Another quick and easy quilt for your collection. This layer cake quilt uses one 10” layer cake to make a great crib, toddler or lap quilt that can be made in a day.
Because layer cakes come in a wide variety of fabric collections, you will definitely find a color and style to make your quilt unique.
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This quilt has been designed by the Fat Quarter Shop as part of their Shortcut quilts series. The pattern creates a fast and easy quilt that measures 48″ x 61″.
WHAT IS A LAYER CAKE??
Layer Cakes are collections of 10″ x 10″ squares of fabric made by Moda Fabrics. Layer Cakes are available by collection and usually include 42 pieces of fabric, although the number may vary. Other manufacturers produce similar products such as Stackers, Ten by Tens and 10″ Squares.
Choose any of your favorite layer cakes to customize this quilt. Layer cakes are available in baby boy blues, little girl pinks, holiday themes, batiks, florals and more. And the best thing, they are color coordinated and pre-cut!!
To make the layer cake quilt you will need the following supplies:
- One Layer Cake™ or forty-two 10″ squares
- 5/8 yard of fabric for binding
- 3 1/4 yards fabric for backing. For creative ideas on backing your quilt, see “Whats Nana Making” post on how to create a spectacular quilt backing.
- Twin size batting
- Coordinating thread
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