Skip the Cutting, Start the Sewing

A layer cake gives you 40 coordinated 10" squares, pre-cut and ready to go — and these patterns are designed to make the most of every single one. Whether you're showcasing a favorite fabric collection or working through your precut stash, layer cake friendly patterns let you spend less time at the cutting mat and more time at the machine.

From beginner-friendly modern quilts to striking foundation paper pieced designs and sweet seasonal projects, this collection has something for every skill level and style.

What's in This Collection

• Patchwork Hearts by Quilty Love — a sweet, scrappy heart quilt also compatible with charm squares and fat quarters. Baby, throw, and twin sizes.
• Star Pop II by Quilty Love — a bestselling modern sawtooth star pattern. Fast, fun, and beginner-friendly with 6 size options.
• Mop Tops by Running Stitch Quilts — a modern geometric beginner quilt that works with precuts or yardage. Baby through bed sizes.
• Squared Up by Cotton and Joy — a clean, graphic beginner pattern that lets your layer cake shine.
• Bookmarks by Cotton and Joy — a book lover's quilt in four sizes, designed for both layer cakes and fat quarters.
• Star Systems by Elizabeth Hartman — a bold, modern star design with precut-friendly construction.
• Mini Pumpkins by Cluck Cluck Sew — a charming seasonal project perfect for autumn layer cakes.
• The Atomic Starburst Quilt & Tree Skirt by Violet Craft — stunning foundation paper pieced starburst designs that work beautifully with coordinated precuts.

Looking for the perfect layer cake to pair with your next pattern? Browse our full line of precuts & bundles — curated and ready to sew.