Kumiko Frydl was born and grew up in Tokyo, Japan.
Her educational background is in commercial arts and dress making; her journey into quilting began only after she moved to Canada, and she and her husband began to travel extensively. Frydl began to concentrate her efforts mainly on miniature quilts as they are easier to transport, and she began to enjoy the detailed and precise workmanship required for this discipline.
Kumiko Frydl currently lives in Texas, USA, and regularly displays her quilting works at exhibitions worldwide.