Cake Layer pre cuts......haven't heard much about them...

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Originally Posted by Kgrammiecaz

I did a sawblade quilt (not yet done) from a craftsy class and it was with a layer cake and jelly roll. Its pretty cool.

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I'll check that pattern out. Thanks. That's another problem I have...finding a pattern/block I like! I didn't think I was that pickey but I guess I am...I can scroll through literally 100's of pictures and not find anything that strikes me with "I want to make that one!".

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Originally Posted by c21cg

you sound like me... I bought the jelly roll swirls- there are 5 diff designs in it.. I am making paper foundation piecing and just cant make myself mix the diff designs, although some of the designs have 2 of each color some only have ONE of each color which makes my 10" blocks be in need of me "borrowing" from a diff.design in the roll... I have to squench my eyes and grit my teeth and choose another strip to even out my blocks... so I TOO am trying to climb out of that box with REALLY HIGH SIDES and be more scrappy.

Nana B, in Texas

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Nana, we need to stay in touch then and share our progress! Sounds so stupid that we are having trouble putting brilliant, beautiful colors and prints together!!!!! LOL!! I love looking at them in the bundles or stacked on shelves...but putting them together...one of the hardest things in the world for me to do!!!

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Originally Posted by Annav

Generally, layer cakes, charm pack, jelly rolls, and other precuts, are sold as one unit because they are all different cuts from the same line, so they all go together. A really good pattern for layer cakes is the 10 minute square pattern. One block takes five pieces, but you only make three seams and you have a diamond laying on top of four adjoining squares with what looks like a cathedral window. You an look up the tutorial on you tube and purchase the patterns from your LQS. You can also use a template and cut your layer cake into other shapes like apple cores, hexigons, etc. Jenny has several tutorials on using layer cakes and cutting them using templates.

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I remember seeing that video. It was interesting that that can be done. I dont' like buying the pre cuts simply cause I am a structured, tailored color person. The pack have like 1 of each of 24/42 different colors/patterns...that is to much for me!!! I only buy charms if they are a fantastic price and save them for my grand daughter. She is 7 and I have been working with her to sew and make quilts...she has made 2 so far and a pillowcase. We dont' live to close to each other but I get her about 3 times a year for a day or so. THat is why I thought the cake layer. CT had 2 packs on sale for so cheap, I couldn't resist and I thought at least I can get 4 HST's out of one layer and I love making HST's as the options are seemingly limitless as to the designs you can make with them with just a simple rotation of the HST piece.

I have used a few layer cakes and have made a very easy top by sewing the squares together randomly and used the left over ones to make a sash and on the back as the backing fabric wasn't as wide as the top I had made. Attachment 63904Attachment 63905

If the squares look too large or you want to mix up the colours a bit more you can always do a D9P!

Hi! I have been a lurker here for quite awhile. I have been quilting only a few years, still consider myself to be a newbie because of the amount of time I have to spend quilting, but really enjoy all the wonderful info shared on this forum.

I have a question for Star Lover about the pattern you used for the layer cake pattern you posted. Hate to sound stupid here, but did you use a specific ruler to cut your wedges and a pattern or did you just simply create it. I love your quilt! Both the pattern and colors! Would love to know how you did it. Thanks in advance!!

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Originally Posted by JaniceR

Hi! I have been a lurker here for quite awhile. I have been quilting only a few years, still consider myself to be a newbie because of the amount of time I have to spend quilting, but really enjoy all the wonderful info shared on this forum.

I have a question for Star Lover about the pattern you used for the layer cake pattern you posted. Hate to sound stupid here, but did you use a specific ruler to cut your wedges and a pattern or did you just simply create it. I love your quilt! Both the pattern and colors! Would love to know how you did it. Thanks in advance!!

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Hi Janice. She may not see your question unless she comes back to this post. Why not click on her name and send her a private message. That way she will see it next time she visits the forum.

Personally I think the main advantage of the precuts is not so much that they are precut, but rather that you can get such a variety of coordinated fabrics without having to get a minimum amount of each one--so you are able to get more prints for less money.

(That being said, I currently have one layer cake and two charm packs that are all one fabric, LOL!)

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Originally Posted by JaniceR

Hi! I have been a lurker here for quite awhile. I have been quilting only a few years, still consider myself to be a newbie because of the amount of time I have to spend quilting, but really enjoy all the wonderful info shared on this forum.

I have a question for Star Lover about the pattern you used for the layer cake pattern you posted. Hate to sound stupid here, but did you use a specific ruler to cut your wedges and a pattern or did you just simply create it. I love your quilt! Both the pattern and colors! Would love to know how you did it. Thanks in advance!!

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Hi Janice. This was a simple quilt to make, I think you'll have fun with it. The pattern is called Against the Rail by Karly Alexander of Saginaw street quilt company.
Straight Out of Line ruler is what was used for this quilt. I found it in my local store, but when I tried to google this is the only place that showed up...
Creative Grids Straight Out Of Line 6in x 10in Ruler By Alexander, Karla
There's a product video that shows how to use the ruler.
I looked in the store listings here and didn't see it.
If you need any more help, let me know or send a message. :)