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Hometown Stars Throw Quilt in Stratford Park Flannel: A Flannel Star Quilt for Your Favorite Man! from Busy Hands Quilts

Sometimes it's hard to find fabrics and quilt patterns that together are appropriate for men. The Hometown Stars quilt pattern paired with the Stratford Park Flannel collection is a great combination to use for quilts made for men.

The Hometown Stars quilt pattern is fat quarter friendly along with accent and background fabrics. Included in the quilt tutorial are 8 sizes from Baby to King. You'll enjoy making the large double star blocks with the accent border pieced into the blocks.

The Hometown Stars quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop as a PDF Download ...

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Quilt Pattern of the Week - Around the World Quilt: An Easy Strip-Pieced Trip Quilt! from Busy Hands Quilts

This week's pattern of the week is Around the World, and today I'm sharing the design in new mockups in fresh fabric collections!

This is one pattern that I haven't sewn enough times, unfortunately. I find it very relaxing to make with the strip piecing and assembling in quadrants instead of rows like most quilts are.

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

Around the World Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 4 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, and Queen

The design is exactly the same in all quilt sizes; piece sizes increase ...

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Playful Panels Quilt Pattern Mockups! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing mockups of the newly released Playful Panels quilt pattern! This is a eye-catching pattern written for preprinted panel squares but also includes instructions for using a focus fabric instead of preprinted squares.

Below are current fabric collections that have panel squares in the sizes needed for Playful Panels. You'll love that the pattern is written for any size of square from 8.5" to 10.5", with instructions on how to upsize the squares to the size needed to fit into the quilt top.

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Playful Panels Large Throw Christmas Quilt in Claus & Co! from Busy Hands Quilts

I have another Playful Panels quilt to share with you today! This one is made with Christmas themed fabric and is the Large Throw size.

This stunning quilt pattern includes 7 sizes and uses jelly rolls or fat quarters for the small squares, along with preprinted panel squares or yardage of a focus print, or even pieced blocks! The pattern includes instructions on upsizing the squares, so it will work for a wider range of panel squares.

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

Perfect for Preprinted Panel Squares!

As a quilt pattern designer ...

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Playful Panels - a New Quilt Pattern for Preprinted Panel Squares in Garden Fresh Fabrics! from Busy Hands Quilts

I've been wanting to write a pattern for preprinted panels for a long time, and I'm delighted to be able to announce that the time has finally come! Meet Playful Panels!

This stunning quilt pattern includes 7 sizes and uses jelly rolls or fat quarters for the small squares, along with preprinted panel squares or yardage of a focus print, or even pieced blocks! The pattern includes instructions on upsizing the squares, so it will work for a wider range of panel squares.

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

There are ...

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Hometown Stars Quilt Pattern Mockups! from Busy Hands Quilts

Hometown Stars is the featured quilt pattern this week, and I have mockups in newer fabric collections to share with you today! I hope these mockups inspire you to see the Hometown Stars quilt pattern in new ways, outside the box of red, white, and blue (although those are certainly spectacular!) Creating mockups in newer collections doesn't necessarily mean you have to buy more fabric (but hey, that's totally legit, too!) You may have these color schemes in your stash already, and these mockups could be the inspiration to pull them out and put them together in the ...

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Gratitude Quilt in Joysome Fabrics! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today is a day of Gratitude! I'm sharing a brand new quilt pattern with you named Gratitude! This pattern is jelly roll and scrap friendly, includes 8 sizes, and is the 4th quilt in the Donation Quilt Series. It is a quick and easy quilt pattern with strip piecing and simple sewing.

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

This is the quilt on the cover of the Gratitude quilt pattern. The fabrics are Joysome by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics.

Gratitude Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Small Throw, Throw, Twin ...

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Gratitude Quilt Pattern Mockups! from Busy Hands Quilts

It's time for Gratitude quilt pattern mockups!

Read more about the Gratitude quilt pattern in this blog post. You'll love the 8 sizes, jelly roll and scrap friendly instructions, and that it's the 4th quilt in the Donation Quilt Series.

Below each image you will find the name and manufacturer of the fabric collection and when it is expected to ship. Many of these are upcoming fabric collections. Please contact your local quilt shop and ask them to carry your favorite collections. You'll need a jelly roll and a print for the border and binding, along ...

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Around the World Quilt in Sweetwater Ridge Flannel! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Around the World quilt pattern is perfect for the Sweetwater Ridge Flannel fabric collection by Connecting Threads! In this post, you'll find a list of the exact fabrics used in the quilt.

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

Around the World Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 4 Sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Queen

Design is exactly the same in all sizes; piece sizes increase as quilt sizes increase

Yardage friendly

Strip pieced for more accurate and faster piecing

Includes a color key of the quilt shown on the pattern cover

Skill Level ...

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Gridwork in Tailor's Archive - a Neutral Quilt! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Gridwork quilt pattern is a simple, eye-catching design that looks amazing in the neutral prints in the Tailor's Archive fabric collection. The subtle prints in grays, tans, olive green, and cream work really well in the rectangular pieces in the Gridwork pattern.

Shop the Gridwork quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Shop the Tailor's Archive fabric collection at Connecting Threads.

Fabric Requirements to make this Quilt

This quilt can be made with 2-1/2" strip rolls or fat quarters, along with Mirage Parchment for the background and Mercantile Plaid in Gray for the binding.

Gridwork ...

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Sunshine Throw Quilt Kit in Tailor's Archive! from Busy Hands Quilts

Connecting Threads has kitted the Sunshine quilt pattern in their Tailor's Archive fabric collection. The neutral prints in grays, tans, golds, green and cream in this collection are perfect for the Sunshine pattern.

The Sunshine Throw Quilt Kit in Tailor's Archive is available at Connecting Threads.

Shop the Sunshine quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Sunshine Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Full, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King

Precut friendly - use 5" charm squares, 10" layer cake squares, or fat quarters - all outlined in the pattern

Skill Level: Confident beginner ...

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Journey Baby Quilt in a Dreamy Rainbow! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a rainbow Journey baby quilt that I made in early 2025 and never posted here on the blog.

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September 17, 2026

Envision Throw Quilt in Marra Batiks! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Envision quilt pattern looks amazing in the Marra Batiks fabric collection by Connecting Threads, creating a quilt with a mid century modern vibe.

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

Marra Batiks are available at Connecting Threads.

Envision Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King

Yardage friendly

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Click here to view all Envision blog posts.

Fabrics Used in this Quilt

All fabrics are from the Marra Batiks fabric collection by Connecting Threads, available right here.

Fabric #1 N9404 Sprigs in Blue Pearl

Fabric #2 ...

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September 16, 2026

Crisscross Throw Quilt Kit in Marra Batiks! from Busy Hands Quilts

Crisscross has been kitted in the Throw size in a beautiful fabric collection called Marra Batiks by Connecting Threads. This pattern is very simple and is made with just four fabrics and even a bit of strip piecing. Fabric selection is very simple, just choose four fabrics in a single colorway from light to dark, or make it unique and use more than one colorway.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Crisscross Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, and King

Uses just 4 fabrics / yardage friendly

Includes a bit of strip piecing

Skill ...

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September 3, 2026

Picket Fence Quilt in Briar Hollow! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am having so much fun featuring Briar Hollow in some of my quilt patterns, and it is also a hit in Picket Fence! This pattern includes 7 sizes from Baby to King, is precut friendly, and includes two layout options. It's a great pattern to let your favorite fabrics shine.

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

Picket Fence Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 7 sizes - Baby, Square Throw, Rectangular Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King

Use Fat Quarters for all sizes, 10" squares for smaller sizes, or 10" squares and ...

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Market Square Quilt in Briar Hollow by Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Market Square quilt pattern pairs perfectly with the Briar Hollow fabric collection by Connecting Threads. This fabric collection of greens, peach, and terracotta creates beautiful quilts.

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

Market Square Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, and King

Includes instructions for using 5" charm squares, 10" layer cake squares, and fat quarters

Easy, simple piecing

Skill Level: Confident beginner

The Briar Hollow fabric collection is available right here at Connecting Threads.

The Market Square quilt pattern is available in the ...

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August 27, 2026

Christmas Prism Quilt Kit in Chestnut Lane! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Chestnut Lane fabric collection is perfect for the quick and easy Prism quilt pattern. You'll love how fast this quilt goes together. Pair it with a flannel backing for a truly wonderful Christmas quilt.

The Prism Quilt Kit in Chestnut Lane is available right here at Connecting Threads.

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

Prism Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King

Quick and easy

Yardage friendly

Skill Level: Beginner

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

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Christmas Shooting Stars Quilt Kit in Chestnut Lane! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Shooting Stars quilt pattern works perfectly in Christmas colors of red and green on an unexpected background of charcoal gray. This quilt will be a favorite during the holidays as your family gathers together to celebrate Christmas. The Chestnut Lane fabric collection by Connecting Threads pairs perfectly in Shooting Stars.

The Shooting Stars Quilt Kit in Chestnut Lane is available right here at Connecting Threads.

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

Shooting Stars Quilt Pattern Features

Updated in 2026

Now includes 6 sizes - Lap, Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King ...

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August 23, 2026

Ombre Mountains Quilt in Timeworn Fabrics by Dan Morris for QT Fabrics! from Busy Hands Quilts

Coming in October 2026 is the Timeworn fabric collection by Dan Morris for QT Fabrics. The 28 prints in the collection are weathered blenders in dramatic hues, and feature a painted texture that evokes natural wear and authentic patina. Colors range from earthy browns and blacks to warm oranges, moody blues, teals, and greens.

The Ombre Mountains quilt pattern is being featured in Timeworn marketing materials. Below are two versions of the pattern in this earthy fabric collection.

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

Fabrics in Option A (shown above)

Below are the ...

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August 20, 2026

Ombre Mountains Throw Quilt in Botanicals! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing an Ombre Mountains Throw size quilt in vibrant Botanical fabrics. It turned out so pretty! Colors range from teal to purples to pinks, and orange. This quilt pattern includes 6 sizes, and the large pieces are quick and easy to assemble.

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

Those Vivid Colors!

The fabrics in this quilt are from the Botanical collection by Boundless Fabrics from a number of years ago. The design is exotic floral blenders in a number of jewel and gemstone colors. Soothing teals and blues, plush purples ...

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