I absolutely love quilt patterns that are created from one block and that look complicated, but are super easy to piece. This layer cake pattern, I think, fits that perfectly.
So, here is the quilt block. It looks like there are a lot of small pieces, and while there are, it is constructed much easier than it looks.
Fabric Requirements
- Layer cake (42 a 10” squares)
- 2 yards of background fabric
Cutting
From the background fabric cut
- 84 – 1.5″ x 10″ strips
- 84 – 1.5″ x 11″ strips
I put together a few charts to assist in cutting the fabric efficiently.
Piecing the Block
Piecing this block is so so easy! I love making these blocks and I think I will use this pattern to use up a few more of my Layer Cakes!
First cut two 2″ strips from the same side of a 10″ square.
Keep the strips you cut in order and place a 1.5″ x 10″ strip of background fabric between them.
Sew the strips in place using a 1/4″ seam allowance. I press the seams open to reduce bulk.
Next you will do the same thing in the other direction using the 11″ background strips.
After pressing the seams open trim the block into a 10.5″ square. I give some tips on trimming in my YouTube Video Tutorial.
Look at this design when the blocks start to come together! I just love the look! Leave me a comment letting me know what you think of it!
Layout the Quilt Top
When you finish all of the 42 blocks lay them out getting a design you love. Sew the rows together to complete the top! Press the seams then Baste, Quilt, and Bind as desired!
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I love your quilt!!!! It’s looks really difficult but it’s not!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Thank you Delores!
Beautiful….love the layout! I can’t wait to make one…. thanks for sharing!
Thank you Karla!
Is there anyway to download it?
I’m sorry. I don’t think there is a way to download this post.
I saved it as a bookmark that way I can read it as I need to.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
You can if on your phone just touch the 3 dots on the top right corner and hit the download arrow it will dl the page
Thank you for helping with this!
On iOS tap the square with ^ above then tap save as pdf
On windoze tap print then tap save as PDF
Thank you for the help!
Thanks
I am going to give this one a try. I did a similar one to this a few years ago. I can’t sent it to show you. I really love the colours you used. I always watch your channel.
Thank you Connie! I appreciate your support!
Great pattern
Thank you Doris! ❤️
It looks super easy can’t wait to try it. Didn’t catch the end measurements? I have a layer cake with a navy background think I will get 2 yards of a cream or white I’m a first timer to your channel and I subscribed thank you looking forward to watching more.
Thank you for subscribing! You are right! I looked back and I forgot to put measurements of the finished quilt! It finishes at about 60”x70”!
I think a navy with a cream or white background would be beautiful! Happy sewing!
I have a layer cake with autumn colors. It’s so pretty I didn’t want to cut it up . This pattern is perfect as it will showcase the fabric. So easy too, looks complicated but you made it look very easy. Thank you so much 😍😍😍
Lori, thank you so much! I’m glad you like it and I’m sure you will have fun making it!
I never would have thought that the plaid quilt would have been so simple to make. I love your instructions and tips. Looking forward to making one of these!
Thank you Stella! I hope you enjoy making yours!
My heart sank when when I saw the black print fabric but the finished result is awesome it really works !
It’s rare that I use black fabric, but I was sure it would work here! I am glad you think it did too!
I love plaid. Can’t wait to try it out!
Today was the first time I’ve seen one of your videos. I just love this plaid quilt. Is there any way to get the pattern? I’ve tried everything that your readers have suggested with no luck. I subscribed today, can’t wait to see more of your stuff.
First, thank you for subscribing Suzanne. A lot of people have asked so I will try to work on putting together a pdf this weekend to make this easier for everyone.
I’ve found a way to print the pattern. Under the subscribe button, there are 3 rectangular buttons. Tap the more button and in the drop down box tap the print. Worked great for me. Good luck…