Author Archives: Dream Castle Quilt Studio

March 15, 2025 We’ve been busy since we returned from our trip to the Amazon. The renovations to our Historic Chestertown MD home are moving along. We’re hoping to be able to move in by the end of May. So we are working to get our Afton home and vineyard ready for sale.  Lots ofContinue reading “Quilt Dreams”

February 6, 2025 We are just back from a great vacation expedition to the Upper Amazon where we saw lots of birds, some sloths, pink dolphins and even a few snakes! While in Peru we also visited Lima before and after the cruise. So not much quilting was done, but lots of photos were taken.Continue reading “Quilt Dreams”

January 17, 2025 The studio is open this weekend, from 1-4, today, Saturday and Sunday. Sign up is open for theWinter Skies class.Sunday, February 91-4 PM $45.00 plus supplies.The class will be held at the studio.329 Cannon Street Chestertown MD You’ll learn some quick techniques for making 4 patches and half-square triangles. It’s very scrappyContinue reading “Quilt Dreams”

January 5, 2025 I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and Happy New Year! We had time to visit with both of our kids and their partners at our VA home. And now, it feels wonderful to finally be settled in my new studio space in Chestertown. Things are well organized and the lighting isContinue reading “Quilt Dreams”

December 14, 2024 Can you believe there are just eleven more days until Christmas. Are you still looking for a unique Christmas Gift? How about a quilting class. Upcoming Class Drafting Stars & Circular Flying Geese Friday January 10, 9-12 $45 plus supplies Class Forming Now Getting Started in Quilting Six 3 hour sessions DatesContinue reading “Quilt Dreams”

December 6, 2024 Getting ready for the big move. Planning to have everything in place at the new space on the first floor, by next Saturday for the Art Walk.

December 2, 2024 We’re moving! But not too far, just from our current space on the second floor of the Skipjack Art Studio, down to the first floor. The access here is better – no stairs to climb and closer to the restroom. The entire space has been repainted, the lighting has been improved andContinue reading “Quilt Dreams”

October 26, 2024 Tomorrow is the last day to visit the artists along the River Arts Chestertown Studio Tour. Pick up a map at the River Arts Gallery. https://www.chestertownriverarts.com/studio-tour We will also be open next Friday, Saturday morning, and all day Sunday November 1-3 during the Sultana Downrigging Festival. Come see the tall ships onContinue reading “Quilt Dreams”

October 8, 2024 Upcoming class Spinning Around the Color Wheel Monday October 21, 1-4 PM Chestertown River Arts Location: RA Classroom, 315 High Street In this fun class you will study color scales, color families, value, and color schemes. You will learn how to use the color tool when selecting fabrics for your next project. TheContinue reading “QUILT DREAMS”

September 21,2024 For National Jelly Roll Quilt a long Day I worked on my jelly roll rug. Last month I made the double folded cording out of 40 Jelly Roll strips. I rolled the long strip into a basketball sized ball. Today a Zig-Zagged this long strip into a rug. I love the result, it’sContinue reading “Quilt Dreams”