Category Archives: Tips

Two Tip Tuesday – on the road again!

Posted on October 30, 2018 by debbiewendt

Neither rain, sleet or snow will keep me from getting to Houston! Yes, I’ve had it all!  I’m driving to Houston and talk about a LONG drive. Today I had a prettier view out my windshield.         … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – changes in the air

Posted on October 10, 2018 by debbiewendt

Fall is upon us, I love the beginning of the color change… and we are looking at an 80 degree day tomorrow.  I’m o.k. with that as the Midwest is getting hammered with rain and Florida is bracing for a … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – GR show

Posted on August 21, 2018 by debbiewendt

Hello Grand Rapids!  AQS Quilt Week opens tomorrow.  Will I see you there?  My booth is in the same location as it has been #1021, first isle next to the guild challenge quilts.  The show is beautiful!  I hope you … Continue reading →

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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – back at it!

Posted on June 12, 2018 by debbiewendt

I’m back after the brief vacation.  I was an exhibitor at Quilt Market, took a mini vacation, then another 2 trips for family happenings and went to a quilting professional retreat.  Now, here we are!  I’m back on track for … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Market Prep

Posted on May 8, 2018 by debbiewendt

As promised I took a photo of my Half Hexie quilt.  All those miters took some time but I love the result! I’ve been busy quilting several other Hex-a-ma-jig quilts.  These quilts/designs are included in the Hex-a-ma-jig instructions.  One tool, … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Getaways/Retreats

Posted on February 20, 2018 by debbiewendt

I sure enjoy an entire weekend focused on quilting!  It is easy for me to get sidetracked when sewing at home.  I had a very productive weekend on the Cape.  Same as my last getaway, I was working on “Hex-a-ma-jig” … Continue reading →

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