Tag Archives: quilting

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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Classwork and project completed

Posted on March 31, 2018 by divadiversion

Last summer I took a class with my guild from a very talented woman, Christine Van Buskirk.  She had done a program for Hospitality, (a part of the Richmond Quilt Guild) and the class looked like something that I could … Continue reading →

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Dresden Wonky Neighborhood at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

Posted on February 27, 2018 by divadiversion

A few meetings ago at Guild I showed something I had made using neckties…I don’t even remember which piece it was.  Well, one of our program directors, showed a Dresden Wonky Neighborhood and asked for submissions for the show.  I … Continue reading →

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Richmond Quilters Guild Quilt Show

Posted on September 25, 2017 by divadiversion

This is the first time I’ve entered a quilt in a show to be judged.  Over the years I have had the chance to view dozens of shows, from an International show in Houston, to local shows in Northern Virginia … Continue reading →

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In the beginning…

Posted on September 13, 2017 by divadiversion

  Oh those first efforts. The very first effort was a biscuit quilt.  You know, the kind where you stuff each little pillow like biscuit and sew them together.  Well, the first one must have weighed 80 lbs.  The recipient … 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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