Author Archives: divadiversion

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!

PQ13.2

Posted on January 20, 2022 by divadiversion

Sunday the challenge was revealed for this week and it is “In Silhoutte”. There was encouragement and a few wonderful examples and definitions of “Silhoutte”. This is when I wished I had had my children, or even my grandchildren done … Continue reading →

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#pqSeason 13!

Posted on January 7, 2022 by divadiversion

One of my quilty pleasures at the beginning of each year is Project Quilting. Project Quilting is the brainchild of Kim Lapacek of the Persimon Dreams blog. Every two weeks a challenge is dropped and quilters have exactly one week … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Pillows, Project Quilting, Quilting, recycling, Scraps, Ties, Uncategorized, upcycle | 3 Comments

The Lists

Posted on December 30, 2021 by divadiversion

I’m a list person. They help keep me focused. I’ve made lists for 30 years. Annually, just before or right around New Years I’ve begun making lists of what I would like to accomplish over the year. Not a resolution … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Challenges, Finish-A-Long, Lists, Organization, planning, UFO's, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Round Up

Posted on December 20, 2021 by divadiversion

When I first looked back upon this 2021 to see what I accomplished, my initial reaction was “underwhelmed”. There were not many pieces highlighted on my UFO Challenge or my Finish-A-Long list. And because there was so little progress on … Continue reading →

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Shimmering Triangles Class

Posted on November 30, 2021 by divadiversion

In August I took a Zoom class with my friend Sandy.  We both belong to the Virginia Consortium of Quilters which in times other than COVID has meetings all over the state four times a year and offers classes during … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Classes, Kaffe Fassett Fabric, Quilting, Richmond Quilt Guild, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Here Here For the Red White and Blue!

Posted on November 2, 2021 by divadiversion

I’ve been cutting and sewing and cutting some more. It has been fabulous. So, in June or July I found this pattern for flag blocks. It was simple and fun and it presented really well. The pattern is Flying Flags … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Visitor

Posted on August 1, 2021 by divadiversion

It had been over two years since we had been together at the same place at the same time. And at that time we were going through one of the most difficult challenges in our lives. Yes we chatted and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Denim, Family, Quilting, recycling, simple, Terry Burris Quilting, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Etsy, I Heart This

Posted on June 23, 2021 by divadiversion

And it’s finished! Adorable Nine-Patch Heart Quilts. This has been on my list for a little while now. I’ve been beefing up my “Nine Patch The Humble Workhorse” presentation and wanted to recreate the Nine Patch heart quilt I did … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Etsy, Nine Patch, Quilting, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

In Honor of Earth Day

Posted on April 23, 2021 by divadiversion

What do you recycle? Those that know me, know that sometimes I have a difficult time just disposing of things. I’m often thinking that there is more life to some of the things we discard. (Not quite a hoarder depending … Continue reading →

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Not a Great Start – falq1finish falq2list

Posted on April 7, 2021 by divadiversion

So close yet so not done. It’s all good though because it will just make the next quarter finishes that much sweeter. Mountains Majesty saw some real progress with all of the blocks constructed, put into rows and the rows … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, American Patchwork & Quilting UFO Challenge, Challenges, Charity Quilts, Fabric exchange, Finish-A-Long, Quilting, recycling, Scraps, simple, Terry Burris Quilting, Ties, UFO's, Uncategorized | 4 Comments