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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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I was talking with a friend and it reminded me of a block from my Mother-in-law's first quilt … and I knew it had to go in my solstice! The Honey Bee block has a little applique! It's a fun shape to fussy cut fabric. Look for a image on your fabric that can be […]

When I started this project I told you the only plan I had was to make a quilt doing one block a week between the winter & summer solstice. This was a project I’ve thought about for years.. and I finally just did it.. and I invited all of you to sew along with me!  […]

We are officially over the middle of the project .. block wise! Block 13 is ‘Studio Time’ and we have 12 blocks more for my Solstice quilt! I think I’m obsessed with seeing how the blocks look in repeat.. you’ll find another below I’m combining a 9-patch center with smaller HST units for a variation […]

Block 10, the Coffee Shop, of my Solstice challenge has inspired a few of you to make whole quilts from it! You’ve been sharing at my Online Quilt group and in case you missed how amazing this block looks in repeat… here we go…. First up my “The Coffee Shop” block.. WITH my favorite Red […]

Time for another upsized block… only 18″ this time and I promise you will reduce some stash if you make a whole quilt of them! Traditional quilt blocks rock my world! Below I’ve listed my favorite block books + Electric Quilt software which is GREAT for designing with them as it’s library is filled with […]

I have a niece that love peace signs. So I’m always on the look out for that image on fabric.  And when the Fat Quarter shop published this free pattern, Timber, I knew it was the right one! I didn’t want the peace fabric all over the place, and this one I love the interlocking […]

Time for an easy 12″ blocks  Quilt Math… love it or not, you need to do it! My tribute to what is a necessary part of quilt making …….keep reading…! Article continues below this Ad ******************************************* Download Pat Sloan Block 11 directions Solstice Challenge **List of Prior blocks REMINDER – If you signed up for […]

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 […]

After all the HST in the big block… let’s change it up with squares and rectangles this week.. Do you like that idea?? … I thought so! “The Coffee Shop” is super easy. I did a little thinking ‘back’ on this one.. Does anyone remember Kresge Department stores? I am thinking of how 5 & […]

If you subscribe to my main site articles.. sorry for 2 in a day! This is a crazy week with everything coming out. I even have LOADS MORE to share! BUT.. let’s take a look…. Here is my Scrappy Among the Stars block!  I had such fun pairing 2 fabrics for each 4 patch. I […]

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