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June 11, 2026
Easy Bargello Rainbow Twin Quilt sewn in Pop Culture by White Owl Textiles! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a glorious rainbow Easy Bargello quilt made with a Fundamentals Pop Culture jelly roll by White Owl Textiles.  The bright white background makes this quilt really pop.

Easy Bargello is an easy version of a typically more complicated Bargello quilt design.  

The pattern is in the shop right here.


This Quilt is Famous!


White Owl Textiles, a subdivision of Lumin Fabrics, featured this quilt in their booth at H+H America in Chicago, Illinois in May of 2026.  I am sure it brought many sighs of happiness as crafters passed by.  Rainbows are so happy!

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June 4, 2026
Grid Pop Quilt Pattern Mockups! from Busy Hands Quilts

Grid Pop is the featured pattern this week, so it's the perfect time to create mockups in the pattern with new fabric collections!  Here is some fun eye candy for you!  All quilts shown are the Throw size.

The Grid Pop quilt pattern includes 8 sizes from Baby to King, is 2-1/2" strip and FQ friendly, and is entirely strip pieced.

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


Star Spangled Beauty by Maywood Studios

Star Spangled Beauty strip rolls are available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.





Vibrance by Riley Blake Designs ...

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Grid Pop Throw Quilt in Printemps by Moda! from Busy Hands Quilts

This beautiful handmade Grid Pop Throw quilt is such a sweet quilt!  The fabric collection is Printemps by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics, and it works perfectly with the jelly roll or fat quarter friendly Grid Pop quilt pattern.



Grid Pop Pattern Features


The Grid Pop quilt pattern is jelly roll and fat quarter friendly.  The Throw size is made with one jelly roll or 12 fat quarters.  You could even use a jelly roll for the sashing if you want.  You'll love that everything is strip pieced and goes together very quickly.  

  • Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw ...

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May 14, 2026
Shooting Stars Quilt in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts

This Shooting Stars mockup features Cottage Cove, a fabric collection by Connecting Threads.  It's perfect for the Shooting Stars quilt pattern!  Keep reading for a list of the fabrics used in this quilt.  

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








Cottage Cove Fabrics


Shop the Cottage Cove fabric collection right here.

This Throw size Shooting Stars quilt is made with:

Large Star Points:  N9100 Picnic Daisies Navy
Center Square and Small Star Points:  92486 Faux Linen Navy
Small Squares in Stars:  N9107 Little Flare Glacier
Chain Blocks, 2 Prints:  93180 Chambray Lt Barn ...

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Shooting Stars Throw Quilt in Firework Fields on Blue Background! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a sparkling Shooting Stars Throw quilt in patriotic colors!  The quilt pattern has been updated which called for some new quilt samples!  This beautiful star quilt is made in a new red, white, and blue fabric collection called Firework Fields by Riley Blake Designs.

The Shooting Stars quilt pattern now includes 6 sizes, a border and updated block sizing.  You'll love how easy this quilt is to put together!

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



Shooting Star Quilt Pattern Features


The newly updated quilt pattern now includes 6 ...

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May 7, 2026
Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt Kit in Cottage Cove! from Busy Hands Quilts

Stars and Stripes has been kitted by Connecting Threads in the Cottage Cove fabric collection in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.  This beautiful collection includes large and small florals, tone-on-tones, ditties, and plaids in a range of blues, reds, and white.

The Stars and Stripes pattern includes 8 quilt sizes and is fat quarter friendly!


Click here to shop the Cottage Cove fabric collection.



Get the The Stars and Stripes Throw size Quilt Kit at Connecting Threads.

Get the Stars and Stripes Quilt Pattern at Busy Hands Quilts.  The pattern is available as a PDF Download or a ...

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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





Market Street by Heather Peterson for ...

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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

Shop the Quilt Kit and Pattern


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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


      Shop the Windblown Quilt Kit and Pattern


      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.  

      Photo Credit Connecting Threads
       

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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.


          Get a Free Quilt Pattern!

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