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Two Tip Tuesday – Oooh Hexie Baby

Posted on May 6, 2025 by debbiewendt

I taught a workshop on Saturday for the Cornerstone Quilt Guild in Charlton, MA. Oooh Hexie Baby was the focus on sewing Baby blocks using Hex-a-ma-jig, Jr. or Mini, strip piecing and putting it all together with no “Y” seams. … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Back at it….First Quilt Show of the year!

Posted on March 5, 2025 by debbiewendt

Daytona Beach AQS Quilt Week was a week and half ago. A wonderful time in my booth and class!! Thank you to great students and customers. As I’ve done before, lots of color! I love when quilt friends show up … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Sharing Finishes

Posted on February 12, 2025 by debbiewendt

Finishes worth sharing! I have three more shares of the Curved Log Cabin Workshop I taught in December for the Blackstone Valley Heritage Quilters. Kathy B. used the kit I made with the fabrics of my sample. I love how … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Organizing for a Getaway

Posted on February 4, 2025 by debbiewendt

I attended my guild’s (Thimble Pleasures) Getaway last weekend. It was three and a half days of sewing fun!! We go to a hotel on “the Cape” (N. Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA) It has a huge ballroom of which we … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Pins left behind

Posted on January 22, 2025 by debbiewendt

I’ve been working on a project left behind by a friend. The quilt has prairie points on the outer edge. I am trying to figure out what she wanted so I can pass it on to her daughter. Prairie points … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Double Wedding Ring continued

Posted on January 15, 2025 by debbiewendt

Today I would like to add more information about the method I used for making the Double Wedding Ring quilt for my nephew and his bride. I used Quiltsmart’s Double Wedding Ring fusible interfacing. Since I have made a couple … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – on Wednesday Last/First Finish

Posted on January 9, 2025 by debbiewendt

I was on a plane yesterday getting home since my flight was cancelled on Monday. HOME! The ice and snow in Kansas City, MO and all around the metro was crazy. Thank goodness my nephew’s wedding happened the day BEFORE … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Quick and Curious

Posted on December 18, 2024 by debbiewendt

As the title implies, QUICK…..What is your favorite design to quilt when you need to get something done quickly? My go to design is stippling (also called meandering). Another is to make a ribbon out of a simple stipple. Stipple … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – Curved Log Cabin

Posted on December 11, 2024 by debbiewendt

I love creating curves with straight lines! In the case of a Curved Log Cabin, you have a skinny side and wide side. This allows you to create “drunkard’s path” type blocks with straight pieces. Brilliant! The inspiration table runner … Continue reading →

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Two Tip Tuesday – December is Time for Holiday Sewing

Posted on December 4, 2024 by debbiewendt

Did you know I have free patterns on my website? They are great for last minute holiday gifts. I’ll list several below. Holiday Napkins can be found HERE. The napkins are double sided and use a back to front binding. … Continue reading →

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