🧵You only need one layer cake to create the quilt top.
✂️Cut the layer cake into squares using a 10 and 1/2 inch ruler.
🖌️Mix up the squares for a scrappy and random look.
🧵Sew the squares together to form blocks and then sew the blocks together to create the quilt top.
🧵Press the seams in opposite directions for easy nesting when sewing the rows together.
How many squares do I need for the quilt top?
—You need 42 squares, which is the number typically found in a layer cake.
Can I use a different size ruler?
—Yes, you can use a long ruler instead of a 10 and 1/2 inch ruler.
How do I mix up the squares?
—Simply place them randomly, making sure there is no noticeable pattern.
How do I sew the squares together?
—Sew six blocks per row, and then sew seven rows together.
Should I press the seams?
—Yes, press the seams in opposite directions for easier nesting when sewing the rows together.
00:01Introduction and fabric requirements.
01:30Cutting the squares from the layer cake.
02:03Sewing the squares together.
03:00Pressing the seams and continuing with the blocks.
05:58Sewing the rows together.
06:50Completing the quilt top.
08:16Conclusion and final thoughts.
