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  • Rainbow Streak Baby Quilt
    Rainbow Streak Baby Quilt

    Meet Rainbow Streak! She's made from the leftover HSTs from the Rainbow Star Baby quilt! Rainbow Streak is sparkling rainbow quilt that is quick and easy to piece. Quilt Stats: Pattern: Rainbow Streak, an original by Busy Hands Quilts, inspired by Shannon of The Flemings Nine; Size: 40" square; Fabric: 17 different Kona solids; Batting: Hobbs 80/20 cotton poly; Backing: Multi colored paint boxes; Quilting: Allover medium meandering stitch in gray thread on Mrs.Bernina, my old 830 which was my grandmother's; Binding: Double fold with mitered corners, attached by machine; Value: A flash of fun! You can read more about this quilt on my blog: http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/2015/05/rainbow-streak-baby-quilt-my-bloggers.html


    By BusyHandsQuilts
    BusyHandsQuilts 15 LIKES  |  1738 VIEWS
  • Rising Star / Super Nova
    Rising Star / Super Nova

    This quilt was made for someone who had a rough year in 2018. It hasn't been gifted yet as I am making one for her mother who has also had a rough 2018 and I want to gift them together. My best friend from High School has a long arm set up and she did the quilting for me on this piece due to the size. The pattern is super simple and available freely in several places online. It's basically all Half Square Triangles, its the color lay out that takes all the time. I spent at least a week moving color squares around.


    By KareemahHamdan
    KareemahHamdan 10 LIKES  |  656 VIEWS
  • Woven Candy Heart Pocket
    Woven Candy Heart Pocket

    I watched a tutorial on fabric weaving and immediately found my name tags left over from Christmas to work with. The shape was perfect for my little project. I added the lining from scraps. I love to weave!


    By Jkdp101
    Jkdp101 2 LIKES  |  653 VIEWS
  • New Orleans
    New Orleans

    My daughter married into a family from New Orleans. I quilted and embroidered small gifts for them this year. I call them jewelry holders. They loved them!


    By Jkdp101
    Jkdp101 4 LIKES  |  636 VIEWS
  • To A. , may her triangles always be tranquil
    To A. , may her triangles always be tranquil

    It took me a long time to decide on what to make for A. She has so many different likes and preferences I had to look carefully for something that would suit her. Luckily I had purchased the perfect fabric (just didn't know i at the rxact moment i put it in my cart) and I knew it would be perfect for her. I used Villa Romana Peacock Colorstory Metallic by Studio RK for Robert Kaufman. Just needed a pattern. A is very cerebral and though she likes this that have traditionally been labeled feminine, she's not a froofy ruffle girl. Clean lines seem to suit her best. Since I do not own a long arm set up, I needed something I could do QAYG. When I saw Jenny do Tranquil Triangles in a tutorial, I knew that was the one. Once again one of my sisters was going off on an adventure, not as far as H but still a few hours away so I wanted to get it done before she left for Grad school. Didn't quite make it but it was done by the time she came home for Thanksgiving .


    By KareemahHamdan
    KareemahHamdan 10 LIKES  |  688 VIEWS
  • Quilts Gifted – A little gift to women I’ve never
    Quilts Gifted – A little gift to women I’ve never

    A friend of mine travels annually on a mission trip to El Salvador. In the village she visited in 2018 is a women’s co-op that is one of the few ways for the local women to gain some independent income. They needed support for supplies so I suggested I make a quilt and we raffle it off in the US to raise funds to help support their work. It's the first time they have been able to give an actual cash donation to this group and we were thrilled to end up getting $600 in raffle tickets sold (we aimed for $450). The quilt is based on a piece in the September / October 2018 volume of Fons & Porter Love of Quilting : Kentucky Crossroads Quilt originally designed by Nancy Mahoney. For more about what I did and how you can read my blog post at https://pleatsfrillsandfurbelows.wordpress.com/


    By KareemahHamdan
    KareemahHamdan 9 LIKES  |  659 VIEWS
  • Christmas Gifts 2018
    Christmas Gifts 2018

    I worked hard on my quilted Christmas gifts this year. I added embroidery designs and made ornaments for my brother who travels to Africa at least 3 times a year.


    By Jkdp101
    Jkdp101 4 LIKES  |  661 VIEWS
  • Quilts for Room Divider
    Quilts for Room Divider

    These two Batik Quilts separate a bedroom area from a living area in our basement. I used layer cakes and stash, cotton batting, and primium white muslin for a backing so that the bedroom area could be any decor. The are on a rod hung with hooks in the ceiling and chains around the rod. The quilting is done with a walking foot. I just made wavy lines around 1/2 inch apart.


    By Anannymess
    Anannymess 15 LIKES  |  774 VIEWS
  • Bee Project VIII & Final
    Bee Project VIII & Final

    I am so thrilled my high school friend from way back asked if she could purchase the Bee Quilt to give to a cancer survivor. She gave me so many compliments and told me the quilt spoke to her. We can't wait for this brave friend to receive the Bee Quilt!


    By Jkdp101
    Jkdp101 13 LIKES  |  854 VIEWS
  • Cuzco 16-Patch Lap Quilt in Purples
    Cuzco 16-Patch Lap Quilt in Purples

    Giant 16-patch blocks go together quickly for a beautiful, modern quilt. Fabrics are Kate Spain Cuzco and Kona cotton. This quilt is for sale in my quilt shop: http://bit.ly/BusyHandsQuiltsonEtsy


    By BusyHandsQuilts
    BusyHandsQuilts 5 LIKES  |  956 VIEWS
  • Cuzco Lap Quilt in Pinks and Oranges
    Cuzco Lap Quilt in Pinks and Oranges

    Giant 16-patch blocks go together quickly for a stunning quilt. Fabric is Kate spain Cuzco and Kona Cotton. This quilt was professionally quilted by me. This quilt is for sale in my quilt shop: http://bit.ly/BusyHandsQuiltsonEtsy


    By BusyHandsQuilts
    BusyHandsQuilts 8 LIKES  |  791 VIEWS
  • Phoebe's Flower Box Twin Quilt Set Pillow Sham
    Phoebe's Flower Box Twin Quilt Set Pillow Sham

    Phoebe's Flower Box is a delightful navy blue and purple quilt. There is a matching pillow sham. This quilt set is for sale in my Etsy shop here: http://bit.ly/BusyHandsQuiltsonEtsy


    By BusyHandsQuilts
    BusyHandsQuilts 2 LIKES  |  863 VIEWS
  • Wild and Crazy Giant Flying Geese Quilt
    Wild and Crazy Giant Flying Geese Quilt

    This queen size flying geese quilt is certainly busy! Flying Geese blocks are giant and go together quickly. The mash of abstract fabrics are bursting with color. This quilt is for sale in my quilt shop: http://bit.ly/BusyHandsQuiltsonEtsy


    By BusyHandsQuilts
    BusyHandsQuilts 5 LIKES  |  746 VIEWS
  • Phoebe's Flower Box Baby Quilt
    Phoebe's Flower Box Baby Quilt

    Phoebe's Flower Box is a sweet quilt made from Phoebe by Another Point of View for Windham. This quilt has been professionally quilted by me in a delightful floral design. This baby quilt is for sale in my quilt shop. http://bit.ly/BusyHandsQuiltsonEtsy


    By BusyHandsQuilts
    BusyHandsQuilts 2 LIKES  |  707 VIEWS
  • Popsicle Summer Lap Quilt
    Popsicle Summer Lap Quilt

    Popsicle Summer is a fun churn dash variation. Fabrics is Citrus by Another Point of View for Windham. This was a Craftsy kit. This quilt sold in my Etsy shop: http://bit.ly/BusyHandsQuiltsonEtsy


    By BusyHandsQuilts
    BusyHandsQuilts 7 LIKES  |  659 VIEWS