Uncut Diamond Quilting Ribbon Cutting And Plaque Presentation

Vermilion Chamber Executive Karen Hughes, Interim CAO Mike van der Torre, Town Councillors Kevin Martin, Robert Pulyk, Owner Nicole Dymond, Rob Snow, and Kirby Whitlock, along with Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior. Photo Lorna Hamilton

Vermilion welcomed a new business to its community on February 27 as members of the Town Council and Economic Development gathered at Town Hall Council Chambers to celebrate the official opening of Uncut Diamond Quilting. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a plaque presentation for business owner Nicole Dymond, who has resided in Vermilion for the past six years with her partner, Jarrod, after relocating from Veteran.

Uncut Diamond Quilting operates as a residential business, offering edge-to-edge, simple custom, and full custom long-arm quilting services. Dymond, who has been quilting for 20 years, shared her passion for the craft and her motivation for launching her business.

“I’ve been quilting for 20 years, and while I love piecing and making quilt tops, I find the most joy in the quilting process. I love using creative designs to highlight a quilt top and enhance the hard work that goes into piecing. I also love that it’s functional art,” said Dymond.

She noted that she purchased her long-arm machine for personal use five years ago and later pursued APQS long-arm certification. “As part of the certification, I had to develop a business plan,” she explained.

In attendance at the event were Vermilion Chamber Executive Karen Hughes, Interim CAO Mike van der Torre, Town Councillors Kevin Martin, Robert Pulyk, Rob Snow, and Kirby Whitlock, along with Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior. They extended their congratulations and support for Dymond’s new business.

“Welcome to Vermilion! We are happy that you are here and wish you all the best with your new business,” said Councillor Whitlock.

Dymond expressed her gratitude to the Town of Vermilion for the recognition and shared her aspirations for the future. “For now, my business is a side venture, but I hope to grow it large enough to make it a full-time endeavor,” she said. “Many quilters send their tops to longarmers for finishing; and I realized I could use my machine, certification, and creativity to offer specialized services to more quilters.”

With community support and a flexible business model, Dymond looks forward to expanding Uncut Diamond Quilting. For more information, visit her website at uncutdiamondquilting.ca or follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Uncut Diamond Quilting.