September 17, 2026

Envision Throw Quilt in Marra Batiks!

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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  N9403 Sponge in Grey Blue
  • Fabric #3  N9402 Star Flower in Dusty Cerulean
  • Fabric #4  N9401 Sasanka in Ocean
  • Fabric #5  N9400 Makar in Deep Ocean

Envision Quilt Sizes and Fabric Requirements





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September 16, 2026

Crisscross Throw Quilt Kit in Marra Batiks!

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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.

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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 Level: Beginner




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September 3, 2026

Picket Fence Quilt in Briar Hollow!

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I am having so much fun featuring Briar Hollow in some of my quilt patterns, and it is also a hit in Picket Fence!  This pattern includes 7 sizes from Baby to King, is precut friendly, and includes two layout options.  It's a great pattern to let your favorite fabrics shine.

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




Picket Fence Quilt Pattern Features


  • Includes 7 sizes - Baby, Square Throw, Rectangular Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangular Queen, and King
  • Use Fat Quarters for all sizes, 10" squares for smaller sizes, or 10" squares and 2.5" strips for Queen and King sizes.
  • Strip pieced for a quicker finish
  • Two layout options - pieced blocks alternating direction or pieced blocks placed vertically
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner





The Briar Hollow fabric collection is available at Connecting Threads.


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




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