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Spring in the Air

Posted on July 7, 2017 by divadiversion

We all get them, you know the incentive patterns that come with the invitations to subscribe to the quilting magazines.  Some are pretty basic, others enticing, but this one I saved.  I saved it for a couple of years.  And … Continue reading →

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Gabryella

Posted on May 29, 2017 by divadiversion

It had been a long long time since I had been asked how much I charged for a quilt.  Honestly, I didn’t have a very good answer…in fact I had no answer other than “I’m not sure”.  The man wanted … Continue reading →

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Asian Tiles and a Bonus

Posted on May 9, 2017 by divadiversion

For many years I have collected Asian inspired fabrics.  I love them!  The colors,  the subject matter, the lines and the feel of most of these fabrics just inspires me.  These fabrics have inspired me so much that about 10 … Continue reading →

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February Finishes and Lessons Learned

Posted on March 10, 2017 by divadiversion

February.  The shortest month of the year.  Some years it feels like an eternity before it will end with all the cold and snow.  This year however…hikes, and walks and 70 degree days.  Whodathunk! So time in the sewing room … Continue reading →

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Orphan blocks and January finishes

Posted on February 21, 2017 by divadiversion

One of the things I love about going to guild is the different ways they approach fundraising.  I’ve been to a couple of groups over the years that do an auction.  “One mans trash is another mans treasure” is the … Continue reading →

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And We’re Off! Welcome 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by divadiversion

Do you love lists?  I love lists.  Every year I make a new one.  Or two.  Or several.  This year is no different.  What an ambitious set of lists I have!  According to my lists I’m going to make some … Continue reading →

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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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