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October 18, 2026
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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October 15, 2026
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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October 4, 2026
Fall Cross Stitch and Other News from The Cozy Quilter

It's been a couple of weeks since I have blogged.  There has been a lot going on and this will become apparent as you read today's post.  First, I have made a bit of progress on my fall cross stitch project.  The cardinal is done and more leaves and branches have been added. I love the colours in this picture although I am not sure a tree exists that has such a variety of leaves on one branch! 


I finished off one of the donation quilt tops I was working on.  I need to buy a backing fabric ...

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October 3, 2026
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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September 23, 2026
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.




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.




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September 19, 2026
Pineapple Log Cabin Done, Two Donation Quilts Started. from The Cozy Quilter

Some projects are quick to make and others aren't.  I made these blocks in 2023 as one of my Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects.  The quilt top was completed in January 2024.  Then it sat in the to be quilted pile as I pondered how to quilt it.  It kept telling me it wanted to be hand quilted so I finally relented, and started hand quilting it last fall.  I took a break from it for a while and then finished it in the Spring/Early Summer of this year.  I searched high and low through my stash for an ...

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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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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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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 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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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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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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January 23, 2025
Grid Pop Baby Quilt in Ombre Rainbow! from Busy Hands Quilts

This week's finish is a Grid Pop Baby quilt in a rainbow of ombre fabrics!  The quilt is so bright and happy, perfect for a baby shower gift or a wall hanging.

The Grid Pop quilt pattern includes 7 sizes in all, is jelly roll friendly, and strip pieced for a fast finish.  The Baby size requires half of a jelly roll, so you can get two baby quilts from a single jelly roll!  The Throw size uses an entire jelly strip roll perfectly.  :)

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


The Grid ...

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June 6, 2024
Pulling samples is loads of fun! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

The saga of the jelly roll race quilt continues. I checked out the video, and YES, she has you join all the strips together (jelly roll race technique)and then cut the first length (non-jelly roll race technique). The next step makes me shudder: To make this quick, like the jelly roll race, she takes the remainder of the long strip and sews it onto the first cut length. And you continue to do so until you run out of fabric. 

That is a wonky quilt waiting to happen!

That first video was released five years ago and has 500 ...

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June 4, 2024
Row by Row Revisited from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

My readers are so intelligent. The flowering shrub is a weigela. I've never heard that name before, but it's pronounced wedge-eelia. I've got a lead on where to get more peonies, and the next thing I need is mulch—lots and lots of mulch. 

My schedule for June looks pretty good—one five-day trip away and then a few classes here and there, but it's pretty quiet. I love quiet! I have some personal stuff to catch up on, and I will try to get that done! And let's not forget the decluttering! 

Does anyone ...

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