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 is good. Stop by to see what’s under my needle.

This month, I started a new bee for the Olde Kent Quilters,  here in Kent county MD. Our focus will be on Scrap Quilts and ways to use up our stashes. I was pleasantly surprised at how many other guild members are interested and we had 12 at our first meeting! We plan to meet on the First Friday’s each month in the mornings.

This group is open to any member of the OKQG guild, if you’re interested please contact me.

Some time ago I wrote down the names of my UFOs and put a slip of paper with each project into a tin.

This past year I did complete a few projects, but not nearly enough. So of course, for the New Year 2025, I am determined to get more UFOs out of the box.  Today I pulled out a slip from my trusty tin. It reads  Jelly Bean Quilt. Carefully smashed into a plastic container I found fabric, and a pattern in a magazine.

So…I’m itching to get started!

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

Dates to be decided

$250. Plus supplies

Contact us by phone, email or text.

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Sign up now, or we can create a gift certificate for future use.

Quilt Dreams

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 and we’ve added a new sliding door and window wall.

There will be more space for classes, and it will be easier for students to set up their machines.

In addition to everything that was on the second floor studio, all of my fabric and books from our Virginia house will arrive next week.

Everything should be in place in time for the December 14th Art Walk.

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

Dream Castle Quilt Studio
Tom Dietz Photography

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 on parade.

https://downrigging.org/

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.

The Ives color wheel is used in the world of fabric manufacturing and fabric dyeing, making it the color wheel most appropriate for quilt makers to use. The primary colors are yellow, magenta, and turquoise(cyan) like what you see in home printers. Joen Wolfrom has created the 3-in-1 Color Tool based on the Ives Color wheel. This is the only supply you will need for this class. You will get directions on how to create a small quilt based on the Sisters Choice block to remember each of the nine different color schemes.

Sign up at Chestertown River Arts

https://www.chestertownriverarts.com/education-center

Quilt Dreams

September 15, 2024

Join in the fun on National Jelly Roll Quilt Along Day

Saturday, September 21 10 AM – 3PM 329 Cannon Street Chestertown, MD 21620

Bring your machine, supplies and lunch. We will have fun turning our Jelly Rolls into quilt tops. The Studio has room for eight Quilters. This is a free event but you must message or email first to register.

dreamcastlequiltstudio@gmail.com