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Layer cake quilt patterns
A layer cake is forty-two 10" squares. These patterns are made for it, and each size below tells you how many to buy.
How many layer cakes for each size
| Pattern | Size | Finished | Layer cakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layer cake patchwork | Baby | 33.5" x 52.5" | 1 |
| Layer cake patchwork | Throw | 53.5" x 63" | 1 |
| Layer cake patchwork | Twin | 74.5" x 93.5" | 2 |
| Layer cake patchwork | Full | 86" x 105" | 2 |
| Layer cake patchwork | Queen | 86" x 105" | 2 |
| Layer cake patchwork | King | 105" x 105" | 3 |
Counts cover the pieced top only. Borders, backing and binding come from yardage; each pattern lists them.
A layer cake to start with
What this quilt takes beyond the fabric. Prices on Amazon as of October 22, 2026.
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Layer cake, 42 cotton squares 10"
Forty-two 10" squares in mixed prints.
$12.88
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OLFA 45mm rotary cutter (RTY-2/DX)
The standard size for cutting strips up to six layers deep. The blade retracts when you let go.
$20.99
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OLFA 24" x 36" self-healing mat
Long enough to cut a strip folded once across the width of fabric in one pass.
$59.99
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