Quilt layers

If you want to start quilting, then you don't want to miss What are the Layers of a Quilt? This page is is a beginner's quilting guide from Rose at Threadbare Creations. Quilting terminology can either be blatantly obvious or slightly confusing. So, what is a quilt sandwich? It might sound appetizing, but it actually refers to the three layers of a quilt – the quilt top (the decorative layer), the batting or wadding (the insulation layer), and the backing fabric (the finishing layer). These…

This video in our learn to quilt series shows how to layer and pin baste the quilt. This prepares the quilt for machine quilting the layers together.

How to baste and quilt the layers (quilt top, batting and backing fabric) together. Step by step instructions and tools for beginners.

Layer Cake Shake Quilt is the perfect project for beginners. It's quick and easy, and the pattern looks so pretty!

This list of 30 free layer cake quilt patterns for beginners will inspire you and help you find your next work in progress.

Discover how a quilt is put together, what materials are used, different techniques that can be used to layer a quilt and trouble-shooting common problems.

Learn how to make a simple, snuggly lap quilt using a layer cake (or 10" precut stack of fabric) with our free quilting tutorial.

Over 25 quilt patterns that are made using layer cake fabric. It features a combination of free tutorials and patterns for purchase.

Browse the list of layer cake quilt patterns that caters to all quilters. We include free and inexpensive patterns for purchase to spoil you for choice.