Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt - the Sunset version in Dazzle Dots!

This week, I wanted to introduce you to my newest quilt design called Stars and Stripes!  Stars and Stripes is a quick and easy design.  This pattern was inspired by Picket Fence - a long-loved Busy Hands  Quilts' pattern.  If you are looking to make a dazzling quilt for your favorite person, then keep reading, because this could be the perfect pattern for you!

Stars and Stripes includes all of the quilt sizes and is precut friendly for the scrappy stars version.  Keep reading to check out all of the details!

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Two star options - Scrappy Stars or Identical Stars!

The Stars and Stripes quilt pattern combines sparkling stars with striped blocks to make a truly show-stopping quilt!  I love creating quilt patterns with stars scattered playfully across the quilt top like this design does.  It makes the quilt stand out and gives it more character.

There are two star options with this bright and sparkly design - you can use fat quarters to make the scrappy stars and stripe blocks or make identical stars made from yardage of two prints with jelly roll strips for the pieced blocks.  Either option works great, you won't be disappointed!

Inspired by my Picket Fence Design!

This star design was inspired by Picket Fence with the pieced blocks encircling pieced stars in place of the large squares of fabric in Picket Fence.  You can view Picket Fence right here.

Includes 8 Sizes

I know it's always better to offer multiple sizes so everyone has the opportunity to make their own quilt to their desired size.  This pattern includes 8 sizes, which are - Wall, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King.  This quilt is the Throw size.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Dazzling Fabrics

For this quilt I used the Dazzle Dots fabric by Christa Quilts for Benartex using the warm colors from the collection - reds, oranges, golds, pinks, and purples.  These colors are a perfect representation of a beautiful sunset.  Background is Kona Cotton Solid Black which creates real pop against the bright fabrics.  The binding is a maroon dot fabric from the Dazzle Dots collection.  Isn't the quilt just -- dazzling?  😊✨

You can shop for Dazzling Dots fabric here.

Stars and Stripes Quilt Kits!

Connecting Threads has kitted Stars and Stripes in their new fabric collection, Chesapeake Summer!  The quilt kit is the Throw size.  You can see it right here.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Longarm Machine Quilting

The quilting design used for this marvelous quilt is Chevron Tumblers by Patricia Ritter and Marybeth O'Halloran, available at Urban Elementz here.  This design creates a vision of sparkles across the quilt top.  This was quilted on my HandiQuilter Amara with ProSticher.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

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Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt - a new Quilt Pattern in Dazzle Dots Cool Hues!

I am excited to introduce you to my newest quilt design called Stars and Stripes!  This design is quick and easy yet makes a stunning quilt that you'll be proud to share.  This pattern was inspired by Picket Fence - a long-time favorite quilt pattern of mine.  All of the sizes are included with this design, and the scrappy stars option is fat quarter friendly!

Click here to check out Picket Fence.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Introducing Stars and Stripes

The Stars and Stripes quilt pattern combines sparkling stars with pieced stripe blocks to make a truly show-stopping quilt!  I love creating quilt patterns with stars scattered playfully across the quilt top like this design does.  It makes the quilt stand out and gives it more character.

There are two star options with this bright and sparkly design - you can use fat quarters to make the scrappy stars and stripe blocks or make identical stars from yardage of two prints with jelly roll strips for the pieced blocks.  Either option works terrifically!

Stars and Stripes is a play on Picket Fence with the pieced strip blocks encircling the sparkling stars, just as the pieced blocks encircle a large fabric square in Picket Fence.  All quilt sizes preserve this layout of the pieced stripe blocks.  You'll find the Picket Fence pattern right here.

All Sizes Included

I wanted to give you all the possible size options for you to make your own Stars and Stripes quilt.  This pattern includes 8 sizes, which are - Wall, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King.  Each size preserves the pattern of pieced stripe blocks encircling the star blocks.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Dazzling Fabrics

For this quilt, I used the Dazzle Dots fabric collection by Christa Quilts for Benartex.  The name of the fabric says it all; the material has dots beautifully scattered across the stars and stripes.  I chose the greens and blues from the collection to create a soothing Throw sized quilt in cool colors. With the crisp Kona Nautical background, isn't the quilt just -- dazzling?  😊✨

You can shop for Dazzling Dots fabric here.

The backing fabric is a Hash Dot print in Turquoise, available in the shop right here.  The binding is a navy blue dot print from the Dazzle Dots collection, double fold and attached by machine for durability.

Stars and Stripes Quilt Kits!

Connecting Threads has kitted Stars and Stripes in red and blue fabrics on a background of white to create a stunning patriotic quilt.  You can check out the quilt kits right here.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Longarm Machine Quilting

The quilting design used for this marvelous quilt is Chevron Tumblers by Patricia Ritter and Marybeth O'Halloran, available at Urban Elementz right here.  This was quilted with Superior Omni Navy thread on my HandiQuilter Amara with ProSticher.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

This quilt top was made by Kare Ybarra and quilted and bound by me.

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Stars and Stripes Throw Quilt in Picadilly!

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, I figured now would be the perfect time to introduce my newest quilt design called Stars and Stripes!  Stars and Stripes is a quick and easy design that you'll whip up in no time!  This pattern was inspired by Picket Fence, a long-time favorite quilt pattern of mine.

Stars and Stripes includes 8 sizes, and you can use fat quarters for the scrappy star layout.  This quilt has identical stars with every star made from the same two fabrics, and the pieced stripe blocks made from jelly roll strips.

Keep reading to learn about Stars and Stripes quilt kits in red, white, and blue!

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Shoot for the Stars and Stripes!

The Stars and Stripes quilt pattern combines sparkling stars with pieced stripe blocks to make a truly show-stopping quilt!  I love creating quilt patterns with stars scattered neatly across the quilt top like this design does.  It makes the quilt stand out!  

There are two star options with this bright and sparkly design - you can either make scrappy stars with fat quarters or make identical stars made from yardage of two prints with jelly roll strips for the pieced blocks.  Either option works great!  This quilt uses the identical stars layout.

8 Sizes Included

I wanted to give you all the possible size options so that you can create the Stars and Stripes quilt you want.  This pattern includes 8 sizes - Wall, Lap, Throw, Large Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King.  All quilt sizes preserve the design of the pieced blocks encircling the stars.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Red, White, and WOW Fabrics

For this quilt, the red and blue on white is Picadilly by Amanda Castor of Material Girl Quilts for Riley Blake Designs on Kona Cotton White background.  This is the identical stars layout made with yardage of two fabrics, along with strips for the stripe blocks.  The backing and binding fabric is red dots on navy from the Picadilly collection.

Stars and Stripes would make a beautiful quilt for the Fourth of July, or even for Quilt of Valor - a program that's dedicated to making quilts for veterans!  So let your spirit shine with the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern!

Stars and Stripes Quilt Kits!

Connecting Threads has kitted Stars and Stripes in the Throw size in their Chesapeake Summer fabric collection!  Their smooth cotton fabric in these vivid colors is perfect for Stars and Stripes.  Click here to check out the quilt kit.

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

Longarm Machine Quilting

The longarm quilting design used for this quilt is Stars and Stripes 2 by Celine Spader, available at Intelligent Quilting.  I used Superior Omni White thread as the finishing touch to this quilt.  This was quilted on my HandiQuilter Amara with ProSticher.

Get the Stars and Stripes quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

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