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December 10, 2025
Skip to My Lou Throw Quilt Kit in Rustle! from Busy Hands Quilts


The Skip to My Lou quilt pattern is perfect for creating seasonal quilts!  This fall-themed fabric with leaves and acorns in autumn green, orange, burgundy and brown works so well in the Skip to My Lou design, adding in a light accent of cream and a dark accent of burgundy-brown.

The Skip to My Lou quilt pattern includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King - and is precut friendly, with instructions for using charm packs and layer cake squares plus a light accent and a dark accent.  It could easily be made with fat quarters with two simple calculations ...

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November 23, 2025
Save 30% Sitewide at Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts


I've paired up with Connecting Threads and curated a list of my favorites from their store.  The list includes fun Stocking Stuffers, Quick Kits for Perfect Gifts, Christmas Kits, and Gifts for You!  Click here to see all of the great ideas!

You will save 30% off sitewide at Connecting Threads with the code 11BLACKFRIDAY25 at checkout.  The sale ends 12/01/2025.

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November 6, 2025
New Quilt Pattern - Jolie Quilts in Mistletoe and Holly Fabric! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am very excited to announce my newest quilt pattern called Jolie!  Jolie is a fun and unique table runner and wall hanging quilt pattern that is quick, easy, and oh so much fun to work with!  This would make such a sweet and wholesome gift for a loved one for this upcoming holiday season!


The Jolie quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop here.


The Mister and I took the Jolie quilts to Ariel Foundation in Mount Vernon, Ohio, a park where a glass factory previously stood.  It's now a 200+ acre park.  It was ...

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New Quilt Pattern - Jolie Quilted Runner and Wall Hanging Quilts in First Blooms! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am very excited to announce my latest quilt pattern with you called Jolie!  Jolie is a fun and unique table runner and wall hanging quilt pattern that is quick, easy, and so much fun to work with!  If you are looking to make a mini eye-catching quilt that has a little flair, then this is the pattern for you!


The Jolie quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop here.


The Mister and I took the Jolie quilts to Ariel Foundation in Mount Vernon, Ohio, a park where a glass factory previously stood.  It's now a ...

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Jolie Quilted Table Runner in Star Spangled Beauty! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am very excited to announce my newest quilt pattern called Jolie!  Jolie is a fun and unique table runner and wall hanging quilt pattern that is quick, easy, and such a joy to work with!  If you are looking to make a mini eye-catching quilt that has a little flair, then this is the pattern for you!


The Jolie quilt pattern includes 6 sizes so you can make the table runner, table toppers, and wall hangings in the size that will fit your space perfectly! 

This pattern is charm square friendly.  You can cut squares from layer cakes, fat ...

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October 16, 2025
Twilight Creatures Throw Quilt from Busy Hands Quilts

I am so excited to share a quilt I made using the Twilight Creatures fabric collection by Natalia Juan Abello for Riley Blake Designs.  This is a Throw sized quilt that measures approximately 65" x 74".  This collection features adorable woodland critters and trees.  I think you'll love the cute deer, foxes, and raccoons!


Get the Twilight Creatures fabric collection in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



Sparkle With Twilight Creatures!


Looking for a way to spend the cool winter months?  This material is perfect for those who are looking for a fun and whimsical design to work with.  The ...

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October 12, 2025
Alaska-Themed Ombre Mountains Queen Quilt! from Busy Hands Quilts

A fun project I have been working on for the last few weeks is an Ombre Mountains Queen quilt using Alaska-inspired colors!  This quilt was made for a friend of mine who - you guessed it - lives in Alaska.  I find making personalized quilts for people you care about makes the time and energy of making the quilt so much more fun and worthwhile - especially when they send pictures of their quilt displayed in their home.


These fabrics are from the Shades collection by Riley Blake Designs.  I will share the names of each fabric I used below in case you ...

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October 2, 2025
Skip To My Lou Quilt Pattern - Throw Quilt in Berry Market from Busy Hands Quilts

Meet Skip To My Lou, a fun and unique quilt pattern that is charm square and layer cake friendly!  This featured quilt was made with the Berry Market fabric collection by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs.


The Skip To My Lou quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.


Say Hello to Skip To My Lou!


Skip To My Lou is a modern design that is quick, easy, and of course, fun to quilt with!  I made this quilt in the Throw size.  The design echoes out from the center of the quilt, making for a truly ...

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September 25, 2025
Picket Fence Square Throw Quilt in Berry Market from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I am sharing a new quilt in one of my most popular quilt patterns - Picket Fence!  Picket Fence is a multi-sized quilt pattern that includes fabric requirements using 10" layer cake squares, fat quarters, or a combination of 10" squares and strips in the bed quilt sizes.


You'll love that you don't have to cut your favorite fabrics into small pieces, and you can let them shine in this quilt pattern!  The pieced blocks set with the large squares of fabric is a striking symmetrical design.

The Picket Fence quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands ...

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September 11, 2025
Meet Primrose - A New Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am so thrilled to introduce a new quilt pattern with you called Primrose!  Primrose is a timeless 9-patch design that takes you back to a simpler time.  You will definitely find yourself coming back to this pattern again and again because it is so much fun to work with!


This is a quilt design that has everything you'd want in a pattern - multiple sizes, two piecing methods, and the opportunity to play around with your favorite fabrics!  The following images are mockups of Primrose in a variety of modern and classic fabric collections that I adore.  All of ...

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August 7, 2025
Sunnyside Baby Quilt Kit in Play on Tonals! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am excited to share that Connecting Threads has kitted the Sunnyside quilt pattern in the Baby size in their beautiful fabric collection called Play on Tonals.  This quilt kit includes all the fabric for the quilt top and binding, along with a printed quilt pattern so that you can create your very own Baby Sunnyside quilt!



Sunnyside is a quick and easy, Fat Quarter friendly design that includes six sizes - Baby, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.  Sunnyside is named after a town near where I grew up, and the quilt is reminiscent of both sunshine and gray ...

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Maribelle Throw Quilt Kit in Somerset Afternoon! from Busy Hands Quilts

Connecting Threads has kitted Maribelle in the Throw size using their floral fabric collection called Somerset Afternoon.  The quilt kit includes all the fabric for the quilt top and binding, along with a printed quilt pattern.


Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Maribelle is a layer cake friendly quilt pattern in five sizes - Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.  Maribelle is quick and easy to work with and is a great pattern to use your favorite prints that you don't want to cut into small pieces.



The Maribelle quilt pattern is available in the ...

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July 4, 2025
Blessings Throw Quilt in Twilight Creatures - a New Quilt Pattern! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am pleased to share a new quilt pattern with you!  This pattern is called Blessings - a quick and easy, fat quarter friendly design that is perfect for confident beginners and goes together quickly and easily.  

This pattern is part of the Donation Quilt Series, which is a group of quilt patterns that are made from large blocks with large pieces and simple designs, so they're cost effective and quick and great for donation to others in need.

Blessings includes 6 sizes and is fat quarter friendly.  This pattern works for directional prints, as long as no more than ...

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July 3, 2025
Blessings Twin Quilt in You and Me! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am pleased to share a new quilt pattern with you that just makes my heart melt!  This pattern is called Blessings - a quick and easy, fat quarter friendly design that leaves a lasting impact in one's home.  I adore this design so much that I ended up making a total of five quilt samples!

The Blessings quilt pattern is part of the Donation Quilt Series and includes 6 sizes and is fat quarter friendly!

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



Say hello to Blessings


The Blessings quilt pattern is the third pattern in ...

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Blessings Throw Quilt in Halloween Fabrics! from Busy Hands Quilts

Boo!  Another spectacular Blessings quilt that I am so excited to share with you - this one in Halloween fabrics!  Blessings is my latest quilt pattern that is quick and easy, and fat quarter friendly.  This is one of FIVE finished quilts that I made with this pattern.  As I like to say, just let that girl sew!

You'll love that Blessings is super stash friendly as its made with fat quarters.  Plus, there are 6 sizes included and it's super quick and easy, as all quilts in the Donation Quilt Series are!

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in ...

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July 1, 2025
Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt - a new Quilt Pattern in Dazzle Dots Cool Hues! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am excited to introduce you to my newest quilt design called Stars and Stripes!  This design is quick and easy yet makes a stunning quilt that you'll be proud to share.  This pattern was inspired by Picket Fence - a long-time favorite quilt pattern of mine.  All of the sizes are included with this design, and the scrappy stars option is fat quarter friendly!

Click here to check out Picket Fence.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



Introducing Stars and Stripes


The Stars and Stripes quilt pattern combines sparkling stars with pieced ...

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Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt in Picadilly! from Busy Hands Quilts

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, I figured now would be the perfect time to introduce my newest quilt design called Stars and Stripes!  Stars and Stripes is a quick and easy design that you'll whip up in no time!  This pattern was inspired by Picket Fence, a long-time favorite quilt pattern of mine.

Stars and Stripes includes 8 sizes, and you can use fat quarters for the scrappy star layout.  This quilt has identical stars with every star made from the same two fabrics, and the pieced stripe blocks made from jelly roll strips.

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June 12, 2025
Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt - the Sunset version in Dazzle Dots! from Busy Hands Quilts

This week, I wanted to introduce you to my newest quilt design called Stars and Stripes!  Stars and Stripes is a quick and easy design.  This pattern was inspired by Picket Fence - a long-loved Busy Hands  Quilts' pattern.  If you are looking to make a dazzling quilt for your favorite person, then keep reading, because this could be the perfect pattern for you!

Stars and Stripes includes all of the quilt sizes and is precut friendly for the scrappy stars version.  Keep reading to check out all of the details!

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy ...

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June 5, 2025
Crisscross Baby Quilt in Dewdrop! from Busy Hands Quilts

I have been on a quilting-kick the last couple of weeks and just finished another stunning quilt.  This design is Crisscross, an old-fashioned modern quilt pattern that is super quick and easy and includes 8 quilt sizes.

This is the Baby size, sweetly displayed on my grandson's crib.  :)

The Crisscross quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.


Say hello to Crisscross!


If you are someone who is looking to gain more experience under the needle, then Crisscross would be the perfect pattern to start with!  Crisscross has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, charts, and diagrams for cutting and ...

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May 29, 2025
Brick Cottage Lane 2 Queen Quilt in Island Batiks! from Busy Hands Quilts

Say hello to Brick Cottage Lane 2 in Island Batiks!  Brick Cottage Lane 2 is a quilt design I wrote in 2016, and here it is making another appearance, 9 years later, still as beautiful as ever!  This quilt pattern includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.  There are two assembly options - Traditional Piecing brick by brick and Strip Piecing which saves so much time.  Jelly rolls can be used for the Traditional Piecing method only.


Get the Brick Cottage Lane 2 quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.


Putting it all together, brick by brick


Brick ...

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