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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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With our charity quilt along, Make a Wish, Month #4 is really showing how the quilt is coming together beautifully!  It is exciting to see so much of it.   On my video today I also tried the hanging clips https://amzn.to/45j7Evu  and Picked backing for my Picnic quilt! Did you remember that this WED starts the […]

FIRST if you are reading this on Wed, the system I use with shops to receive a commission is out of service. So links won't work.  Try back later on or tomorrow. Thank you!  Did you know it was Hot Air Balloon day? Have you ever ridden in one? I did one for a charity […]

This is your last month to get your Harrisonburg quilt entered at the Virginia Quilt museum for the exhibit! I don't want you to miss out. ::Harrisonburg Quilt Call for entry is end of day Jun 30, 2024 https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13099 If you are entering but want to donate to the museum to help support the move […]

Hi my friend!  I'm finding it interesting to be making the picnic quilt each day.  It does mean that for an email there often isn't much 'new'. You need to be watching my videos.  That said. here is the links you might have missed and today's video at the end! Thanks for sewing with me […]

Be sure to watch my video today for some changes. As always, the video is listed here at the end of the article.  Thanks for sewing with me 💕 Day is Flip Flop Day Next Block Wed Info FREE Picnic Quilt pattern – and tips today on picking fabric for it Download my June Calendar […]

So fun to have the last blocks and see what you created for your Block Wed quilt!! Keep sharing photos as I'll do a parade next week of full quilts!  And a fun Guest Quilt on my video today! Thanks for sewing with me 💕 Block Wednesday Final Quilt parade and My Solstice Quilt  Virginia […]

Last week on a dreary day (one of many recently) i went out for more plants… seems I should have looked over my shoulder! I didn't know who was shopping with me!  Spidey man! our weather reminds me of living in Belgium. Not much sun, chilly, and dreary. I remember thinking 'how can I be […]

*** Free Spooky & Sweet Quilt along! *** The Fat Quarter Shop’s annual June Halloween Mystery Quilt Along! Tips for fabric selecting on my videos ****************************** –FREE Download Supply lists Quilt Blocks   https://shrsl.com/4ilyh  VIDEO PLAYLIST   ******************************* –Supply LIst Quilt  https://shrsl.com/4ilyh  Blocks come on on Tues in June Spooky & Sweet kit preorder https://shrsl.com/4ilyh  Fabric I’m […]

As you see in the videos, I'm back to long sleeves, what??? I'm calling this a 'traditional' spring. Which we really don't get. We have about 3 days of spring then onto summer.. haha!!   Remember to get  your Banner kits!  https://shrsl.com/4gsnp  I hope you enjoy my real life as a maker, I really enjoy making […]

So fun to have the last blocks and see what you created for your Block Wed quilt!! Keep sharing photos as I'll do a parade next week of full quilts!  And a fun Guest Quilt on my video today! Thanks for sewing with me 💕 Block Wednesday – Quilt parade! Dragon Fruit! The quilt made […]

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