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Quilting Along

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Life on a Dirt Road

Looking back it has been quite awhile since I posted about quilting. I am still loving it, but find I go in spurts. I finally finished Kid 1 Graduation quilt. I used a wool batting. It drapes so nicely and … Continue reading →

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Summertime Quilting

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Life on a Dirt Road

With the busy summer we have had I still managed to get some quilting in! In a post in March I showed a picture of a disappearing 9 patch that I was working on. I managed to finish it up this … 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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The Label is DONE!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Life on a Dirt Road

I really hope my Nanny doesn’t read my blog. 😀 Otherwise the surprise will be ruined! :0 I finally finished putting on the label at midnight last night. My fingers are so sore from using the needle. I probably should … 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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Happy Belated Birthday to ME!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Life on a Dirt Road

My hubby, super handy and most wonderful guy, gave me a gift certificate to my local quilt store for my birthday earlier in the month. $100 to spend on myself for quilting. Wowsa. I had to think about it for … Continue reading →

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Quick Quilt Update

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Life on a Dirt Road

I finally got my machine tuned up and some free time to work on my projects. Yay. I have been plugging along on my blue quilt. Free motion quilting with less than ideal settings can be frustrating! I am bound … Continue reading →

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Such a DEAL!! I love a good rummage sale.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Life on a Dirt Road

Our old church has a rummage sale every year. This year we couldn’t make it until the last couple of hours on the last day. But MAN! What a great couple of hours! We were camping and I told hubby … Continue reading →

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