About Debi Schmitz

Debi Schmitz Noriega incorporates her silly personality with her creative talents to bring pattern to the quilting and crafting industries. She has been designing professionally since the mid '80s. She has written several books, magazine patterns, and online designs. Each design is more fun than the last for Debi. She lives in Urbandale, Iowa, surrounded by her husband, Jaime, children, grandchildren, 3 cats and an Aussie named Lola.

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Articles by Debi Schmitz

Summer Gnome Quilted Wall Hanging Pattern

Decorate your living space with a friendly summer garden gnome. A new design from Debi Schmitz, this wall hanging pattern features an adorable gnome with a layered beard, playful hat, ... Read More

Spring Seed Packet Quilted Magnets Set

If you love adding small, quilted touches to your home décor, then you’ll fall in love with these colorful magnets from Debi Schmitz. A perfect spring gift for gardeners and ... Read More

Vibrant Vinyl Tote Bag

One trend that we’ve fallen in love with is everything fringe. Add movement and color to your wardrobe with this stylish tote bag pattern from Debi Schmitz. Made in stark ... Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Hanging Towels

It can be so difficult to decorate your kitchen for the holidays, but Debi Schmitz has you covered with these handy and festive hanging towels. Designed with playful St. Patrick’s ... Read More

Early Spring Fabric Fringe Wreath

With the arrival of Spring comes fun family gatherings, Easter celebrations, and an influx of visitors to your home. Greet guests with a shabby chic spring wreath from Debi Schmitz! ... Read More

Snow Day Snowman Trio Wall Hanging

Celebrate the arrival of snowy weather with this precious snowman wall hanging from Debi Schmitz. Featuring three snowman designs, this wall hanging pattern is a fantastic project for emptying out ... Read More

Holly Jolly Christmas Door Gnome

Greet guests with a friendly face this holiday season! Debi Schmitz shares her pattern for an adorable holiday door gnome in our latest issue, just in time for Christmas crafting. ... Read More