Here are a few quilts I've made using patterns designed for layer cakes:
Hello Sunshine, based on a pattern called Changes
Magic Eight Ball (my tutorial here)
Christmas Ribbons, based on a patter called Ruby's Ribbon Box
I did actually use a layer cake for Magic Eight Ball. For the others, a mix of fat quarters and odds 'n ends from my stash.
I found seven yet-to-be-used patterns in my collection, all designed for layer cakes. I think Margot of The Pattern Box is a layer cake enthusiast; four of my patterns are her work and Jubilee is also her design.
I like the pattern Sweet Pea so much, I actually broke down and bought a layer cake of Honeysweet, the newest fabric collection from Fig Tree Designs. I know, I know, I'm supposed to be using my Fig Tree stash, not adding to it!
Fig Tree has some layer cake friendly patterns as well. I have Butterscotch Tart and Boardwalk in my collection, waiting for the right fabric inspiration to come along.
And high on my quilt to-do list is Odile Stars from Planted Seed Designs. I LOVE the look of these star blocks. But an important note, I've just realized this pattern uses 25 fat quarters, not a layer cake. That's OK, I have plenty of fat quarters in my stash.
Have any layer cake patterns caught your eye lately?
I'm going to check out those patterns! I have a lot of layer cakes. Had to have them and then didn't know what to do with them. I see a lot of possibilities now!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to do that Butterscotch Tart pattern for years! And I also have some other Fig Tree patterns which all need some combination of layer cakes plus charm packs or yardage - Figgy Pudding, Chintz and Vanilla & Blooms, Sparkle, and there's the new Painted Ladies butterfly pattern. Yikes, why am I buying all of these?! But I prefer the flexibility of fat quarters instead of buying layer cakes. Thanks for the inspirational photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post! I had been trying to think of a pattern that would be good for a layer cake, would showcase the fabrics well and had a flower design to it. I didn't think about Boardwalk (which I already own). I'm eager to use my new High Street fabric on a new quilt project, so this may be the winner!
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