Category Archives: recycling

A Cautionary Tale

Posted on April 17, 2025 by divadiversion

Gerry always had something for Show and Tell. She wasn’t shy when it came to telling us about her process and what she enjoyed and wasn’t so fond of. I love that she would join in any challenge. Her heart … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2024 by divadiversion

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Inspiration is Everywhere and Resistance is Futile!

Posted on January 20, 2021 by divadiversion

I almost missed it! Project Quilting has begun! Although I do not participate in all of the challenges, some of them just pull me in. That “I can do this”, kicks in and the next thing I know is I’ve … Continue reading →

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Under the Needle on Hobby Hill

Posted on August 26, 2020 by divadiversion

It is day 55 of the 100 Days 100 Blocks Challenge.  Many of us are using the same block patterns from last year’s Kinship Fusion offered by Gnome Angel.  This year I’m doing two versions.  One is Sink or Swim … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Friday Finishes

Posted on August 14, 2020 by divadiversion

Yup, I’m bragging a bit.  Tooting my horn and Terry’s too!  I got this back and bound and it’s hanging in my bedroom. Sharp Dressed Man was pieced last year.  The circles are made from neckties that have been sewn … Continue reading →

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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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