Author Archives: debbiewendt

The years keep moving along. How is it already 2023? Time you say, yes! I welcome a new year for new projects, finishing some old projects and discovering some new quilt designs. Plus revisiting some designs I worked on last … Continue reading →

A heck of a mess out there in many parts of the USA. I hope you are warm and well wherever you may be! In sunny Florida, it is sunny but not so warm. I’m not looking forward to uncertainty … Continue reading →

The quilt back I showed you last week is layered with the top and in the final stages of quilting. To keep all my layers together I basted it on my longarm! A giant, long stitch meander works well. I … Continue reading →

I’m in the process of finishing up a quilt and needed a backing. The fabric I want to use is not quite wide enough. I remember discussions on making one width of fabric wider by adding a diagonal seam. As … Continue reading →

I have been working on more samples of Sashiko stitching in the Boro style, adding fabrics to a background. I will be giving a lecture on this and other “one stitch” techniques at the Original Quilting and Sewing Expo in … Continue reading →

Oh time flies….it has it been a while! Houston was amazing and I’m so happy to have shared some time with you in my booth for both Market and Festival! Plus, WELCOME if you are new after taking a class … Continue reading →

Did you see my preview of what I’m teaching at International Quilt Festival the first week of November? It is going to be a busy week!! 4 Classes, 1 Lecture and 1 Friday Sampler. Go to International Quilt Festival’s YouTube … Continue reading →

October always brings me one step closer to Houston Quilt Market and Festival. There is still time to enroll for classes! And the first day of the month I get to celebrate my dad’s and aunt’s birthday. Yep, twins! I’m … Continue reading →

Sewing time is sparse around here…many things to organize, finalize and visualize for Houston quilt Market and Festival the end of next month. Soooo, my Old Maid’s Puzzle Remix got done on paper. I showed the hexie block I made … Continue reading →