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Shooting Stars Quilt in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:03:00 +0000

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 Red and 92489 Faux Linen Glacier

Background and Border: 94375 Seedlings White on White

Binding: N9102 Stephanie Navy

Quilt Sizes and Fabric Requirements

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

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Shooting Stars Throw Quilt in Firework Fields on Blue Background!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:02:00 +0000

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

The newly updated quilt pattern now includes 6 sizes instead of just two. You'll love that the Lap, Throw, Twin, two Queens (Square and Rectangle), and King sizes are all included. You won't have to do any math to create the size you really want! The Full size didn't work out mathematically, so it's not included in the pattern.

The first version of Shooting Stars included just two sizes with smaller blocks in the Throw size and larger blocks in the Queen size. In the updated pattern, all quilt sizes are made with the same size of quilt blocks. I think you'll love this new feature, as well as the added border which gives the eye a place to rest more easily.

You can read more about the Shooting Stars quilt with the white background in this blog post. And you may say, wait, there isn't a border on the white quilt! Uh, yeah, I forgot to add the border. And would you believe I put a line in patterns with borders to remember to add the border because it often isn't shown on the quilt plan that shows all quilt sizes! I did not notice my mistake until I went to bind the quilt and there was this nice, neat pile of white border strips next to the binding strips. 🙃

Fabric Selection

This fabric collection is Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs, using just 5 prints from the collection with a background of Confetti Cotton in Coastal Blue, also by Riley Blake. Fabrics used in this quilt are :

Large Star Points: Fireflies Red C17585-RED
Center Square and Small Star Points: Main White C17580-WHITE
Small Squares in Stars: Gingham Red C17583-RED
Chain Blocks, 2 Fabrics: Floral Red C17587-RED and Fireworks White C17582-WHITE
Background: Confetti Cotton in Coastal Blue C120-COASTALBLUE
Binding: Gingham Red C17583-RED

Maybe you're nervous about using gingham fabric in a quilt, figuring they will end up crooked and visually meh? There are three ginghams in this collection; red, blue, and light blue, and they work even for block piecing because the check prints are printed so straight on the fabric. I'm impressed! ☑️

Firework Fields fabric is available here on Etsy.

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

Longarm Machine Quilting

This quilt was machine longarm quilted with a design called Feathered Stars by Melissa Kelley of Sew Shabby Pantos. This design has no backtracking. Quilted on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher in Superior Omni Big Springs 3111 Thread.

This quilt was pieced and quilted by Myra Barnes.

The backing fabric is a print from the Firework Fields collection, which includes white stars and red stripes on a light blue background. C17584-LIGHTBLUE

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

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Shooting Stars Throw Quilt in Firework Fields on White Background!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:01:00 +0000

Updating the Shooting Stars quilt pattern called for some new quilt samples! This beautiful star quilt is made in a new patriotic 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

The piecing in Shooting Stars is fairly simple and makes for enjoyable sewing time. This quilt was the project I worked on at quilting group at church a few months ago. That means it's easy, uncomplicated sewing because with all of the visiting and sharing, it's difficult to work on a complicated project while there. A number of times I've had to rip out stitching at quilting group because I was visiting and not paying enough attention, and I rarely have to rip seams when I sew by myself. Not on this project, though!

Fabric Selection

This fabric collection is Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs, using just 5 prints from the collection with a background of Confetti Cotton in Bright White, also by Riley Blake. Fabrics used in this quilt are :

Large Star Points: Fireworks Coastal Blue C17582-COASTALBLUE
Center Square and Small Star Points: Main Red C17580-RED
Small Squares in Stars: Gingham Blue C17583-COASTALBLUE
Chain Blocks, 2 Fabrics: Floral Red C17587-RED and Gingham Light Blue C17583-LTBLUE
Background: Confetti Cotton in Bright White C120-BRIGHT WHITE
Binding: Gingham Blue C17583-COASTALBLUE

Firework Fields fabric is available here on Etsy.

You can read more about the Shooting Stars quilt with the blue background in this blog post.

I made a mistake when making this quilt! I forgot to add the border. And would you believe I put a line in patterns with borders to remember to add the border because it often isn't shown on the quilt plan that shows all quilt sizes! I did not notice my mistake until I went to bind the quilt and there was this nice, neat pile of white border strips next to the binding strips. 🙃

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

Longarm Machine Quilting

This quilt was pieced and quilted by Myra Barnes.

In this picture of the quilt backing, you can really see how straight the gingham print is to the edge of the quilt. Usually I would steer clear of using this print as a backing because it would really show up along the edges of the quilt if it weren't printed straight on the grain. It works perfectly!

The binding is another example of how awesome this gingham print is! Once again, I would normally be very hesitant to use such a gingham print as binding, as I have in the past and the quilt edge looked pretty ragged. This gingham really adds a lot of sparkle to the quilt top and binding.

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

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Shooting Stars Quilt Pattern Updated - 4 New Sizes!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The Shooting Stars quilt pattern has been updated with four new quilt sizes. You'll love how easy it is to piece the pretty stars and two-color Irish chain blocks!

Shooting Stars is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Shooting Stars Pattern Features

The updated pattern includes 6 sizes - Lap, Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King. The previous version of this pattern included just two sizes that were the exact same design - Throw and Queen - with smaller blocks in the Throw and larger blocks in the Queen. All of the quilt sizes in the updated pattern are made with the same size of quilt block. This required all new math, calculations, and diagrams in the updated pattern.

The first version of Shooting Stars was released in 2021 and has been updated in 2026.

Beautiful Patriotic Fabrics

These two quilts are the Throw size, both made with Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs. The stars in the white background quilt are blue, and the stars in the blue background quilt are red. These fabrics are used in the cover quilt

You will find additional images of these two quilts as well as the exact fabrics used in them in these blog posts: White Background and Blue Background.

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Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt Kit in Cottage Cove!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Stars and Stripes has been kitted by Connecting Threads in the Cottage Cove fabric collection in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. This beautiful collection includes large and small florals, tone-on-tones, ditties, and plaids in a range of blues, reds, and white.

The Stars and Stripes pattern includes 8 quilt sizes and is fat quarter friendly!

Click here to shop the Cottage Cove fabric collection.

Get the The Stars and Stripes Throw size Quilt Kit at Connecting Threads.

Get the Stars and Stripes Quilt Pattern at Busy Hands Quilts. The pattern is available as a PDF Download or a Printed pattern.

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Rolling Around Quilt Pattern Mockups!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Rolling Around is featured in this week's newsletter, so this is a great time to show you mockups of the pattern in a variety of fabric collections.

The Rolling Around quilt pattern includes 8 sizes and is layer cake and fat quarter friendly.

Rolling Around is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Painter's Joy by Clothworks

Read more about the fabrics in this quilt right here.

Faraway Florals by Robert Kaufman

Fabric available right here

Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs

Fabric and quilt kits available right here

Market Street by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs

A newer, similar collection by Heather is First Blooms.

Swallowtail Grove by Connecting Threads

Fabric available right here

Blissful Blooms by Henry Glass Fabrics

Read more about the fabrics in this quilt, including instructions on how to curate quilt kits in Blissful Blooms.

Vibrance by Riley Blake Designs on black

Fabric available right here

Vibrance by Riley Blake Designs on white

Fabric available right here

Rolling Around is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

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Harmony Quilt Pattern in Blissful Blooms!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:20:00 +0000

After the last two blog posts featuring quilt patterns in the Blissful Blooms fabric collection in which you saw a mix of bold purples, pinks, and reds, you might be surprised to see that these two quilts are also made with Blissful Blooms!

Harmony is a great pattern for your favorite focus fabric that you want to highlight in large pieces instead of cutting it into small pieces.

Keep reading and you'll see how easy it is to curate fabrics for this stunning quilt!

The white background is more calm and cool, and the black background is vibrant and perfect for those who love bold, expressive quilts. The only difference between these two quilts is the background fabric of white or black.

Harmony Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Full, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King

Use a large focus fabric with 5 coordinates and a background solid

Skill Level: Intermediate

Shop the Harmony Quilt Pattern

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

Quilt Shop Owners!

You can easily curate Harmony quilt kits in Blissful Blooms fabrics.

Fabric 1 - Focus Fabric 3567-99

Fabric 2 - 7755-62 Early Green

Fabric 3 - 7755-22 Peach

Fabric 4 - 7755-23 Rose

Fabric 5 - 7755-08 Fuschia

Fabric 6 - 7755-81 Red Hot

Background / Binding - Timeless linen basics 1027-99 Black

Background - 7755-09 Silver

Binding - 7755-82 True Red

Larger quilt sizes include a border which could be the focus fabric 3567-99.

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Rolling Around Quilt in Blissful Blooms!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0000

The Rolling Around quilt pattern is stunning in the Blissful Blooms fabric collection by Henry Glass Fabrics! The bright and bold blooms really sparkle against the black background.

The Rolling Around Quilt Pattern

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, and King

10" layer cake squares OR fat quarters

Simple piecing with stunning results

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Shop the Quilt Pattern

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

Quilt Shop Owners!

You can easily curate Rolling Around Throw or Large Throw sized quilt kits in Blissful Blooms with a layer cake, solid yardage, and a print for the binding.

You can read more about the Blissful Blooms collection at Henry Glass Fabrics.

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Blessings Quilt in Blissful Blooms!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0000

The Blessings quilt pattern looks amazing in these bright and happy floral fabrics! This collection is Blissful Blooms by Henry Glass Fabrics.

Blessings Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 6 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King

Fat Quarter friendly

Large, quick, and easy blocks

Part of the Donation Quilt Series of patterns

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Shop the Blessings Pattern

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

Quilt Shop Owners!

You can easily curate Blessings quilt kits in Blissful Blooms! Find out more information about the fabrics used on this page at Henry Glass Fabrics.

Fabrics in the Throw size:

3561-77 FQ
3563-55 FQ
3564-22 FQ
3565-52 FQ
3566-11 FQ
3567-99 FQ
3568-58 FQ
3569-76 FQ
3570-22 FQ
3570-55 FQ
3570-77 FQ
3571-76 FQ
1027-99 1-3/4 yards for sashing and binding
3562-66 3-1/2 yards for backing

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Rolling Around Quilt in Market Street!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Coming out of the box of quilt tops awaiting quilting this week is a Rolling Around design in Market Street, a vivid collection of beautiful prints by Heather Peterson. This quilt top was pieced back in 2024!

The Rolling Around quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop. It's perfect for 10" layer cake squares or fat quarters!

Rolling Around Pattern Features

The Rolling Around quilt pattern is quick and easy to make with snowball and square in a square quilt blocks. This is a good pattern for fairly new quilters.

Do you have favorite large prints that you don't want to cut up into small pieces? This is the pattern for those prints! The stunning focal prints can be placed in the rolling blocks with the smaller or your less favorite prints placed in the smaller square blocks.

It's easy to use your stash to make your Rolling Around quilt, because instructions for using either 10" layer cake squares or fat quarters are included in the pattern. Add in a contrasting background fabric, which would typically be a solid, and you're all set! The background in this quilt is Kona Navy for a bold contrast against the vivid prints.

With 8 sizes included in the pattern, you are all set for whatever size you're looking to make. From Baby to King and with two Throw sizes, you are seriously covered!

The Fabric Collection

This quilt is made with a 10" square layer cake of Market Street by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs. At the time this quilt was made two years ago way back in 2024, this was a current collection. Since then Heather Peterson has released a similar collection which should still be available: First Blooms.

This delightful collection includes vivid teal, red, green, peachy orange, yellow, green, and navy with a few creamy fabrics. Prints include florals, tone-on-tones, and stripes, and the colors and prints play so well together that they are all included in this quilt.

This quilt top was professionally pieced by Joanne Hubbard in 2024. And there are quilt tops in the awaiting quilting box that were sewn before this one by a few years!

Longarm Machine Quilting

The digital longarm quilting design used on this quilt is Cottage Core by Melissa Kelley of Sew Shabby Pantos. This design, with flowers, spirals, leaves, and circles suits the fabrics in this quilt so well.

This quilt top was quilted by me on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher with Superior Omni Thread in Navy.

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

Eight Quilt Sizes in All

To help you with planning your Rolling Around quilt, here are the quilt sizes and fabric requirements. This quilt is perfect for using up your 10" layer cake squares or fat quarters you have in your stash.

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

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Market Square Quilt in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:02:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing a mockup of the Market Square quilt pattern in the Cottage Cove collection. This is a new fabric collection featuring red, white, and blues with a splash of taupe, just in time for sewing summer quilts.

The Cottage Cove fabric collection is available at Connecting Threads.

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

Market Square Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Full, Queen, and King

Uses 5" charm squares, 10" layer cake squares, or Fat Quarters

Easy, simple piecing

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Curate a Market Square Quilt Kit in Cottage Cove

Market Square has not been kitted by Connecting Threads in the Cottage Cove collection, unfortunately, but you can easily curate everything you need to make this charming (pun intended!) quilt. Click here to see all in-stock products in the Cottage Cove collection.

Gather the following:

The Market Square quilt pattern

A 10" square stack of Cottage Cove

Solid Navy 91228 for background and binding

A Wide Backing print from the Cottage Cove collection

The Cottage Cove fabric collection is available at Connecting Threads.

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

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Make it Scrappy in Cottage Cove Throw Quilt Kit!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The Make it Scrappy quilt pattern has been kitted in Cottage Cove, a brand new red, white, and blue fabric collection by Connecting Threads! You'll love this simple pattern that goes together easily with such beautiful results!

The Make It Scrappy Quilt Kit is available at Connecting Threads.

You'll find the Make It Scrappy quilt pattern in my shop.

Cottage Cove Fabrics

I think you'll agree that this collection of fabrics is a indeed beautiful. This line includes whispers of red, white, and blue in florals, tone, on tones, and windowpane plaids. Connecting Threads has FQ bundles, layer cakes, 2-1/2" strip rolls, and yardage available of all of the prints, along with two wide backings, one in navy and one in white.

You'll find the entire Cottage Cove collection right here.

The Make It Scrappy Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King

Use 5" charm squares or 10" layer cake squares

Great project for learning how to sea setting triangles

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

The setting triangle and border fabric included with the quilt kit and shown in the quilt above is Faux Linen in Blue Mist, with Solid White sashing.

You may prefer a darker background, which is shown below with Solid Navy in the sashing and Weathered in Navy in the setting triangles and border.

Curate the Make It Scrappy Quilt in Other Sizes

This quilt kit is the Throw size, but you may want to make a different size. Here is the information you need to do that. At Connecting Threads, 5" and 10" square stacks include 40 prints.

The Make It Scrappy Quilt Kit is available at Connecting Threads.

You'll find the Make It Scrappy quilt pattern in my shop.

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Fireworks Quilts in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:01:00 +0000

Have you seen the new Cottage Cove fabric collection by Connecting Threads? It is a beautiful red, white, and blue group of fabrics, including florals, ditties, tone-on-tones, and plaids.

Today I'm sharing the Fireworks quilt pattern mocked up in Cottage Cove, with a special treat of two options for the background color - Navy and White!

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

Fireworks Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 6 sizes - Baby / Wall Hanging, Lap, Throw, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King

FQ friendly

Accuquilt die size friendly (instructions on using the cutter to make this quilt are NOT included in the pattern)

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Curate Your Own Fireworks Quilt Kit

The Fireworks pattern has not been kitted by Connecting Threads in Cottage Cove, but you can easily gather the fabrics you need! Here is a list of what you'll need to make the Throw size at 64" x 80". The fat quarters use are the same in both quilts, white and navy backgrounds; only the Binding fabric is different.

All in-stock Cottage Cove fabrics can be found at this link right here.

Fireworks quilt pattern for complete details
Solid Navy for background - search for 91128
Little Flare in Glacier FQ
Picnic Daisies in Navy FQ
Summer Sprouts in Blush FQ
Summer Sprouts in Lt Glacier FQ
Stitches in Lt Crimson FQ (+ 5/8 yard for binding quilt with Navy background only)
Stitches in Blue Jay FQ (+ 5/8 yard for binding quilt with White background only)
Stephanie in Blue Mist FQ
Stephanie in Pale Crimson FQ
Little Flare in Taupe FQ
Stephanie in Navy FQ

The Fireworks fabric requirements for all quilts sizes is shown below, so you can easily curate the fabric for other quilt sizes. There are 18 fabrics in the Cottage Cove collection. I suggest leaving out Little Flare in Pale Crimson if using a White background. For the larger sizes, double up your favorite prints, or fill in with your stash. Remember to check out the wide backing in the Cottage Cove collection also! It's cheaper than yardage and simpler to use.

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

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Primrose Quilt Pattern - a Throw Quilt in Faraway Florals!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0000

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, Twin, Full, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King

2-1/2" Jelly Roll strip friendly

Two piecing methods - Traditional and Strip Piecing

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Two Methods of Block Piecing - Traditional Piecing and Strip Piecing

This quilt was made with the Strip Piecing method of piecing, because I am a strip piecer at heart ♥. I figured out the math to make jelly roll strips work for the 9-Patch block, and it's all included in the pattern for you, along with 9 sizes!

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

Longarm Machine Quilting

The quilting design on this quilt is Ribbon Curls, a design I've used many times because it is so versatile and creates a soft quilt. Quilted on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher.

The backing is a combination of two Color Stories Watercolor prints in light violet and dark violet. I didn't have any yardage from the collection, so I used these prints in my stash. The binding is made from leftover strips from the roll-up.

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

Quilt Stats

Pattern - Primrose

Prints - Faraway Florals Roll-Up

Background - Kona Cotton Julep, 2024 color of the year

Batting - Hobbs Heirloom 80/20

Backing - Color Stories Watercolor in 2 shades of violet

Longarm Quilting Design - Ribbon Curls

Quilt on - Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher

Pieced and Quilted by - Myra Barnes of Busy Hands Quilts

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Primrose Throw Quilt in a Rainbow of Kimberbell Basics!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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. This jelly roll was easy to use with each fabric is duplicated twice, so I didn't have to decide which prints to use! Easy peasy! The background is Confetti Cottons Bright White by Riley Blake Designs.

This fabric is available right here on Etsy.

Primrose Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 9 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Full, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King

2-1/2" Jelly Roll strip friendly

Two piecing methods - Traditional and Strip Piecing

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Longarm Machine Quilting

The quilting design on this quilt is a combination of hearts, swirls, and Baptist fans. I love the movement in this design! It is called Heart Song from Sew Shabby Pantos. Quilted in Bright White thread on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher.

Two Methods of Block Piecing - Traditional Piecing and Strip Piecing

This quilt was made with the Traditional Piecing method of piecing, even though I am a strip piecer at heart ♥. Piecing the blocks square by square is a relaxing way to piece quilt blocks. I figured out the math to use jelly roll strips to make multiple 9-Patch blocks, and it's all included in the pattern for you, along with 9 sizes!

The rainbow of prints are arranged in a diagonal design across the quilt top, distributing like prints as much as possible. Some of the colorways in the jelly roll have only two prints, so they were placed every other one. Laying out a rainbow of blocks in a diagonal design isn't an exact science and can be quite challenging, so a design wall is super helpful for this. I try not to sweat block placement too much, but on this quilt I did rip out a few blocks and switch them up when assembling the quilt top.

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

Quilt Stats

Pattern - Primrose

Prints - Kimberbell Basics Bright Lights 2.5" strip roll

Background - Confetti Cotton Bright White by Riley Blake Designs

Batting - Hobbs Heirloom 80/20

Backing - Wild and Free Grid in White by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs, available here

Longarm Quilting Design - Heart Song by Sew Shabby Pantos

Quilt on - Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher

Pieced and Quilted by - Myra Barnes of Busy Hands Quilts

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Calliope Throw Quilt Kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks by Connecting Threads!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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.

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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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Formation Throw Quilt Kit in Tranquil Blume!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0000

The Formation quilt pattern has been kitted by Connecting Threads in Tranquil Blume, a calming fabric collection of blues, gray, and light greens. The quilt kit is the Throw size.

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

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Formation Pattern Features

Includes 5 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King
Fat Quarter friendly
The Wing Clipper tool by Deb Tucker is recommended
Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Block size is the same in all quilt sizes, including the Baby. The design of all quilt sizes includes two flocks of flying geese in two opposite corners of the quilt top, except in the Baby size where there is one flock of geese all facing the same direction.

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Adeline Throw Quilt Kit in Tranquil Blume!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0000

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.

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Adeline Pattern Features

Includes 4 sizes - Throw, Twin, Queen, and King

Skill Level: Advanced beginner

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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 is sold out.

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Jolie Table Runner Quilt Kit in Jolie Maison!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0000

The Jolie table runner has been kitted by Connecting Threads in their timeless Jolie Maison fabric collection! The quilt kit includes the Medium Throw size which is perfect for using a single charm square pack.

The Jolie small quilts pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

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Jolie Pattern Features

Includes 6 sizes - Small, Medium, and Large Table Runners + Small, Medium, and Large Square Quilts for table toppers or wall hangings

Charm square friendly

Skill Level: Confident beginner

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Windblown Throw Quilt Kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks by Connecting Threads!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

If you are longing to make a purple quilt for yourself or a friend, the Windblown quilt kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks may be exactly what you're looking for!

Connecting Threads has kitted Windblown in the Throw size in these pretty purple fabrics.

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Windblown Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin XL, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King

Uses Fat Quarters along with a light accent (typically white) and a darker accent (in this case, the lightest purple)

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

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Sweetness Quilt in Peach Cobbler by Riley Blake Designs!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The Sweetness quilt pattern pairs perfectly with the sweet Peach Cobbler fabric collection by Lily Ashbury for Riley Blake Designs. This collection is showing up in stores right now.

Sweetness Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 6 Sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King

Uses 5" charm packs, 10" layer cake squares, fat quarters, or half-yards

Quick and easy

Skill Level: Intermediate

Peach Cobbler Fabrics

This collection includes 21 beautiful prints in peach, pink, orange, green, and cloud. There is only one neutral in the bunch which makes this collection an excellent choice for many of my patterns which tend to work best with one or two light prints for the background and many prints that contrast the background.

You'll find Peach Cobbler on Etsy right here and Fat Quarter Shop right here.

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Picket Fence Quilt in Peach Cobbler by Riley Blake Designs!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In stores now is Peach Cobbler, a cheery fabric collection by Lily Ashbury for Riley Blake Designs. This collection pairs perfectly with the Picket Fence quilt pattern!

Picket Fence Pattern Features

Includes 7 Sizes - Baby, Square Throw, Rectangular Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King

10" layer cake squares or Fat Quarter friendly

Strip pieced for a quicker finish

Two layout options - alternating pieced blocks or pieced blocks placed vertically

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Peach Cobbler Fabrics

You'll find Peach Cobbler on Etsy right here and Fat Quarter Shop right here.

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Star Pop Throw Quilt Kit in Seaside Cabana!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Connecting Threads has kitted Star Pop in Seaside Cabana! This beautifully curated fabric collection is perfect for the Star Pop quilt pattern by Emily Dennis.

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The Star Pop quilt pattern includes 7 sizes and is FQ friendly. This pattern is written by Emily Dennis of Quilty Love.

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Ombre Mountains Throw Quilt Kit in Seaside Cabana by Connecting Threads!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Ombre Mountains has been kitted in the Seaside Cabana fabric collection by Connecting Threads. In Seaside Cabana, springtime comes to life right before your eyes. Think apple blossom pinks and dandelion yellows under a cloudless blue sky, then fill in with the welcome glow of green.

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Fabrics Used in This Quilt

All fabrics are from Connecting Threads.

From top to bottom:

94024 Mirage Baby Pink

91252 Solid - Baby Pink

91876 Chambray Tonals - Lt Sweet Pink (also used as Binding)

94030 Mirage - Ochre

N6633 Faux Tweed Tonals - Ochre

91866 Chambray Tonals - Lt Marigold

N6634 Faux Tweed Tonals - Marigold

118190 Mirage - Evergreen

114657 Faux Tweed Tonals - Fern

94176 Solid - Sage

118192 Mirage - Aloe

91885 Chambray Tonals - Lt Aquamarine

94016 Mirage - Ocean Mist

N6622 Faux Tweed Tonals - Aquamarine

The Ombre Mountains quilt pattern includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.

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Fireworks Throw Quilt Kit in Chesapeake Summer!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:44:00 +0000

Fireworks has been kitted in the Chesapeake Summer fabric collection by Connecting Threads! The quilt kit is the Throw size.

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Fireworks Pattern Features

Includes 6 sizes - Baby/Wall Hanging, Lap, Throw, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King

Fat Quarter Friendly

Accuquilt die size friendly (instructions are NOT included in the pattern)

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

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The Fireworks Quilt Kit is available right here at Connecting Threads.

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Shooting Stars Quilt in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads!

Cottage Cove Fabrics

Quilt Sizes and Fabric Requirements

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Shooting Stars Throw Quilt in Firework Fields on Blue Background!

Shooting Star Quilt Pattern Features

Fabric Selection

Longarm Machine Quilting

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Shooting Stars Throw Quilt in Firework Fields on White Background!

Shooting Star Quilt Pattern Features

Fabric Selection

Longarm Machine Quilting

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Shooting Stars Quilt Pattern Updated - 4 New Sizes!

Shooting Stars Pattern Features

Beautiful Patriotic Fabrics

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Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt Kit in Cottage Cove!

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Rolling Around Quilt Pattern Mockups!

Painter's Joy by Clothworks

Faraway Florals by Robert Kaufman

Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs

Market Street by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs

Swallowtail Grove by Connecting Threads

Blissful Blooms by Henry Glass Fabrics

Vibrance by Riley Blake Designs on black

Vibrance by Riley Blake Designs on white

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Harmony Quilt Pattern in Blissful Blooms!

Harmony Quilt Pattern Features

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Rolling Around Quilt in Blissful Blooms!

The Rolling Around Quilt Pattern

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Blessings Quilt in Blissful Blooms!

Blessings Quilt Pattern Features

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3561-77 FQ3563-55 FQ3564-22 FQ3565-52 FQ3566-11 FQ3567-99 FQ3568-58 FQ3569-76 FQ3570-22 FQ3570-55 FQ3570-77 FQ3571-76 FQ1027-99 1-3/4 yards for sashing and binding3562-66 3-1/2 yards for backing

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Rolling Around Quilt in Market Street!

Rolling Around Pattern Features

The Fabric Collection

Longarm Machine Quilting

Eight Quilt Sizes in All

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Market Square Quilt in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads!

Market Square Quilt Pattern Features

Curate a Market Square Quilt Kit in Cottage Cove

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Make it Scrappy in Cottage Cove Throw Quilt Kit!

Cottage Cove Fabrics

The Make It Scrappy Quilt Pattern Features

Curate the Make It Scrappy Quilt in Other Sizes

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Fireworks Quilts in Cottage Cove by Connecting Threads!

Fireworks Quilt Pattern Features

Curate Your Own Fireworks Quilt Kit

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Primrose Quilt Pattern - a Throw Quilt in Faraway Florals!

Stunning Floral Fabrics

Primrose Quilt Pattern Features

Two Methods of Block Piecing - Traditional Piecing and Strip Piecing

Longarm Machine Quilting

Quilt Stats

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Primrose Throw Quilt in a Rainbow of Kimberbell Basics!

A Beautiful Rainbow

Primrose Quilt Pattern Features

Longarm Machine Quilting

Two Methods of Block Piecing - Traditional Piecing and Strip Piecing

Quilt Stats

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3561-77 FQ
3563-55 FQ
3564-22 FQ
3565-52 FQ
3566-11 FQ
3567-99 FQ
3568-58 FQ
3569-76 FQ
3570-22 FQ
3570-55 FQ
3570-77 FQ
3571-76 FQ
1027-99 1-3/4 yards for sashing and binding
3562-66 3-1/2 yards for backing