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I bought a couple "Layer cakes" and don't know what pattern to use

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Old 04-22-2013, 07:23 AM
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Question I bought a couple "Layer cakes" and don't know what pattern to use

I want to get a good efficient cut and a great outcome from this stunning fabric -

One has 2 packs the other is 3 packs.....

I appreciate all suggestions! Thanks, Nancy
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Old 04-22-2013, 07:40 AM
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Check out www.modabakeshop.com - they have all kinds of free patterns using pre-cuts - you can look up patterns by the type of pre-cut - for instance - you can look up patterns that use layer cakes. Also - check the Missouri Star Quilt company - they have you-tube videos of quilts using pre-cuts - have fun. I love pre-cuts and have many different layer cakes, charm packs, fat quarter bundles, etc. I always check these sites for ideas.
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Check out 10 minute blocks on google. There is a tutorial on utube.
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Old 04-22-2013, 09:22 AM
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Your library can be a good resource. I just checked out a book called Schnibbles Times Two by Carrie Nelson, and all the patterns are for quilts from 10" and 5" squares. (Each pattern is done in both sizes.) Here is a link to the book on Amazon, where there are quite a few photos of quilts in the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Schnibbles-Tim...dp/1564779866/
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I loved the schnibbles book! ordered it right away!! Thanks.
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Missouri Star Quilt Co. has a tutorial on a double sliced layer cake and a table runner made with layer cake. I know there are other tuts there as well. Might be worth checking out.
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I just made my first quilt with a layer cake, and I loved the results. I did the two slice layer cake from Missouri Star. Let me see if I can find a picture. I liked this quilt so much that I am making a second one ....starting in about ten minutes. Perhaps a picture can tell you quickly if this is one you might be interested in.

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Dina..I like this one very much...I did this in the Sweet Prairie line..Looked fine, and country... It depends what layer cake one chooses. I'm contemplating a cake and jelly roll quilt, but cannot decide . I like so many combos...
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I am so glad to see this question. I bought some charm packs, and wanted good idea' s for them. going thru sites mentioned.
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I finally used up a couple Holly Taylor layer cakes that I had bought over two years ago. I made a snowball quilt with sashing and cornerstones and I really like it. It was super fast to put together, too. I have it sitting, basted and waiting for me to do the quilting.
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