Just One Layer Cake Makes A Quilt Top || Easy Free Pattern!

🍁 Let's Make A Layer Cake Quilt! 🍁
We will use just one layer cake to make this stunning quilt top. Come along to have some quilting fun as we explore this free pattern and free quilting tutorial.
You can use whatever fabric layer cake you'd like (even scraps!) to make this beauty. Although this looks like a disappearing nine-patch, it isn't. It is much easier, too!
This is the fabric line I used in this tutorial: Forest Frolic by Robin Pickens for Moda Fabrics
Color Tool with Ruby Beholder: Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool
Here are the supplies you will need:
(1) Layer Cake or (36) 10" Squares (18 Light/18 Dark)
Rotary Cutter
Ruler: 9" or larger
Helpful: 6.5" Ruler
General Sewing Supplies:
Sewing Machine, Iron,
Matching Thread, etc.
Let's get starting sewing some patchwork!
➡️ Videos Mentioned in this Quilting Tutorial:
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Make Your Own Layer Cakes: • Let's Make Layer Cakes...
Karen Brown's Color Theory Playlist: • Colour Theory - How to...
Double Slice Pattern by Jenny Doan at Missouri Star Quilt Company: free-scrap-management-worksheet
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[@SewWhittle]

Finished my entire quilt top today. I have NEVER matched seams as well as I have with this quilt. I have never had someone explain in such easy terms, the process of squaring up the blocks. Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh my goodness! YAY! I am so happy this tutorial was helpful! That's what it is all about! I just did the Happy Dance in my living room! Yay! Yay! Yay! Thank you so much for sharing and your kindness AND for making this quilt! You made my day! ❤️

[@kerynmartin6454]

I love a clear concise KZbin. Well done 🧵

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it! ❤️

[@susanmathieson189]

love the idea of making something look complicated when it only takes a few minutes of fancy cutting the fabric! Thanks for a great quilt idea

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!

[@MaryChrapliwy]

I'm just getting back to quilting after 20ish years. This tutorial was so clear - I think after I finish my husband's 9 patch, I'll do this pattern. Love the quilting you showed on your sample table runner too. I don't have a long arm. I'm from the days of hand quilting, so everything will either be machine or hand quilted. Hoping to start now and make a quilt for all my family members (6 brothers, 2 adult children, and a niece), so I better get busy. Now if only quilting fabric hadn't gone up in price LOL

[@SewtheDistance]

Welcome back to quilting! I love this! I don't have a longarm either, so I usually quilt on my domestic machine or send my quilts to a longarmer. I would love to learn to hand quilt. I have done a little bit of it, but not much. Glad you are back to quilting!

[@ritawhitney210]

Being a newbie this looks so easy. I love the layer cake colors that you did in scraps. I think it’s great to also do the scrappy version. Because color and values are so much harder in the beginning. Thanks for the quilt demo. And I think it’s great to show us older quilts. 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

So happy you like my videos! Welcome to quilting. Such a wonderful hobby! ❤️

[@ritawhitney210]

Touché

[@margaretandrade6093]

I just finished a quilt top using the Double Slice Layer Cake. I think I will use this pattern for my next quilt. Thanks for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Wonderful! Yay! You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@angieallen4884]

I love layer cake pre-cuts because of the beautiful prints that already co-ordinate and one gets to use the whole collection! This is a great pattern to show off a collection and I appreciate that there was no additional yardage to make up the blocks. This will enter my rotation right away; I have three layer cakes to choose from already in my stash! Thanks for your enthusiasm and excellent content!

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! I am so excited that you are already have this project planned! YAY! I love the way it highlights these beauties, too! I can't wait to make more. ❤️

[@MagicHeide]

I'm a Project Linus Coordinator in California and I am always looking for free patterns my volunteers can use. This is perfect! Easy but looks complex! Beautiful job!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh my goodness! This makes me so happy!!! Thank you for all you do! ❤️

[@glynisreynolds446]

You have worked really hard to make this video to share with us, so thank you so much 👍 Love how your quilts turned out 👏👏🇬🇧

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! It is a labor of love. ❤️ More tutorials to come!

[@leannetrotter4414]

YOU KNOW COLOR LIKE AN ART TEACHER !!! GIVE YOU THREE CHEERS !!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTELLIGENCE AND YOUR PASSION !!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you so much! It took me many years to figure out colors in quilts. ❤️ Although with this project it is kind of easy since the bundle of fabric is already made for you. Still, I will take the compliment. 🥰

[@jackycordell7464]

A beautiful quilt. Sometimes a finished quilt that is quick to accomplish is what I need to make. Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! I agree! Sometimes you just want to sew. Thank you so much for watching!!🥰

[@nancyharman4795]

My second quilt was the Double Slice Layer Cake (made my own stack of 63 squares from yardage). I also started a Disappearing 9-Patch (still in progress). I totally felt the light bulb flash on over my head while watching this video! Loved the squaring-up process you demonstrated! 🥰💐🎶

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you so much! I am thrilled that this has helped you. There isn't a lot of information out there on how to square up blocks. I am glad to be a small part of your quilting journey. 🥰

[@emilysuebyrd4375]

Easy, really EASY to make! I made three quilts in less than two weeks using this pattern. Great tutorial; easy to understand and follow.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh my goodness! Did you really? That is amazing! I would love to see them! My email is [e-mail] if you'd like to share photos (do NOT feel you have to!). Thank you so much! I love this! It really made my day. When I make tutorials, I never know if others will make the projects or not and am thrilled when they do. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🥰

[@carlabattle8301]

I love quilts that don't take weeks to make. I will definitely be trying this.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you are going to make it! ❤️

[@AvivaHadas]

love that your layer cake pattern actually needs & uses most of a layer cake square. (I've ran into too many that could be made with a jelly roll or 5 inch squares instead. Pet peeve of mine.)

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad you like this! I have the same pet peeve! I never know what to do with those left over blocks or strips. So frustrating. ❤️

[@kendranewton9071]

Beautiful, will have to try this!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like it!

[@MartyLawless-kh2jd]

I love this! Anytime I can chain piece, I am a happy camper!

[@SewtheDistance]

Absolutely!! Chain piecing for the win! 😎 So glad you love this!

[@lindageyer7283]

Thanks for this great layer cake video. I appreciate the quick and through way you lay out the process and make sure to help us with how to make sure the blocks are squared up. Great for a layer cake that has many large flowers. I’ll be watching more of your videos.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I am glad you like it! This would be perfect with big prints. I may have to try that. ❤️

[@LitlPoot]

I'm new to quilting - this seems like something I could easily do!!! And, gosh do I love that fabric. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, instruction, inspiration and encouragement !!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I am thrilled you are going to make this! Also, welcome to quilting! Let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help! 🥰

[@sewbeitquilts]

Love love love the fabric you used! Thank you for the free pattern and all the tips along the way!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks, Fallon! So happy you love it! It’s a fun one! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@lyndafroneberger4096]

Yes I love the fabric and the pattern. The double slice is one I seem to always go to. And I love your spirit, SAS and genuine uniqueness. I love Jenny Doan too, but you are a breath of fresh air. I look forward to finding more of your tutorials

[@SewtheDistance]

WOW! Thank you so much! This made my day! Jenny is a true pioneer in the field, specifically in the KZbin arena. I am honored to be in this space with her. I am so flattered by this comment! Thank you! 🥰 I have many more tutorials out there and many more to come! ❤️

[@maryjanelemon2531]

I love this quilt top ! I just found you today. I have always been partial to the Autumnal colors. The directions you give are right on point. I am subscribing today and can't wait to see more videos ! 😉

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you so much! 🥰 I love that you are enjoying my content and that you subscribed! Thank you!! 🥰

[@abeullah03]

I like the idea of almost zero waste. The quilt turn out gorgeous, thanks for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

YES! I love that, too! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@debbiebrugman4543]

Love that Robin Pickens line. Your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for the video. I can’t wait to make one.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! YAY! I am thrilled you are going to make one! ❤️ Thank you so much!

[@chrisklayo9562]

Oh luv this quilt and robin Pickens fabric so pretty for fall luv your videos

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! The fabric makes me swoon! 🍁

[@karenevans6978]

I love this quilt. I can't wait to try it. I guess if I wanted a queen size I would make more blocks and add them on.

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad you love this! Yes, you could easily make this bigger with more blocks. Great idea!

[@christinew3405]

Love the tutorial. Easy, clear to understand. I like that it took only one layer cake.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! 😊 So happy it is helpful!

[@131dyana]

Beautiful.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🥰

[@annpirtle4521]

You have some nice patterns.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! More to come, too! ❤️

[@maureenkearns5376]

Excellent tutorial. My adult son wants a new quilt so I’m Going to use this pattern after the holidays. Also as others said a great quilt pattern for Project Linus

[@SewtheDistance]

That's awesome! So happy you love this and are going to use this for your son's quilt! I love that it has inspired charity quilts, too! This all makes my heart happy. Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@MommeeMadre1]

To check your values, use your cell phone on BLACK AND WHITE. I use this all the time now! Thank you forv this tip!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@NancyMiller79]

Beautiful!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!! So glad. you like this! ❤️

[@deborahpierce1504]

Thank you! Great job! I am going to try this. ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So glad you like it! ❤️

[@ccreel64]

Love it Kris! ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! 🥰

[@evelynfrench804]

Thank you for your lovely tutorial.

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad it is helpful! ❤️

[@mamaking777]

Love that flannel board!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! It works great!

[@saramcintosh2183]

Gonna make one! Have a whole bunch of scrappy 10” blocks just waiting 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

That makes me so happy! I love that you will be making one! It will be great scrappy!

[@marysraby]

Beautiful , just went today and bought fabric to make a quilt. I am a new quilt maker and I know I will be doing a bunch of ripping out where I did it wrong. Love this new pattern you .❤😊

[@roseshafer258]

Thanks love your instructions.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you love this! Thanks for watching!

[@pst47wings]

Perfect design for my yet to be determined fall quilt!!! Off to find a perfect layer cake. Thank you, Kris! Love your videos

[@SewtheDistance]

🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much! So happy you love them and are going to try this pattern! That makes my heart happy. ❤️❤️❤️

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Yes I’m going to make one. I have a lot of 10 inch blocks. Might even make some Christmas table runners using this pattern.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, I love that idea! That would be wonderful! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@christinehl4310]

I love the Forest Frolic line of fabric. Robin Pickens is one of my favorite designers. Keep waiting for it to go on sale at my local quilt shop. I like your pattern as it shows off the prints. I plan on using your method to use with a layer cake and appreciate the tips you gave on pressing and layout.

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn’t it amazing? I love this line, too. It is a wonderful line of fabric. This is my first time working with Robin Pickens’ fabrics. I will definitely get other lines! I am now a fan!

[@pattucker612]

Love the fall colors

[@SewtheDistance]

Aren’t they great? I love the fabric line, too. ❤️

[@DoxieLuv]

Bravo Great thank you for sharing and your zest!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you too! 😎

[@cherylbrown4058]

Gorgeous fabric that works great with your lovely pattern!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I love this fabric (and pattern), too! I am quickly becoming a huge fan of Robin Pickens.

[@conniemarie2005]

I can’t wait to try this quilt. ❤️🧵🪡✂️

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you are going to give it a try! ❤️

[@nan7503]

Fabulous! just fabulous!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like this! 😍

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

Looks like fun. Pretty fabric

[@SewtheDistance]

It is! It’s like a game! Love the fabric, too. 🥰

[@margm4]

Thanks Kris. Great ideas and fun quilt top. ❤️🇦🇺

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Thanks so much! 🥰

[@stitchwithjen2249]

I really loved this video! I have a layer cake I have been saving for just the right pattern. I have over-thought it and tried to pick just the right pattern, but all I really want to do is get it into a quilt and use it. I think this is the perfect pattern! Thank you for sharing. I love the enthusiasm in your videos. I think I am going to be starching my layer cake tonight and getting it ready to go. One more project ready thanks to you!I am trying to use what I have before I buy more, and I have so many beautiful fabrics on my "to buy list" that I need to work on easy but cute projects.

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow! Thank you SO much! I am thrilled that this quilt inspired you to use the layer cake you have been saving! This is so much fun to make. I think you will really enjoy it! Let me know if you have any questions! ❤️

[@wendycrooks7144]

So I just found this video. I am doing it in Batiks. I was going to do the Layer Cake Look quilt but found you and thought I would give it a try. If I can figure out how to post a photo I will do so. Loved the tutorial, it was very easy to follow.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you so much! This will look great in batiks. Unfortunately, you can’t post a photo here (hopefully that will help a feature someday), but you can post it on my Facebook page or email me it to me at [e-mail]. I’d love to see it!

[@debragerum7678]

I would make this quilt, love it. I will have to find or make a layer cake. Thanks Kris for the great pattern❤

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So happy you are going to make this! ❤️

[@karlagustaf5299]

Loved this video! I can’t wait to try it.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! So glad you like it! It is fun to make!

[@darcisavelli546]

I love your pattern. I always lone it when there is at least 1 larger piece in each block, then you can see the beauty in the print.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! It is nice, isn’t it? And this fabric line is so pretty! 🍁

[@GG.098]

Easy peasy love it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you like it!

[@pamelasherman1314]

Wonderful!

[@SewtheDistance]

Many thanks! 🥰

[@janicecahill4045]

Beautiful quilt. Another one for my list of quilts to make.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🥰 I love that you are going to make it!

[@tracyrichmond-pshyk8863]

Great quilt , thanks for sharing. Enjoyed

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Glad you love it! Thank you for watching. 🥰

[@denisealbright5880]

Love it will be trying this quilt

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! I love that you are going to try this one! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@dianekraemer5989]

I love your stuff and your imagination. The extra bonus is that you are so much fun! Another great project, thank you! - Di

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! 🥰 Thank you! You are so sweet! I love that you love these projects!

[@VintageStylebyJo]

Beautiful fabrics❤️👍

[@SewtheDistance]

Aren't they great? Love them, too!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Wow it’s a gorgeous quilt. I love fall.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊 Me, too! It is my favorite season!

[@elizabethamis9376]

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing. ❤👍from Somerset UK

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re welcome! Thank you for your kind words and for watching. ❤️🥰❤️

[@user-se5hk1oz9u]

I love this pattern! Thanks!

[@SewtheDistance]

Glad you like it! You are so welcome! ❤️

[@snf1772]

Love the orange colours❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Ohhhh, me, too! It is my favorite color! 🧡

[@mofolk8896]

Brenda from Mt. Scrapmore sent me! I really like this, thank you. Easy to follow instructions. 😻

[@SewtheDistance]

Awesome! Thank you! My pleasure! So happy you like it! ❤️

[@AuntDi2]

Yay! Love an easy pattern! Thanks Kris! I love that layer cake!!

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re welcome! ❤️ Isn’t it great? I love these fabrics! I can’t wait to try it with Christmas fabrics. 🥰

[@sharonm9890]

Love the colors, thank you for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you love it! ❤️

[@guesswhonancy9028]

Love how that turned out

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! Me, too! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for watching!

[@teresaallen4933]

Love the quilt. I will make one for sure.

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! I love hearing that! I hope you love making it as much as I did! ❤️

[@leettegilbert362]

Love it❤. Thank you for showing us this with a layer cake!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@leahpovloski7080]

You speak my language ❤ Thank you

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! My pleasure! ❤️ Thank you so much!

[@barbarawiedrich9699]

I must try this, Thank you for sharing your talents with me. Happy quilting!!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

So happy you love this! It is my pleasure! ❤️

[@user-se5hk1oz9u]

I love this pattern and I will definitely give it a try! thanks so much and I love watching your tutorials!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So glad you like it!

[@Priscapup]

I have a layer cake that I love, just been waiting for the perfect project. Would you just look at this! The perfect project just fell in my lap! Thank you, and the instructions are very easy to follow!

[@SewtheDistance]

I love when that happens! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy this video will be part of your quilt projects! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ErieHuff-db3ug]

I’m in love with this fabric. I’ve been admiring a month or two. So happy I found your channel - subscribed

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!!! Welcome to my channel. 🥰 This fabric line is amazing! I can’t wait to try it with other layer cakes, too! So happy you love it. ❤️

[@melindamckenry6368]

Love that fabric - it made such a beautiful quilt. Thank you for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you love it!

[@cindybaker7543]

Love the colors, it turned out great. I'm going to try this one for sure. Thanks Kris.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad to hear that! Happy you love this. You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. 🥰

[@annabocking8824]

Wow that is one beautiful cosy quilt. Thank you. I’m going to give it a try. Xx

[@SewtheDistance]

🥰 You’re welcome 🥰 YAY! I love that you are going to make one! Thank you so much! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@brendaosborne765]

This is fabulous!!!! I want to make one!!!Thank you!!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I love that you are going to make one! So much fun to make!

[@jeanielipskey1272]

I will be making this, I have about 3 projects that I'm working on now, but I will be watching again to make it! Thanks, great pattern.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! I am so happy you love it and are going to make one! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help! ❤️

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

Yep! Would definitely make one of these!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I love it when people make these! Let me know if you have any questions! ❤️

[@cherylsmith3002]

I cool way to use up a few layer cakes I just had to have, even though I didn't have a pattern in mind. I know no one else does that.😊

[@SewtheDistance]

😂 Guilty! 😂 So happy you are going to make this! It is a fun one, for sure! Thank you for watching!

[@marybeery1764]

Gorgeous fabrics, I just found you! Yay!

[@SewtheDistance]

Aren’t they great? I’m so glad you found me! 🥰

[@mariejohns1387]

I love love love ❤ these kind of patterns!! So pretty and looks harder than it actually is! Thanks Kris for another great one!!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So glad you like it! Those are my favorite patterns, too. ❤️

[@kathybudd5996]

Not having a 6 ½" ruler, I cut the 3 ½"piece first. Worked great.

[@SewtheDistance]

Awesome! Great idea!

[@pauladimattei6434]

I love this!! I have some layer cakes to use but I am also very intrigued about making my own layer cake. I have sooooo many scraps.

[@SewtheDistance]

It is a great way to make usable precuts! Here's a link to my video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHKXkHiJdtGDiqM

[@pameladrennan44]

I’ve this! It looks easy and turns out gorgeous! Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you so much! Glad you love it! It is fun to make, too! ❤️

[@carol8273]

You are so pleasant to listen to and thanks for sharing your ideas. Its a very pretty quilt top.

[@SewtheDistance]

Awww! Thank you so much! You are so sweet! ❤️

[@dianehuntley2493]

Easy pattern with awesome results😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Yes! So glad you like it! It’s a fun one! ❤️

[@glendacrouch1877]

Absolutely great Quilt! Finally a quilt pattern that will work for everyone. Really a pattern lover person will love it and it can be made to be a scrappy quilt to use up all those! It is great !

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh wow! Thank you so much! 🥰 I love this! You’re are right! I didn’t think of that. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts on this. 😍

[@dianealexander6468]

This is my next quilt. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Yay! I love that you are going to make it! That’s what it’s all about! 🤩

[@jeanielipskey1272]

This would be so easy! And I know I have so many layer cakes! LOL

[@SewtheDistance]

Me too! 😂 So glad you love this! Super easy and fun, too!

[@kathysumulong7134]

Thank you for sharing. I’m definitely going to make one.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Yay! So happy you are going to make one! That’s what it’s all about. ❤️

[@patwilson5017]

This is a lovely unique pattern that's easy peasy...

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like it. ❤️

[@babsgilbert518]

The fall colors you chose are my favorites, but I really think a throw with Christmas colors would look great in that pattern. Great job, thanks for sharing 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Ohhhh, YES! That would be amazing, too! Love the idea! So glad you love this video! Thank you so for watching and sharing! ❤️

[@susanhinton8552]

Great video Kris

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you, Susan! I hope all is well! Miss seeing you. ❤️

[@chp21600]

Wow! Thank you!!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! ❤️🍁❤️

[@amyhofner6777]

Super cute and can’t wait to try it.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! Yay! So happy you are going to give this one a try! ❤️

[@ruthschwartz3697]

I love the fabric!!. I will be making one. I have the perfect 10" square for this!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Woohoo! I love when that happens! So happy you are going to make this!