Make A Quilt With A Single Layer Cake || Fun & Easy Quilting!

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 make a quick and fun quilt top using just one layer cake. Perfect for beginners, too!
You can use whatever fabric layer cake you'd like (even scraps!) to make this beauty.
This is the fabric line I used in this tutorial: Midnight in the Garden by Sweetfire Road for Moda
Here's the video mentioned in this video: • Just One Layer Cake Ma...
Here are the supplies you will need:
(1) Layer Cake or (42) 10" Squares
Rotary Cutter
9" or larger square ruler with a 45 degree line running from corner to corner
Long skinny ruler for Marking Lines (bigger than 15")
General Sewing Supplies:
Sewing Machine, Iron,
Matching Thread, etc.
Let's get started sewing some patchwork!
Here are the chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Supplies Needed
01:44 Sorting the Fabrics
02:54 Matching Contrasting Sets
03:59 Making Half-Square Triangles
07:18 Making Hourglass Blocks
09:41 Squaring Up the Blocks
12:24 Laying Out the Quilt
13:25 Final Thoughts
➡️ Videos Mentioned in this Quilting Tutorial:
Make Your Own Layer Cakes: • Let's Make Layer Cakes...
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[@SewtheDistance]

Here's my last Just One Layer Cake video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3LIqIqenrVggrs

[@thilakaliappoo6536]

🎉Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

[@constanceklagge]

I would love to know the name of this layer cake if possible please.

[@monikasmith8967]

Love it ,my daughter passed away just before Christmas, she gave me a layer cake a few months before ,Im going to give this quilt a go ,Thanks Kris

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for your loss. 🥰

[@deewinston5651]

I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙏

[@neishawiley6672]

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter.

[@alimartinez395]

So sorry about your daughter. Praying for you now.

[@dionnelipscomb7050]

I really love your instructions; you made it very easy to follow; thank you for being so percise, clear, and easy.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!

[@manuelashannon1369]

What an excellent project! Thank you for showing us and I will definitely sign up for your newsletter. You’re so much fun to listen to and you give us such good ideas.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much! I am on all the socials, too!

[@michelleswistak1389]

I just received some layer cakes in the mail. Was planning on making your other layer cake pattern, but I like this one also and I have multiple cakes to choose from, thank you. I did cringe every time your hand moved until you closed your cutter. I have just recovered from a cut where my blade jumped my ruler.😊

[@SewtheDistance]

When I was editing the video and saw the blade, I cringed, too. That is so unlike me! I cut myself years ago and know better. I hope your recovery went well. I love that you are going to make this one! So much fun! Thank you for watching and sharing. ❤️

[@EllenSaari]

Love your video and ideas!!

[@deborahlunsford6983]

Love these simple patterns. Very clear and precise instructions. Thank you so much.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you like it! 🥰

[@sewbeitquilts]

I absolutely love this layer cake! And I don’t know why, but I love watching you sort fabric!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😃 That fabric--ohhhh. I need more of it!

[@pamelawray5290]

That turned out beautifully Kris! Thanks for sharing. And, thank you so much for showing the back of your table runner...I wish more people would show the backs of their quilts/runners because I think the backs are just as important as the fronts and the bindings are.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting! I love the backs, too. Sometimes I pick boring fabrics, but I love that black and white print. I will try to remember to show the backs more. Thank you! Great suggestion!

[@marybeth4002]

I'm pretty new at this - but you made it look easy. I actually have 2 different layer cakes (I love to purchase fabric more than I like to sew) and this video really inspires me to make this quilt using them. Thank you, Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! You are so welcome! I love that. you are going to make this! Please let me know if you have any problems once you get started. Happy to help! Happy stitching! ❤️

[@catecoleman9852]

Me too!! I'm a fabric collector first and a quilter second.

[@elizabethamis9376]

This shows that you don't need a complicated pattern to make a beautiful quilt, you just need to choose the right fabric. And this is what you've done here. This fabric is lovely. Thanks for sharing the quilt and the runner. Both are stunning. ❤👍from Somerset UK

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! It really is true--some of the most beautiful quilts are made from simple patterns. Thank you so much for watching and sharing! ❤️

[@glynisreynolds446]

Gorgeous quilt 🎉 What a great idea for using a layer cake 🥰 and you gave a wonderful explanation of how to put it together 👏👏🇬🇧

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! 😊 So happy you like it! Thank you for watching and for your kind words! 🥰❤️🥰

[@JoeinPA]

I hear your Set Your Seams voice comment in my head now. And think of you often as I sew.

[@SewtheDistance]

😆 Set those seams! 😆 It does make a difference, doesn't it?

[@terrigunning5745]

Loved your yellow black combo for the hour glass. Great tutorial. Demonstrated nicely.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! It is a great fabric line, isn't it? I may have to get more.

[@debbiebehymer2783]

I am a novice with quilting. I have accomplished two so far. I just want to let you know you are a very good teacher. you explain the ways and whys and cautions to look out for. It is so enjoyable to watch and learn from you. thank you

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow! Thank you SO much! This made my day! It is my pleasure. Anything I can do to help, please let me know. 🥰

[@user-se5hk1oz9u]

Your tutorials are so much fun to watch! I love the passion you have in your sewing! Thanks for sharing this pattern!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! My pleasure! So happy you love this! ❤️

[@annpirtle4521]

This would be pretty in valentines fabric.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, that would be beautiful! Great idea! Thank you. 🥰

[@emsmomma4606]

Hello there…new sub here. I have recently gotten back into sewing and purchased a jelly roll and a layer cake. I had no clue as to what I would make from it, so I went onto KZbin, hoping to find a gentle soul and a good teacher for this beginner. Lol. I like what you did here and I think I’m going to give it a go…I know I’ll be referring to your video a couple times for reference, but that’s how I’m going to learn. Thank you for sharing this video! Cheers 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you for subbing and watching. I have many videos that will help you, and this is a great choice, too! Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help! Glad you have picked up sewing again! ❤️

[@carlaatkins2619]

Kris, very colorful quilt. I currently have three quilt projects in the works. I am adding this one to my list simply because I haven't done an hour glass quilt. I make hourglass as part of larger blocks. This should be fun!! 🎶💐💖

[@SewtheDistance]

Nice! I love that you are going to add it to your list! Let me know if you have any questions! Happy to help. ❤️

[@lisass3565]

Love this pattern!! ❤ Will definitely be making a quilt with some of the layer cakes I have. I also like the idea of a table runner with the extra squares. I normally buy 2 layer cakes of the same material, to make a bigger quilt. Now I know what to do with the extra layer cake fabric. Happy Quilting.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you love this and are going to make it!

[@Auntie7024]

So cute. I love this block design and the fabrics. The table runner is super cute, too! ❤😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you love it!

[@1955rivergirl]

I have two layer cakes that are very similar. This would be the perfect pattern to mix them for a bigger quilt!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, yes! Great idea! I love it! 🥰

[@karin0963]

I will sign up for your newsletter, I don't think I ever did. 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! I have one going out this weekend. ❤️

[@sandybettencourt5735]

I love it. I was just this morning looking at one of my layer cakes thinking about which pattern I want to use with it. You answered my question!!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Woohoo! I love when that happens!

[@shirleylieb9345]

can't wait to make one. great directions.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you so much! Have a great time making this! It is a fun one.

[@sandybruce9092]

I love layer cakes (OK - I love precuts😄) and I really,like this particular layer cake! Not anywhere near my usual color box - which is a good thing as I’m trying to climb out of my usual colors!!! And this size is perfect for the ones my guild makes and donates to a children’s crisis center (kids and Moms - kids all the way up to teenagers!). And also,would be easy to size down! I’m fairly new to your channel so working my way through many of your videos! Ans honestly, I never even thought about pressing the diagonally sewn seams before cutting - works for me!! Thanks👍👍

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So glad you like my videos! 🥰 Wow, what a wonderful cause to make quilts for. Quilts are magical. I am sure your quilts have helped many. Thank you so much for watching my videos and sharing. ❤️

[@musicmom614]

Awesome directions for using a cake layer. This will definitely be my next project.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you so much! I love that you are making it! 🥰❤️🥰

[@klwmadeit]

Another great video, thanks Kris ☺️ Such a pretty and simple pattern!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much! It is a fun one to make!

[@sandradummer4726]

Very pretty quilt you’re working on with the layer cake.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@lorrainemcgeough9596]

Love the fabrics and beautiful quilt top and table runner. Thank you for sharing a tutorial. This pattern looks like so much fun to make

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So happy you love it. That fabric---I am in love with that fabric! So pretty! Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

[@marionbarber984]

Hi Kris! Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! No power in my neighborhood for 36 hours, so now I need to catch up with my favorite quilt channels. It was so cold.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad you like this one and could catch up! Thank you for your kind words. Glad you have power now and are nice and warm. This weather has been crazy!

[@relwynbrimelow6116]

Thank you, you describe how to do every step so well 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! You are so welcome! Happy it is helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

[@dianemiller7417]

Your personality is so nice I just enjoy your videos. You always do things that I like. Keep it going!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much!! You are so sweet! 🥰❤️🥰 More to come. ❤️

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

I have lots of 10 inch squares that will work great for this pattern. Thanks!

[@SewtheDistance]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@gailnoll]

What a great video! I'm looking for layer cakes now!!! I love the one you used.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, yay! I have a few "just one layer cake" videos out now. Here's a playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLjHvTLWU9QXSbMNmTt_HbTIRsYgb2rVIW

[@fransak2723]

I didn’t know you had a website. Just signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for this great pattern.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Yay about signing up for the newsletter! The blog on this one will be up shortly. I am having some technical difficulties. 😄🤗

[@sandythornton5166]

I love that fabric and quilt!! I especially love the table runner!! I have made more table runners and table toppers than anything else because I have so many places to use them!! Also wall hangings. I am working on a queen size quilt right now. I would definitely love to give this a go as well!! You are so much fun to watch!! Thank you for another great video and project!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you so much! 🥰 You are welcome! I love making these videos and especially love making tutorials that are fun and easy to make. You are so sweet! Thank you for watching and for your kind words! 🥰

[@stephaniefsmith1934]

Love the fabric! I was looking for a quick project and I think this will be it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! So glad you like it! Happy stitching!

[@margaretsmith8066]

Very cute pattern with beautiful fabric ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@dawnmarkiewicz1916]

I plan on making a quilt like this

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I love it! So glad you are going to make one!

[@user-yn4yt6hn1d]

beautiful -- love that fabric and I have an extra layercake of it so now I know what I will be doing with that!! thank you

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I love when that happens! It is my pleasure! So happy you like this tutorial and quilt!

[@edgarryder2488]

I also love that layer cake!!

[@user-rp2qx4io1c]

The best explanation of making hourglass squares. Great teacher.

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow, thank you! That is so sweet! 🥰

[@terridrimel1056]

Love it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad! ❤️

[@trudyward9113]

Looks fabulous!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@michellecano4350]

So pretty! I love how a simple block can showcase the fabric so we'll! I can't wait to make an hourglass block quilt with my next layer cake. 🤩

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So happy you are going to make this one! ❤️

[@WestlakeThymes1]

I have had a layer cake that I’ve wanted to make an easy straight forward quilt, and I think this is the one! Never made a QST that big, but I’m a fan, so let’s go make a quilt.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad you like it and are going to make it!

[@denisegomez755]

Beautiful!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jodigregory]

I just love your videos. You definitely are my favorite quilter on KZbin!

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow, thank you! That is so sweet to say! 🥰

[@bevcote2357]

Beautiful!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@jeane.2722]

Pretty !

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lorettayoung7220]

I love it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you love this one! It is a fun one to make. 🥰

[@jessicatexasjh]

Love this pattern!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!

[@petraberumen2643]

Thank you for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@MaryanneN_]

I love this! Thanks so much!

[@SewtheDistance]

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

[@dianetuttle9396]

Love it!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you love it! 😍 Thank you for watching!

[@barbarajefferysings]

This is such a cute little quilt! It would be fun to make it scrappier by combining two different HSTs for each hourglass block, ending up with 4 different fabrics.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, that would be beautiful! Thank you! So glad you love this! It is a fun one to make! ❤️

[@teach672]

I love this idea! Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you like it!

[@christinehl4310]

Wonderful video. Love how you made qst look so easy. I will definitely give this a try.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! So glad you like it! It is fun one. I am thrilled you are going to try it. Thank you for watching and for sharing! 🥰

[@pamdaley9007]

I just found this video a few days ago and it's perfect for a layer cake I picked up on a recent shop hop! I'm halfway through the blocks and I love this technique! I also love that there is enough 'wiggle room' between the 10" precut and the finished block size So many patterns I've tried cut it too close for me (pun intended).

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you found it and are going to making it!

[@christysantos9500]

Loved making your previous Just One Layer Cake quilt and am looking forward to making this one too!. That fabric is so lovely! Definitely got some Sew the Distance Bingo squares in this one-- "Set your seams." "I love, love, love it." "It's so pretty!"

[@SewtheDistance]

😂😂😂 I love this! I should make up a downloadable PDF for viewers! I tend to say the same things, don’t I? I love, love, love that you are going to make this quilt! It really is so pretty! 🤩

[@giovannazahler4292]

You are so much fun!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

😊 thank you

[@AmyThomas74]

So pretty!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@tamarapalaniuk5412]

Love this

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! So happy you like it!

[@traceycoles1693]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@nanrussum3805]

Great use of a layer cake. I’ll dig one out tomorrow and give it a whirl!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I love that you are going to make one! Let me know if you have any questions. ❤️

[@kathleenmcdonough9436]

Thank you so much! I sat with my precuts in the land of indecision and you have helped so much!! I’ve done the charm pack one, the other layer cake you showed, and plan on doing this as well. I like the way you demonstrate the techniques. Keep up the good work!!❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! That's the best compliment! I always want to make sure people watching my tutorials can actually make the project. I am always thrilled when I hear this. Thank you! You made my day. 🥰

[@joanbarker6581]

Loved it, beautiful!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!! So glad you like it!

[@anndalynnketellapper8296]

Love, love, love this layer cake. The colours, contrast and patterns are so lovely!! Love the quilt as well. Sew easy!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! It is a fun one to make. Those colors--I love them, too!

[@leaht4505]

You made such a cute quilt top with this, great job!🩷🩷🩷

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindagreen1989]

I love love love the quilt

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you do! It is a fun one to make. ❤️

[@edgarryder2488]

That😊 is beautiful!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@juliekoone3569]

Great tutorial! Thank you❤️

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like it! ❤️

[@dianehutchens]

Can't wait to get started sewing that quilt!❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Happy to hear that! Thank you! ❤️

[@jillrusche6]

Love this,Kris!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I am happy you love it! 😍

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Gorgeous

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like it. 🥰

[@sisterchicksquilting]

Very good tutorial and such a cute quilt. I love the classic blocks with new fabric, it's a winner every time.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much, Di! I am happy you enjoyed this tutorial! ❤️

[@JuanitaHooker-wx9up]

Really like the pattern and fabric.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! That fabric is amazing. I need to get more!

[@twyla2575]

Yes, yes, yes!! I love this and so easy.

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you like it! ❤️

[@melissafeldhaus4424]

I have several layer cakes collecting dust lolol. I want tontry this one. I also love the table runner!

[@SewtheDistance]

Aren't layer cakes the best? I love that you are going to make this! It is a fun one!

[@lindagormley9147]

Looks great, thanks so much for the video!!

[@SewtheDistance]

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

[@lorahorsley194]

Love this new pattern….thanks for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marlenehinton5749]

Beautiful fabrics.

[@SewtheDistance]

They are! I may need to get some more of them. 😀

[@alechiaevans9117]

I am going to try this. Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad you are! Let me know how you like it. Thank you so much for watching and for trying this!

[@user-me9jn7ns2t]

Love the pattern and the layer cakes

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like it! ❤️

[@joanne305]

I love both the table runner and quilt.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! ❤️

[@annierodenberg2327]

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@penelopeevensen1058]

Beautiful. Love the table runner as well.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sharonlambeth898]

I will definitely put this on my TO DO list!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you love it! 🥰

[@sharonw667]

My good ness Chris, you give lots of tips and techniques. plus, this is a quick way to make a table runner. so, impressive. Many thanks.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I am thrilled you like it! 🥰 I love making tutorials for super fun and easy quilts like this one. ❤️

[@debmckasson1953]

You are a fantastic teacher. I understand all of your instructions.

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow, thank you! You are so sweet! 🥰

[@donnahart823]

I love it❤️

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I am so happy you do! ❤️ It's a fun one!

[@jaynegreen6279]

I love layer cakes! That is really neat!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Bmon-js2lk]

💕Beautiful quilt.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@pennypate274]

Love it

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🥰

[@karenweiman8036]

Love this! So easy but so creative.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@dianehuntley2493]

Love it😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you!

[@chrisclark9862]

I really like it! No need to source background fabric, easy piecing and a lovely finish. Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

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

[@lrobbe6079]

Thanks for another great video!! I have a extra layer cake and this will be a great quilt to make. Happy Sewing Laurie

[@SewtheDistance]

You're welcome, Laurie! So glad you like this and have a layer cake to use! I love when that happens!

[@janicecahill4045]

I really enjoyed this video. I have a layer cake that I am thinking of using with this pattern. Thank you for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I love when things come together like that! Happy stitching! 🥰

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you for sharing. A very cute quilt.❤