Hi, I'm Ritu Haldar

I’m the founder and owner of Designs By RSH, a fabric art studio that creates one-of-a-kind handmade gifts.


I create a blend of eastern and western art through the medium of fabric. I have over 30 years of experience creating pieces inspired by global cultures. Each piece is colorful, innovative, and well-made.


If you’re looking for unique wall hangings, table decor, and more, you’ve come to the right place!



Visit my Etsy Shop

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What makes my work unique

I search for and use fabrics from around the globe.


I incorporate an artistic but fun and playful style.


Check out my 2023 TV appearance demonstrating how

to DIY holiday ornaments!



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Awards & Activities

  • Fiber Artist and Quilter specializing in Needle turn appliqué for more than 30 years


  • Member of SAQA


  • Winner of the Nancy Zieman National Pillowcase Contest 2021


  • Instructor for in-person guild classes and quilt shop demos (previously: Fabric Smart, Scrap & Sew, Cypress Creek Quilter’s Guild, Tampa Modern Quilters Guild, Feather Princesses Appliqué Guild)


  • Collaborations with international artists Ana-Felipe Domingues (South Africa), Linda Frank (Canada), Cissy Serrano (Hawaii)


  • Artist of the Month and Contributor to the Dunedin Fine Art Center (Museum Shop, Splendiferous, Sunset on the Sound, Christmas Bazaar)


  • Winner of ribbons from Quilt North Quilt Guild



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Follow my Journey

Visit my ETSY shop

https://www.designsbyrsh.etsy.com



Find me on INSTAGRAM

https://www.etsy.com/shop/designsbyrsh



Follow me on FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/DesignsByRSH



Check out my PINTEREST board

https://pin.it/1cFav3g

Customer Testimonials

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“Super beautiful wall hanging! Fast service...couldn’t have asked for more!”


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“Your designs are swoonworthy...for holiday time and all year round!”


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“Ritu demystified traditional [Hawaiian appliqué] technique and also brought her trunk show of many other amazing needle turned appliqué pieces! Ritu will return...for another demo!”


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Selected Works

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Stepping out of my comfort zone to find amazing FABRIC and find a way to work with it

Searching the Globe for Awesome Fabric

Discovering fabric designers who have a vision and playful style

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Examples of Small Quilts

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Examples of Needle Turn Applique Quilts

Pattern by:

Ale Rossman

Pattern by:

William Morris

Pattern by:

Erika Krapow

Pattern by:

J. Michele Watts

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Large Quilts - Blue Ribbon Winner

Pattern - Garden Nouveau by Vicki Lawrence

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Large Quilts - Talavera Tiles

Pattern by J. Michele Watts

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Example of Pieced Quilt

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Blue Bayou at DFAC - April 2024

Three years in a row contributing to this annual fund raising event - what an honor!

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Artist of the Month at DFAC - Aug/Sep 2023

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Sunset on the Sound at DFAC - April 2023

Such an honor to be invited and to contribute to this annual fund raising event. A lucky couple is the proud owner of this beautiful piece

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Exhibition at Dunedin Fine Art Center - Dec 2022

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Celebrating My Students

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Free Patterns

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