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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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April 11, 2023
Picket Fence Rectangular Throw Quilt in One Fine Day by Bonnie and Camille! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a Picket Fence quilt in the Rectangular Throw size in Bonnie and Camille's One Fine Day fabric collection on a navy background.  The Picket Fence quilt pattern includes two layout options, one with all of the pieced blocks oriented vertically, as shown in this quilt, and the other with the pieced blocks alternating horizontally and vertically by row.

This fabric collection with its wide variety of prints in navy, aqua, red, orange, pink, and green, works well with a dark background, and the large pieces in Picket Fence lets these beautiful fabrics really shine.  Many ...

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February 14, 2023
Mini Picket Fence Table Runner Quilt Kits! from Busy Hands Quilts

Mini Picket Fence has been kitted by Connecting Threads in their new fabric collection called Frost and Flourish.  This is a mix of beautiful florals, tone-on-tones, and stripes in a varying shades of blues and yellows.  

The quilt kit is for the small table runner size, measuring 13-1/2" x 54", and even includes the backing, along with everything you need for the quilt top and binding.

This quick and easy quilt kit is available in the Connecting Threads shop.


The Mini Picket Fence quilt pattern includes four sizes:
  • Small table runner measures 13-1/2" x 54" and uses 1 ...

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November 30, 2022
One Fine Day Picket Fence Throw Quilt from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing another peek at a Picket Fence quilt one of my sewists made last year.  This popular quilt is sewn up with One Fine Day by Bonnie and Camille.  This fabric collection looks so nice and really sparkles against the navy blue background.

Picket Fence is the second pattern I wrote back in 2015, and it's still super popular today.  As a side note, pattern number 93 is in the works as we speak, phew!  

This is the original pieced picket block pattern, and there are several more in the Busy Hands Quilts line.  Other patterns ...

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October 8, 2022
Picket Fence Quilt - a King Size by Kaitlin! from Busy Hands Quilts

This King size Picket Fence quilt is made by Kaitlin!  Isn't it beautiful!  

The fabrics used in this quilt are Flea Market by Lori Holt, available right here.


The Picket Fence quilt pattern includes 7 sizes and is layer cake friendly.  The larger sizes combine layer cakes with jelly roll strips.  

There are also two layout options included in the Picket Fence quilt pattern.  This quilt is shown with the pieced blocks alternating in every other row.  The second layout is all of the blocks placed vertically, which totally changes the look of the quilt and is also stunning ...

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October 7, 2022
Picket Fence Quilt Pattern in Hand Picked First Light! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a Picket Fence quilt in a beautiful floral fabric collection called Hand Picked First Light.  This fabric collection is a combination of vibrant florals and fabrics woven with two colors which read as textured solids - so pretty!

The Picket Fence quilt pattern is quick and easy with eye-catching results, and is precut layer cake friendly, and so easy to make from your fabric stash, too!

This quilt is the Square Throw size, made with a single layer cake.


Picket Fence includes 7 sizes - yes 7!!  There are two Throw and Queen sizes - square and rectangular - to ...

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August 26, 2022
Picket Fence Rectangle Throw Quilt in One Fine Day by Bonnie and Camille! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing another quilt that was finished last year and didn't make it on the blog!  

This is Picket Fence in the vertical layout, one of two layout options included in the quilt pattern.  The other layout in the pattern is every other row of pieced blocks turned, which changes the look of the quilt completely.  

Picket Fence uses precut layer cakes in the smaller sizes and precut layer cakes and jelly rolls in the Queen and King sizes; and specific instructions are given on how to use each type of precut.  

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August 10, 2022
Picket Fence Square Throw Quilt in One Fine Day! from Busy Hands Quilts

Oh, my!  This Picket Fence quilt fell through the cracks and didn't get posted here on the blog!  

This is a Picket Fence quilt in the Square Throw size.  The quilt pattern includes 7 sizes - two of which are Throw sizes.  One is a square quilt in which the pieced blocks are alternately rotated, and the other is a rectangular quilt in which the pieced blocks are all placed vertically.

This is the perfect pattern to feature your favorite fabrics that you don't want to cut up into small pieces.  It's no fun cutting oversized flowers, or ...

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March 16, 2022
Picket Fence Throw Quilt in Frankie! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a mockup of the Picket Fence quilt pattern in a brand-new fabric collection called Frankie by Basic Grey for Moda Fabrics.  This beautiful fabric collection is perfect for Picket Fence and is similar to the fabric that the original Picket Fence quilt pattern cover quilt was made with.

The Frankie fabric collection is available at Green Fairy Quilts right here, Fat Quarter Shop right here, and Etsy right here.


The Picket Fence quilt pattern includes 7 sizes and is 10" layer cake square friendly.  The largest bed sizes use a jelly roll in addition to the ...

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August 30, 2021
Picket Fence Quilted Table Runner in Land of Liberty! from Busy Hands Quilts

Table runners are so fun to make because they are so quick!  Today I'm sharing a Picket Fence table runner with you.  This quilt is on display in my local quilt shop, Tangled Threads.



Picket Fence Pattern Features


  • 7 sizes - including both square and rectangular Throws and Queens
  • Strip piecing - no sewing together individual squares for a quick finish
  • 10" square layer cake friendly
  • Queen and King sizes use layer cake squares and jelly roll strips for a more efficient, quick finish


Oh Those Fabrics!


This ...

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July 13, 2021
Picket Fence Quilt by Brenda! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm featuring a Picket Fence quilt by Brenda.  This quilt inspired me to add an updated layout option to the pattern.  She made the original quilt with all of the blocks placed vertically.



The Picket Fence quilt pattern includes 7 sizes - Baby, Square and Rectangular Throws, Twin, Square and Rectangular Queens, and King.  The pattern is layer cake friendly for smaller sizes and layer cake and jelly roll friendly for the larger sizes.  It's super easy to use scraps too; just cut the number ...

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July 7, 2021
Picket Fence Quilt by Beth! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a Picket Fence quilt by Beth!  This Christmas-themed quilt turned out beautifully!  She oriented the blocks all vertically - this layout is a recent addition to the pattern.



The Picket Fence quilt pattern includes 7 sizes - Baby, Square and Rectangular Throws, Twin, Square and Rectangular Queens, and King.  The pattern is layer cake friendly for smaller sizes and layer cake and jelly roll friendly for the larger sizes.  It's super easy to use scraps too; just cut the number of each piece size ...

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June 30, 2021
Picket Fence Quilt by Deanna from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a Picket Fence quilt made by Deanna for her daughter for Christmas.  She placed the blocks both horizontally and vertically, which is the original Picket Fence layout.  The updated pattern now includes a layout option with all blocks placed vertically for a different look. It is so pretty with the mix of teals, yellows, and browns!




The Picket Fence quilt pattern includes 7 sizes - Baby, Square and Rectangular Throws, Twin, Square and Rectangular Queens, and King.  The pattern is layer cake friendly for ...

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March 2, 2021
Picket Fence Twin Quilt - The Solid Rainbow One! from Busy Hands Quilts

I have a beautiful rainbow quilt to share with you today!!  I actually made this quilt last fall but didn't share it here on the blog.  This quilt sold before it was even finished - no surprise there!  :)



Picket Fence is one of my favorite quilts to make because not every block is pieced, so it goes together quickly and still has a lot of WOW power.  :)

This quilt is the Twin size.


Layer Cake Friendly

Picket Fence is a layer cake friendly quilt pattern, and ...

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January 8, 2021
Picket Fence Throw Quilt Kit in Violeta! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing the Picket Fence in Violeta Throw size quilt!

You can find this quilt kit right here.

Picket Fence has been my best-selling pattern since I wrote it in 2015.  Yes, over five years and still going strong!  This is a testament to how much you quilters love simple, striking quilts that use precuts.  

Image credit Connecting Threads

Layer cake or FQ friendly - and so many sizes and options!

The Picket Fence quilt pattern is layer cake and fat quarter friendly.  You can also use scraps to cut a combination of squares and strips; just cut the ...

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August 21, 2020
Picket Fence Throw Quilts in Vintage Verona! from Busy Hands Quilts


Picket Fence Square Throw Quilt


I'm excited to share with you the Picket Fence quilts I began this spring and which are finally finished!  This is two of them.



Layer Cake and Fat Quarter Friendly

Picket Fence is a layer cake and fat quarter friendly quilt pattern, just add a background fabric and you're good to go!  Don't have layer cakes or fat quarters?  No problem!  Just use your stash or scrap bins and cut the number of pieces indicated in the pattern ...

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August 11, 2020
Picket Fence Throw Quilt in Early Bird by Bonnie and Camille! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a Picket Fence Throw quilt made by Cathy.  She used a layer cake of Early Bird by Bonnie and Camille.  Didn't it turn out beauifully?!




Picket Fence is a quilt pattern that includes 7 sizes, including both square and rectangular Throw and Queen quilts, along with two layouts.  The pieced blocks can be placed alternating horizontally and vertically, or all vertically for an entirely new look.  What you choose is up to you!

This pattern is layer cake and FQ friendly for a truly versatile quilt pattern.  

This is my most popular quilt pattern, and ...

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