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October 21, 2023
Mariposa Queen Quilt Kit in Emma's Dry Goods from Busy Hands Quilts

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Mariposa has been kitted in the Queen size by Connecting Threads in their fabric collection, Emma's Dry Goods!  The fabrics highlight the modern ease of Mariposa, a striking quilt pattern made with just a few fabrics.

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April 5, 2023
Mariposa Twin Size Quilt Kit in Afternoon Tea! from Busy Hands Quilts

Mariposa has been kitted in the Throw size by Connecting Threads in their new refreshing blues collection called Afternoon Tea!  The large floral print in the collection shines as the border in this quilt.  

Mariposa is made with large blocks that create subtle secondary patterns that dance across the quilt top.  The large pieces mean this eye-catching quilt go together easily, and you can finish the quilt quickly.

The Mariposa Twin Quilt Kit is available at Connecting Threads.

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

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

The Mariposa quilt pattern includes 4 ...

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December 16, 2020
Mariposa Quilt Kit! from Busy Hands Quilts

Mariposa has been kitted in the Twin size in Moonlit Promenade, a beautiful fabric collection in gray and black with a splash of red!  





Mariposa features big blocks that create numerous secondary designs when joined together.

    ✔ quick finish
    ✔ stunning design
    ✔ yes please!

This quilt was made by Connecting Threads.  Photo credit Connecting Threads.

The twin size Mariposa quilt kit is available right here.


I've made three Mariposa quilts, all in the Twin size.  The Twin size takes a day or two to make.


Made with fabrics from my stash.


Made with Maison ...

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July 3, 2020
Mariposa Twin Quilt in Botanical Blue! from Busy Hands Quilts

I got a bee in my bonnet and made a third Mariposa quilt on a whim this week.  Well, there really was more motivation than that behind the decision to drop everything and make this quick, stunning quilt.  Besides, it's so cold here that the bees surely aren't out and about. 

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March 13, 2020
Meet Mariposa - a New Quilt Pattern! from Busy Hands Quilts


This is Mariposa, a new quilt pattern in four sizes - Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.  I love the subtle designs that are created where the blocks meet.  

Mariposa came about doodling in my quilt design software with an upcoming fabric collection.  Sometimes quilt designs come to mind already planned, and some come about by playing with quilt blocks, adding sashing compared to no sashing, and dropping fabrics in and out.

Quilt Stats:
Pattern:  Mariposa
Size:  72" x 91"
All Fabric:  Maison Rouge, a fabric collection from Connecting Threads.
Batting:  Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 cotton/poly
Quilting:  Moulin Rouge on Gratitude ...

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