-crafted napkins, towels, cocktail napkins, runners, and tablecloths feature original watercolor artwo… Read more

For Event Organizers: A Premium Experience for Your Guests

Hosting a garden show, arts festival, or luxury market? Lori Betts Ltd is the perfect addition to elevate your event. Our hand-painted linens combine fine craftsmanship with artistic expression, making them a sought-after treasure for attendees who appreciate botanical-inspired design and artisan ho… Read more

Available For Trunk Shows

Elegant Linens, Timeless Art 🎨 At Lori Betts Ltd, we believe your table should be as beautiful as the moments shared around it. Our handcrafted linens are more than fabric--they are art in motion, each piece featuring original watercolor designs inspired by natures finest details. From the graceful… Read more

Lancaster PA

Stopped in my home town of Lancaster PA. Visited the new art space. Its Called the Lancaster Art Vault in the building of what used to be an old bank. I love bobbins. Read more

At the Hartford Connecticut Flower Show

A very small video showing our booth at the Hartford flower show. Thanks again to all the wonderful people we met during the show and a special thank you to Nancy and John Read more

New Line of Linen Hand Towels

On the drive from the Connecticut Flower Show to The Philadelphia Flower Show, I swung through Adamstown, PA to pick up my first samples of a new #French linen towel from my cut-and-sew partner. Even with only samples on display, the response was fantastic--and many orders came in. Read more

Visiting the Angora goats

I visited with my friend in Wytheville recently. Lisa runs Kai Ranch with her husband, Randy, where she raises and shears angora goats, cleans the mohair, spins some of it, and dyes a significant amount. She focuses on colored angora goats, which are less common than white ones. Read more

Trip Advisor Lori Betts

Another link to my old store in Lancaster PA. Keep an eye on this site to see updates on my new studio which will be located in a small town in Virginia Read more

Man Loves A Party

Throwing a guy’s party is tricky. Flowers and frou-frou are not gonna cut it for most guys. So, how do you make the party reflect the man? Carole Simons pulled it off with style to spare when she threw a surprise 60th birthday bash for her husband, Dr. Dave Simons. Read more

Lancaster County Magazine Article

You might call Lori fearless when it comes to art. After graduating from McCaskey, she enrolled in the textile-design program at the University of Georgia. She eventually settled in Savannah, where she taught at the Savannah College of Art and Design and, due to her love of music, Read more

Fox 43 Lancaster Artwalk Feature

Local Lancaster PA news channel footage of artwalk. Sadly I had to close my studio in Lancaster due to state restrictions during covid. New studio is currently in the works. Watch this space. Read more

Lori Betts Ltd

Telephone: 678-429-3005

Email: sales@loribettsltd.com


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