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Updated 4/14/2026 *** Download my PDF of projects I am planning for the next 6 months

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If you get a 404 page, use the SEARCH feature at the top right of my website. You can also try the wayback machine at https://web.archive.org/web/20250000000000*/ilovetomakequilts.com which may have something that did not come over in the move.

As you know 2025 was a dumpster fire for me.  I had my website company close and NOT move us to another location. I had 2 weeks to move my entire system, my newsletter company closed, another business service I use had a massive change, and I was in MT to help my mom move. Mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer and I spent 6 months helping her until she died at the end of 2025. (you can watch my tribute video at https://youtu.be/8uPlZEuZ7e8?si=WJ65yVdN7-LiXoAg

With 26 years in business, there is a massive amount of data that did not get moved over in the 2 weeks I had to do it. Right now I do not have plans to add things back, but I might at some point if I run the QAL again.  You can try the way back machine as sometimes the pages are still there. Unfortunately I had many website names over the 26 years and ran multiple blogs, so my data was massive and in several places.

As of right now if you can not find something, then it is out of print. Like your favorite icecream they don’t make anymore. The company won’t just produce one container of it for you, you have to wait until it is reissued by them.

Below are all the articles with the most current article at the top

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It is very exciting to have the last Make a Wish block for the center!  And today I have the video and photos I put together of the Virginia Quilt Museum's grand reopening at the Historic Mill in Dayton VA. Just a few miles from the previous location.  Also did you watch previous video? if […]

Happy July!!  Flip over that Calendar (is that showing  my age? I really like a physical calendar on my desk!) I show you my collection of Solid Fabric today and talk a bit about how and why i have them.  Do quilters really NEED a reason to have fabric?  Embroidery Extravaganza  Postage Stamp Day Did […]

Woohoo!! Book tour!!  I am so excited to be on Shannon & Jason's Scrappy Wonky book tour today! On my video today I show you the book, and make this block below with my collection scrap blocks, it was SO FUN! And…. there is a giveaway! Answer the question UNDER MY VIDEO BELOW for a […]

After an incredibly mild (code word for wet and chilly) Spring, summer has arrived in full force with 95+ temps and loads of yummy humidity!  Just like the middle of the winter, it's a great time to be inside quilting!  Did you watch my last video? if not go to https://youtu.be/ORXCa8fk7GY  Block Wed – Jelly […]

Our Jelly Roll sampler is coming along! We are on Row #3, woohoo!  And I have a 'bravery challenge'.  Scroll down to see my photo, then watch my video to see the goofy fun I had and challenge you to do the same! Did you watch my last video with the Christmas Mystery? if not […]

*** Free Star of Wonder Christmas in July Quilt along! *** The Fat Quarter Shop’s annual Christmas in July Mystery Quilt Along! Tips for fabric selecting on my videos ****************************** –FREE Download Supply lists Quilt Blocks & Cross stitch  https://shrsl.com/4l158   Blocks come on on Tues in July ** CLICK to my Christmas VIDEO PLAYLIST   […]

This applique shape was created back in 2004, about 20 years ago, for McCall’s magazine project For that project the layers were stitched 1/4″ from the edge, so they frayed when washing. You can also cut them shape into 4 sections, mix and match with other blocks, to create a new new look. The pattern […]

Week #2 of our Jelly Roll sampler for Block Wed is from the Caramel quilt! On my video I talk about color placement using the digital photos at my project page for your guide.  Hope you join in, I bet you have some fabric around you can use.. wink wink!  Call for Harrisonburg Enteries is […]

The piece & Quilt is coming along!  we can now sew the first row, woohoo!  Also in  the video i forgot one block.. what?? so it is pictured with the others below and tomorrow I'll show it on my video.  With the blocks a month you do multiple blocks, otherwise we'd never finish in a […]

Block Wed is our most anticipated start! It is fun to do a weekly project. This summer it's all about the Jelly roll! We are using the sampler and the Jelly Roll book. There is Plenty of time to join in!  Details below. Call for Harrisonburg Enteries is still on! We have space for some […]

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