Make the Alter Ego Quilt Using Layer Cakes!

[@sandylawson5353]

As a new quilter, I love watching Jenny. She makes the process of achieving success so simple. In addition to her tips, she plainly shows HOW to make blocks, trim, square, etc. All the things a beginner needs to know! Thanks!!

[@deewinston5651]

I’m an old Grandma trying to finally learn to quilt. I just love how Jenny teaches. She is so easy to understand. I’ve done a few Jelly Roll quilts but I need to venture out and try new things. This quilt is lovely. Thank you so much for sharing.❤

[@gingertea5006]

I made this quilt a few years ago and it's so pretty and still on my bed. Went back to watch the video to refresh my memory as I plan to make this pattern again. It's an easy quilt to make.

[@MarySteinerMyers]

Dearest Jenny, I prefer your videos over all the rest! So glad to have you!

[@phyllismoynihan8183]

Jenny, I just love watching all the tutorials you do for us quilters. I have a quilt kit that I purchased on sale many years ago and the last time I took it out I realized the pattern that came with it was way more difficult than I wanted to do. Now I can use that fabric with the quilt you have just shown me in this tutorial and I will be so pleased that I will be able to use that fabric and end up with a quilt I will love. Thanks so much

[@Eiszeit01]

Hallo Jenny ....wieder eine toller Quilt......vielen Dank fürs reinstellen und schöne grüsse nach Amerika von Deutschland.....

[@Thisisit120]

Thank you for showing us how to square up the block using a ruler that’s bigger than the size you need. That is one of the biggest frustrations in quilting I have found along with getting your fabric pieces to your sewing machine in a way that you remember which side to sew on.

[@laurabodkins5847]

Jenny, I am new to quilting and I just love you and your videos. You are so talented and a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!!!!

[@dukiemac]

My life is now complete, nothing left to do but die. Thank you Joyce for setting me free.

[@classykathy1]

Dear Jenny, Your tutorials are awesome I have learn so much from watching them. I just finished a quilt that was from one of your tutorials and it turned out beautiful. If we lived closer I would be you shadow. Thank you!

[@annphilbeck5174]

Jenny, You taught me to make this in a Craftsy class. I did and I just sandwiched it tonight. IT IS BEAUTIFUL. I did it with browns and blues. Will post a pic on my projects for that class. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

[@suzannevercher9852]

I love watching your tutorials! I'm a beginner, so I love the tips and tricks you add. Thank you!!

[@Lunarchild65]

Jenny, Thank You for sharing all the great know-how, patterns, fabric, tools... You have here on You tube. In addition to being a terrific Teacher You have such a sunny personality, each time I watch Your videos I feel like I have spent time with a dear friend : ) You are a treasure & an inspiration! Thanks so much...

[@pabennett3287]

This quilt is so beautiful - I could not resist - I caved and bought a few of the materials from your store. I have to say - I just started your version of the Jacob's Ladder for my Mother-In-Law. It is the second quilt I have ever made - challenging but beautiful. I followed your pattern with the exception of the side sash. Canada Day is on July the 1st - so I used a white sash and placed tiny Canadian Flags on the sides. Then I called the nieces and nephews in to town for Sunday and we will be doing an old fashioned quilting bee. It isn't nearly as beautiful as yours but it is from the heart and all the quilting will be hand done - so in its own way it really is very pretty. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial and much needed inspiration. Your Canadian Friend!

[@pmungle]

Jenny - you are such an inspiration and I learn so much from you whenever I watch your tutorials. I am very new to quilting and you walk me through each step of the way to complete a lovely quilt. I like the way you name the fabrics or precuts you are using in the quilt you are demonstrating. I also love shopping in your online store. You have amazing fabrics and precuts and your daily deals are great. I am so grateful I found you online. Thank you so much for your teaching and your tips to quilting.

[@PattiWachowiak]

I have been looking and looking for an awesome layer cake quilt to make for my niece! So happy to see this one!

[@sherryrice4929]

Jenny, I love all quilting tutorials, but you are the very best. You have awesome tutorials.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

You are so sweet. Mom will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Be sure to share your projects with us, too!

[@kathyboden7231]

I just made all of the four patch blocks using the double slice way and it worked great. Now I am starting the hour glass blocks. There are 21 so I cut one block out of my backing fabric, it is from one of the prints falling petals, to get 22. You can't make it with out it. I have 6 or 7 inches of snow so it is a perfect stay home and Sew Day!

[@cosmocat12]

I have made 2 quilts with this pattern before and, it makes such a lovely design. Your tutorial was wonderful as always.

[@scrapinmaniac]

Jenny, I learn so much each time I watch you. I am not much for marking and measuring and love the tip on ironing a fold for marking my seam lines...love it! Thank you I also learn from you how to sew strip tubes and using a regular square ruler with a 45 angle to cut the strips. I was looking at buying the strip tube ruler but I think that after seeing your video I can just use what I have. Thank you!

[@gailbryant1545]

Love your teaching instructions, very easy to follow. Also, enjoy when you tell where to find the fabrics you use, which are delicious and how much you need. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[@annroadarmel4181]

I could just watch your tutorials all day, Thank you, Jenny.

[@philby611]

I want to make a quilt for my brother-in-law and sister-in-law for next Christmas and they recently redecorated their bedroom in colors similar to what you used in this video. I think I will use this pattern.

[@iamjustonemom1950]

Thank you for teaching important skills such as Squaring Up! Your tuts are wonderful.

[@deborahtunget6511]

Wonderful directions Jenny!

[@annsimmons3367]

Such a sweet quilt! I love the simple blocks!

[@dorismays2448]

This is a must have quilt. Gorgeous!

[@annolner4877]

I have made this quilt and I am a bit slower than Jenny but it looks nice I didn't mix them up but kept the 2 opposite blocks together I am going to have another go, as this layer cake has a lot of white in, nearly as much as the coloured ones. I love your tutorials Jenny

[@retrogal8888]

Fabulous....just finishing some hourglass blocks now to find the matching charm squares and I have a new quilt idea!

[@1bcsurvivor]

Jenny I love watching you with all your helpful tips, thank you thank you

[@pomomary]

Love it, so many possibilities just by changing up the fabric. Yet as usual so simple. Thanks MSQC!!

[@jcbh2009]

Jenny, if I lived within a hundred miles of you I'd come hug your neck!! I don't like sounding disturbed ( haha) but I may be your biggest fan. Your tutorials are fantastic. I have some royal Albert " Old Country Roses " fabric that happens to be my china pattern. I've had it for 13 years afraid to cut it because I can't get more. This quilt would work perfectly with it! I'm very excited to try it now, thanks to you!!

[@leiakane3629]

I love these tutorials, keep them coming!! I just finished this quilt and got 7x6 squares but had to separately hand cut and sew the last 5 out of my 21 layer cake squares allocated to the hour glass block to make sure I got enough. It was still easy and has made a beautiful quilt top :)

[@jessicacarlson2742]

This is my favorite tutorial because it's the first one I actually did and have a finished quilt top to show for it! 😄

[@lindastaley4431]

I love your tutorials iam a new quilter and trying to learn how a quilt is made thank you for your help

[@heatherhayllar3454]

Jenny you amaze me! Always some nice combination and new tips. Thank you so much

[@sharizabroski6910]

How easy is that! Jenny, you always do a great job with these video tutorials.

[@heatherstockton8348]

Thank you Jenny I have been through your tutorials so many times, and each time I see something I missed. So keep them coming Jenny, I missed a couple of Friday night ones for some reason. :)

[@BassetMom23]

Another great quilt. I think I'll make this one with some of my growing scrap pile.

[@sandygrogg1203]

I LOVE this quilt. The "Lovely" fabric line is just gorgeous. I ordered my Quilting Quickly magazine online.,, it always sells out too fast at MTV Joann's. It came today, along with the other things I ordered. I enjoy the convenience of ordering from MSQC... The service is excellent, and there is always a personal touch,..

[@ElleLizzyMay]

Love Star Wars reference! Love your videos. It's made me start making machine quilts.from Western Australia

[@cindy42155]

I have a baby quilt to make and like this quilt but also like your falling charms quilt. You always inspire me. It's for a baby girl and I want to do a curved border. I love your tutorial on that also. I see you are using the new spash cutter. I recently got one but haven't yet used it. I love your tutorials and have also started buying quilting quickly magazine to go along with the tutorials. Keep up the great work.

[@brook714]

I love watching your tutorials! Now I just need to buy a Layer Cake, Right? Thank you for the ways you and your family inspire us all. : )

[@dianeraines3205]

Jenny you are so good at teaching on these tutorials. I just wish I was closer so I could come to your shop. Keep um coming!

[@sharondial2380]

Love the way you mixed them up!!

[@marilyndeas]

Thank you so much for that! Now I know exactly what I'm going to make with my beautiful layer cake I bought for no particular reason!

[@chevydude658]

What a great teacher! I lo e Quilt In A Day. But what I really like about MSQC is the focus on skills rather than specific ific tools that are outrageously over priced.

[@bjollyhomes]

Love this quilt. You always make it look so easy.

[@eileenransom4049]

Another lovely quilt! I love watching your inspirational tutorials. I'm off to look for a Layer cake now

[@jcbh2009]

The comments to your videos from fellow quilters are wonderful too. Wish there was a like button lol

[@Hearthside77]

Jenny - you are so good. This is going to be the next quilt I make. I love it.

[@katekruse8684]

Great design and so easy to make. Thanks, Jenny!

[@lafinbrat765]

This would be a beautiful quilt to make using my "Lilac Ridge" layer cakes that I purchased at MSQC.. Thank you so much Jenny 😊

[@artlajawab7611]

Looking very difficult patchwork but you make very easy . Very nice tutorial

[@scoobydoo9088]

Your tutorial was wonderful as always. Love the "Alter Ego" quilt .

[@kimramirez3725]

I made this using the same fabric but instead of the black border I got the white since the black was sold out.The white actually worked out better for me. I wasn't completely sure just how much fabric I would need to make a queen size quilt so I ordered 1 Layer cake, 1 Twice the Charm charm pack (I Love those!) & 2- 3 yards of yardage for the borders. I wanted to have enough extra in case of mistakes, to replace any pieces I may not like or want to use & maybe to make a few accessories. I had plenty left after making the quilt top to complete 2 shams, 1 small lamp shade cover,1 small trash can cover, a light switch plate & a small dresser or bedside table scarf : ) It all turned out so beautifully! Thank You so much.:)

[@johessig2804]

Kim Ramirez *6

[@cgriffisteach1]

Kim, that’s wonderful info! Thanks

[@marilynschrader6055]

Thanks for your insight. I just wondered because of the alternating blocks if it would be the same # of each or what. I'm a cautious sort of person and like to check and re-check. my father used to say - "measure twice and cut once". that's my motto for cutting quilt pieces - lol

[@johessig2804]

Marilyn Schrader 7

[@itaskva1]

Very nice! I do need to do that pattern! Thanks again and as always your tutorials are awesome!

[@tagteam4]

Gorgeous - love your tutorials; always makes me feel like I can do anything. Lol-we will see once I get up the nerve to try one!!

[@sewfunnytoys]

Jenny, you make me laugh . . ."go to the dark" comment is funny! I love the color choice of your selection. thanks again. I can't wait for my order on the template for the tumbler . . .going to try that out.

[@rainbowjane2006]

I think I've figured out how to make it with only one layer cake and still get 21 of each type block. You can do several of the hour glass blocks using the pairing up method that she shows, but when you get down to about 5 blocks, then you have to switch to the other method she mentions. You cut each of the 5 remaining layer cake pieces into quarter square triangles, rearrange them to be scrappy, then sew them together.

[@mrsladydee23]

love all your tutorials.so much fun and easy..Thank u..

[@MB-cj4zv]

I love that there is so little waste in this pattern

[@karenharvey5591]

Love this! So easy and beautiful!

[@jilldelphi6236]

I'm going to make this out of a Woolies Flannel layer cake. It's getting cold outside! 😊

[@viviandixon552]

If you request that the item be placed on your "Wish List", you will be notified as soon as the item is received. I'm impatient, so I ordered two charm packs so I can complete my four-patch blocks. I might make the quilt bigger. Jenny is just wonderful--as is her company.

[@seaside2001]

Great layer cake pattern! Love it.

[@navydogsadventures3500]

People that are good at quilting are great!

[@carriebrown5640]

Lovely quilt. wish you could give us new quilters the finished size of your quilts. Thanks so much for your tutorials.

[@LinniePA]

Always learn something ... ALWAYS!! Thank you!

[@skyfire62]

I love the LOVELY fabric!

[@andrearyan3576]

I made this from a layer cake package that I bought from Missouri Quilt Co (Whale Tale). I ended up short one 4 patch and with an extra hour glass square. I am not sure what I did wrong.It is not a problem because I will cut a 4 patch from my border and backing fabric.Curious to know what I should have done???

[@valmckay8403]

thank you your instructions are fantastic and so clear

[@janfasano5462]

Hi Joyce, the pattern in the magazine is called "Pocket Full of Posies". You can get the magazine from MSQC. I would order it right away as they do run out fairly soon. Happy Quilting.

[@maryjoferril3885]

Jenny, do you have any suggestions for sewing AppleCore blocks together quickly? I so love watching you work on each quilt! My very favorite is the ten minute block!

[@maryjoferril3885]

I love this quilt! Thank you for this tutorial!

[@irenamangone]

Thank you for a beautiful quilt

[@sandrapundt1981]

I have looked at the video several times. Love the fabric. But I have a question. I am making this quilt and I want to know how wide the borders are? Im not sure I heard that anywhere

[@diana081188]

Love it...you all do a great job...

[@evelyndodson3968]

I love this quilt pattern, thanks!!!

[@amandablythe6515]

The other day I bought the Grace Aqua layer cake when it was a daily deal- It is soooo beautiful. But I can't decide if I want to use it for the or the Double slice. I have been dying to try both patterns.

[@trudydoiron1187]

I have done the layer cake twice and it is easy and looks great.

[@amandablythe6515]

Thank you so much!! I still havent had a chance to cut into that Grace Aqua, but I am going to very soon. I am going to do the one where you just cut and flip the pile 3 times... I think it will look great!!

[@gladtidings4all]

Jenny I wish you would do a tutorial in measuring, cutting sewing the backing and batting of the quilt top. I'm just a newbie visual sewer and need to know how such big piece for the backing. I have requested this several times. Thanks.

[@cindy67632]

That would be a great tutorial!

[@JoyfullyOrange]

To save some more time, can you do the 4-patch like a double slice instead of cutting the layer cake piece into 4 5" squares to sew together? I just watched the double slice video before this one. It seems to pretty much be the way you're doing the hourglass anyway. Thanks for your videos!! I'm learning so much that I missed out on having to stop quilting classes when granddaughter arrived and daughter needed almosy 12 weeks of daily help. God bless you all for your time and effort in helping us learn!

[@lynnelansing6486]

Hi Jenny can you tell me how many four patch blocks and how many hour glass block are use.

[@pearl811210]

Love these videos, keep up the good work!

[@deroldo123]

can I use the scrappy four patch method of making a four patch with a layer cake ( as if it was a charm pack and then use two four patches as described in the super easy hour glass -- to make the hourglass block-- will hour glass and the four patch blocks match up?

[@seaside2001]

Have had a back injury in the past, but is much better now. I sewed at my kitchen counter or kitchen island standing up. Try that. It may work for you.

[@maryortigoza8797]

Muy bueno el tutorial, más aún para principiantes como yo.!!!

[@rosalindaehlers3897]

I love this quilt. I am making one. Can you tell me where I can buy the ruler you use to square up the quilt blocks?

[@usmoshers]

When you square up the hourglass block, don't we need to square it up on the other 2 sides as well?

[@sharleendion9079]

Jenny is there an actual pattern for the Alter Ego quilt? Your patterns make it so easy to follow.

[@mclady37]

You can find the printed pattern in Quilting Quickly fall of 2013; Fons and Porter is the publisher. Enjoy

[@gorgana5]

I would like a lesson of how you pick the colour for your materials and maybe how much material you need for a cot or single bed thanks Jenny

[@wendyc8903]

I also ended up with a 6x6 quilt as well. What is the secret to using the whole layer cake?

[@skyfire62]

Jenny what size quilt do you get by using what you suggest in your tutorial? Thank you again for your wonderful tutorials. I love that line of fabric and have made a tote bag using the Lovely line. This quilt is on my list now.

[@TheMyssT]

Thanks for the videos! What is the name of the ruler you used to square up the block?

[@juliemorden144]

Ok so you have one layer cake to you use half of it for the 4patch and the other for the the hour glass? I take it it makes a single bed size? Im new at quilting sorry , i love Jennie and her videos thank you Jennie

[@joycehill2342]

Amazing! Love the quilt. Did you use yardage to cut the 10" squares? I didn't see any pinked edges on the squares you were using.

[@GINBART54]

You can buy the 10" squares from the Missouri Star Quilt Company.

[@brittanygould6348]

How much backing fabric would you need? As well as binding and border if you don't want them to be the same?