How To Create Quilt Pattern On A Cake the Krazy Kool Cakes Way!

[@leardvr]

2 years ago I had a brain tumor hemorrhage and spent 9 days in a coma. I ended up losing my job, house, career, and extended family. All I have left is my wife and kids. The last 2 years have been a blessing! I have discovered a passion for baking and painting and combining them in cake decorating. This is the best way to quilt a cake I've seen. You may not be aware, but this is a practical application of calculus and is math in real life and is beautiful. I'll be trying this tomorrow. Thank you

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Nik! I'm so happy you liked the technique! I hope you and your family have been doing well and hope you're health is wonderful! God bless you. :)

[@gillnicole31]

Your story is inspirational, continue to prosper and you have found your true passion. 💖

[@KendyJane67]

Amazing! Great way to achieve this pattern. What if you mess up? What if the angle is off and the line is wrong? Would you have to replace the fondant to fix it?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Kendy! Glad you enjoyed it! :) If you mess up just make that area the back of the cake. LOL. You wouldn't want to replace the fondant because ripping off the fondant will ruin your icing underneath. As Cake Artists with time we get really good at hiding and disguising our mistakes. If you do mess up, don't let it get you down. Just chalk it up as a lesson learned. Be sure to go slow and make every little movement of your hand on purpose. That will help minimize mess ups. Hope that helps and thanks for watching. :)

[@KendyJane67]

@@krazykoolcakes thank you so much 🤗❤❤❤

[@ndhernandez]

I was debating on whether I should spend a lot of money on an impression mat and then I found this tutorial. I am so grateful thank you very much.

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome! :)

[@etidoetuk3302]

Your a real teacher! God bless you for sharing your talent.

[@krazykoolcakes]

I am so happy to read your comment Etido! Thank you so much! :)

[@CarolesMegera]

You saved my life!!! Thanks!!! This is the BEST quilting tutorial EVER!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Caroles! :)

[@thuanngo1045]

laurapoopie ůiii8

[@irenemason3830]

Thank you for sharing. I know there are a few different ways of quilting but I think yours is the best as it lines up accurately. Love it.

[@krazykoolcakes]

I appreciate that Irene! Thank you! It is very quick as well. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@willo09w]

So wish I had the money to visit and study under you ! YOU"RE AMAZING! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

I appreciate that Micki! Thank you! :)

[@jdalfol78]

This was by far the easiest method I have ever attempted!! Super easy! Thank you so much!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

+jerrica dalfol That's awesome to hear Jerrica! Thank you! :)

[@berylloveland45]

I have wondered for many years how to achieve this and to get the diamonds to match - now I know :) Best tutorial ever - you make it look so simple. Thank you so much.

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Beryl! So happy you enjoyed it! We appreciate you watching! :)

[@chihuahua8507]

What a great video, I never would've thought of something so simple to get the quilted pattern. Thank you so much! Keep posting videos!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Bosibelcakesnhoney]

Thank you for this tutorial really helpful. Detailed and simple. God bless you too

[@krazykoolcakes]

I appreciate that very much Bosedo! Thank you so much and God bless you too! :)

[@SweetwaterCakes]

What a clever way to create a quilt pattern on a cake. Thanks for sharing!

[@krazykoolcakes]

I appreciate that! Thank you! :)

[@ophliablue]

I love your tutorials Laura! You are so helpful and informative, and of course your cakes are just gorgeous. Thanks so much for all you do!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Ophelia Blue Thank you so much Ophelia! :)

[@autumnthomas28]

wow awesome. the manner and tone in which you speak, make your tutorials easy to understand and follow. thank you

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's awesome to hear Autumn. Thank you. :)

[@rosamariarivera49]

This is probably the best video I've found to date. Thank you so much! I was really nervous when about quilting, I had to do it today for the first time. Thanks to you and your instructions (which were super easy to follow) I was able to nail it! Thank you so much!

[@krazykoolcakes]

+Rosamaria Rivera You're very welcome Rosamaria! I'm so glad it helped you! :)

[@juchjaju1965]

I just want to Thank you so much this is the best video for quilting I did it today on a cake for a sweet 15 everyone loved the cake it was so beautiful and your instructions were spot on God Bless you guys!! I am one of your biggest fans you rock!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

+Sara Solano Thank you so much Sara! I'm so glad it helped you! I bet your cake was gorgeous! God bless! :)

[@lilmocowgirl9]

Thanks to your video I was easily able to do this on a cake last night! Thank you so much! You always make things so easy to understand!

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's awesome! You are VERY welcome! :)

[@kimconley4679]

I have been asked to bake and decorate a wedding cake for a friend's wedding, and until I saw your how to, I was really dreading it, but with your direction, I know I will be able to accomplish it with a lot better understanding. Thank you so MUCH for your videos!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's wonderful! You are very welcome! God bless! :)

[@ANDRESGARCIA-qp2fd]

Good Morning. Awesome tutorial. The design is beautiful. May God Bless You Guys. Thank You, Maritza

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Andres! We appreciate you watching! God bless you my friend! :)

[@theresav.4907]

i am new to the world of cake decorating! i'm on my third WIlton class of Course 1 and your videos have been amazing to follow. I can't wait to learn more! thanks so much

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're VERY welcome Theresa! :)

[@powderpink]

your videos are such a blessing and help to others!

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you so much! :)

[@Minion.luvrr77]

Very detailed video!! Thank you for sharing!! Beautiful Cake.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you very much! :)

[@babydoods]

Another detailed and informative video...thanks for sharing your inspiring talents! You make it look so easy!

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're welcome Catherine! :)

[@tessastrackman5139]

I loved this video! This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to know how to make the quilt pattern without the impression mat and here you are! Awesome thanks!

[@krazykoolcakes]

+Tessa Trackman HI Tessa! That's awesome! I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@stuartwatson8022]

Such a pretty pattern. I luv the blue

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@acsdebtcollectionservices7710]

Brilliant, Clear instructions.. Worked the first time!! Thank you so very much xx

[@krazykoolcakes]

Awesome! You're very welcome and thanks for watching! :)

[@threens0701]

Hi laura! Thanks so much for the response :) i've never used crusting bc, i.always use smbc for all my cakes (a lot of my customers aren't fond of buttercream, they find it too sweet) I've tried refrigerating my cake until its rock hard, but because the weather here in the philippines is most of time, well really hot and.humid, after i take out my cake from the fridge, it always kind of "sweats" and becomes very sticky to work with, sometimes it even tears. I'd still give your technique a try, i have an upcoming order for a cake with that design so i really need to learn how to do it. Btw im a huge fan of yours laura :) i never went to a cake decorating class, the web's been my teacher about everything so far and your videos have always been one of my "go-to's". Thank you laura for sharing your talent!

[@mynameisgrief5265]

I love how her husband just randomly chimes in every once in a while! that cracks me up

[@krazykoolcakes]

Glad you enjoy it! :)

[@rhiannons9452]

Such a clever way to create a quilted pattern :) definitely subscribing

[@krazykoolcakes]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much! :)

[@reginachandler3947]

I'm beginning to love Tiffany blue....its a beautiful color!

[@krazykoolcakes]

:)

[@lalarodgers6589]

I really like your videos because you explain everything in detail.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Lala! :)

[@Lilysmama0412]

If you run a hot iron over the paper it becomes flat again and you can still see each and every line :)

[@farias5y]

tks laura i alredy did it and your tecnique was so easy. tks , tks , tks ............

[@da2haviland]

Love this! Thank you. I have one of those plastic quilting things..not suoer excited about it. Can't wait to give this a try.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Lori Presnell Thank you! Hope you enjoy it! :)

[@da2haviland]

I love your videos!! What is the secret to smooth fondant? I even use ganache!

[@mariaali1331]

Wow.... pretty cool!! Great idea.... Thank U very much

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@annebellearends5380]

You've made it very easy to understand ! Thank you so much for your tutorial! :)

[@denesestanley3966]

It's beautiful. Can this be done with buttercream or royal icing? Thanks

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Denese! You can definitely do this with buttercream. It might be tricky with royal icing because it hardens so quickly. Thanks for watching! :)

[@denesestanley3966]

@@krazykoolcakes thank you

[@deborahdeneault1511]

Sure is a lot easier than locating a grid impression tool and trying to get it even around cake. Thanks!

[@krazykoolcakes]

I feel the same way! Glad you liked the technique. Thank you for watching! :)

[@kristilove13]

your video saved me at 3am! thanks so much!

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome! Why are you working so late? LOL. :)

[@kristilove13]

lol I bake in my hone outside of my normal 9 to 5 so late nights and early mornings are very common for me!

[@oreoluwapraise5742]

Thanks very much for the tutorial. Please can I use a straight ruler instead of a setsquare?

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Oreoluwa! Yes, of course you can use any straight edge you'd like. Thank you for watching! :)

[@ofdamaris]

Laura, gracias por el tutorial, muy bueno. Que risa tu y tu esposo lol.... gracias por compartir sus conocimientos, Dios los bendiga.

[@krazykoolcakes]

De nada D'maris! Gracias! :)

[@bigo6635]

Thank you so much! Super helpful tips

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome! :)

[@teresitamadueno5197]

Nice job . Thank you for the tutorial.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you! :)

[@yeseniasandoval9020]

Awesome tutorial.! How would you do it on a square cake and do you want the fondant to be a little thicker then usual

[@krazykoolcakes]

Yesenia Sandoval Thanks Yemenia! You would do the same thing but this time cut a square pattern. The fondant doesn't have to be that much thicker. It's more of a matter of not pressing in too much. :)

[@rnugitt]

Very good tutorial.. thank you!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. :)

[@ameliacervantes7370]

thank you so much!! I love that color. God Bless you!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@julienolan5703]

This looks so hard to do! But I’m going to attempt it! Thanks for your tips! It seems there is no going back if we make a mistake! Yikes! Great great job!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Julie! I know you can do it! You'll see just how simple it really is. Don't worry if you mess up a couple of times. You'll get the hang of it before you know it. :)

[@jessicaledee2257]

That cake was just beautiful, Love the color Belloooooo me encanto!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Jessica! :)

[@alexandriasinclair6694]

Hello, thank you for the awesome tutorial. I was just wondering if it is possible to continue the quilting pattern onto the top of the cake?? Or to just do the top of the cake??

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Alexandria! You're very welcome! Yes, you certainly can. It totally seems doable. :)

[@yuricampos9995]

Thank you so much for your tutorials, I have one question. Do you have to make the fondant "thicker"? thanks again!

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Yuri! The fondant does not need to be thicker. Just be careful with how hard you press so you don't accidentally cut the fondant. :)

[@lamari3636]

It's very nice,thank you for sharing.If I wanted to do the same but instead of creating the circle at the beginning and following the rays,making the holes with a pin by dividing the circonference in sections at the top with a ruler ,would do the same,or not? Thank you,I am gonna try

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Maria! You're very welcome! It would be the exact same thing doing it the way you suggest, the only difference is it would take a bit longer. :)

[@lamari3636]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs Yes,you are right,thank you so much for answering and many compliments for the beautiful work!Have a nice day!😊😘💐

[@powderpink]

do you use this same method if you have a buttercream cake?

[@krazykoolcakes]

You definitely can. :)

[@sandyg2490]

Nice!!! I will be using this method for sure.

[@HennyWater]

Should I chill the cake with fondant on it before quilting it, or do it with the fresh layer of fondant?

[@krazykoolcakes]

You always want to do it fresh. If you try and do it after putting in the fridge it'll harden the fondant too much an then you'll have cracks or "breaking" when trying to do the quilt on it.

[@lynseycapper4021]

Hi I have recently started trying to decorate cakes and i was just wondering how many layers of buttercream you use before covering with fondant as i never seem to be able to get it completely smooth,there always seems to be lumps and bumps. Love this technique,can't wait to try it out

[@giftyantwi6161]

Woow! so far so good. Yours is the best . thanks

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's very kind of you! Thank you! :)

[@MyFairDiva]

Hi Laura, I was wondering if you use a thicker fondant for this technique? I saw your tutorial about how to ice a cake but the fondant was quite thin, I wouldn't want the edge to break it. Thank you!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Diva! I always roll my fondant to about 1/8" thick. This was not thicker than the other cakes. If you're gentle it should be ok. :)

[@toniringer8237]

Thanks for the tutorial 😀

[@krazykoolcakes]

Our pleasure Toni! Thank you for watching! :)

[@90sanjana]

hi,, can this be done solely on buttercream frosting after smoothening the frosting? Loved the tutorial..very informative and easy.

[@krazykoolcakes]

+sanjana bakshi Hi Sanjana! Yes of course you can do it right on the buttercream. :) Thank you for your kind words. :)

[@maryrobert8095]

Hi Laura pls I just ran into your tutorial and I must admit this is the easiest, most amazing tutorial on a quilt cake without molds. I have read a couple of comments and I do agree with alot of the positives. My question has to do with making the pattern for a square cake. It looks easier on the circle cake. Could u explain thanks dear 😘

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Mary! Thank you for your comment and positive feedback. Glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Doing this technique on a square cake would actually be just as simple. I would measure the exact length of one side and then divide that by however many lines you want. That will tell you exactly where to place your first lines. Then the rest is simple as you just criss-cross the secondary lines with the first. I hope that makes sense. Thank you for watching! :)

[@laurielane4740]

How cool is that. Thanks for sharing.

[@angievazquez8647]

Hi laurapoopie, I've been asked to make a wedding cake in December and I've been watching your tutorial on quilting as two of the tiers are quilted, I made a practice cake to see how well I fare but still have a little ways to go. My questions is the cake that I'm making calls for navy blue dragees and quite frankly I have not seen any in that color. I tried painting them-not good-spraying them-not good. Tried royal icing and if I'm not careful it bleeds. Do you know where i can find them in this weird color or so you have any suggestions.

[@krazykoolcakes]

+Angie Vazquez Hi Angie, I've never seen navy blue dragees before but I'm sure you can find them online. :)

[@ReyniLaChula]

Love this!!! But can I do it on icing??

[@narishamanelah4139]

This is an amazing video.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Narisha! That's very kind of you. We appreciate you watching. :)

[@ntordel]

Excellent instructions!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

I appreciate that Norma! Thank you so much! :)

[@emmanuellaanderson2970]

Thank you so much...you made it really easy

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're VERY welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@ashleymathews901]

Hi! I was just wondering do you still roll out your fondant to an eighth of an inch when you’re quilting ?

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's a great question Ashley! Yes we still do. Just need to be careful you don't push so hard that it tears through the fondant. Thank you for watching! :)

[@sumayyakadge3844]

Can i do this on a cake with smaller height as my cakes are not that tall..? Also instead of buttercream can i coat my cake with ganache and then cover with fondant..? Thanx and i have subscribed

[@krazykoolcakes]

Yes you definitely can! :) Thank you for subscribing!

[@cymoneeeee]

Where did you get that 90 degree angle ruler from? I Like that space in the middle to hold it easier :)

[@krazykoolcakes]

I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby. The brand is Pacific Arc and it's an 8" clear acrylic professional triangle with finger grip (that you liked). :)

[@susieast450]

Great tutorial! I have to say the music made me laugh lol I'm new to the cake making scene so this has helped me out a lot! Thank you! I'm subscribing!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Susie! Glad you liked it! :)

[@vnimje]

Hi Laura. Your videos are amazing!!!! Learning more from you, your explanation are simple and straight forward. God bless. A question.... What frosting you used under fondant? Thanks.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Vishal! Thank you so much! God bless you too! We use buttercream. If you check out any of my icing technique tutorials, you can find the info you need under the "show more" section under the video. :)

[@barbararodriguez7]

Laura, is it just the first initial line that you skip a hole? And then each line goes to the very next hole?

[@krazykoolcakes]

+barbararodriguez7 Hi Barbara! Yes, that's correct. :) Depending on how many diamond patterns you want you can change how many holes you skip at first. The more holes you skip on the very first line, the more angled the line will be, therefore giving you more diamond patterns. I hope that makes sense? But, the answer to your question is yes. :) Thanks for watching!

[@i_lorraine]

Great tutorial! Thank you 😊

[@krazykoolcakes]

We appreciate that Lorraine! Thank you so much! :)

[@katerynatash5487]

GREAT video, sooo helpful , thanks alot!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Kateryna! :)

[@alexandracrivers]

Your videos are amazing! I am wondering if you can do this with just a buttercream cake or does it have to be covered in fondant?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thanks Alexandra! You should be able to do the very same technique on a buttercream cake. I would allow the icing to crust over first. :)

[@marymurigu6278]

thanks. is this fondant or buttercream?

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Mary! This is a fondant covered cake and there is buttercream under the fondant. :)

[@Brandi_the_Baker]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs could you do this with buttercream if it nice and chilled?

[@papelerianubia1989]

Me encanto el color ..hermoso trabajo

[@krazykoolcakes]

Gracias Nubia! :)

[@tinapearce1921]

Thank you so much for posting this x

[@krazykoolcakes]

Tina Pearce it’s our pleasure! 😃Thank you so much for watching! ♥️

[@CakeDecoratingDotCom]

Wow! Great idea.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@nellebutter]

I can always depend on you to have an awesome tutorial!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Nelle! That's very kind of you! :)

[@kristikhan6006]

​@@krazykoolcakes ⁹

[@swo848]

What was it you were saying to put on the little holes and in between the diamonds at the end of the video?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Dragees? The little silver balls?

[@0418adrie]

love the color! how did you get it like that?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thanks! A tiny bit of blue and green. :)

[@anitam1120]

Great Tutorial!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you very much!!! We appreciate that! :)

[@sc5216]

Can you do this pattern wothout using fondant and just using store bought icing?

[@krazykoolcakes]

I wouldn't trust store bought icing to hold its shape at room temp. Thank you for your question. :)

[@chefrhenzudtohan3477]

Amazing chef

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Chef! Thanks for watching! :)

[@threens0701]

Hi laura! I want to try your technique but i gotta bad feeling about whats gonna happen to my cake if i put pressure on it using the triangle ruler when i make the quilt pattern-- i bet the icing is gona go all.over the place. Like what happens sometimes when im.just smoothing the fondant, little pressure causes some of the icing to sort of "escape" from the bottom. I might be doing something wrong. Any suggestions to avoid this?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Cathreen, It sounds like you may not be using the right kind of icing. Are you using a crusting buttercream? Also, make sure you cover your cakes when they are rock hard and have been in the fridge for several hours. Hope that helps. :)

[@laprincesseobsecure5107]

I love this so much thank you, you are amazing and i love your voice 😍😊

[@krazykoolcakes]

+La Princesse Obscure Very kind of you! Thank you so much! :)

[@laprincesseobsecure5107]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs 😊😊😊

[@vickyopata1944]

Awesome, u make so much easier

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching! :)

[@rominabronstein9147]

GRACIASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Hace tiempo que buscaba un tutorial como este, excelente técnica!!!

[@lmendoza426]

Hi Laura...thank you for another great tutorial! It was alot easier than i thought and my cake turned out beautiful! I'm having a problem w/ my buttercream softening too fast. By the time i was done scoring the pressure had pushed my buttercream to the bottom and it oozed out some :( I find my buttercream always softens up fast. Do you think I need less water in my buttercream?

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're welcome. Glad the tutorial helped you create a beautiful cake. :) Sounds like you're not using high fat ratio shortening in your icing. Be sure your top coat of icing is a solid shortening recipe and use milk instead of water.

[@lmendoza426]

It is hi ratio but i use water. Why milk instead of water?

[@sealizabrown7228]

Can you also do this print on buttercream?

[@ameliacervantes7370]

beautiful!! I have a question. How do I get that color in the fondant?

[@krazykoolcakes]

+Amelia Cervantes Thank you Amelia! This is a very pale baby blue with just a tinge of green. :)

[@09lydiaibarra]

Thanks for the tutorial the design was so helpful but can you tell me why my fondant looks dry and cracks?

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome. If your fondant looks dry, that's because it is. Add some water by spritzing.

[@Playboii2322]

Hello, I'm a beginner with fondant and your videos are so helpful! But I have a question the last two time that I have tried to do this quilt design on the cake I noticed that is difficult for me because the fondant has already set so it's dry and hard. Is it because I'm not working fast enough? Can you help me ?

[@krazykoolcakes]

HI Anthony! Glad you enjoy the tutorials. It does sound like you are giving the fondant too much time to dry. The key is to try and work as quickly as possible. Hope that helps. :)

[@Playboii2322]

Oh got it! Is there anything that I can put on to it so that I am able to put a design on? Or once it's on and dry that's it?

[@jelanirogers2898]

anthony tankard that is ok

[@franciscabarraza2476]

how did you make the tiffany blue , i have to make a cake that color

[@krazykoolcakes]

It's a very pale teal color. We use AmeriColor.

[@franciscabarraza2476]

Ok so only teal no blue mixed? Thanks

[@franciscabarraza2476]

Love your tutorial on quilt pattern

[@MiauMichigan]

Muchas gracias por el tutorial! Te quedaron hermosas las dos tortas!

[@krazykoolcakes]

De nada! Muchisimas gracias! :)

[@ComposiMold]

So Awesome!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@michelleiglesias228]

How long had the fondant been on the cake before you did the quilting? And as always, a wonderful tutorial. I've been using some of your techniques and am seeing an improvement in my cakes!

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's awesome Michelle! Glad your caking skills are improving. That's wonderful! :) The cake had only been covered for about 10 min. :)

[@maryfotchuk8774]

ow... looks beautiful. You must have a lot of patience.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thanks Mary! That I do. This is pretty simple and fast to do however.

[@amandadavio711]

is it easier to use fondant then buttercream icing?

[@krazykoolcakes]

They're completely two different things. Each have their own intricacies. :)

[@amandadavio711]

but to make designs, which one is easier? im making a quinceanera cake and I don't know which one to use

[@krazykoolcakes]

Mandi Davio Neither are really easy, but neither are super hard either. I suggest you just try it and see which you prefer. :)