Author Archives: debbiewendt

I’m thrilled to be back in Grand Rapids! I’ve spent the last day and a half setting up my booth for the AQS QuiltWeek. It is always a pleasure to be back in this city and welcome all the wonderful … Continue reading →

A bit of a side step this week. I taped a podcast a few weeks ago with Tori MeElwain and Andi Stanfield from Quilting on the Side. These two ladies have found a niche for talking about and exploring the … Continue reading →

It was on my list….A Hexie Flower Garden made with the look of traditional 1930s fabrics. The fabrics used in the quilt I made below are reproduction fabrics, not actually “old” fabrics. There is something about this quilt design that … Continue reading →

I have named this Other’s Quilts since I am happy using other designers’ patterns! My friend Donna Robertson of Fabric Cafe has wonderful 3-yard quilt patterns. The one I am working on today is called Stepping Up. It has been … Continue reading →

I missed last week as I was across the Atlantic in Ireland!!! My husband, parents and myself went to some dear friend’s wedding. It was an amazing first trip to Ireland for me and my husband. My parents had been … Continue reading →

Soooo, what do you do after you accomplish a huge deadline??? Do you jump right back at it with a new project? Do you dig out an old project that needs finishing? Do you fall in a pile on your … Continue reading →

I’m HAPPY to report that my Challenge piece is done….well, except for some more Big Stitch quilting when my wrist allows. I quilted the major lines and block details on my longarm. Then added more quilting lines using the Big … Continue reading →

I’ve been coloring! I had a question from a friend about my pattern R-W-B Boise, see pattern cover quilt in the photo below. The question…How would it look it look in Christmas colors? So, my first thought is lets find … Continue reading →

As we celebrate the birthday of our nation, I hope you are having a wonderful day of family and friends! I have had a fantastic time celebrating with family. Oh my do they like their fireworks down here in Florida! … Continue reading →

Looks like REST is now enforced, not an option! This is my hand/wrist/forearm. UGG! I think a lot of cutting and carrying a carryon got it overstressed and resulted in an achy wrist and pain, lots of pain. I gave … Continue reading →