Easy Quarter-Square Triangle Blocks! Layer Cake Shuffle 🎴 Shortcut Quilt Pattern | Fat Quarter Shop

Don't be afraid to try quarter-square triangle blocks! Kimberly demonstrates plenty of tips and tricks that will make the quarter-square triangle block (a.k.a the hourglass block) nice and easy with perfect points. This quilt is a piece of cake, and all you need is one Layer Cake! You'll be shuffling prints, sewing triangles and quilting this up in no time!
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Featuring the fabric line Meander by Aneela Hoey for ModaFabrics
Quilt Size shown: 48.5” x 56.5”
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Fabric & Supplies for Layer Cake Shuffle Quilt
00:50 - Separating the Layer Cake Fabrics into Two Stacks
01:18 - Pair Prints from Each Stack
01:33 - What Starched Layer Cake Squares Look Like
01:56 - Making the Layer Cake Shuffle Hourglass Quilt Block
04:36 - Trimming Down the Layer Cake Shuffle Hourglass Quilt Blocks
05:42 - Layer Cake Shuffle Quilt Size Options
06:17 - Tip on Pinning Quilt Blocks Together to Get Perfect Points
SUPPLIES
▸ FREE Layer Cake Shuffle Quilt Pattern - bit.ly/3qJd2Ft
▸ Layer Cakes & 10" Square Quilt Fabric: - bit.ly/3M6rVKP
▸ Fabrics by Aneela Hoey - bit.ly/3w024yK
▸ Layer Cake Shuffle Quilt Kit - bit.ly/3vjlpud
▸ Backing Set for Layer Cake Shuffle Quilt Kit - bit.ly/36BKXIJ
▸ 50wt Aurifil Dove 100% Cotton Mako Thread - bit.ly/3M35Yw7
▸ Creative Grids 8.5" Quilting Square Ruler - bit.ly/3vkaxwu
▸ Creative Grids 10.5" Quilting Square Ruler - bit.ly/36MZKAJ
▸ Creative Grids 15" Seam Guide - bit.ly/3phbOjQ
▸ Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" Quilting Ruler - bit.ly/3M64AJa
▸ Creative Grids 24" x 36" Cutting Mat - bit.ly/3yK8rFK
▸ Rotating Cutting Mat by Matilda’s Own - bit.ly/34FFm3y
▸ Alphabitties - bit.ly/3ec8Rem
▸ Black Frixion Pen - bit.ly/3FkqFjs
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[@janetlohmann586]

Thank you. Great sewing information. I also liked that you pointed out that you starched the fabric.

[@lencilenci7408]

I’m loving the short cut series.. thank you sooo much 🌻

[@asclay2004]

love the look of this with the quilting!

[@joanmcfadyen]

Thank you for another free pattern and video!💕

[@bellaannecgoff2335]

I love this pattern ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbaralamanuzzi3688]

Love your simple and exact tutorials! Thank you for your time!

[@stitchwithjen2249]

This is a great pattern! Thanks for creating and sharing it!

[@bettyhannan3771]

Love it!

[@kirana51]

Love it! ❣Thank you 🌷

[@maureenabramson4224]

Thank you Kimberly for this great tutorial and for another wonderful and free pattern. The fabric you used is fun and the colors are great.

[@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291]

Thanks for yet another great #FREEQUILT pattern. I love that you're also able to starch and that you share that with us! Thanks for all you do!!!

[@maryg4646]

Thank you! Wonderful tutorial and pattern.

[@lynnperschke3966]

This looks easy and fun thank you Kimberly

[@denisepineda1788]

Great video. I love the short cut quilt series and thanks for the free pattern!! Great job, Kimberly!

[@marlahanks7278]

That quilting pattern is really nice on this one!

[@marileetreat4403]

Thank you Kimberly!!! This is a beautiful quilt!! 😍

[@annamcarthur3409]

Love this! Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@suehorn4182]

This has to be one of my favorites ❤❤❤❤

[@margaretbaker623]

I love how Kimberly can elevate a simple pattern like this one! Useful tips! Thanks, team! ⚘

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Beautiful quilt…thanks for the tutorial🌻

[@esperansaloughran693]

Love layer cakes, have to make very soon! Thank you!

[@faeriepabich6414]

What a great pattern for a fast but beautiful quilt. Thank you, FQS…you guys are the best!🥰

[@jenihansen7201]

WOW, THIS LOOKS LIKE SUCH FUN. THANK YOU FQS.

[@terryblair966]

Thank you Kimberly!

[@elainekelley6358]

Thanks for the free pattern. Appreciate all you do for us.

[@vickiheath6133]

Thank you for the inspiration

[@8machines62]

Wow! Great video! Thank you. One of my favorites.

[@goldiefinch]

Thank you for this great pattern

[@waikikialoha6300]

I love this.

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Great pattern Kimberly thanks

[@barbaraoconnor5167]

Thanks Kimberly, got it!!

[@marieerickson9695]

What a great pattern! I am in the middle of finishing the layer cake lotto and this will be my next one! I love your videos, thank you for sharing!

[@pamelawinkel1561]

Cute fabric.

[@turpenju1]

Great job!

[@lizryan6289]

Kimberly, you are a pro at piecing. I like this pattern.

[@annlowry9473]

Thank you for your tips

[@ellenchappell1574]

This looks like a fun quilt to make

[@christinemeleg4535]

What an achievable quilt! Your instructions are so easy to understand and the pattern is so cheerful! Thank you!

[@eshannon922]

Great video. I like this easy pattern.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

This is an awesome pattern. Thanks for sharing.

[@deewinston5651]

Thanks so much Kimberly. Such a cute pattern.❤️

[@feliciaprice3888]

Tried this easy and cute pattern and love the way my quilt turned out.

[@tatianaterriesmith8471]

Another great video and instructions thank you

[@ninagillenwater4502]

Thank You!!!

[@tatianaterriesmith8471]

Thank you for sharing

[@jneely5372]

Thank you so much!

[@christinemg3969]

Enjoyed the video very simple pattern!

[@isabellep6119]

Thank you for your beautiful free pattern! Never tried quilting yet, but I just won a Ruby Star Society layer cake and a cutting mat from my local fabric store. I was looking for a beginner’s pattern, and really appreciate your excellent tutorials! Can’t wait to make it now! 🥰

[@dadams512]

Thank you for a great show 'n tell video for making this beautiful quilt. Plus, who doesn't love a free pattern. Time to look at the layer cakes at FQS.

[@kristiedentice7030]

Very nice! Thanks 👍

[@karensorenson4925]

I also love the fact that you don't have to buy background or sashing in this pattern, just use the layer cake fabric for the beautiful quilt!!! Thank you again Karen Sorenson

[@karensorenson4925]

Very nice tutorial & free pattern - Thank you Kimberly!!! Karen Sorenson

[@marlenethompson864]

Nice video. Thanks for the free pattern!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hi! I hope you are having a wonderful day and have fun plans for this week. I'm sitting with my hand quilting. I just want you to now that I enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing this video, your energy and your time.

[@dianareddell1496]

I’ve made one quilt using this pattern/method and it’s one of my favorites. ❤️

[@MsTerrieO]

Our guild tries to make a foster quilt for every new child that comes into foster care in our county, this is next on my list thank you

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

Thank you.

[@manuelashannon1369]

Great tutorial.

[@janetsandgran2062]

Thank you

[@je7867]

Thank you for sharing and making this pattern free!! I was able to download with no problem. As a newbie in this space of quilting I appreciate your clear instructions on the quilting processes. I have reviewed many of your videos and found the instructions to be direct and helpful. Your website has a-lot of good information and provided answers to questions I had about the cake layer concept. I will attempt this quilt as my next project. Thanks again.

[@Holly.Martin]

Thank you for yet another beautiful FREE pattern! This is a great idea for a Project Linus blanket or other donation quilt. 😁❤️

[@karin0963]

My thoughts exactly. I love Project Linus

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I will be making one of these for one of my sons and his sweet wife.

[@gwenmangelson]

This is great, I have layer cakes running out my eyeballs lol will be fun to sew them up

[@robinkick8834]

I got the not found message also but link you provided worked! Thank you! Great video.

[@nancywhitten2585]

💖 I need that seam ruler!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Easy to find...JoAnn's has it. Best to wait for sale on Quilter's tools!!!

[@T_i_n_a_]

💛

[@VTorrance]

Watching you cut that fabric reminded me I should go and buy a new blade 😂

[@boonedogglepip5463]

I'm getting a 404 Not Found error on the pattern link. However, I can probably remember how to make this without the pattern. Thank you for all the videos you put out. I have learned a lot from them. Your time is a precious commodity and I'm thankful for your generosity in the giving of it to teach me and others.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Try using this link: bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@boonedogglepip5463]

@@FatQuarterShopTX Worked! Thank you sew much!

[@lauraharris9322]

Love this!! Are we going to see how to make the pleated pillow that was on shorts video? Looks like pleated pillow and then cut in quarters? It’s very pretty!!

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Laura! That video is only available for our members. Membership is different than subscribing. Membership is completely optional and includes a fee of $4.99/month. We provide special livestreams, patterns and more for members but we also offer lots of free patterns and tutorials regardless of membership.

[@lauraharris9322]

@@FatQuarterShopTX thank you!! I enjoy your videos:)

[@5kristy71]

What do you get the pattern printed on? Would it be like stock card. Love the video

[@cheriwilliams7001]

Another incredible quilt. When I watch your videos I feel like I’m in a candy store.

[@jenncruz855]

Love this pattern and thank you for making it free! Is anyone else having trouble with the link for the pattern? I am getting a “sold out / can’t find” error when I click the pattern on the website. Thanks!

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Jenn! The pattern is available here: bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@wendytravis6427]

Do you recommend starching first? What are the disadvantages of not starching?

[@jerrihalf5564]

Was the quilting done with a template? Programed in a LQM? I like the geometry of it for top I have.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Jerri! The quilting was done by our quilter Gina Tell www.thread-graffiti.com/

[@velosianna708]

As a novice quilter, I have a question. Do you use the expensive thread for quilting the end product, or do you also use it when piecing the blocks together?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Velo! Kimberly uses Aurifil thread for her piecing and the longarmers have their preferences for quilting the end product. Glide is commonly used.

[@velosianna708]

@@FatQuarterShopTX thank you so much! I appreciate you getting back to me.

[@bethrobinette6951]

I have a question on the Branching Out pattern. The seams on My first logs don’t match up with my seams on the trunk block. Am I doing something wrong or do I need to make an adjustment? I’m a little ocd so I’d like them to match.

[@kimberleebailey-murders7666]

I’m kinda new at all this so I’m wondering how important it is to starch your pieces?

[@hattiedraper1061]

You’ll never regret the time you spent starching.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Kimberlee! Kimberly prefers to starch because it helps her make accurate cuts.

[@mama_knitter]

I'm a beginner and have a fat quarter stack on hand, could I make this using that?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Mama_Knitter! We have not tried that. Here is a link to the pattern bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@carolmorgano7158]

👍👏🥰🌸🇦🇺

[@lizmiller6507]

The link to the free pattern is saying it’s out of stock.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Liz! Sorry about that we had an issue with our website. Here's a new link: bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@mellystorms7759]

I'm experiencing the same problem- the link to the pattern doesn't work. I also tried under the free layer cake tab. Hopefully the problem will be fixed soon.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Sorry about that we had an issue with our website. Here's a new link: bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Such a quick response! Great job!

[@barbaraoconnor5167]

Where can I download the Layer Cake Shuffle free pattern, can't seem to find the link. Thank you

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Barbara! The pattern is available under the title where it says 'Show More'. Here is a link to the pattern bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@poohbear101]

The quilt seams are only as strong as the thread when you press your seams open, especially if the quilt is used frequently. The seams are far more likely to break. If you have ever had to sew seams back together because of this, you will never press your seams open again. Seams that are pressed to one side have twice the strength and much less likely to come apart from being “loved”. We all want our quilts to last through several generations.

[@marykayharman6577]

So sorry to bother you. I noticed on this quilt and the charm pack short cut quilt you didn't use a border. Would it be ok to add a border? And what size does this quilt finish without a border? Thank you.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Mary Kay! You are welcome to add borders to your quilt. We have the finished sizes available here: bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@marykayharman6577]

@@FatQuarterShopTX Thank you.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Link to pdf not working @ this time. ;(

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Nancy! Sorry about that we had an issue with our website. Here's a new link: bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Thanks much!!!

[@elainesinton2494]

The link to the PDF isn't working

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Elaine! Sorry about that we had an issue with our website. Here's a new link: bit.ly/3qJd2Ft

[@elainesinton2494]

@@FatQuarterShopTX thanks. Got the pattern now. :-)

[@russellberkheimer5705]

How do I avoid bulky seams when joining rows? Please provide photo to show how rows were joined. Answer doesn't address my question.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Russell! Pressing your seams open from the beginning of construction will be the best way to avoid bulky seams.

[@russellberkheimer5705]

I am addressing the bulk when joining rows ( joining row 1 with row2, etc). I did press the seams open from th3 beginning of construction. Could you please provide a photo to show how you joined the rows.

[@russellberkheimer5705]

Please provide a photo to show how you join rows

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Kimberly shows how she joins rows here kzbin.infoxO_r85ix8zg?si=leZiW8LiZbBYzhks&t=1553

[@bettyhannan3771]

Love it!