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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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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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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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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