(NEW) FOLDED COASTERS

4″ diameter each

What fun! After you have finished other projects, you can make 4 very practical and easy coasters. This is an excellent introduction to the folding technique that is the most popular product of the DJ Richards Design line.

(NEW) SPECIAL OCCASION

38" x 38"

This is a delightful little quilt to make for your own home or to give as a gift. The pattern uses simple piecing techniques and requires very little time to put together. This works beautifully as a table cloth: you’ll want to make one for every season.

(NEW) TWIST AND SHOUT

Lap size quilt: 60″ x 74″, Queen size quilt: “92″ x 102″

If you love to piece, this quilt is ideal. The quilt is intricate, but easily constructed with triangles, squares and rectangles. In order to encourage your creativity, I’ve given instructions for you to insert your own colours into the quilt. Easy directions are given so that you can colour your own instructions to make them easy to follow.

HAPPY HOLIDAY

This adorable table cloth can be made from a charm square pack, a contrasting background and borders. The wreaths can be fashioned from bright, country or traditional Christmas or holiday prints. The sky is the limit!

34″ Diameter

STRATA VARIOUS

The strata method leads to many design possibilities. The squares for the table topper are made first, leaving triangles that can be combined to make two ample placemats and four hot pads. Experiment with the left-over triangles to make various settings for the placemats or fashion a table runner. Set your imagination free!

Table Topper 36″ x 36″
2 Placemats, each 13″ x 18″
4 Hot pads, each 7½” x 7½”

ALL SORTS OF FUN

A whimsical quilt based on the licorice candy known as “All-Sorts”, this is a fun and easy lap-sized quilt to make. It uses the methods of strip piecing, sashing, and machine applique. The quilting best suited to this project is machine quilting. A sweet surprise for children and adults alike.

Quilt is 52″ x 65″

CULLODEN COTTAGE

This ultra-cozy quilt was inspired by a trip to Culloden, Scotland. The tiny mullioned windows and the green tinge of the walls evoke images of ancient moss-covered dwellings. Exaggerated blossoms are representative of the spectacular flowers found in this cool, damp climate.

FABULOUS FELTED BAG

This wonderful bag is roomy and eye-catching. Felting is easily accomplished using a felting machine or by hand. The incredible variety of yarns, netting, beads, buttons, wool, roving, trims and quilting threads combine to make this easy bag truly fabulous.

FIELD OF FLOWERS

These wall hangings are beautiful accompaniments to any room. The large one is particularly lovely hanging over a bed, a long chest of drawers or a sofa. If you love puzzles, this is a great pattern for you. It’s easy, but intricate. Make it with yo-yos placed over a green background, or with pieced floral prints. You’ll be reminded of a field of flowers every time you see it.

Dimensions are 22″ x 53″ and 22″ x 13

FLORABUNDANCE

This delightful little table cloth or table centre can be made from a charm square pack, a contrasting background and borders. It can be made in soft pastels, bolder-contrast prints, bold-and-brights, Christmas or holiday prints. Use your imagination!

It is 34 inches in diameter.

FOLDED CHRISTMAS STAR

If you are already familiar with my Folded Circle Centrepiece, you will love this one! It is a little more challenging, but is as satisfying and enjoyable to make as the original circle centrepiece. Variations are possible depending on how you arrange your light and dark prints. Make enough to experiment!

Quilt is 13″ in diameter

FOLDED CIRCLE CENTREPIECE

Enjoying the distinction of being the most popular pattern to date, this project looks quilted, but is made of many layers of fabric. The layers make it a very good choice for table hot pads and centres. Fabric choices may be organized or scrappy. The total amount of folded fabric needed is 38″ or 1 metre.

Quilt is 13″ in diameter.

FOLDED KALEIDOSQUARE

18″ x 18″

It’s a new twist on my folded triangle creations! This makes a beautiful centerpiece, or a wonderful wall hanging. From the detailed instructions, you will be able to quilt kaleidoscope-type motifs in the centre, followed by close quilting around the squares with a ¼” foot. This pattern can be used very nicely with bold or more muted fabrics, though small-scale prints are best. Try as many colour combinations as your imagination allows!

FOLDED PETUNIA

The lovely symmetry of a two-toned petunia is highlighted in this pattern. Make it with bright subtle prints for a bold look, or more subdued, patterned prints for a softer look.

FOLDED PLACEMAT

If you have made use of my patterns for Folded Circles, Table Runner, Rose Window, or Snowflakes, you will be familiar with the folding technique. Because placemats will be washed often, the instructions are a bit different, but still very easy to follow. You will end up with beautiful placemats that are heat resistant and great conversation starters!

FOLDED ROSE WINDOW

Inspired by the stained glass windows in English and French cathedrals, the Folded Rose Window will be a beautiful addition to your home. Made with bright colours or more subdued colours, the black fabric provides a pleasing contrast. Asian fabrics, florals and batiks work very well.

FOLDED SNOWFLAKES

If you are already familiar with my Folded Circle Centrepiece and Folded Christmas Star, you will love this one, with three variations! The black and white are just two colours that can be used for maximum contrast. Try brown and beige or blue and white.

Be sure to experiment with other colours and prints!

FOLDED TABLE RUNNER

If you have made use of my patterns for Folded Circles, Christmas Star, or Snowflakes, you will be familiar with the folding technique. If you are a newcomer, complete instructions will enable you to make this beautiful table runner. Use any combination of colours to fit your decor or to suit your fancy.
Enjoy this pattern responsibly (it has been known to be addictive!)

GARDEN GOODNESS

Whether you are planting it, nurturing it, harvesting it or dreaming about it, a bountiful garden is a delight. Quickly sew either style of these placemats with luscious fruit and vegetable prints or fabrics that match your decor. Make sure that you save enough for yourself, because all your friends and family members will want a set!

HEART’S DESIRE

A quick little quilt to make for yourself or to give as a gift. The pattern is easy piecing, lending itself to simple quilting designs. You’ll enjoy it so much, you’ll want to make one for every season. The pattern is designed to work well with packages of at least 28 – 5″ charm squares, or can be used with scraps.

Quilt is 30″ x 30″

PATTY CAKE

Delight your newest little ones with this bright and imaginative baby quilt. The circles employ my signature folded triangles: they look intricate, but are very simple to make! Stripes and bold prints make this exuberant quilt a must-have for new parents and grandparents.

POSY POTPOURRI

This is a delightful little project that works as a table cloth, wall-hanging, or a small quilt to toss over the back of a chair. Try different sets of Charm squares, or try the opposite combination of Light and Dark, contrasting with the lightest of the Charm squares.

OAK LEAF RUNNER

This little table runner is a companion piece to the lap quilt “Clearing in the Woods”. The colours are evocative of the trees, leaves, ponds, berries and wildlife you might find while taking a walk in the woods.

Quilt is 20″ x 36″

TABLE TALK

Although strip-piecing is not the most efficient method for putting it together, the small size makes this table runner very fast and inexpensive. You can make one to fit any decor, any festive season.

TO THE POINT TABLE TOPPER

Using the same shape as my discontinued “Batik Table Runner”, this table topper is made with a new and much easier method. Using one striped fabric and a solid, the project is very quick and colourful. There are no triangles to cut – just strip-piecing and a 6″ square ruler makes it a very simple process.

STIR CRAZY

This is a wonderful project that you can make to dress up your table. Use Charm square packs to make the job as easy as possible, or make your own version with colours that suit your decor. With one pack of Charm Squares, you can make one table runner (the size can be decreased easily) and 1 – 2 placemat(s) or 4 – 6 placemats.