Author Archives: debbiewendt

Traveling Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on May 13, 2015 by debbiewendt

On the road again!  Heading to Spring Market in Minneapolis, MN.  I am thrilled to be traveling with two other designers, Carol McLeod of Aunties Two and Kris Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs.  They both have amazing patterns with clever … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on May 5, 2015 by debbiewendt

I love getting exciting things in the mail!  Look what came over the weekend… I am the guest contributor for “Fresh Ideas” quilting section in ON TRACK! for IMQA’s magazine.  (International Machine Quilters Association). I was given a quilt image … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on April 29, 2015 by debbiewendt

330 miles round trip to Freeport, Maine with an amazing Quiltport event + 2590 miles round trip to Paducah, KY for AQS Quilt Week with a vendor booth, teaching 4 classes and 2 All-Star Reviews… I’m one tired, thrilled girl! … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday on Wednesday

Posted on April 15, 2015 by debbiewendt

I hope you find my tips late this week.  I’m in the throws of getting prepared for Quiltport in Maine and AQS Quilt Week in Paducah.  These shows are back to back with  a LOT of miles between the two.  … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on April 7, 2015 by debbiewendt

The quilt I posted last week is almost done!   Picking thread is part of the finishing process.  So is choosing the quilting design.  There are many considerations.  Do you want the quilting and thread to be the focus of … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on March 31, 2015 by debbiewendt

I have 20 minutes left of this wonderful day, just enough time to get a couple tips posted! It is my birthday and I’ve been playing all day! So, what happens when you have some amazing fabric, but not quite … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on March 24, 2015 by debbiewendt

Ahh, the sun!  It is melting the snow!  I was away for a week and came back to 1 foot less snow.  Still over 4 feet in some piles.  See the difference a month and warmer sunny days makes!   … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on March 17, 2015 by debbiewendt

Last week I shared a few of the blocks my students made in the Twirl-A-Tool workshop.  This week I thought I would share a few of the “ah ha” moments and tips they found helpful. Twirl-A-Tool uses half-square triangles in … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on March 10, 2015 by debbiewendt

I missed last week.  I apologize.  I had been at another getaway and was playing catchup.  Tuesday came and went.  But I’m back today!  At the getaway it was fun to focus on sewing for myself rather than the business. … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on February 24, 2015 by debbiewendt

In looking back thru all the tips, I know I’ve talked about taking classes.  I realized I haven’t told you about classes I teach.  I’m teaching in Paducah for AQS Week,  April 22-25!   I bring this up now to … Continue reading →

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