Showing posts with label Donation Quilt Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Donation Quilt Series. Show all posts

October 3, 2026

Gratitude Quilt Pattern Mockups!

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It's time for Gratitude quilt pattern mockups!

Read more about the Gratitude quilt pattern in this blog post. You'll love the 8 sizes, jelly roll and scrap friendly instructions, and that it's the 4th quilt in the Donation Quilt Series.

Below each image you will find the name and manufacturer of the fabric collection and when it is expected to ship. Many of these are upcoming fabric collections. Please contact your local quilt shop and ask them to carry your favorite collections. You'll need a jelly roll and a print for the border and binding, along with a neutral sashing. Verify that the sashing color given matches the actual fabrics; I am working with digital swatches which may not be 100% accurate.

The Gratitude Quilt Pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



Bloomsberry by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics


Sashing 55356 11

Inner Border and Binding 55356 18

Outer Border 55350 13



Maeve by Crystal Manning for Moda Fabrics


Sashing, Inner Border and Binding Moda Bella 9900 117

Outer Border 11930 11



Parlor by Crystal Manning for Moda Fabrics


Sashing and Inner Border Moda Bella 9900 182

Outer Border 11961 16

Binding Moda Bella 9900 143



Storytale Blooms by Caverly Smith for Tide + Loom of Lumin Fabrics

Ships February 2027

Sashing and Inner Border ECCO Solids EC-700 White

Outer Border W175-021-715, using only the large floral portion

The Outer Border is a floral stripe print, and the border width may need to be adjusted, depending on the actual width of the border stripe print.



Twilight Flora by HTS Studio for Tide + Loom by Lumin Fabrics

Ships January 2027

Sashing, Inner Border, and Binding ECCO Solids EC-400 Pale Purple

Outer Border is T130-008-656



Windsor Wildflowers by Tim Coffey for White Owl Textiles of Lumin Fabrics

Ships March 2027

Sashing ECCO Solids EC-700 Natural

Inner Border and Binding W150-031-669

Outer Border W150-024-168

The Outer Border is a floral stripe print, and the border width may need to be adjusted, depending on the actual width of the border stripe print.



Joysome by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics

This is the quilt on the cover of the Gratitude pattern.

October 2027

There will be Throw size quilt kits in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Sashing and Inner Border Moda Bella White (should be creamy)

Outer Border 29250 11

Binding 29256 23


The Gratitude Quilt Pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.





Blueprint by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics

December 2025

Sashing and Inner Border Moda Bella White (should be creamy)

Outer Border 55330 15 (there are many prints in the collection that would work)

Binding 55337 17



Nottingham Rose by Susan Winget for White Owl Textiles of Lumin Fabrics

Ships January 2027

Sashing and Inner Border ECCO Solids EC-700 White

Outer Border W105-050-571 (using only the floral portion of the border print)

The Outer Border is a floral stripe print, and the border width may need to be adjusted, depending on the actual width of the border stripe print.

Binding W105-058-771



Botanical Tea for White Owl Textiles of Lumin Fabrics

Sashing and Inner Border ECCO Solids EC-003 Ivory

Outer Border W130-045-175 (using only the bird/floral stripe portion)

Binding W130-054-551 (love the striped border!)



Coastal Treasures by Nicole Tamarin for White Owl Textiles of Lumin Fabrics

Ships March 2027

Sashing ECCO Solids EC-007 Natural

Inner Border and Binding ECCO Solids EC-565 Gray Blue

Outer Border W100-036-779



Festive Freedom by Dinah June for White Owl Textiles of Lumin Fabrics

Ships February 2027

Sashing and Inner Border ECCO Solids EC-700 White

Outer Border W170-003-157 (using only the floral portion of the stripe border print)

Binding W170-011-777



In the Orchard by Sylvia Vasselvia for White Owl Textiles of Lumin Fabrics 

Ships March 2027

Sashing ECCO Solids EC-003 Ivory

Inner Border and Binding W205-011-606

Outer Border W205-003-186



Patriotic Patchwork by Muffin Grayson for Tide + Loom by Lumin Fabrics

Ships January 2027

Sashing ECCO EC-007 Ivory

Inner Border and Binding ECCO Solid EC-547 French Navy

Outer Border T105-011-175



Red, White, & Gnome by Yvette St. Amant for White Owl Textiles of Lumin Fabrics

Ships January 2027

Sashing ECCO Solids EC-003 Ivory

Inner Border and Binding W180-022-555

Outer Border W180-013-175 (using only the gnomes)



Roadside by Vero for Tide + Loom for Lumin Fabrics

Ships December 2026

Sashing ECCO Solids EC-020 Snow

Inner Border and Binding T115-015-787

Outer Border T115-012-778



Roaring Beauty by Janelle Penner for Tide + Loom for Lumin Fabrics

Ships March 2027

Sashing ECCO Solids EC-007 Natural

Inner Border and Binding T120-004-888

Outer Border T120-001-128


The Gratitude Quilt Pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.


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October 1, 2026

Gratitude Throw Quilt in Berry Basket - a New Quilt Pattern!

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Today is a happy day!  I'm sharing a brand new quilt pattern with you named Gratitude!  This pattern is jelly roll and scrap friendly, includes 8 sizes, and is the 4th quilt in the Donation Quilt Series.  It is a quick and easy quilt pattern with strip piecing and simple sewing. 

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






Gratitude Quilt Pattern Features


  • Includes 8 sizes - Baby, Lap, Small Throw, Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King
  • 2-1/2" strip or scrap friendly
  • Strip piecing with 2-1/2" strips
  • Includes instructions for using scraps of varying widths
  • Skill Level:  Confident Beginner






Oh, Those Sweet Fabrics!


The Berry Basket fabric collection by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics, and I love it!  It's a beautiful collection of large and small florals, berries, plaids, and ditty prints in blueberry navy, cranberry red, aqua, pinks, and creamy white.  A real show-stopper grouping of fabrics, that's for sure!

This fabric is from 2023, and I have been hoarding this fabric in my stash for quite some time.  The fabric is available right here on Etsy.  I used a 2-1/2" jelly roll for the blocks, Tiny Flowers in Blueberry 24152-14 for the Outer Border, and Daisy Dot in Cranberry 24153-12 for the Binding. The background is a Confetti Cotton Bright White, but really should have been Cloud.  The lighting played tricks on me when I was selecting the background, but hey, there's no reason to stress about it!

While the Berry Basket fabric is getting harder to find, other Moda fabric designers often use this same aesthetic in their collections; designers such as Camille Roskelley of Thimbleblossoms (formerly of Bonnie and Camille), April Rosenthal, Corey Yoder, Fig Tree & Co, Lella Boutique, Sherri and Chelsi, and others.

Moda fabric collections usually include a lot of prints (30-40), which is really great for easily making a scrappy-looking quilt while using just a single collection where all of the fabrics already coordinate.








Includes 8 Quilt Sizes in All


Once again, you're gonna love that I have done all of the math for you with the 8 sizes that are included.  This pattern includes 3 Throw sizes - labeled Lap, Small Throw, and Throw.  It also includes 2 Queen sizes to give you the option of making a Square Queen if you don't want a pillow tuck, or a Rectangular Queen with extra length for a pillow tuck.  I am all about giving you options here!








Jelly Rolls For Strip Piecing


Previously this year, I wrote the Primrose quilt pattern which is jelly roll friendly, and prior to that it had been quilt awhile since I wrote a jelly roll pattern.  I figured it was definitely time to write one to use some of the sweet rolie polies I've had stashed away.  A Rolie Polie is a Riley Blake Designs' term for a jelly roll.  

You can view all of my 2-1/2" jelly roll strip patterns right here in the shop.

This pattern is written to strip piece the 2-1/2" strips into strip sets and then subcut them into segments. Okay, I heard you saying that three times really fast! The segments are then sewn into the blocks with sashing.  Strip piecing speeds up this process, and it seems to make it more accurate since both ends of the segment are cut straight.




A Truly Scrappy Quilt Pattern


Gratitude is what I would call a Truly Scrappy Pattern.  You can use any width of strip less than 3", not just 2-1/2" wide scraps, making this the perfect pattern to use your scrap bins.  There is a whole section on using your scraps in a variety of strip widths from 1" up to 3". That is the width, and the minimum strip length is 5-1/2".

Honestly, I almost cut the entire Scrappy section out of the pattern because I wasn't sure it really added to the pattern, but The Mister said it adds value to the pattern, so include it.  I am glad I did, and if you are a scrappy quilter and will use that section, you can thank The Mister!








Longarm Machine Quilting


The digital longarm design used to quilt the quilt top, batting, and backing together is Flower Spray by Hermione Agee © 2017, digitized by Patricia Ritter, available right here at Intelligent Quilting.  This is one of my favorite simple digital quilting designs.  Quilted on my Handi Quilter Amara with ProStitcher in white thread.

This quilt was professionally pieced by Kare Ybarra and quilted and bound by me.

Batting is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 cotton poly.

The Backing fabric is aqua with tiny white flowers, a print from the Berry Basket fabric collection.









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




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July 3, 2025

Blessings Throw Quilt in Halloween Fabrics!

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Boo!  Another spectacular Blessings quilt that I am so excited to share with you - this one in Halloween fabrics!  Blessings is my latest quilt pattern that is quick and easy, and fat quarter friendly.  This is one of FIVE finished quilts that I made with this pattern.  As I like to say, just let that girl sew!

You'll love that Blessings is super stash friendly as its made with fat quarters.  Plus, there are 6 sizes included and it's super quick and easy, as all quilts in the Donation Quilt Series are!

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.


Create Blessings


The Blessings quilt pattern is the third pattern in the Donation Quilt Series, which features designs with large blocks and simple piecing for a quick and easy finish.  Now you can make quilts at a faster rate!  If you're looking to create quilts to give away, Blessings is a great design to help you achieve the task.

Less seams = less fabric = less cost to make.  Quick, easy, cheaper = a win-win for making donation quilts!  




6 Sizes Included


I love providing you with so many size options so you can create your own marvelous quilt.  Blessings includes a total of 6 sizes - Baby, Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King.  I've done all of the math for you!

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



Scary Good Fabrics


Looking for something a little more spooky to work with?  Blessings is the perfect design to use for making a festive quilt for any holiday season!  I made this quilt in the Throw size using a blend of Halloween prints from various fabric collections with many of the prints from the Beggar's Night collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs.  A number of the prints glow in the dark!

This design allows you to show your creativity, so I encourage you to use your own mix of your favorite bold and beautiful scraps to create your Blessings quilt.  Mixing lights with medium and dark hued fabrics works perfectly in the Blessings pattern.


Halloween Quilt Kits!


I have curated Blessings Quilt Kits in Halloween fabrics - the prints are different than the quilt featured in this blog post, but are just as fun!!  Includes your choice of Black or Cloud solid for the sashing.







Longarm Machine Quilting


The longarm quilting design I used for this quilt is Gossamer in Superior Omni Natural White Thread.  This was quilted on my HandiQuilter Amara with ProStitcher.

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.






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Blessings Twin Quilt in You and Me!

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I am pleased to share a new quilt pattern with you that just makes my heart melt!  This pattern is called Blessings - a quick and easy, fat quarter friendly design that leaves a lasting impact in one's home.  I adore this design so much that I ended up making a total of five quilt samples!

The Blessings quilt pattern is part of the Donation Quilt Series and includes 6 sizes and is fat quarter friendly!

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.



Say hello to Blessings


The Blessings quilt pattern is the third pattern in the Donation Quilt Series, which features designs with large blocks and simple piecing for a quick and easy finish.  Create quilts at a faster rate with the Blessings quilt pattern!  If you are looking to make quilts to give away, Blessings would be a great design to help you achieve the task.



So many sizes!


I'm giving you so many options for you to work with - all bed sizes worked out except the Full size.  For the Blessings design, there are 6 sizes in all - Baby, Throw, Twin, Square Queen, Rectangle Queen, and King.  I've done all of the math for you to create this perfectly symmetrical quilt.  :)

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.





You and Me, that's the dream


This quilt was made in the Twin size using the You and Me fabric collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs.  This is such a sweet and charming design filled with hearts, flowers, and intricate designs in red, pink, and aqua hues.  The details are simply exquisite!  The background is Confetti Cotton Solid in Cloud, and the binding and backing are prints from the collection.  


You and Me Quilt Kits!


I've curated Blessings Quilt Kits in You and Me.  The kits include enough fabric to make the Twin size which requires 20 of the 21 FQs in the bundle, or you could make the Throw size with only 12 of the 21 FQs.



Longarm Machine Quilting


The longarm quilting design I used for this quilt is Heart to Heart in Superior Omni Natural White thread.  This was quilted on my HandiQuilter Amara with ProStitcher.  

The quilt top was made by Joanne Hubbard and quilted and bound by me.

Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.




Get the Blessings quilt pattern in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

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