Tag Archives: quilting

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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More Blocks and a New Recipe

Posted on April 4, 2024 by divadiversion

It’s been a time! Between the show, and some guild activities and car tours, I’ve been busy! Over the years I have accumulated lots of fabric, and notions and projects. Many of which haven’t seen the light of day since … Continue reading →

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What Do You Grow? Richmond Quilt Guild Challenge

Posted on March 6, 2024 by divadiversion

This year the Richmond Quilt Guild participated in the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival with our challenge “What Do You Grow?” There were 11 participants and 12 quilts. Each quilt was accompanied by an Artist’s Statement, and they were all beautiful. A … Continue reading →

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A Cozy Second Finish!

Posted on February 11, 2024 by divadiversion

Now that it is bound, and finished I can share my second finish of the year.  This was a simple finish using the Pebble Path pattern from Timeless Treasures. I’ve used this pattern three times and this by far is my … Continue reading →

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January Block Count

Posted on February 2, 2024 by divadiversion

I follow Shelly at Prairie Moon Quilts and she has a 350 Block Challenge. I made it through last year. But this year I thought I would share my progress as each month progresses. If you want to follow Shelly and her blog … 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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Third Quarter FINISHALONG – The List

Posted on July 18, 2020 by divadiversion

  It’s all a balancing act.  So maybe this quarter I take a more “balanced” approach to what I can finish and what I want to finish.  I’ve noticed a trend that I have a lot to carry over from … Continue reading →

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“She had high hopes, high apple pie in the sky hopes”

Posted on July 7, 2020 by divadiversion

  I am willing to admit that my 2nd Quarter List was a bit hopeful.  Did I make as much progress as I had hoped?  No.  Did I stick to my plan?  No.  In my defense I did make some … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress Wednesday

Posted on June 24, 2020 by divadiversion

Let me begin by saying it’s been quite an exciting couple of weeks. I’ll explain. As I was going into my sewing room about 2 weeks ago, I looked through the door and my ceiling fan and light were on … Continue reading →

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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 →

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