Buy Quilt Layer Cakes

What are layer cakes in quilting? Well, in the quilting and sewing world, layer cakes are simply 10” fabric squares that are precut into the exact right size you need! The term “Layer Cake” was coined by Moda Fabrics, but it is also sometimes referred to as precut quilt squares and 10” fabric squares. You can buy layer cake fabric in a wide variety of colors, prints, and fabric types, from quilting cotton to cozy flannel!

Many fabric manufacturers have their own creative names for these awesome precuts, but “layer cake” tends to be more commonly used. You’ve probably seen a smaller version of quilt layer cakes before called “Charm Packs.” The difference between these two precuts is simply the size, with Charm packs measuring 5” x 5” square, whereas fabric layer cakes measure 10” x 10” square.

Quilt layer cake squares are perfect for creating a variety of patchwork designs, quilt blocks, and other sewing projects. Since the fabrics in a layer cake fabric bundle are already coordinated, they can be easily mixed and matched to achieve a cohesive and harmonious appearance in the final project. Fabric layer cakes are especially popular for creating large quilt blocks, as the 10-inch size allows for more intricate designs and quicker assembly.

You may be wondering about how much fabric you'll get when you purchase layer cakes for quilting. Most layer cake fabric bundles include a total of forty-two 10" fabric squares, but sometimes the amount of fabric varies depending on the manufacturer. Get straight to sewing when you buy layer cakes for quilting - no need to spend your valuable time measuring and cutting!

For quilters who haven’t sewn with layer cake fabrics and are curious about the size of quilt they can make, we have the answer for you! Typically, (not including borders) a single pack of quilt layer cake squares is enough to make a twin quilt. When you buy layer cakes for quilting, keep in mind that you'll need more to make a larger quilt - two precut layer cakes will make a queen quilt and so on.

New to working with precut fabrics for quilting? Click here to download our free PDF guide to precut quilting fabric, then shop our wide selection of precut fabric for quilting and buy layer cakes with confidence. We think you’ll be amazed at what you can create with quilting layer cakes from Missouri Star!

If you need even more ideas of what you can make with layer cake fabrics, check out our layer cake quilting tutorial collection here to get inspired to create an amazing quilting project with fabric layer cakes!