Quilt Dream

My Quilt Dreams are on hold as we rebuild our Studios and Gallery after the devastating fire on Cannon Street.

We are CLOSED. But we hope to re-open by the end of October.

A number of families have been displaced and members of the community are asking how they can contribute.

Ways to donate 

1) gift certificates and small items can be collected either at the Houston’s Dockside Emporium, or to Betty or Tom Dietz directly.

Please avoid the Cannon Street site as workers will be in and out.

We are making a up number of baskets.

One will be auctioned off to raise funds for the affected families and other baskets will go directly to them.

Please try to get GCs and items into us by Tuesday of next week.

2) cash donations can be dropped off at collection boxes located at many of the downtown merchants.

3) We have set up a new fund with the Chester Valley Ministers Association,  called the  Chestertown Area Relief Fund.  This fund will provide a significant cash payment to the victims of the recent Cannon Street Fire. We are hoping this will be an on-going fund able to help the current victims and also any families affected by future fires or natural disasters. Your donations are tax deductible.who want donate to may mail in checks payable to Chester Valley Ministers Association can send them to the address below. 

Friends and neighbors who want donate to may mail in checks payable to Chester Valley Ministers Association can send them to the address below. 

In the memo section of your check please add: CARF or Chestertown Area Relief Fund.

Their tax ID # Is  26-2587727

Chester Valley Ministers Association

P.O. Box 1071

Chestertown, MD 21620

We want to thank the entire Chestertown Community for their generous support.

Quilt Dreams

August 15, 2026

We are still looking for a few good artists to join the fun at The Skipjack Gallery of Fiber Art.

If you love to create art items in needlepoint, cross stitch,  embroidery, silk ribbon, or recycled items made from jeans, old shirts or ties, please consider contacting us to make an appointment to see what we are all about.

The Skipjack Gallery of Fiber Art

Betty Tucker Dietz

329 Cannon Street Chestertown MD

dreamcastlequiltstudio@gmail.com

Class sign-ups open now!

Our Fall class line up is ready and we are now open for sign-ups.

Fall Leaves

Classes are available as private or group sessions.

Drop by the Studio anytime during the month of August to see class samples. Or click on the Class page to see descriptions and color photos.

For group sessions, once a class gets three interested students, you will be contacted so we can set a date and time convenient to all.

For more information check out the Class page, or email: DreamCastleQuiltStudio@gmail.com

New Class Listings!

Look on the Class page for all of the 2026 class listings.

You will notice that there are no dates listed,  That’s because you have the option of taking a private class,  or  gather your own group of friends, or be put on a wait list for others interested in the same class.

In all cases contact me and we can schedule dates or add you to a wait list.

Because the Dream Castle Quilt Studio is located in the heart of Chestertown MD you and your quilt group might consider coming for a retreat.

A list of B&B and rental houses is available upon request. And Brian’s Best Cafe and Pastries is on-site so breakfast and Lunch are super easy.

Inquire about our retreat package!

DreamCastleQuiltStudio@gmail.com

Quilt Dreams

We have had a busy winter. The Skipjack Art Studios at 329 Cannon St Chestertown MD has undergone some substantial changes.

Dream Castle Quilt Studio (my working studio) has moved back up to the second floor. It will hold all of my fabric and standard sewing machines. There is also great open space for classes.

Tom Dietz Photography has migrated back upstairs and he is hanging his wonderful photos there for all to view.

The lower level will house the new Skipjack Gallery of Fiber Arts. This is a beautiful open space waiting for some great local Fiber Art! For information on how to join contact Betty at dreamcastlequiltstudio@gmail.com

The long arm will remain in the lower level for demos and so visitors can watch me work on my quilts.

The lobby area of the building will house our special exhibits and featured artists. Our first show will be an exhibit by some students at Washington College. Keep your eyes open for more information on this show.

One more piece of exciting news, Brian’s Best Pastries has expanded into the front of the building with a larger kitchen. Breakfast and lunch will be served in addition to his traditional pastry selection.The name will change to Brian’s Best Cafe and Pastries. Plans are being made for music nights  with small plates offered.

I have had some time to quilt this is my most recent quilt made from Kaffe Fasset fabrics.

If you’re in town we welcome you to stop by and see the work in progress!