About

Fiber artist and quilter, Debbie Kauffman transforms thread, fabric, paint, beads, and found materials into amazing works of textile art. Using a longarm quilting machine as her drawing tool, she creates detailed pieces that tell stories, explore social and environmental issues, and celebrate the beauty of the world around us.

An award-winning North Dakota artist, Debbie’s work has been exhibited nationally, featured in quilting publications, and displayed at venues across the country. Her recent work highlights sustainability by incorporating repurposed and everyday materials into pieces that spark conversation and invite viewers to look a little closer.

In teaching, she has a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to share. She strives to make her classroom a judgement free zone where creativity and learning can flourish.

Debbie’s studio is located in rural North Dakota, where she lives with her husband, in the 100 year old house they moved to the family farm. When she isn’t creating, her favorite pastime is playing with her grandson and granddaughter. 

2023 – PRESENT : North Dakota Art Gallery Association

2023 – PRESENT : Artist Member Taube Museum of Art

2015 – PRESENT: Artist Member of Studio Art Quilters Association

2025 Summer Issue: Art Quilting Studio, Finding Your Voice with Debbie Kauffman, artist portfolio

2024 Summer Issue: Art Quilting Studio, Exploring the Potential in Rubbish by Debbie Kauffman

2016 Twisted: Modern Quilts with a Vintage Twist by Mary W. Kerr (Let Me Count the Ways pp.50-53 is quilted by Debbie Kauffman)

2015 Recycled Hex Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts by Mary W. Kerr (Asian Elegance p.36, 101 & My Lovely Purple Garden p. 44 is quilted by Debbie Kauffman)

2013 Machine Quilting Unlimited Sept/Oct Issue Article by Mary W. Kerr Machine Quilting Vintage Tops. (Flowers from Minot)

2026 October: Detritus, Solo Exhibit, Taube Museum of Art, Minot ND

2025 October: Currents of Connection, Unison Art Gallery, Repurposer Collective Collaboration, New Paltz, New York

2024 August thru 2026 January: Polymer Skies, North Dakota Art Gallery Association, 11 Galleries across North Dakota & Minnesota

2025 June: Polymer Skies, Minnesota Quilt Show Exhibit, St. Cloud Minnesota

2024 June: Conundrum, Minnesota Quilt Show, Minnesota SAQA group exhibit, Out of Africa Challenge

2023 Oct/Nov: There Will Be Dandelions & The Pollinator #2, Visions & Voices juried exhibit, currated by Rob & Eric Thomas-Suwall at the Taube Museum of Art Minot, North Dakota.

2012 – 2020 : Flowers from Minot Custom longarm quilted for the Quilt As Desired Exhibit, Pieced & Currated by Mary Kerr

2024 October – Present : Artist in Residence, Taube Museum of Art Minot, North Dakota

2026 March : Dryer Sheet Snapshot, Looking Towards Home : Honorable Mention March Mini Madness Juried James Memorial Art Center

2025 September: Be the Light, First Place-Mixed Media Award, Lake Region Arts Center Arts Festival, Devils Lake North Dakota

2018 March : NACQJ Award of Merit “Day Break” by Linda L. Guidinger of Minot, ND Quilted by Debbie Kaufman of Minot, ND Awarded by NACQJ CJ Shelly Burge

2016 : Gyroscopic : Lamp Shade : 3rd Place New Traditions in Textiles MQX Quilt Festival

2016 : Faculty Award MQX Quilt Festival : Ombre Mandala : pieced by Lyn Sys, quilted by Debbie Kauffman

2016 : Best Quilt Technique : North Dakota State Fair : Ombre Mandala : pieced by Lyn Sys, quilted by Debbie Kauffman

2016 : Best Machine Quilting : Minot Prairie Quilt Festival : Copper Blossoms pieced by Lynn Schwan, quilted by Debbie Kauffman

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