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Two Tip Tuesday – student success

Posted on March 21, 2017 by debbiewendt

I LOVE getting photos of my student’s progress and even finished quilts!  Last week on Sew Central’s FaceBook page (Sew Central is in Merritt Island, FL)  one of my students finished quilts from the Babes on the Beach Retreat was … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – blizzard

Posted on March 15, 2017 by debbiewendt

Yep, we had blizzard winds and snow today.  Part of the day I spent looking out the window when the wind would kick up, part was spent sewing and part was spent snow blowing.  Cold and wet with the wind … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – show loss

Posted on March 7, 2017 by debbiewendt

I hate to start my blog this week with a negative…but I must.  One of my Boxy Bags was stolen out of my booth during the AQS show in Daytona Beach.  The empty hook shown below is where one of my … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – getaway

Posted on February 21, 2017 by debbiewendt

I just returned from one of my guild’s retreats.  Also know as a getaway.  And even referred to as a runaway…no dishes, cleaning, laundry! One wonderful dinner was included and look at that sunset we got to enjoy on Cape … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Valentines Tuesday

Posted on February 14, 2017 by debbiewendt

Happy Valentine’s Day!!  Looking around for all the hearts in my world… Flowers from my sweetheart!  He sent them early so I could enjoy them all week!! Hearts in a quilt…                 Hearts … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday

Posted on February 8, 2017 by debbiewendt

A change in my block…. I decided to change up my tree in my “Won’t You Be…” Block Stock block.  It is below. I like my new tree.  I hope you do too!  I believe there is a tip there… … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – new block

Posted on January 31, 2017 by debbiewendt

I’m excited to be involved with Block Stock campaign again this year.  It starts tomorrow!! You can read all about it on their website. Block Stock  Visit any of the shops/designers who are the retailers listed, make a purchase from … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – blew right past

Posted on January 26, 2017 by debbiewendt

Good morning to many and evening to my friends across the pond and around the world.  This Tuesday blew right past me.  I got back from the “Babes on the Beach” on what should have been Sunday evening but turned … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – machine quilting

Posted on January 18, 2017 by debbiewendt

Today, I needed to quilt some samples.  Camels!  Yes, my favorite! Checking tension is important when beginning with new threads.  I used a variegated by Signature on top and “Sew Fine” by Superior in the bobbin. The next two photos … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – idle hands

Posted on January 11, 2017 by debbiewendt

As I mentioned last week, my husband got a new hip and I spent some hours sitting with him.  I wasn’t up for taking my laptop along, so I took some handwork.  Instead of finishing a project that was already … Continue reading →

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