Author Archives: divadiversion

Unknown's avatar

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!

Measure twice, cut once…

Posted on August 11, 2013 by divadiversion

Use it or lose it.  So many skills come under that characterization.  Just like a muscle, lack of use causes atrophy.  As with the loss of muscle you loss body memory, with talent it is that instinct that makes it all come together … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Failure, Inspiration, Quilting, recovery, simple, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Gardening Gig Fails

Posted on July 26, 2013 by divadiversion

Or mostly so. Beloved and I have a very generous yard for living in the city.  The back gets good sun, it’s private and things grow, weeds especially.  Virginia creeper is doing quite well this year and the English ivy is … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Cooking, Failure, Gardening, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

It’s almost here…do you Retreat?

Posted on April 11, 2013 by divadiversion

  This weekend I’m getting ready for next weeks annual Fauquier County Quilters Retreat.  Packing for this event as an attendee instead of a coordinator is still a bit of a challenge.  The clothes are easy, just something clean and comfy for … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Quilting, Retreat, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Pinterest…it’s not all lost time

Posted on April 6, 2013 by divadiversion

My constant complaint is that there are not enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do.  And then I sit clicking  through Pinterest and swooning at all of the lovely little projects and things I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Internet, Pinterest, Quilting, Scraps | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

It has been a long journey as March marches on…my big UFO finish.

Posted on March 24, 2013 by divadiversion

One of my favorite things to do is work with scraps.  Generally speaking the fabric is “free”, as more often than not the scraps are left over from a project already cut, or long forgotten, or maybe even complete. Using … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Pinterest, Quilting, Resolve, Scraps, Thrifty Block, UFO's, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

February Finish & Fundraiser

Posted on March 23, 2013 by divadiversion

I’ve been sewing up a storm!  One of the finishes for February was the binding on this wall hanging or table topper that I pieced several years ago.  My sissy Terry quilted it for me and it’s just been waiting … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Fundraising, Quilting, UFO's | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Snow Day!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by divadiversion

I’ve been waiting all winter for this!  The weatherman said it would happen.  I’ve been anxiously looking out the windows.  It’s official!  We have a snow day!  Jumping up and down and planning way too many things to accomplish in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Creative Environment

Posted on February 18, 2013 by divadiversion

Lately, I’ve noticed a trend in crafters and quilters tidying up their creative spaces.  Last time I did that it took weeks!  When I read Pat Sloanes blog a month back about getting UFO’s done she suggested getting them all … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Organization, Quilting, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Every accomplishment begins with the first step…

Posted on January 18, 2013 by divadiversion

It’s good to feel a little success.  I have completed my first UFO of the year.  There are several bloggers that I follow (Passion for Applique & Pat Sloan) and this seems to be the year to get it done.  With a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Balance, Crafting, planning, Quilting, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Rocks to pebbles…

Posted on January 3, 2013 by divadiversion

When I work on my Best Year Yet plan, I resolve to get everything done on all of my lists.  And for about a week, maybe two, I’m productive, enthusiastic, awesome even.  However, it doesn’t take long to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Balance, Lists, planning, Resolve | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment