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October 29, 2026
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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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.




Envision Quilt Pattern Features


  • Includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
  • Yardage friendly
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner


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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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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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May 14, 2026
Shooting Stars Quilt in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts

This Shooting Stars mockup features Cottage Cove, a fabric collection by Connecting Threads.  It's perfect for the Shooting Stars quilt pattern!  Keep reading for a list of the fabrics used in this quilt.  

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








Cottage Cove Fabrics


Shop the Cottage Cove fabric collection right here.

This Throw size Shooting Stars quilt is made with:

Large Star Points:  N9100 Picnic Daisies Navy
Center Square and Small Star Points:  92486 Faux Linen Navy
Small Squares in Stars:  N9107 Little Flare Glacier
Chain Blocks, 2 Prints:  93180 Chambray Lt Barn ...

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Shooting Stars Throw Quilt in Firework Fields on Blue Background! from Busy Hands Quilts

Today I'm sharing a sparkling Shooting Stars Throw quilt in patriotic colors!  The quilt pattern has been updated which called for some new quilt samples!  This beautiful star quilt is made in a new red, white, and blue fabric collection called Firework Fields by Riley Blake Designs.

The Shooting Stars quilt pattern now includes 6 sizes, a border and updated block sizing.  You'll love how easy this quilt is to put together!

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



Shooting Star Quilt Pattern Features


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March 29, 2026
Calliope Throw Quilt Kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks by Connecting Threads! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Calliope quilt pattern has been kitted by Connecting Threads in their pretty purple fabric collection called Sylvan Dusk Batiks!  The quilt kit is the Throw size and is available right here.

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


Photo Credit Connecting Threads


Calliope Quilt Pattern Features


  • Includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
  • Includes specific instructions for fabric placement, so where each fabric goes is clear at every step of the quilt-making process.
  • Yardage friendly
  • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner

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March 24, 2026
Adeline Throw Quilt Kit in Tranquil Blume! from Busy Hands Quilts

The Adeline quilt pattern has been kitted by Connecting Threads in their Tranquil Blume fabric collection!  The sweet teals and light blues blend perfectly with the bold and light stars echoing across the quilt top.

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

Photo Credit Connecting Threads


Adeline Pattern Features


  • Includes 4 sizes - Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
  • Skill Level:  Advanced beginner

Shop the Quilt Kit and Pattern


The Adeline quilt kit is available at Connecting Threads right here.  SOLD OUT

The Adeline quilt pattern is available right here at Busy Hands Quilts.  The printed pattern ...

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March 5, 2026
Ombre Mountains Quilt Kit in Blue Belle by Maywood Studio! from Busy Hands Quilts

Ombre Mountains has been kitted in Blue Belle by Maywood Studios!  You can get the quilt kit right here.


Ombre Mountains has been kitted by We Say Sew Fabric in Indiana.  You'll find the kit right here on Etsy.

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


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April 24, 2025
Harmony Throw Quilt in Venice and Color Stories! from Busy Hands Quilts

I have a brand new quilt pattern to share with you that I think you're really going to enjoy!  This is the Harmony quilt pattern that is quick, easy, and fun to work with.  Harmony is perfect for turning into a sentimental gift that will be treasured forever.

Harmony features a large focal print with 5 coordinates.  The quilt pattern includes 8 sizes so you don't have to do any math!

We have ONE Throw Quilt Kit just like this in the shop!  Check it out right here!

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Harmony Baby Quilt in Moonchild! from Busy Hands Quilts

I have a brand new quilt pattern to share with you that I think you're really going to enjoy!  This is the Harmony quilt pattern that is really fun to put together, and perfect for turning into a Baby Shower gift that will be treasured for years.

Get the Harmony quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop here.


Harmony Quilt Pattern


Harmony features a quick and easy design where you take a large focus fabric with 5 coordinating fabrics that go together in perfect harmony (pun intended!).  If you have a favorite large print fabric that you've ...

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March 21, 2025
Ombre Mountains Mockup in Painted Desert by Connecting Threads from Busy Hands Quilts

Ombre Mountains in Painted Desert by Connecting Threads is a beautiful quilt.  This quilt pattern is reminiscent of mountains and lakes, or the desert as in this case.  The quilt pattern includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King, and is yardage friendly.  Piece sizes vary by quilt size.  The skill level is confident beginner.

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

I have been asked SO many times for the names of the fabrics that I'm creating a blog post to document this information.  :)


The fabrics in order from top ...

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

I would like you to meet Horizon, one of my newest quilt designs that gives off the illusion of a horizon.  Horizon is made with light, medium, and dark hues in 3 colorways, a total of 9 fabrics.  This design is made with large blocks for quicker piecing.  This is a yardage-friendly pattern that includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.




Horizon has been kitted in the Throw size by Connecting Threads in their fabric collection, Swallowtail Grove.  This kit includes the pattern plus all the fabric you'll need for the quilt top and binding.  Backing ...

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October 17, 2024
Precious Plaid Throw Quilt in Dewdrops Fabric from Busy Hands Quilts

I have just created a brand new quilt design that I am dying to share with you!  Meet the Precious Plaid quilt pattern in black, gray, and white.  This is only one of five versions of Precious Plaid that I have made, but I love how striking this quilt looks in these colors.


This is my first quilt pattern a new pattern series I created called Donation Quilts, which will feature different patterns in large blocks and large pieces so that they go together quickly and more economically.  The more seams a quilt top needs, the more fabric is required ...

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Precious Plaid Throw Quilt in Watercolor Textiles in Blues from Busy Hands Quilts

Meet the Precious Plaid quilt pattern in Watercolor Textiles by Stephanie Ryan for P and B Textiles.


This is my first quilt pattern in a new pattern series called Donation Quilts, which will feature different quilt designs with large blocks made with large pieces so they go together quickly and more economically.  The more seams a quilt top has in it, the more fabric is required to make it because seams take up a lot of fabric.

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


Introducing Precious Plaid


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New Quilt Pattern! Precious Plaid Throw Quilt in Red White and Blue Shimmer Tonals from Busy Hands Quilts

I have a brand new quilt pattern that I am so excited to share with you!  This has been a work in progress for some time now, but the time has finally come when I can share my latest creation with you.  Meet the Precious Plaid quilt pattern in red, white, and blue!


This is my first quilt pattern in a new pattern series called Donation Quilts, which will feature quilt designs with big blocks with big pieces so they go together quickly and more economically.  The more seams a quilt top has in it, the more fabric is required ...

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April 4, 2024
Mountain Peaks Baby Quilt Kit in Painted Desert from Busy Hands Quilts

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

I would like you to meet Mountain Peaks, a multi-sized log cabin quilt design with unique setting triangles!  The Mountain Peaks quilt pattern includes 4 sizes - Baby, Throw, Queen, and King.  This is a yardage-friendly pattern.

Mountain Peaks has been kitted in the Baby size by Connecting Threads in their fabric collection, Painted Desert.  This kit includes the pattern plus all the fabric you'll need for the quilt top and binding.  Backing fabric and batting are not included.  This not only would make a darling baby quilt, but could also be turned into an enchanting ...

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September 7, 2023
Meet the Picnic Plaid Quilt Pattern! from Busy Hands Quilts

This pattern has been in the works behind the scenes for so long, and I'm thrilled to finally get to share it with you!

Meet the Picnic Plaid quilt pattern.  This quilt includes instructions for using jelly roll strips, fat quarters, and 1/4-yard cuts, so it's perfect for using your stash or precut fabric bundles.

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

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Fabric is Forget Me Not by Allison Harris for Riley Blake ...

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March 23, 2023
Boundless Beauty Quilt by Jana! from Busy Hands Quilts


This is a beautiful Boundless Beauty quilt made by Jana!  She did a fantastic job.  :)

Boundless Beauty is a strip pieced quilt pattern that includes 5 sizes - Baby, Lap, Twin, Queen, and King.  It's a great way to use up your scraps.  The key is to use prints that contrast well with the background fabric, whether that be a light fabric as shown, or a dark fabric.

The Boundless Beauty quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.  The Printed version is sold out, but the PDF Download is still available.



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