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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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Article continues below these Amazon Goodies My Apron Challenge is now OPEN! READ TO THE END so you don’t miss anything There is NOTHING more FUN than a challenge!  Since SO MANY Of you wanted to make an Apron as a Sew Along, a challenge sweetens the deal a bit. I’m wearing the apron my friend […]

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies Drum roll… it’s here.. the #1 requested block to have in Grandma’s Kitchen! and READ TO THE END for the Challenge announcement. Grandma’s Apron! When you open the PDF you’ll read my story/not story. I do need to dig around in the old photos as I’m sure I have […]

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies It's time to make the next BIG house.. I am SO EXCITED about these big blocks! All my Christmas fabric houses will all have a black polka roof. We are on Block #3.. below is the download & link to my project page with ALL the blocks When I […]

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies I have no idea how this memory came up this week.. it might have been from a comment I read at my online group.. whatever made it happen.. Oh My Stars! is our 7th blocks in my Grandma’s Kitchen sew along… and READ TO THE END for the Challenge […]

Hello my friends!  It has come to my attention that some people prefer quilts where all the blocks are the same size. My Grandma’s Kitchen sew along does have different size blocks. So if you want to use your own layout and create a 12″ block when I do another size I have some options […]

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies Each Block in Grandma’s Kitchen will be a memory or event.  I was outside hanging blocks to do photos, and that inspired this weeks block name…. ‘Wash Day’!  Did your grandma have a certain ‘day’ to do wash? In my story I tell you the story of my grandma’s […]

I am the host of Aurifil’s Designer of the Month program for the last 6 years. And during that time we have had so many cute projects from our fantastic designers!  I suggested to the Aurifil we run the 2012 Embroidery Block of the Month again as it’s darling and many of you might have […]

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies Yes it's time.. time for BIG houses.. because.. I love big blocks! Round #2 of Sewing Moda's fun quilt called 'Will you be my Neighbor' with massive upsized blocks, I LOVE it!  I'll be be posting a block to make twice a month. First time around the 15th, 2nd block […]

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies ********* FYI ************ IF A LINK is not working due to me having to rebuild my website in 2 weeks time summer of 2025, than use my search bar. It may take you scrolling a bit but you will find it. I orginally started this in 2017, so that […]

Article continues below these Amazon Goodies Each Block in Grandma’s Kitchen will be a memory or event.  And this week we talk about some special items from the kitchen…. There are certain things we remember.. and for me.. that is the glasses & cups used by each of my grandma’s. I tell you the story […]

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