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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!

The Finish-A-Long Q3

Posted on July 12, 2019 by divadiversion

Often I am not sure about how I find some of the crafty quilty motivational blogs that help me get things done or inspire me to start something new. Sometimes it can be a blog I follow, that leads to … Continue reading →

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Well that took a while

Posted on July 7, 2019 by divadiversion

Well over 20 years ago in a little quilt guild in Fauquier County we had a block exchange.  We broke out into groups of four and each month we would exchange our blocks.  If I remember correctly my group did … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Challenges, Exchanges, friendship quilt, Paper foundations, Terry Burris Quilting, UFO's, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

#trinketsal

Posted on May 22, 2019 by divadiversion

From the beginning of March until the last week I’ve been obsessed.  I participated in my first SAL (Sew A Long).  Alison Glass, creator of the Trinkets pattern, organized a project where each day the assigned block (one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Paper foundations, Sewalong, trinketsal, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

#5 of Nine Patch Nine Ways

Posted on March 12, 2019 by divadiversion

The humble Nine Patch, is so simple to construct, yet this workhorse can look very complicated. Several years ago the Fauquier County Quilters had a Nine Patch Nine Ways retreat that was coordinated by Annie Morgan of the Quilting in … Continue reading →

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First Finish of 2019 and Last Finish of 2018

Posted on February 7, 2019 by divadiversion

Some fabrics are difficult to cut up, they are just so pretty. I remind myself over and over again, that is why you buy pretty fabric, to cut up and sew back together. We are lucky to have a shop … Continue reading →

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Brownies Earn Their Badge

Posted on February 5, 2019 by divadiversion

Last month I was invited to help a brownie troop earn their quilting badge. After doing some digging, I found the lesson plan used by another group that seemed manageable with some editing. After cutting and kitting, planning and revising, … Continue reading →

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It’s a Totally Different Skill Set

Posted on January 4, 2019 by divadiversion

The last months of this year I tried my hand at selling my crafts.  One thing I learned is that it takes a completely different set of skills to create an inviting environment and display your crafts in a way … Continue reading →

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Festive Finds

Posted on December 11, 2018 by divadiversion

So I’m getting ready for the holidays and I’m getting ready for a Holiday Bazaar.  The holidays are a piece of cake, I do it annually.  I’ve got it down.  The Bazaar however… Getting ready means opening boxes, finding pieces, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Holiday Quilting, table runners, Terry Burris Quilting, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 3 Comments

It’s a Two fer!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by divadiversion

Last winter I made two quilt tops from a pattern called Trip for “2” To Boston, put out by Prairie Pieces.  The pattern makes both quilts at the same time and contains two copies so each quilter can make it … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishments, Fabric exchange, Quilting, simple, Terry Burris Quilting, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Storm at Sea Variation

Posted on June 27, 2018 by divadiversion

Earlier this year I was busy putting together a very special quilt for a very special couple.  I didn’t want to just make any quilt, I wanted to put together something that would hold meaning specifically to them.  Their wedding … Continue reading →

Posted in gifts, Quilting, simple, Terry Burris Quilting, Uncategorized, Wedding | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments