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July 30, 2025
Layer Cake-friendly quilt pattern from Pieced Brain

Layer Cake-friendly quilt pattern

Use a package of 10″ squares on this fun Layer Cake-friendly quilt pattern. Beginner quilters will love how easy and fast it is to finish!

My High Frequency quilt is ready! It measures 56″ x 64″ and the blocks finish at 8″. I made it using one package of 10″ squares of Kaffe Fasset Collective Classic Spots by FreeSpirit Fabrics, an accent fabric, and background fabric! I love its playful and colorful vibe, don’t you?

I chose not to add borders because I wanted to focus on the quilt design. Should you wish to make a larger version of ...

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May 22, 2025
Sunshine Baby Quilt in Lazy Afternoon by Zen Chic! from Busy Hands Quilts

With Summer quickly approaching and the sun bringing the flowers to life, we're releasing a new quilt design called Sunshine!  Maybe where you live it gets too hot in the summer to be outside a whole lot, so summer is actually quilting season, not just the winter!

Sunshine is a brand new quilt pattern looks great in the modern Lazy Afternoon fabric collection with its burnt orange prints mixed with pale pink, blue, and yellow.

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


Wake up to Sunshine


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Sunshine Throw Quilt in Perfect Union by Laundry Basket Quilts! from Busy Hands Quilts

Treat yourself to some well deserved quilting with the Sunshine quilt pattern - a quick and easy design you'll love to work with in your favorite fabrics!  This quilt showcases the Sunshine quilt pattern in a single colorway, traditional Perfect Union fabrics in denim blues, and it is perfect!

Sunshine is stash-friendly with instructions for using charm squares, layer cakes, and fat quarters.  Whatever you have in your stash will work, as long as the prints have some contrast against the sashing.

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


Rise and Shine, Sunshine


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April 12, 2025
Market Square Lap Quilt in Freedom Garden from Busy Hands Quilts

I am so excited to introduce this new modern quilt design with you called Market Square.  This is an easy quilt pattern that is designed to showcase your favorite fabrics and scraps!  This the Lap size using the Freedom Garden fabric collection by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs.


Market Square works perfectly for a fast summertime quilt in red, white, and blue.  Imagine this design as a picnic blanket with a dark sashing to hide grass stains.  :)

Get the Market Square quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



The Market Square Pattern


Market Square features a ...

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Market Square Baby Quilt in Timber by Moda! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing Market Square, an easy quilt pattern designed to showcase your favorite fabrics and scraps.  This pattern was made in the Baby size using the Timber fabric collection by Moda Fabric.  This is a quick and easy quilt pattern, perfect for making a Baby Shower gift that will be cherished for years to come.

Get the Market Square quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop here.


Market Square Quilt Pattern


Market Square features a quick and easy design that is perfect for utilizing precuts or your scrap stash.  Use 5" squares, 10" squares, or fat quarters ...

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April 10, 2025
Market Square Throw Quilt Kit in Spring Nectar! from Busy Hands Quilts

Connecting Threads has kitted Market Square in their springy fabric collection called Spring Nectar.  The quilt kit includes all fabric (a layer cake square and yardage) for the quilt top and binding, along with a printed quilt pattern.

Market Square is an easy quilt pattern that helps you use your precut fabric stash - use 5" charm squares, 10" layer cake squares, or fat quarters.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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The Market Square quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop as a PDF digital download or a printed pattern.


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March 3, 2025
Nautical News Throw Quilt Kit in Swallowtail Grove! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am happy to share a newly finished quilt with you in the Nautical News quilt pattern!  This 10" layer cake-friendly quilt pattern includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.  Nautical News is a quick and easy design that looks great in many fabric collections.


Nautical News has been kitted in the Throw size by Connecting Threads in their Swallowtail Grove fabric collection.  This kit includes a printed pattern, plus enough fabric for the quilt top and binding.  Backing fabric and batting are not included.


Nautical News is the perfect modern design for you to work with ...

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October 30, 2024
Wild Blooms Throw Quilt Kit - In Full Bloom from Busy Hands Quilts

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

I am thrilled to share with you Wild Blooms, a quick and easy design!  The Wild Blooms quilt pattern includes 7 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, and King.  Use 5" squares, 10" squares, or Fat Quarters with this design.

Wild Blooms has been kitted in the Throw size by Connecting Threads in their fabric collection, In Full Bloom!  This kit includes a pattern plus fabric for the quilt top and binding.  Backing fabric and batting are not included.

This is the perfect pattern for using precuts or scrap stash!  Wild Blooms will surely make ...

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October 24, 2024
Sweetness Lap Quilt in Daisy Fields by Riley Blake from Busy Hands Quilts

I always get giddy when I have a finished quilt to share with you in one of my patterns.  Today I am sharing this lovely Sweetness quilt pattern in calming blue, teal, and gold colors. The fabric collection is Daisy Fields by Riley Blake Designs.


Sweetness is a quick and easy quilt pattern and would look stunning displayed in a farmhouse or modern-style home.

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


A Super Sweet Quilt Pattern


The Sweetness quilt pattern is very quick and easy to work with and includes many size options.  This is ...

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October 15, 2024
Rolling Around Throw Quilt in Painter's Joy by Clothworks from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a beautiful mockup of Rolling Around in the Painter's Joy fabric collection by Clothworks!  Designed by Sue Zipkin, this beautiful collection is shipping in March of 2025, and shops can order it now.

Rolling Around is the perfect pattern for your favorite fabrics that you don't want to cut into small pieces; they can really shine here!  The pattern includes 8 sizes, yes EIGHT, and is written for Fat Quarters or 10" layer cake squares.

The Rolling Around Quilt Pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.




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September 12, 2024
Wild Blooms Quilt Pattern in Market Street from Busy Hands Quilts

I am so excited to share another new quilt design with you called Wild Blooms!  Wild Blooms is a beautiful quick and easy quilt pattern that's perfect for using up your precuts or scraps from your stash.


Wild Blooms is an octagon-spotted design I created that looks brilliant in a variety of color schemes.   I love the pops of color in this design, and the possibilities for fabric selection are endless!  Just use your imagination to create your very own awe-inspiring quilt.

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


Meet Wild Blooms


A ...

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Wild Blooms Quilt Pattern in Autumn Afternoon from Busy Hands Quilts

It's a beautiful day to share a brand-new quilt design that will knock your socks off, so get your needles ready for Wild Blooms!  Wild Blooms is a stunning quick and easy quilt design that's perfect for using precuts or scraps straight from your stash.


Wild Blooms is an octagon-spotted design that works well in a variety of color schemes that suit your quilting needs and interest.  You can't go wrong with this pattern!  A quilt like Wild Blooms would make an excellent addition in any modern farmhouse-style home.

The Wild Blooms quilt pattern is available in ...

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May 2, 2024
Hometown Stars Quilt Pattern - a Baby in Sweet Picnic from Busy Hands Quilts

I love this part of my job where I have something new and exciting to share with you!  This week I am featuring a brand new quilt design called Hometown Stars!  This pattern includes 8 sizes for you to choose from, so it will fit whatever quilt size you have in mind.  Hometown Stars is the perfect quick and easy quilt pattern that will brighten up your happy home and add a homey-feel to your nest.

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



Meet Hometown Stars!


Hometown Stars quilt design really puts the emphasis ...

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April 19, 2024
Cottage Love Throw Quilt in Daisy Fields! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I am sharing this charming Cottage Love quilt with you in calming blue, teal, and gold colors.  The fabric collection is Daisy Fields by Riley Blake, and as you can see from the pictures, is perfect for Cottage Love!


Cottage Love is a quick and easy pattern with a scalloped edge created around the sides of the quilt.  The pattern includes many quilt sizes.

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


The Cottage Love Quilt Pattern


The Cottage Love quilt pattern is quick and easy and includes many quilt sizes and is very ...

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April 3, 2024
Woven Windows Throw Quilt Kit in Sunshine Terrace from Busy Hands Quilts


Photo Credit Connecting Threads

I am so excited to share with you Woven Windows, a quick and easy quilt design!  The Woven Windows quilt pattern includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King - and is layer cake friendly.

Woven Windows has been kitted in the Throw size by Connecting Threads in their fabric collection, Sunshine Terrace!  This kit includes a pattern plus fabric for the quilt top and binding.  Backing fabric and batting are not included.

While this design may look complex, it sews up like a charm!  You will love how this unique design makes a striking and ...

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February 29, 2024
Through My Window Baby Quilt in Red, White, and Blue from Busy Hands Quilts

Are you interested in the simplicity of sitting back and watching the stars sparkle through the panes of a window?  Well now you can!  I am so happy to share with you the Through My Window quilt made in the Baby size.  Pattern available in 5 sizes.  The stars encompass brilliant red, white, and blues while the background is a light aqua with white dots.

Through My Window is one of our many star patterns in the Busy Hands Quilts pattern line.  Click here to see all of our star quilt patterns.

Through My Window quilt pattern is available in ...

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February 22, 2024
Picket Fence Throw Quilt in Bella Donnas! from Busy Hands Quilts


There is a new fabric in one of my quilt patterns shipping to quilt shops this month and I want you to be one of the firsts to hear about it!  Meet the Picket Fence quilt pattern in the Bella Donnas fabrics.

Bella Donnas by Filly Rose is a new 8-piece collection for the Blank Quilting Corp.  This group features a single 24-inch block panel displaying various unique fashionistas and their puppies.  The Pattern includes prim and proper ladies, floral bouquets, cocktail glasses, hats, heels, dogs and hearts.  Is that all?!  This unique and stylish fashion-esque collection has a color ...

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February 20, 2024
Cottage Love Throw Quilt in Bella Donnas! from Busy Hands Quilts

I am excited to introduce to you a brand new fabric in one of my quilt patterns that is shipping to quilt shops this month.  Meet the Cottage Love quilt pattern featured in Bella Donnas fabrics!

Bella Donnas is a new 8-piece fabric collection designed by Filly Rose for the Blank Quilting Corp.  This pattern features a single 24-inch block panel, which includes prim and proper ladies, floral bouquets, cocktail glasses, hats, heels, dogs and hearts.  This fun and stylish fashion-esque collection has a color palette of light-blues, pinks, purples and greens.

Cottage Love quilt pattern is available in the ...

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February 9, 2024
Looking Glass Quilt Kit in Winter Meadow Flannel from Busy Hands Quilts


Photo By Connecting Threads

Looking Glass has been kitted in the Twin size by Connecting Threads in their fabric collection, Winter Meadow Flannel.  Blues, grays and grapes play off dark and light neutrals while diagonal lines add movement to this stunning design.  This is a coolly comforting palette.  The kit includes all the fabric needed to make a quilt top plus binding.  Backing not included.

The Looking Glass quilt pattern includes 5 sizes - Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King - and is 10" Square, Layer Cake friendly.  For this easy-to-follow pattern, just choose your favorite Layer Cake precut, add in a ...

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January 1, 2024
Join Busy Hands Quilts on Facebook | Belle Quilts by Timeless Quilts from Busy Hands Quilts

Quilting has always been a passion of mine.  The fact that I get to work with fabrics and create designs from the comfort of my home and be able to distribute them to fellow quilters like you has been an incredible opportunity.  A real dream come true!  I especially love the community that my job has helped to create.  

You may have heard that Busy Hands Quilts is also on Facebook.  We have created a Busy Hands Quilts Facebook Group where people are encouraged to share their finished quilts in my pattern and even its story.  I am amazed and ...

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