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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!

Denimania

Posted on September 28, 2016 by divadiversion

Denim has intrigued me for a long time.  I’ve collected jeans for many years with the thought that “someday I will make something with these”.  On a trip to the big Houston Quilt Festival several years ago, I took a … Continue reading →

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Necessity is the mother of invention

Posted on September 6, 2016 by divadiversion

I’ve been unpacking.  And unpacking, and unpacking some more.  Everything old is new again.  Being so open, my new sewing studio was an easy spot to just drop and stack boxes…and that we did. That being said, my sewing room isn’t … Continue reading →

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Tinsel Tuesdays: DIY a Recycled Tie Wreath for Christmas (or year-round)

Posted on January 19, 2016 by divadiversion

These are fabulous! Beautiful presentation and an easy to follow tutorial.  Please visit Sharons blog, CraftsnCoffee and check out her wonderful projects.  Many use recycled materials.  

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Haberdashery – Part Two

Posted on January 18, 2016 by divadiversion

Although the Haberdashery wall hanging did not have the contrast I had hoped for, it was still an attractive piece.  And I had lots and lots of tie scrap to use up. One of the points of this body of … Continue reading →

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Prototype

Posted on January 5, 2016 by divadiversion

Some of my most creative thinking is done while on long rides with my husband.  If I know we are going to be in the car for more than two hours I usually bring a notepad, and maybe some handwork. … Continue reading →

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Haberdashery Pieces – Part One

Posted on December 29, 2015 by divadiversion

It is always exciting to get a box from my sister Terry of Terry Burris Quilting Services.  This specific box was no exception.  Prior to the holiday I sent her some of my retreat samples to enhance.  Although, my work is … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s the love of the process

Posted on August 10, 2015 by divadiversion

Several years back I had a friend that appeared to rely on two patterns; Turning Twenty and Yellow Brick Road.  Knowing her capabilities I was puzzled at why these became her “go to” patterns.  We must have seen a dozen … Continue reading →

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An honor and a priviledge…

Posted on June 19, 2015 by divadiversion

Yesterday I went to a retirement party of one of the people who I admire and have worked with for the last 14 years.  This man has always had an open door and often and open heart.  When I left … Continue reading →

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Tagged Twice!

Posted on February 22, 2015 by divadiversion

Bless her lil heart my sister Terry tagged me in her blog; tburrisquilts@BlogSpot, months ago to participate in the Around the World Blog Hop.  Good thing she loves me or I’d be on her no ship list! What am I … Continue reading →

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Swap Exchanges – The initial Exchange

Posted on August 23, 2014 by divadiversion

Over the last few months I’ve gotten involved with a group on Facebook that does fabric swaps, The Quilt Square Fabric Swap.  It has been a lot of fun and the administrators tow the line about keeping things nice and … Continue reading →

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