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Author Archives: divadiversion
In Honor of Earth Day
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
Posted in Accomplishments, Charity Quilts, junking, Nine Patch, Quilting, recycling, Scraps, simple, Terry Burris Quilting, Uncategorized, upcycle
Tagged crafts, Earth Day, quilt, quilting, Quilts, recycling, sewing, Terry Burris Quilting, upcycle
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More Blocks and a New Recipe
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
Posted in Cooking, Etsy, Food, Hexis, Uncategorized
Tagged Quilt Blocks, quilting, Quilts, sewing, Simple Cooking
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
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
Posted in Quilt Show, Quilting, Richmond Quilt Guild, Uncategorized
Tagged Inspiring Quilts, MAQF, Quilt Show
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What Do You Grow? Richmond Quilt Guild Challenge
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
A Cozy Second Finish!
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
Posted in American Patchwork & Quilting UFO Challenge, Flannel, Quilting, simple, Terry Burris Quilting
Tagged crafts, Pebble Path, Pre-cuts, quilt, quilting, Quilts, sewing
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January Block Count
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
Posted in Accomplishments, Quilting
Tagged 350 Block Challenge, Block Count, quilt, Quilt Blocks, quilting, Quilts, sewing
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New Finish for the New Year
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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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival Passport to Quilting Seattle Submission
This year I volunteered to hang the challenge quilts for the Richmond Quilting Guild at the Quilt Festival in Hampton VA. I received the last quilt at the last minute and I’m so glad the quilter was able to complete … Continue reading
Posted in Accomplishments, Quilt Show, Richmond Quilt Guild, Uncategorized
Tagged Seattle, Shannon Brinkley, U.S. Skylines
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Two Simply Fabulous Finishes
It started with an invitation a baby shower. Although I realized beloved and I would be away for the event, I knew I wanted to send something special. So much creativity starts with a mess. I was pulling fabrics and … Continue reading
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Summer Class Work
This summer I took a class with my friend Sandy through the Virginia Consortium of Quilters. The Consortium meets four times a year, twice in person and twice via Zoom. The meeting for this class was in Culpeper, VA. I … Continue reading
Posted in Accomplishments, Food, Hexis, Quilting, Scraps, table runners, Uncategorized
Tagged Virginia Consortium of Quilters
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