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Two Tip Tuesday – Contrast

Posted on July 9, 2024 by debbiewendt

Have you had trouble working with contrast in a quilt? It is easy to have color and contrast mix things up and around. A color like gray can get placed next to white and look very dark. But that same … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Picnic Quilts

Posted on July 2, 2024 by debbiewendt

The 4th of July is just a day away. How will you celebrate Independence Day if you are here in the USA? Fireworks? How about a picnic? Do you have a quilt designated to use as a picnic quilt? I … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – More Finishes

Posted on June 25, 2024 by debbiewendt

I love finishes….I believe I said that last week. I’m thrilled to present more student finishes from guild workshops I taught this past year. First up…. Flat Mat Bag. This is Lori L. and her Flat Mat Bag. She “purposely” … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – A Finish

Posted on June 18, 2024 by debbiewendt

Quick look at a finish I missed posting last month. THANK YOU to Fran Bollinger for sending me photos of the quilt she made for her grandson. The quilt is from the pattern Fields of Brilliant Diamonds!! I sooooo enjoy … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Graduation/Awards/Quilt

Posted on June 4, 2024 by debbiewendt

It is the time of year where so many seniors take their walk across stage to receive their diplomas and make those next steps into thoughts for their future! I have had the honor of being called “Aunt” (yes, very … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Hello Paducah and Thanks VT

Posted on April 24, 2024 by debbiewendt

It has been a couple of VERY busy weeks! I got to teach in Vermont for the Maple Leaf Quilters. We had so much fun learning the Tentmakers’ style of applique but using machine applique instead of by hand. I … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Quilt Sleeves

Posted on April 3, 2024 by debbiewendt

When putting a quilt in a show, you need to add a sleeve to your quilt. I will explain the process I used when I added a sleeve to my Kantha Inspired quilt. The quilt does not have a traditional … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Guilds and Remix

Posted on March 27, 2024 by debbiewendt

A HUGE shout out to the Rising Star quilt guild in Lexington, MA! I was their speaker tonight and they chose Egyptian Tentmakers’ Applique. I’m always thrilled to get my pieces out and share them with guilds! I took a … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Quilt Show and Flower Garden Finish

Posted on March 12, 2024 by debbiewendt

First up: One of the guilds I belong to, Thimble Pleasures, has their Quilt Show this weekend!! Thimble Pleasures has their show every two years. We will have over 200 quilts on display, a raffle quilt, boutique, raffle baskets, silent … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Herring Run Quilt Guild

Posted on March 6, 2024 by debbiewendt

Thank you to Herring Run Quilt Guild for a great afternoon workshop and lecture beforehand. The workshop was the Hexie Flower Garden quilt. I have photos to share! I got 8 of the 10 results for the short three hours … Continue reading →

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