Denyse schmidt quilts

This quilt has been sitting, staring and patiently waiting for me to have an epiphany of a quilting idea. It took much longer than I expect...

May 19, 2023

I first came across Denyse Schmidt's quilts about 10 years ago. I was fairly new to quilting and still learning what it was all ab...

Barbara Brackman recently posted about how polka dots have been used over the years. Modern, stylish women were using polka dots way back i...

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We are so excited! This Thursday Purl Soho is hosting a book release party for Denyse Schmidt’s gorgeous…

Singular design, unexpected color combinations, and exacting craftsmanship are hallmarks of Denyse's sophisticated, modern quilts. Denyse's distinct and timeless aesthetic bridges old and new, and her work has inspired a new generation to discover this centuries' old craft. Let Denyse Schmidt create your heirloom quilt, one with a modern design sensibility – a handmade quilt, lovingly crafted from bits and pieces of re-purposed clothing or fabric scraps, can represent a lifetime of memories…

Many questions in the Why Quilts Matter Discussion Guide focus on the changes and future of the art of quilting. Who better to answer those questions than Denyse Schmidt, a quilter, former graphic designer, and graduate of Rhode Island School of Design.