This beautiful layer cake quilt idea by Sunbeam Fabric Art on YouTube is also known as a kaleidoscope quilt. It consists of very fun and playful patterns that are easy to assemble, and to make this quilt, you only need 10-inch print squares, commonly called layer cakes. This quilt project is beginner-friendly and I bet that you can make this perfectly even on your first try.
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Since this quilt is simple, you don’t have to worry about difficult or complicated steps and quilting techniques, this project is very straightforward, and basically all you need to do is cut, swap, and stitch. Personally, this is one of my all-time favorite quilts to make when I need to do something to keep me busy or pass the time. I’m sure you will love this, too, and learn how to do it now.
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Materials for Layer Cake Quilt:
- 10″ print squares or layer cakes
- Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
- Fabric pins
- Needle and thread
- Iron, for pressing
- Sewing machine
How to Make a Layer Cake Quilt:
Step 1
Sort out the light and dark print squares, then stack 4 squares together (1 light, 1 medium, and 2 darks), and line them up drawing the pattern as shown in the video. Cut out along the line, then do the same steps with 8 batik squares, and start switching all of the pieces.
Step 2
After pairing together different colors, stitch them back into a block, then press them nicely, and arrange the blocks together as demonstrated in the video. Stitch the blocks to each other and finish your quilt however you like.
*All these amazing images are thanks to Sunbeam Fabric Art via YouTube. Do visit her channel to see more videos like this!
Easy Layer Cake Quilt for Beginners
