Denyse Schmidt quilts… a modern take on the classic quilt. A former graphic designer and graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Denyse Schmidt has been sewing since she was a young girl. Denyse Schmidt has been sewing since she was a young girl. Denyse reinterprets tradition to make modern functional quilts that are fresh and offbeat. They are characterized by simple graphics, rich color, and quality workmanship.