Journal

Back in the day, women used to gather for a quilting bee. While they stitched, they shared stories, support, advice and encouragement. This journal is my way of doing just that.

I look forward to sharing experiences, inspiration and ideas with you – stories from my archives of collaborations, highlights and fails, perspectives from behind the scenes, work in progress, and projects on the horizon.

Pull up a chair, and let me know what you'd like to hear about!

Quilts for the International Quilt Museum (part 1)

I had the pleasure of meeting Carolyn Ducey from the International Quilt Museum (IQM) at QuiltCon 2023, and was thrilled and honored to learn they...

April Showers

Remembering to prioritize self-care – whatever form that takes – in the midst of the downpour.

Feeling the Love

QuiltCon 24 in Raleigh NC was pretty overwhelming, but in mostly great ways. For introverts like me who live and work alone, the amount of...

My New Website!

Welcome! It’s long overdue and has been a long time coming, but I couldn’t be happier with the results. I hope you enjoy learning, shopping,...

Sarita and Me

Kismet, serendipity, call it what you will—I was in the right place (showing my made-to-order quilts at a contemporary home furnishings show in NYC) at...

Residency Rescue

My two weeks at Haystack gave me the opportunity to reconnect with the creative process without thought of deadlines, clients, or commerce. It was a...

Josef Albers on a Bender

In 1996 I took a chance on myself. I pulled together 4 quilt designs I had created, and rented a booth at the International Contemporary...

Denyse Schmidt Quilts

Denyse's distinct and timeless aesthetic bridges old and new, honoring the traditions of this centuries' old craft, while inspiring a new generation of quilters.