Alter Ego Quilt Using Layer Cakes With Jenny Doan

This alter ego quilt by Missouri Star is a fun pattern you can make with layer cakes! It’s super easy to make and only requires two basic blocks – the hourglass and four patch blocks. Watch the video below for full instructions. Happy sewing.

Materials

• 1 layer cake
• 5/8 yard of fabric for inner border
• 2 yards of fabric for outer border and binding

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Instructions

Step 1:

Make the four patch. Take 2 layer cake squares  and cut them into half in both directions to make 5″ blocks. Get four 5″ blocks – 2 light and 2 dark. Arrange them in a four patch alternating the light and dark. Sew them in rows first with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Once done, set the seam and press them open towards the dark side. Sew the rows together with 1/4″ seam allowance. Press it open.

Step 2:

Make the hourglass block.  Take 2 layer cake squares. Fold one in half diagonally and press to make a crease. Place it on top of the other square, right sides together. Sew a 1/4″ on either side of the line. Once done, sew directly on the line. Set the seams and press them open toward the dark side. Make another set with two different squares. Take one from the first set, fold it it diagonally across the seam line, then press to make a crease. Place it on top of one half-square triangle from the other set, right sides together. Make sure the diagonals are aligned and that the colors on the top are opposite to the colors on the bottom (light-dark and dark-light). Sew 1/4″ away on either side of the fold line. Cut directly on the line and press it open.

Step 3:

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other blocks. You need 7 rows with 6 blocks across for a total of 42 blocks – half four patch blocks and half hourglass blocks. When you arrange them, make sure they are alternating.

Alter Ego Quilt Using Layer Cakes With Jenny Doan