Quick, easy and super fun, this Star Layer Cake quilt is gorgeous! The pattern includes instructions to make 5 different sizes from crib to king.
Grab two layer cakes and some background fabric and let’s start quilting….
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The star layer cakes quilt is part of the Fat Quarter Shop’s shortcut quilt series. This pattern is written to make a lap sized quilt approximately 72″ x 90″ but also includes instructions to adapt the pattern to make a crib sized quilt, twin size, queen and king sized. You will also find a video to help you with cutting and piecing.
Star Cakes Blocks measure 16” x 16”. Use one for a pillow or three for a table runner. The crib size quilt measures approximately 37″ x 37″ which also makes a great size for a table topper.
Using pre-cut layer cakes, you can make this quilt quickly and easily. Layer Cakes are collections of 10″ x 10″ squares of fabric made by Moda Fabrics. Layer Cakes are available by collection so all the fabrics coordinate with each. They typically include 42 pieces of fabric, though the number may vary. Other manufacturers produce similar products such as Stackers, Ten by Tens and 10″ Squares.
To make this quilt you will need both a solid and a printed layer cake. For a great collection of solids, try Connecting Threads. And of course, the Fat Quarter Shop is famous for their pre-cuts and usually has the largest selection of layer cakes that I have found.
The quilt is created using Half Square Triangles (HST’s) placed in such a way to create a pinwheel. Using layer cakes, it is easy to create your HST’s four at a time. Nana explains how to make HST’s in this post.
To make the lap size Star Layer Cake quilt, you will need the following supplies:
- One print Layer Cake or forty 10” squares
- One solid Layer Cake or forty 10” squares
- 1 7/8 yards solid for background
- 7/8 yard binding
- 5 5/8 yards backing – see Nana’s post on How to Create Stunning Backings
- One Creative Grids Square It Up & Fussy Cut 9 1/2” Ruler (optional)
- Batting according to size
If you plan on making a different size, refer to the pattern for the fabric requirements.
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