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!

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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!

Quilt Dreams

October 30, 2025

The Skipjack Art Studios and Dream Castle Quilt Studio will be open this weekend. We have seven artists in the building with demos in knitting,weaving, quilting, and fine art. 

A collection of  Mini Quilts made by members of Olde Kent Quilters Guild are available for $30.00 with proceeds going to our charity outreach.

In addition Brian’s Best Pastries will be open and serving smoked Italian Sausage sandwiches along with his wonderful pastries.https://briansbestpastries.com/

This is Sultana DownRigging Weekend. After today’s rain the weather is supposed to be wonderful.

Come visit all the tall ships in our harbor.

Tall Ships

Quilt Dreams

October 14, 2025

We have been so busy this month.we finally have moved into our renovated 1869 home in Chestertown MD.

Time for me to get back to quilting!

Fiber Fanatics will be meeting at Chestertown River Arts this Friday October 17 from 10:00-12:00

I’ll demo some fun things you can do with old ties.

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The Annual Chestertown RiverArts Studio Tour will take place this year on October 18-19, October 25-26 and November 1-2.

Don’t miss this free, self-guided tour with the opportunity to meet over 30 artists in their own studios.  You’ll be able to observe them working in a broad range of media including painting, photography, printmaking, jewelry, pottery, glass, metal, wood, and fiber. Start at the Chestertown RiverArts Gallery at 343 High Street in Chestertown, MD, pick up a brochure that includes a map to guide you to each studio. In addition, be sure to peek in the windows of many downtown locations, where you will find some of their works  on display.

RiverArts would like to welcome Mary Faulkner to the Tour this year. She has sold her work at the Chestertown Farmer’s market for the past 4 years, where she is known for her jewelry and sculptures.  She majored in Art Therapy in college and went on to a career working in graphic art. Lately she has picked up her brushes, inspired by the local scenery and beaches she has begun to paint again.  She has an adorable Art Studio called Falling Branches in an idyllic setting in Tolchester, be sure to visit.

Mary Faulkner and her friend Sydney Brookes at Falling Branches Studio

The Skipjack Art Studios located at 329 Cannon Street houses a wonderful collection of artists. Upon entering through the blue doors in the alleyway, your senses will first be greeted by the wonderful smells of the cinnamon buns and fresh croissants made daily by culinary artist Charles Bennett owner of Brian’s Best Pastries. Looking around you’ll be captivated by the wildlife and water scenes depicted in the photos displayed by owner, Thomas Dietz. Ask him about his award winning photos.

Staying on the first floor visit Dream Castle Quilt Studio, owner and Art Quilter Betty Tucker Dietz creates everything from masterful full size quilts to artful wall hangings.

She is joined this year by Master Knitter Sue Wright and Weaver Lesley Campana who will have many of their works on display. All three fiber artists are experienced teachers and offer classes, they will be providing daily demonstrations making this your best place to learn more about the world of fiber Art.   Don’t miss the stairway to the second floor where you will be delighted to find another one of our local Artists, Ted Ramsey. He works in ink, watercolors, graphite, alabaster, acrylics, and oils and describes his work as tending toward Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.

One of our featured artists this year is Sue Wright, shown here with her student Anya Orr, an 7th grader at Radcliffe. 

You can find more information about the Studio Tour and Tour Artists at our website, www.ctownra.org.