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About divadiversion

Creative procrastinator. Cock eyed optimist. Family historian - with the story being the important part. Quilt coach, lecturer and creator. Scrapbooker, card maker. Modern vintage. Wine lover. Explore new places, let's travel - let's go!

A Cautionary Tale

Posted on April 17, 2025 by divadiversion

Gerry always had something for Show and Tell. She wasn’t shy when it came to telling us about her process and what she enjoyed and wasn’t so fond of. I love that she would join in any challenge. Her heart … Continue reading →

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“Charmed” Richmond Quilt Guild MAQF Challenge

Posted on March 23, 2025 by divadiversion

This year the Richmond Quilt Guild participated at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton VA. Our challenge was “Charmed” Each participant could choose whatever charm they wanted to construct their quilt. To make it approachable, the minimum number of … Continue reading →

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Celebration and the Ruby Quilts

Posted on July 14, 2024 by divadiversion

Every two years the Virginia Consortium of Quilters organizes a retreat with classes and lots of wonderful activities called Celebration. This year was the fortieth anniversary of VCQ and in honor of this there was the Ruby Quilt Challenge. Knowing … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2024 by divadiversion

Several years ago, I was on a team to organize an upcycling retreat. Our focus was on the 3 R’s and 5 Hands. The three R’s are Reduce Reuse and Recycle. The Five Hands are Hand Me Down, Hand Made, … Continue reading →

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More Blocks and a New Recipe

Posted on April 4, 2024 by divadiversion

It’s been a time! Between the show, and some guild activities and car tours, I’ve been busy! Over the years I have accumulated lots of fabric, and notions and projects. Many of which haven’t seen the light of day since … Continue reading →

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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

Posted on March 9, 2024 by divadiversion

There were classes and quilts and wearables and vendors. We went to a lecture and a fashion show. The quality of the quilts was amazing. There was alot of applique and it was superb! This lovely piece was done by … Continue reading →

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What Do You Grow? Richmond Quilt Guild Challenge

Posted on March 6, 2024 by divadiversion

This year the Richmond Quilt Guild participated in the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival with our challenge “What Do You Grow?” There were 11 participants and 12 quilts. Each quilt was accompanied by an Artist’s Statement, and they were all beautiful. A … Continue reading →

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A Cozy Second Finish!

Posted on February 11, 2024 by divadiversion

Now that it is bound, and finished I can share my second finish of the year.  This was a simple finish using the Pebble Path pattern from Timeless Treasures. I’ve used this pattern three times and this by far is my … Continue reading →

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January Block Count

Posted on February 2, 2024 by divadiversion

I follow Shelly at Prairie Moon Quilts and she has a 350 Block Challenge. I made it through last year. But this year I thought I would share my progress as each month progresses. If you want to follow Shelly and her blog … Continue reading →

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New Finish for the New Year

Posted on February 2, 2024 by divadiversion

I’m totally smitten with these sweet little Cracker Blocks! They are scrap friendly easy to construct and a joy to work with. It was 2022 when I took the class that was offered by my quilt guild. My quilt buddy Sandy was not … Continue reading →

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