A Piece of Cake: Sweet and Simple Quilts from Layer Cake Squares

Transform your Layer Cake collection into intricate-looking designs that are a breeze to stitch--Peta Peace's tips will help you start and finish like a pro. Mix simple piecing with 10-inch squares plus your favorite background fabrics and you've got a quilt you'll be proud of. You'll love the cheerful colors and innovative designs in these 14 all-new patterns.

This book is lovely, and inspiring and approachable for quilters of all skill levels who want something a little different.Buying bundles of small cuts of fabric makes it easy to coordinate a pieced project without stress, but for quilters who might not know what to do with these little squares, Peta Peace offers 14 fun projects suitable for beginners, in her book A Piece of Cake: Sweet and Simple Quilts from Layer Cake Squares. She also includes a pillow, a table runner, and a couple of mini quilts for those who like smaller projects or want to try their skills on a small version before committing to a large blanket.The patterns are well designed, simple but interesting, and heavy on pastels and feminine co

Michelle Hickson said Use up those layer cakes hiding in your stash with the fabulous patterns in this book!. I've been waiting to get my hands on this book since I saw sneak peeks of the quilts on Peta's Instagram feed. I especially love that cover quilt and the LOVE baby quilt. I can recommend this book for both beginner and experienced quilters alike. There are some simpler patterns, but there are also some more challenging quilts - no matter who you are you will be able to find a quilt in here that you can make! The photos are gorgeous, and the patterns are easy to read, and very doable! If you have a layer cake (or "Use up those layer cakes hiding in your stash with the fabulous patterns in this book!" according to Michelle Hickson. I've been waiting to get my hands on this book since I saw sneak peeks of the quilts on Peta's Instagram feed. I especially love that cover quilt and the LOVE baby quilt. I can recommend this book for both beginner and experienced quilters alike. There are some simpler patterns, but there are also some more challenging quilts - no matter who you are you will be able to find a quilt in here that you can make! The photos are gorgeous, and the patterns are easy to read, and very doable! If you have a layer cake (or 2 for a couple of patterns) hiding in your stash - buy this book and you could be snuggling. for a couple of patterns) hiding in your stash - buy this book and you could be snuggling. Perfect combo of classic blocks and modern style Stefanie G. These patterns are a perfect combo of classic blocks and modern style featured in "candy" like colors. They really do look good enough to eat! They aren't too fussy and would stitch up easy with great directions and piecing charts. My favorite is a fun spin on the "LOVE" in a four patch.. Amazon Customer said Great book using layer cakes!. I have bought many layer cakes over the years and this book is a great addition to finally making quilts from them! The patterns are very easy to understand, with great diagrams and helpful hints. Would definitely recommend to beginners and advanced sewers!