Category Archives: DYI

Polishing Silver

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Life on a Dirt Road

I love silver. Silver jewelry. Silver candle holders. Silver flatware. LOVE!! I am always searching Salvation Army, thrift stores, garage sales or freecycle for cheap silver pieces. I use my silver finds for everyday use. Sugar spoons and soap dish … Continue reading →

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Quilting Again!!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Life on a Dirt Road

Life has been really crazy lately. With the holidays and then a family vacation to Florida, and now trying to help Kid 1 get all her college applications filled out…well I haven’t had much time to quilt. Things are slowing … Continue reading →

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4 Generations and 1 Quilt

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Life on a Dirt Road

Well, I am back from my wonderful vacation. (More on that in my next post) I had a fabulous time. The weather was wonderful. The ocean was amazing. The company was divine! (18 of my family members! We were only … Continue reading →

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Bobbins, Quilts, Ice Road Truckers and Country Whimsy

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Life on a Dirt Road

Here is a sneak peek of the quilt I am going to talk about. More on that in a minute! Things have been hectic lately. My mind has been a whirl with office stuff, planning stuff, life stuff. You know, … Continue reading →

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New Pressing Board

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Life on a Dirt Road

My father in law gifted me with the pieces to make a new pressing board for my quilting. (For those of you who don’t quilt, it is a real pain in the patootie to iron on a regular board. Things … Continue reading →

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