Author Archives: debbiewendt

Two Tip Tuesday – 45 degree seams

Posted on August 14, 2018 by debbiewendt

Today I want to share some tips when sewing 45 degree seams. These seams happen in sewing a continuous bindings and are found in many of my “Tool” and “Brilliant” patterns. First, below is a photo of two 45 degree … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – quilt storage and AQ

Posted on August 7, 2018 by debbiewendt

I was all set to write about how to store your quilts for the tips today, but first I have to share what I found in American Quilter’s Sept. issue…..Hex-a-ma-jig in Fabulous Finds on page 17!!!!  I’m super excited for … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Summer Travel and Teal

Posted on July 31, 2018 by debbiewendt

First! Congrats to Cathy H. You win a Hex-a-ma-jig! I appreciate the comment on the Baby/Tumbling Blocks. It is fun to find these shapes in quilts and always amazed at the 3D effects. (Cathy, I’ll be in touch!) What does … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – value placement

Posted on July 24, 2018 by debbiewendt

My guild challenge that I told you about last week is below!  Quilt-on-a-stick, “All About Me”.  Size 8 1/2″ x 11″ Motivation!  I got it done!  I was thrilled to find camel fabric with camels on the selvage and a … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – on Thursday…motivation?!?

Posted on July 19, 2018 by debbiewendt

What motivates you???!!??  Getting the Two Tips does for me…even if they are late.  I was trying to get home on Tuesday.  Finally did after two cancelled flights and rerouted through Orlando.  Ugh!  BUT, I love to travel so I … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – “in the style of”

Posted on July 10, 2018 by debbiewendt

Last week I showed the end tails of some machine applique I was working on.  Now for the front…. I was still in the process of finishing the small purse in the picture.  I spent some time looking for an … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Ending Threads

Posted on July 3, 2018 by debbiewendt

How hot is it by you?  Yep, Summer has arrived!  Will you be inside sewing staying cool or out in the heat gardening or playing?  I’m an inside girl at the moment.  I love the outdoors but bugs LOVE me.  … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Hex-a-ma-jig and Gradient Nuance Knots

Posted on June 27, 2018 by debbiewendt

Since I last wrote, I taught a class at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin, MA!  The class was one of my new patterns “Gradient Nuance Knots” and it uses my Hex-a-ma-jig template!  (The pattern will be on my website very … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – wide “Cuddle” binding

Posted on June 19, 2018 by debbiewendt

Last week I showed a photo of a quilt I made for my niece’s baby shower.  I am psyched about being a Great Aunt!!  And so happy for them!!  I made two quilts.  Yes, two!  They had both pinned on … Continue reading →

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ARGH!

Posted on June 19, 2018 by debbiewendt

Can a blog get hacked?  Thinking maybe so.  Do NOT open any strange emails looking like they are coming from my blog.  Always check the “from”.  Don’t open them and Delete them!  I would never send you anything like that. … Continue reading →

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