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April 25, 2026
Rolling Around Quilt Pattern Mockups! from Busy Hands Quilts

Rolling Around is featured in this week's newsletter, so this is a great time to show you mockups of the pattern in a variety of fabric collections.

The Rolling Around quilt pattern includes 8 sizes and is layer cake and fat quarter friendly.

Rolling Around is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.


Painter's Joy by Clothworks


Read more about the fabrics in this quilt right here.



Faraway Florals by Robert Kaufman





Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs





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April 23, 2026
Harmony Quilt Pattern in Blissful Blooms! from Busy Hands Quilts

After the last two blog posts featuring quilt patterns in the Blissful Blooms fabric collection in which you saw a mix of bold purples, pinks, and reds, you might be surprised to see that these two quilts are also made with Blissful Blooms!  

Harmony is a great pattern for your favorite focus fabric that you want to highlight in large pieces instead of cutting it into small pieces.

Keep reading and you'll see how easy it is to curate fabrics for this stunning quilt!


The white background is more calm and cool, and the black background is vibrant and ...

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April 9, 2026
Primrose Quilt Pattern - a Throw Quilt in Faraway Florals! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a Primrose quilt pattern with a sweet mint background and bright bold florals.  This traditional 9-Patch pattern includes 9 sizes and two piecing options - traditional and strip piecing.

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



Stunning Floral Fabrics


These prints are from the Faraway Florals fabric collection by Robert Kaufman.  There are large and small florals in pinks, teals, oranges, yellows, reds, and navy.  So much sweetness here!

Faraway Florals fabrics are available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



Primrose Quilt Pattern Features


  • Includes 9 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw ...

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Primrose Throw Quilt in a Rainbow of Kimberbell Basics! from Busy Hands Quilts

It has been too long since I've made a rainbow quilt!  This one was so fun to put together in the Primrose quilt pattern with the 9-patch blocks in all colors of the rainbow radiating across the quilt top.  

The Primrose quilt pattern includes 9 sizes (!), is jelly roll friendly, and includes instructions for both strip piecing and traditional piecing.  The Primrose quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.


A Beautiful Rainbow


This quilt was made with half of a Kimberbell Basics Bright Lights jelly roll by Maywood Studio.  The Large Throw sizes uses 20 strips ...

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March 29, 2026
Calliope Throw Quilt Kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks by Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Calliope quilt pattern has been kitted by Connecting Threads in their pretty purple fabric collection called Sylvan Dusk Batiks!  The quilt kit is the Throw size and is available right here.

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


Photo Credit Connecting Threads


Calliope Quilt Pattern Features


  • Includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
  • Includes specific instructions for fabric placement, so where each fabric goes is clear at every step of the quilt-making process.
  • Yardage friendly
  • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner

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March 24, 2026
Formation Throw Quilt Kit in Tranquil Blume! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Formation quilt pattern has been kitted by Connecting Threads in Tranquil Blume, a calming fabric collection of blues, gray, and light greens.  The quilt kit is the Throw size.

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

Photo Credit Connecting Threads


Formation Pattern Features


  • Includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
  • Fat Quarter friendly
  • The Wing Clipper tool by Deb Tucker is recommended
  • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner
Block size is the same in all quilt sizes, including the Baby.  The design of all quilt sizes includes two flocks of flying geese in two ...

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Adeline Throw Quilt Kit in Tranquil Blume! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Adeline quilt pattern has been kitted by Connecting Threads in their Tranquil Blume fabric collection!  The sweet teals and light blues blend perfectly with the bold and light stars echoing across the quilt top.

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

Photo Credit Connecting Threads


Adeline Pattern Features


  • Includes 4 sizes - Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
  • Skill Level:  Advanced beginner

Shop the Quilt Kit and Pattern


The Adeline quilt kit is available at Connecting Threads right here.  SOLD OUT

The Adeline quilt pattern is available right here at Busy Hands Quilts.  The printed pattern ...

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March 15, 2026
Windblown Throw Quilt Kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks by Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts

If you are longing to make a purple quilt for yourself or a friend, the Windblown quilt kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks may be exactly what you're looking for!  


Connecting Threads has kitted Windblown in the Throw size in these pretty purple fabrics.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Windblown Quilt Pattern Features


  • Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin XL, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King
  • Uses Fat Quarters along with a light accent (typically white) and a darker accent (in this case, the lightest purple)
  • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner


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      The ...

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      March 14, 2026
      Sweetness Quilt in Peach Cobbler by Riley Blake Designs! from Busy Hands Quilts

      The Sweetness quilt pattern pairs perfectly with the sweet Peach Cobbler fabric collection by Lily Ashbury for Riley Blake Designs.  This collection is showing up in stores right now.


      Sweetness Quilt Pattern Features


      • Includes 6 Sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
      • Uses 5" charm packs, 10" layer cake squares, fat quarters, or half-yards
      • Quick and easy
      • Skill Level:  Intermediate


      Peach Cobbler Fabrics


      This collection includes 21 beautiful prints in peach, pink, orange, green, and cloud.  There is only one neutral in the bunch which makes this collection an excellent choice for many of my patterns which tend to ...

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      Picket Fence Quilt in Peach Cobbler by Riley Blake Designs! from Busy Hands Quilts

      In stores now is Peach Cobbler, a cheery fabric collection by Lily Ashbury for Riley Blake Designs.  This collection pairs perfectly with the Picket Fence quilt pattern!


      Picket Fence Pattern Features

      • Includes 7 Sizes - Baby, Square Throw, Rectangular Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King
      • 10" layer cake squares or Fat Quarter friendly
      • Strip pieced for a quicker finish
      • Two layout options - alternating pieced blocks or pieced blocks placed vertically
      • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner


      Peach Cobbler Fabrics


      This collection includes 21 beautiful prints in peach, pink, orange, green, and cloud.  There is only one neutral in the bunch which ...

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      March 11, 2026
      Ombre Mountains Throw Quilt Kit in Seaside Cabana by Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts

      Ombre Mountains has been kitted in the Seaside Cabana fabric collection by Connecting Threads.  In Seaside Cabana, springtime comes to life right before your eyes.  Think apple blossom pinks and dandelion yellows under a cloudless blue sky, then fill in with the welcome glow of green.  

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      March 9, 2026
      Jacks Large Throw Quilt Kit in Tranquil Blume! from Busy Hands Quilts

      Connecting Threads has kitted the Jacks quilt pattern in their beautiful Tranquil Blume fabric collection.  The kit is the Throw size. 

      Photo Credit Connecting Threads


      Jacks Pattern Features


      • Includes 6 Sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
      • Fat quarter and 1/4-yard friendly
      • Includes an accent fabric in addition to the background
      • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner

      Shop the Quilt Kit and Pattern


      The Jacks Quilt Kit is available at Connecting Threads.

      Shop the Busy Hands Quilts shop for the Jacks quilt pattern.


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      Fireworks Throw Quilt Kit in Chesapeake Summer! from Busy Hands Quilts

      Fireworks has been kitted in the Chesapeake Summer fabric collection by Connecting Threads!  The quilt kit is the Throw size.

      Photo Credit Connecting Threads

      Fireworks Pattern Features


      • Includes 6 sizes - Baby/Wall Hanging, Lap, Throw, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King
      • Fat Quarter Friendly
      • Accuquilt die size friendly (instructions are NOT included in the pattern)
      • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner

          Photo Credit Connecting Threads

          Shop the Quilt Kit and Pattern


          The Fireworks Quilt Kit is available right here at Connecting Threads.

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



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          March 6, 2026
          Primrose Throw Quilt Kit in Butterfly Sonata! from Busy Hands Quilts

          The Primrose quilt pattern has been kitted in the Large Throw size by Connecting Threads in the Butterfly Sonata fabric collection.  Click here to view the quilt kit.



          Primrose Quilt Pattern Features


          • Includes 9 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Full, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King
          • Jelly roll friendly
          • Includes 2 piecing methods - strip piecing and traditional piecing square by square
          • Skill Level:  Confident beginner


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


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          March 5, 2026
          Scrappy Goodness Throw Quilt Kit in Spring Nectar! from Busy Hands Quilts

          The Scrappy Goodness quilt pattern has been kitted in the Throw size in Spring Nectar by Connecting Threads.  Click here to view the quilt kit.


          The Scrappy Goodness quilt pattern includes 5 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Queen, and King.  All sizes are made with jelly roll strips, and the entire quilt is strip pieced.


          Click here to view the Scrappy Goodness quilt kit in Spring Nectar.

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


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          Ombre Mountains Quilt Kit in Blue Belle by Maywood Studio! from Busy Hands Quilts

          Ombre Mountains has been kitted in Blue Belle by Maywood Studios!  You can get the quilt kit right here.


          Ombre Mountains has been kitted by We Say Sew Fabric in Indiana.  You'll find the kit right here on Etsy.

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


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          Easy Bargello Twin Quilt Kit in Cloisonne! from Busy Hands Quilts


          The Easy Bargello quilt pattern has been kitted in the Cloisonne fabric collection by Connecting Threads!

          You can find the details about this quilt kit right here at Connecting Threads.  If it is sold out, click on the "Click here to view kit contents", for details about the fabrics included in the kit.  You may be able to curate the kit on your own.  You will need to purchase the Easy Bargello PDF download from Connecting Threads because it includes specific instructions for using the Cloisonne fabric collection.

          The Easy Bargello quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts ...

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          Windblown Quilt Pattern Mockups! from Busy Hands Quilts

          Today I'm sharing some mockups of Windblown in other fabric collections and colorways to help inspire creative ways to make this design your own.


          Vibrance by Leslie Ryan for Riley Blake Designs

          This one looks really fun and playful for children.  The soft blue accent really emphasizes the windy waves.




          Codici (cool colorway) Fundamentals by White Owl Textiles


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




          Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake  Designs

          The instructions for making Windblown with two colorways plus the accent (shown here in blue and ...

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          March 1, 2026
          Snappy Squares Quilt Pattern - Mockups! from Busy Hands Quilts

          Today I'm sharing mockups of the Snappy Squares quilt pattern in current collections!  


          Maeve by Moda Fabrics, one with a purple background and the other a cream background.

          Maeve fabrics are available right here.

          I hope these mockups inspire you to make your own Snappy Squares quilt!
          • Includes 9 sizes - Baby, Crib, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Full, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King
          • Layer cake or fat quarter friendly or refer to the chart inside the pattern to use your scrap bins
          • Includes 3 options for placement of prints in the blocks
          Snappy Squares is available right here.




          White ...

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          February 26, 2026
          Snappy Squares Throw Quilt in Batiks - a New Quilt Pattern! from Busy Hands Quilts



          Today I'm sharing, Snappy Squares, a new quilt pattern that is perfect for the layer cake squares or fat quarters you have in your stash, or even your stash bins!

          This pattern includes 9 sizes in all and is 10" square, FQ, or scrap friendly.  There are options for three different ways to arrange the prints in the blocks, too!

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



          So Many Sizes!

          If you've been here for any length of time, you know that I love to do all of the math for you ...

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