Jargon of the Week - Layer Cake

A layer cake is just like dictionary.com says, right?

layer cake 

–noun

a cake made in layers, with a cream, jelly, or other filling between them.

Origin:

1875–80

Not in the quilting world!  A layer cake is just another pre-cut, pre-packaged way to buy an entire fabric line.  The layer cake is a 10" square of each fabric in a line. 

I couldn't leave out photos of a few fun layer cakes:

Moda Tweet Tweet 10'' Layer Cake By The Each

Moda 12 Days Of Christmas 10'' Layer Cake By The Each

Moda Fresh Cottons 10'' Layer Cake By The Each

10" MAKE LIFE Moda Fabric Layer Cake Squares

10" PARK AVENUE Moda Fabric Layer Cake Squares

Frolic Layer Cake - Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics

And here are a few books that look like lots of fun to play with:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know Rachel at P.S. I Quilt just wrapped up a pinwheel sampler quilt-along using a layer cake + 3 yards of solid.  Pop on over and give it a try!

You can also find free patterns for layer cakes, jelly rolls, and charm packs at the Moda Bakeshop.

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