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.


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Market Square Quilt in Briar Hollow by Connecting Threads!

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The Market Square quilt pattern pairs perfectly with the Briar Hollow fabric collection by Connecting Threads.  This fabric collection of greens, peach, and terracotta creates beautiful quilts.  

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
  • Includes instructions for using 5" charm squares, 10" layer cake squares, and fat quarters
  • Easy, simple piecing
  • Skill Level:  Confident beginner






The Briar Hollow fabric collection is available right here at Connecting Threads.


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