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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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“Charmed” Richmond Quilt Guild MAQF Challenge

Posted on March 23, 2025 by divadiversion

This year the Richmond Quilt Guild participated at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton VA. Our challenge was “Charmed” Each participant could choose whatever charm they wanted to construct their quilt. To make it approachable, the minimum number of … Continue reading →

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Celebration and the Ruby Quilts

Posted on July 14, 2024 by divadiversion

Every two years the Virginia Consortium of Quilters organizes a retreat with classes and lots of wonderful activities called Celebration. This year was the fortieth anniversary of VCQ and in honor of this there was the Ruby Quilt Challenge. Knowing … 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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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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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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Working It! FAL2020 Quarter 2 List

Posted on April 17, 2020 by divadiversion

Decisions, decisions!  With so many projects to work on it’s difficult to decide how to work through them and avoid the desire to start something new.  Although it is probably inevitable, if I can maintain some semblence of focus, perhaps … 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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The Joy of Holiday Giving

Posted on December 26, 2017 by divadiversion

Don’t you love it when a plan works out.  I do.  Beloved and I have two nieces that are now attending college.  Natalie is and always has been interested in horses and Anna is incredibly talented in the water.  It … Continue reading →

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