Square Dance Quilt - 10" square (layer cake) quilt tutorial

Square Dance is a beginner friendly 10” pre-cut square (layer cake) quilt pattern finishing at 51" x 60".
~ Material Requirements ~
1- 10" pre-cut square pack
3 ¼ yards backing fabric
½ yard binding fabric
The fabric collections I used for these two quilts are below.
Midsummer Meadow - www.rileyblake...
Down on the Farm - shrsl.com/2jrdg
Link to the pattern page - drive.google.c...
The above includes affiliate links.
::::::::::::::::::::
Music by MBB
/ mbbmusic
/ mbbofficial
/ mbb_music
::::::::::::::::::::

[@suzanner8360]

This is great for layer cakes (of which I have WAY too many!). The cutting looks very quick too.

[@chknnooblesoop8574]

Hey! It is nice how you don’t over explain things. You make it easy to understand without the frustration of redundancy

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your feedback and kind words :)

[@wendywilson1736]

I'd go ahead and use All of the blocks, even with a juvenile print. I'd even put a border on it. Kids of all ages love fun prints, they grow fast, and some like their feet to be covered. Besides, what child doesn't like making indoor tents with their covers? Even this gramma likes fun prints. I'm seriously considering a barnyard babies print for my next personal check order.💁‍♀️Thanks for sharing this fun, easy pattern!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks - I think you're going to love this pattern!

[@bettytullis461]

Nice tutorial on a quick, easy quilt block with minimal waste. Great when you need a fast qift for anyone.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!! 💕

[@kellybulger1795]

Thank you for this clear, easy to follow tutorial. I have a layer cake that I wanted to use without having to buy lots of background and border fabrics so this quilt is perfect.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@terribishop5313]

Thank you for this pattern. Beginner I was able to make Christmas quilts for my grandkids from vintage fabrics. I put new Christmas flannel on the backs. Very grateful thank you.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Love it! Your grandkids will love them 💕

[@snetterpie]

I love your videos! As a seasoned “newbie” I appreciate all of the advice and explanations I can get. The way you teach makes it easy to understand and vey clear. Your helpful hints are amazing too. Please keep making more videos so that some day I will be an intermediate quilter, haha.

[@retrogal8888]

Go to Jordan Quilts tutorials....better explanation of how to make quilts..

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you so much Jane! I'm glad you find my videos helpful and I appreciate your kind words :)

[@hayleymcleod4816]

I concur with all of the comments, I finished this pattern today using The Blues by Janet Clare and love it!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Sounds gorgeous!

[@kimmcvitty3580]

I have just finished making this using Moda, Ocean View. I am very pleased with it. I did cut a few squares that had distinct picture's , slightly differently to get save the pictures . I also didn't want to rotate to stitch the blocks together. I just waited to press the seams joining the blocks till I had chain piece them into rows. I was very pleased this worked as i am a fairly inexperienced quilter. Thank you very much for your clear instructions.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks, so glad you like the pattern!

[@gregoryburnett5517]

I liked the quilt pattern. Very easy and fast. It would look good in baby prints. Thank you. Sandra B.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much Sandra, I think so too!

[@terryharris6290]

I just started paring down all my fabric scraps by making my own layer cakes and jelly rolls . I have my fabric divided by color family and am looking for simple patterns to use these up once i'm finished. this looks like a fun one

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

That's a great idea!

[@mommamasher277]

Adorable name!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

❤️

[@tinacostner3069]

Thank you.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@melindamckenry6368]

Thank you for a clear easy to follow tutorial.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kayannahufford340]

Thank you for your clear instructions. I'm sure going to make this quilt. I love all your quilt video's.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much Kayanna!

[@leahmarjorie]

Great tutorial! I have a few layer cakes that I can now put to good use! Thank you.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindapucillo3493]

This design is really great. Loved your Down On The Farm quilt. The colors are bright and cheerful. Perfect for a child’s quilt. Thanks for your tutorials. I have lots of layer cakes and haven’t been able to decide on a pattern for them. This pattern is perfect. Will make it soon.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I think you'll enjoy making this one!

[@brendawoodward9933]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial I've had a layer cake for years and this is perfect project for me

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@T_i_n_a_]

We can always use a layer cake pattern! Thank you! 💛

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Absolutely!!

[@leemiller2811]

Thank you! ❤

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You're welcome!

[@lynetteperry3559]

beautiful quilt

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@nickyevans174]

Great way to use a layer cake!! Love that there's so little waste!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes, that’s one of my favorite things too!

[@eohglobalventuresllc3059]

Adorable quilt. I've not quilted in a long time, so that looks like a great project for "restarting." Thanks so much!!!!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yay, I think you’ll love this easy pattern!

[@cathysabat2877]

I can't wait to try this! Lots to do for Christmas but I'm building myself a pile of quilt patterns for the long winter!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yay! Such a great idea :)

[@t.mumpfield]

Thank you for the easy-to follow directions. Can’t wait to make this one!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@Sandra-ul8pu]

Like it very much. Will make. Sandra B.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad to hear it, thanks Sandra!

[@wilmagraham6970]

Thank you for making it easy to understand, looking forward to more of your patterns.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad you like them!

[@janettekerr4684]

Your quilts are so beginner friendly, subscribed - great tutorial & pls keep them coming

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you! Will do!

[@valhinkel9516]

Great, easy to follow tutorial. Thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!!

[@beadmomma4]

Love this. Thanks for the seam tip.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@05grandkids]

Great tutorial. I loved this method. Thank you for sharing your talents!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

I love this pattern thank you 🙏 another great job I love watching your tutorials❤

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much 😊

[@christennacarr2917]

Great tutorial

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@jenysanta7718]

Hi Amanda. I'm just subscribed to follow all your videos. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏👋🌼

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks for subscribing!!

[@lmorgan1028]

Super cute pattern!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@user-py4qn3lt4t]

All of your tutorials are wonderful. Real stash busters.

[@vickichandler5872]

Great job on this tutorial! I think I just the perfect quilt for anytime I need something quick and easy... baby quilts at the last moment, charity quilts, or just because I like this super cute design. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. Blessings to y'all.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I'm glad you love this tutorial! Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@mikkigracey8840]

Very good for beginners Thank you

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@lisastreasures]

Very pretty 😍

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@Lealelan]

Thx you so much for this tutorial and the pattern. How fun and easy. I just got a large backing piece of flannel and was thinking of the perfect project, and voila, now I know! Off to make a quick quilt. Thx you again!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yay! So glad you like it!

[@susanonealsmith8434]

I love this pattern so much! I wanted one to use for a holiday layer cake that would allow the fabric to show, and this is perfect! Thanks so much! Also looking forward to your beautiful Winterland collection - it's just gorgeous.❄️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yay! Thank you so much!!

[@susanonealsmith8434]

@@MaterialGirlQuilts You're welcome!

[@doreensherk287]

very pretty quilt, I like it

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@gailroutt360]

Thanks for another easy pattern!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

❤️❤️

[@pattikmetz9681]

Wonderful video!! Thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sherryfaires7931]

Great job! I thoroughly enjoyed this clear and concise tutorial! The blocks look so nice!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!!

[@quilt848]

I love your channel

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you so much!!

[@iamjustonemom1950]

Darling quilt, pattern, and tutorial. Thank you!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much! It's a fun one to put together :)

[@bethanytaylor65]

Very nice! Love the instructions of rotating the blocks!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Bethany! I’m all about making things easier (and more efficient!) ;-)

[@sandywilkerson8525]

Nice and simple.. Subscribed!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you Sandy!

[@FredaM]

Beautiful. I love it.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you! 😊

[@LTMOM7926]

Thank you SO much for creating and sharing this wonderful tutorial! A Square Dance quilt will definitely be under a loved one's Christmas tree this year, thanks to your kindness. :)

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Oh, I love to hear that Doris!! That is a lucky loved one and I'm sure they'll treasure your gift for years :) I'd love to see a photo of yours when it's done, so please tag me on social media if you share it!!

[@robinnieto2703]

I love this pattern! Just found your channel and am now a new subscriber.

[@pennypipes6039]

So cute.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@michelelewis8808]

Thank you ❤️

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@StitchingisElementary]

Love this! Thanks!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

So glad! Thanks.

[@authenticallyamber99]

Nice and easy pattern! 😃 Cute fabric too! 🌷

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks!

[@kathynewhart6738]

Really like this quilt :-)))) This has been added to my gotta do list thx so much for the tutorial-:)))

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much Kathy!! So glad you like it ❤️

[@58sewgood]

Love it 👌 perfect instructions

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks so much 😊

[@deloresrast8543]

Thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial!!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@sandan2358]

I like no seam matching - would be good to take to work on at a retreat!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Yes, this would be a great retreat quilt!

[@GeminiPeg]

Thanks for a great tutorial. Now, my only problem is which layer cake to use from my collection.😊

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Ha! Sounds like some Christmas gifts could be knocked off the list with this pattern and your layer cake stash ;-)

[@sah8565]

Hi there! Thanks for this great quilt. I am having a problem accessing the pattern though. It will load but I can’t print it out. Thanks in advance!

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

I'm sorry about that - not sure what the issue is, but try this direct link and see if that works. drive.google.com/file/d/1F-uh_NRSY1nOM-f03FBcJiQas3iJ-wKB/view?usp=sharing

[@kathykaplan497]

That's very nice

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you Kathy!

[@tammywestling7018]

I love this tutorial and have purchased fabric for it but on your website I cant' figure out how to print it out. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Tammy - here is a link to the PDF pattern - drive.google.com/file/d/1F-uh_NRSY1nOM-f03FBcJiQas3iJ-wKB/view

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks Tammy - here is a link to the PDF pattern - drive.google.com/file/d/1F-uh_NRSY1nOM-f03FBcJiQas3iJ-wKB/view

[@tammywestling7018]

@@MaterialGirlQuilts thank you very much!!

[@nurzumspa5205]

I made this yesterday. My long rectangles are not 9 inch, only 8,5 inches. Whats wrong?

[@bwktlcn]

Ok, math time. I have a fat eighth bundle that would be perfect for this. If I decrease the sizes, would I have to go down to 4 inches or could I go down to 4.5? I am digging out graph paper……

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Hope you found a solution that works!

[@sandrakleiserblack5140]

Great tutorial, thank you! Do you have one for the star quilt wall hanging shown on the wall beside you?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

That pattern is in Camille Roskelley's book Simply Retro. - Below is an Amazon link. www.amazon.com/dp/1607056844?asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1026Y8RA7AAV9&language=en_US&linkCode=sl1&linkId=0d16c0676c1c80d8e0be441df382385e&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&tag=materialgirlq-20

[@thelittlevirtues]

How wide is your seam margin for sewing the edges together? My pieces keep coming up 1/8" short of 9 inches...

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

My seam allowances are 1/4". Even though yours are off a bit, if they are all the same it will still work out and be beautiful!

[@carolmcqueen3497]

I love this. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thank you!

[@staceyboyle3516]

Just came across your tutorial while searching layer cake quilts. This is super cute and easy and looks like a lot of fun to make. What do you think about using a layer cake of assorted solid colors? I think I am going to try and see how it turns out. Thanks for the great idea.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Oh, I think that would look great!! Please share a photo with me if you do it ❤️

[@anitahaecker8113]

❤🌻

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

💙

[@quiltnewbie5432]

I have a mini layer cake that has 24 squares and then a matching 24 strip jelly roll. Could I do this quilt pattern using the jelly roll since I don't have enough 10" squares?

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Hi, the jelly roll won't work because you need to cut a 5" square from the layer cake before cutting your 2 1/2" rectangles. If your layer cake only has 24 squares, it would create 24 blocks that you could piece into 6 rows of 4 blocks and it would measure 34" x 51" which is a great baby size!

[@quiltnewbie5432]

Oh, ok. I was thinking I could cut two 5” squares from each 10 inch and then use the other half plus my 24 jelly rolls to make all the 21/2 inch strips. I have a real pretty mini layer cake and 24 count jelly roll I don’t know what to do with because all the patterns I find need 42 of each. Thank you.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

@@quiltnewbie5432 Oh I see, sorry I was confused! Yes that should work, I thought you were wanting to use the jelly roll without the mini layer cake. If they are the same fabric collection, then it will work!

[@photographybyday]

Replay

[@retrogal8888]

You need to angle the camera so it doesn't run off the edge. Couldn't see your second cuts.

[@MaterialGirlQuilts]

Thanks for the advice.