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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
Stephanie in Pale Crimson
Little Flare in Taupe
Stephanie in Navy

The Fireworks fabric requirements for all quilts sizes is shown below, so you can easily curate the fabric for other quilt sizes.

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.

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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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.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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

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

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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.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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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The Windblown Quilt Kit in Sylvan Dusk Batiks is available at Connecting Threads right here.

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

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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.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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

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

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Jacks Large Throw Quilt Kit in Tranquil Blume!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:32:00 +0000

Connecting Threads has kitted the Jacks quilt pattern in their beautiful Tranquil Blume fabric collection. The kit is the Throw size.

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Jacks Pattern Features

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

Fat quarter and 1/4-yard friendly

Includes an accent fabric in addition to the background

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

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The Jacks Quilt Kit is available at Connecting Threads.

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Harmony Throw Quilt Kit in Spring Nectar!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:24:00 +0000

Harmony has been kitted in Spring Nectar by Connecting Threads. The quilt kit is the Throw size.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Harmony Pattern Features

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

Use a large focus fabric with 5 coordinates

Skill Level: Intermediate

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The Harmony quilt kit in the Throw size in Spring Nectar is available at Connecting Threads.

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

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Sunshine Lap Quilt in Wild Berry Valley!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Sunshine has been kitted in Wild Berry Valley by Connecting Threads! The kit makes the Lap size.

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Sunshine Pattern Features

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

Precut Friendly - use 5" charm squares, 10" layer cake squares, or fat quarters

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

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The quilt kit is available right here at Connecting Threads.

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

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Primrose Throw Quilt Kit in Butterfly Sonata!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:34:00 +0000

The Primrose quilt pattern has been kitted in the Large Throw size by Connecting Threads in the Butterfly Sonata fabric collection. Click here to view the quilt kit.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Primrose Quilt Pattern Features

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

Jelly roll friendly

Includes 2 piecing methods - strip piecing and traditional piecing square by square

Skill Level: Confident beginner

Shop the Quilt Kit and Pattern

You can snag the quilt kit right here at Connecting Threads.

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

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Scrappy Goodness Throw Quilt Kit in Spring Nectar!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0000

The Scrappy Goodness quilt pattern has been kitted in the Throw size in Spring Nectar by Connecting Threads. Click here to view the quilt kit.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Scrappy Goodness Pattern Features

Includes 5 Sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Queen, and King

2-1/2" jelly roll strip friendly

Strip piecing for a quick finish

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

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Ombre Mountains Quilt Kit in Blue Belle by Maywood Studio!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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

Ombre Mountains Pattern Features

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

Yardage friendly (Throw size uses 1/2-yard cuts perfectly!)

Large pieces make for a quick quilt finish

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

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

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Easy Bargello Twin Quilt Kit in Cloisonne!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0000

The Easy Bargello quilt pattern has been kitted in the Cloisonne fabric collection by Connecting Threads!

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You can find the details about this quilt kit right here at Connecting Threads. If it is sold out, click on the "Click here to view kit contents", for details about the fabrics included in the kit. You may be able to curate the kit on your own. You will need to purchase the Easy Bargello PDF download from Connecting Threads because it includes specific instructions for using the Cloisonne fabric collection.

The Easy Bargello quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop. Note - this pattern does not include the specific instructions to make the quilt in the fabrics shown above.

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Windblown Quilt Pattern Mockups!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:37:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing some mockups of Windblown in other fabric collections and colorways to help inspire creative ways to make this design your own.

Vibrance by Leslie Ryan for Riley Blake Designs

This one looks really fun and playful for children. The soft blue accent really emphasizes the windy waves.

FQ bundles available here

Codici (cool colorway) Fundamentals by White Owl Textiles

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

Firework Fields by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs

The instructions for making Windblown with two colorways plus the accent (shown here in blue and red) are not included in the pattern. Each colorway will require approximately half of the number of FQs shown in the Quilt Stats. Additional calculations may be needed that are not given in the pattern.

Available on Etsy

Shipping March/April 2026

Indigo Lane by White Owl Textiles

Ships September 2026

Miscellaneous Batiks

I hope these mockups have given you ideas for fabric selection to make your own quilt in the Windblown design!

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

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Windblown Throw Quilt in Blue and Teal Batiks - a stash friendly wave quilt!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0000

Today I'm excited to share the new Windblown quilt! Perfect for using your stash, Windblown is fat quarter friendly, making it easy to use what you have. The pattern includes 8 sizes from Baby to King with 2 Throw sizes and 2 Queen sizes, so you can make the perfect size for any one on your list.

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

In this half-square triangle quilt, the prints appear to blow across the quilt top in windy waves. The windblown look is further defined with two accent colors - a light hue and a medium hue.

You'll love the large blocks that go together quickly with simple sewing.

Windblown Quilt Pattern Features

Includes 9 sizes

Fat quarter friendly

Stash friendly design

Confident beginner friendly

Easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and charts

So many sizes!

The math for Windblown worked out for all sizes except the Full, unfortunately - that's 8 sizes in all!

I sure do enjoy doing all of the math in calculating the quilt sizes for you. I've done it all inside the pattern too, and I think you're gonna love that. You will not have to calculate how many squares to cut from a strip when using my patterns; the detailed cutting instructions are right there in black and white.

Windblown Quilt Stats:

Beautiful Batik Fabrics!

For this quilt, I broke into the Java Batiks FQ bundles in my stash and pulled out the deeper blues and teals for the waves and used the lighter seafoam for the accent fabric, along with solid white batik for the background. Also added in were a few Expressions Batiks by Riley Blake Designs.

One thing I really love about batiks is they are reversible, so both sides are right and there is no flipping fabrics over when piecing.

The binding strips were cut from the leftover fat quarters. I joined all of the seafoam strips and then the dark teal and then the blue and navy strips together in an attempt to make it look less scrappy.

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

Um, I made an oopsie!

I made a big oopsie when assembling this quilt, and it's so hidden that I'm not sure it would be noticed if I didn't confess. The blocks in every other row are oriented incorrectly. The placement of the two accent fabrics is supposed to be swapped in the blocks in every other row, and I didn't swap them at all. By golly, I didn't even notice until I was looking at it on the longarm, after it was quilted! Fortunately, with these fabrics it's not really noticeable. I made this same mistake on the other Windblown quilt I made, and it still looks great, so I'm thinking it doesn't really matter... :)

For comparison, below is an image in similar fabrics showing how the pattern is written. The accent fabrics are supposed to rotate 45 degrees in the blocks in every other row.

This fabric collection is Codici in the cool colorway by White Owl Textiles. This awesome collection of blenders will be in shops soon (March 2026).

Longarm Machine Quilting

The digital longarm quilting design used on this quilt is a mystery at this time. I will insert it here when I find the name of it. :) Quilted on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher using Superior Omni Thread in Fountain Mist Light Blue.

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

Quilt Stats:

Pattern: Windblown by Busy Hands Quilts

Quilt Size: Large Throw 60" x 72"

Fabric: A blend of Java Batiks by Maywood Studios with a few Expressions Batiks by Riley Blake Designs added with the lighter seafoam batiks used as the Accent and Batik white for the background

Thread for Piecing: Superior So Fine! in #519 Barely Mint Blue

Pieced on: Juki TL-2010Q

Batting: Hobbs Heirloom 80 cotton / 20 poly

Backing: Widescreen in Niagara by Robert Kaufman, available here

Quilted On: Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher

Digital Longarm Design: Unknown at this time

Thread for Quilting: Superior Omni #3070 Fountain Mist Light Blue

Made By: Myra Barnes

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Windblown Quilt Pattern - a Modern Wave Sewn Up in I ♥ Ombre!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing the Windblown quilt pattern, this one is in I ♥ Ombre and is super sweet!

Windblown is a modern quilt made with HSTs and paired with two accent fabrics for a fun and easy quilt. The Windblown quilt pattern is brand new in the pattern shop.

Windblown Pattern Features

Meet Windblown - the newest pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts pattern line! This pattern is perfect for using fat quarters and two accent fabrics.

The accent fabrics in this quilt are very subtle - one is Cloud and the other is the lightest print in the I ♥ Ombre collection. The darker accent can be a little more colorful, as long as the print fabrics in the "wind" still stand out against it.

As is my goal with all quilt patterns, Windblown includes as many sizes as work out mathematically, and the score for Windblown is EIGHT quilt sizes!

So Many Quilt Sizes!

This quilt is the Large Throw size, which allows the "wind"

You'll love that this quilt pattern includes 8 sizes from Baby to King, so you won't have to do any math to create the perfect size for you.

Baby 42" x 48"

Lap 48" x 60"

Throw 54" x 72"

Large Throw 60" x 72"

Twin XL 72" x 96"

Square Queen 96" x 96"

Rectangular Queen 96" x 108"

King 108" x 108"

Those Sweet Fabrics!

I made this quilt from a bundle of I ♥ Ombre by V and Co for Moda Fabrics that I had been hoarding for just the right project. I have a FQ of each print left, and it's perfect for the Quilty Cabins pattern in the Throw size.

This collection is also known as I Heart Ombre. The hearts are gold metallic on ombre in purples, pinks, peaches, and red. The "light" accent is Confetti Cotton in Cloud, and the "dark accent" is the lightest print in the I ♥ Ombre collection, which has a background similar to Cloud even though the fabrics are made by different manufacturers.

I Made an Oopsie!

I made a big oopsie when assembling this quilt, and it's so hidden that I'm not sure it would be noticed if I didn't confess. The blocks in every other row are oriented incorrectly. The placement of the two accent fabrics is supposed to be swapped in the blocks in every other row, and I didn't swap them at all. By golly, I totally forgot until it was too late! Fortunately, with these fabrics it's not really noticeable.

For comparison, below is an image showing how the pattern is written. The accent fabrics are supposed to rotate 45 degrees in the blocks in every other row.

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

Longarm Machine Quilting

I found the perfect heart digital longarm quilting design over at Sew Shabby Pantos - it's called Heart Song. I love the hearts and swirls and half Baptist fans. This design stitched out really nicely in natural white thread on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher.

Sew Shabby Pantos has truly unique digital longarm designs at a great price when you join The Panto Club. I suggest checking it out if you have a computerized longarm. (This plug is not sponsored, just my opinion).

For the binding, I cut strips from the pieces left of each I ♥ Ombre fat quarter and created a scrappy binding.

Quilt Stats

Pattern: Windblown by Busy Hands Quilts, available here

Fabric: I ♥ Ombre by V and Co for Moda Fabrics with Confetti Cotton Solid in Cloud and the lightest print from the I ♥ Ombre collection.

Thread for Piecing: Superior So Fine in White

Batting: Hobbs Heirloom 80 cotton / 20 poly

Backing: Flowers in Pink from Berry Market by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs

Longarm Quilting Design: Heart Song by Sew Shabby Pantos

Thread for Quilting: Superior Omni in Natural White

Made By: Myra Barnes of Busy Hands Quilts

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Snappy Squares Quilt Pattern - Mockups!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing mockups of the Snappy Squares quilt pattern in current collections!

Maeve by Moda Fabrics, one with a purple background and the other a cream background.

Maeve fabrics are available right here.

I hope these mockups inspire you to make your own Snappy Squares quilt!

Includes 9 sizes - Baby, Crib, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Full, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King

Layer cake or fat quarter friendly or refer to the chart inside the pattern to use your scrap bins

Includes 3 options for placement of prints in the blocks

Snappy Squares is available right here.

White Owl Textile - Fundamentals - Oceanside

Miscellaneous batiks, one with a black background, the other white.

Marigold by Aneela Hoey for Moda Fabrics, one with cream background, the other with navy blue.
Marigold is available right here.

Marigold by Aneela Hoey for Moda Fabrics, using a single print in each block with cream sashing.

Marigold is available right here.

First Blooms by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs with a background of the cream print from the collection.

First Blooms is available right here.

Parlor by Moda Fabrics, one with a deep purple background, the other with a cream background.

Parlor is available right here.

Miscellaneous batiks, one with a black background, the other with white.

Miscellaneous purple batiks

Vibrance by Riley Blake Designs
Vibrance is available in our shop here.

Mistletoe & Holly by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs, one with random placement of prints in the blocks, and the other with a single print in each block.
Mistletoe & Holly is available right here.

White Owl Textiles - Fundamentals - Nickel Plated

White Owl Textiles - Fundamentals - Pop Culture, one on a black background, the other white

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Snappy Squares Throw Quilt in Batiks - a New Quilt Pattern!

noreply@blogger.com (Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing, Snappy Squares, a new quilt pattern that is perfect for the layer cake squares or fat quarters you have in your stash, or even your stash bins!

This pattern includes 9 sizes in all and is 10" square, FQ, or scrap friendly. There are options for three different ways to arrange the prints in the blocks, too!

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

So Many Sizes!

If you've been here for any length of time, you know that I love to do all of the math for you, so you can make the exact quilt size you want without doing any extra calculations. I am here for the math! :)

Snappy Squares includes 9 quilt sizes, so the quilts you make will really meet the true needs of the people you create for.

Baby 44" x 44"

Crib 44" x 55"

Lap 55" x 65"

Throw 55" x 76"

Large Throw 65" x 87"

Full 87" x 87"

Square Queen 98" x 98"

Rectangular Queen 98" x 108"

King 108" x 108"

I make every effort to design quilt sizes that are oversized in the bed sizes to account for shrinkage when you wash your quilts and to account for today's thicker mattresses. Plus, no one wants to fight over the covers!

Precut and Scrap Bin Friendly!

Snappy Squares is perfect for 10" layer cake square stacks, and the Throw size uses a layer cake perfectly, using 35 out of the 40/42 squares. This leaves a little leeway to remove the prints that are too close in hue to the sashing color.

You can also use fat quarters for Snappy Squares. I've done all of the math for you and figured out how many blocks you'll get from one FQ. You might be surprised!

In addition to the above precut fabric options, there is a chart in the pattern that tells you how many pieces of each size to cut to make each quilt size, making this pattern perfect for using your scrap bins!

You can see that what you have in your stash is most likely perfect to use for the Snappy Squares pattern!

Fabric Selection and Placement

The Snappy Squares fabric requirements include using 10" layer cake squares or fat quarters. Of course, you can always use your scrap bins, referring to the included chart that details how many of each piece size you'll need.

There are three ideas for print placement in each block, and each of these placement ideas result in a unique quilt.

Place the prints at random

Use the same print in each block

Use a single colorway with several prints in a block

The fabric in each of the three quilt mockups above is Mistletoe & Holly by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs. This collection is currently available right here.

Beautiful Java Batiks!

This quilt is made with a Java Batiks by Maywood Studios. I curated the fabrics from four or five single-color FQ bundles. The fabrics include light-medium, medium and dark hues in several colorways - blues, purples, pinks, and teals. For me, it is tempting to leave out the light-medium hues, but those are the fabrics that add a pop or sparkle to the quilt top.

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

Longarm Quilting

The digital longarm machine quilting design used on this quilt is unknown at this time. I will update this post when I find it. Quilted on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher with Superior Omni Bright White thread.

Quilt Stats:

Fabric: Java Batiks by Maywood Studios

Batting: Hobbs Heirloom 80 cotton / 20 poly

Backing and Binding: Boundless floral in Teal

Piecing Thread: Superior So Fine in White

Longarm Quilting: Unknown

Longarm Thread: Superior Omni in Bright White

Quilted On: Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher

Made By: Myra Barnes of Busy Hands Quilts

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

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