Sometimes you see a quilt and you just have to make it exactly as shown. Typically I will change up a pattern or fabric to suit myself, but sometimes…I just want what the other person made.
This photo from the Moda website is Summer in Kansas, a Cake Mix quilt pattern by Carrie Nelson. She used two layer cakes, one Summer Sweet by Sherri and Chelsi, and the other was Canning Day by Corey Yoder. The pattern is free, be still my heart. Here is a link to it. You also need 2 packages of Cake Mix #11 papers, 6 yards of background, and a charm pack to match each of the layer cakes.
Last year when I wasn't buying fabric, I missed out on these two fabric collections but was able to find layer cakes from sellers online. My NO BUY 2020 was a failure since I seem to be buying all the things I missed out on last year.
I am excited to start this and make it my spring/summer project. I won't be starting it for a while yet. I am planning to finish my Moda BlockHeads 3 before moving on.
Would you believe I have never used the Cake Mix papers? I have used the smaller version "Cupcake" papers and liked them. I have the Cake Mix book and am intrigued by the idea of using the papers. There are a heck of a lot of half-square triangles in that quilt, so maybe it will be a time saver?
Have a happy Easter everyone, if that is a holiday you celebrate. Our weather is perfect for an egg hunt or a brunch outside. I know there is a ham dinner in my future, so that is something to look forward to. Whatever your plans for the weekend, stay safe and have fun.
21 responses to “Summer in Kansas, a Cake Mix Quilt Pattern”
Gay Bomers from Sentimental Stitchess believes that fabric prices will be going up in a few months, so, see, it’s actually very wise for you to make these fabric purchases now. She thinks this is a good time to fill in your fabric inventory, so you are being very proactive. Happy shopping and sewing!
Gay Bomers from Sentimental Stitchess believes that fabric prices will be going up in a few months, so, see, it’s actually very wise for you to make these fabric purchases now. She thinks this is a good time to fill in your fabric inventory, so you are being very proactive. Happy shopping and sewing!
Gay Bomers from Sentimental Stitchess believes that fabric prices will be going up in a few months, so, see, it’s actually very wise for you to make these fabric purchases now. She thinks this is a good time to fill in your fabric inventory, so you are being very proactive. Happy shopping and sewing!
Happy Easter Nicole to you and your family…I also have a ham dinner in my future 😊
I also find myself sad when I put myself into a no buy period and miss out on some of the collections out there! Oh but I have so much fabric already lol
Happy Easter Nicole to you and your family…I also have a ham dinner in my future 😊
I also find myself sad when I put myself into a no buy period and miss out on some of the collections out there! Oh but I have so much fabric already lol
Happy Easter Nicole to you and your family…I also have a ham dinner in my future 😊
I also find myself sad when I put myself into a no buy period and miss out on some of the collections out there! Oh but I have so much fabric already lol
The Cake Mix papers are very easy and fun to use. I have done a few quilts with them. I have a bit of difficulty using them if I don’t have a pattern written for them… I guess I don’t have the foresight/imagination to look at the blocks they provide and then fit them into a pattern, unless the pattern was written for them. Looking forward to seeing what you create with them. Happy Easter to you and your family!!
The Cake Mix papers are very easy and fun to use. I have done a few quilts with them. I have a bit of difficulty using them if I don’t have a pattern written for them… I guess I don’t have the foresight/imagination to look at the blocks they provide and then fit them into a pattern, unless the pattern was written for them. Looking forward to seeing what you create with them. Happy Easter to you and your family!!
The Cake Mix papers are very easy and fun to use. I have done a few quilts with them. I have a bit of difficulty using them if I don’t have a pattern written for them… I guess I don’t have the foresight/imagination to look at the blocks they provide and then fit them into a pattern, unless the pattern was written for them. Looking forward to seeing what you create with them. Happy Easter to you and your family!!
Yesterday’s fabrics along with today’s are all so light & spring/summer looking. You’ll enjoy learning a new technique with the Cake Mix papers plus ending up with a pretty new quilt! Ham dinner & some warmer temperatures here will make for a nice Easter Day! Have a happy weekend! 🌷🌼🌸 Stay well!
Yesterday’s fabrics along with today’s are all so light & spring/summer looking. You’ll enjoy learning a new technique with the Cake Mix papers plus ending up with a pretty new quilt! Ham dinner & some warmer temperatures here will make for a nice Easter Day! Have a happy weekend! 🌷🌼🌸 Stay well!
Yesterday’s fabrics along with today’s are all so light & spring/summer looking. You’ll enjoy learning a new technique with the Cake Mix papers plus ending up with a pretty new quilt! Ham dinner & some warmer temperatures here will make for a nice Easter Day! Have a happy weekend! 🌷🌼🌸 Stay well!
Happy Easter Nicole! Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully lots of sewing time.
Mary
Happy Easter Nicole! Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully lots of sewing time.
Mary
Happy Easter Nicole! Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully lots of sewing time.
Mary
Enjoy the lovely weather and have a peaceful Easter. 😛
Yeah, I’ve missed out on a lot of fabric in 2020. I’m still trying to only use from what I have but I keep having to buy background fabric. That is the one thing I never have enough of. ;p
Enjoy the lovely weather and have a peaceful Easter. 😛
Yeah, I’ve missed out on a lot of fabric in 2020. I’m still trying to only use from what I have but I keep having to buy background fabric. That is the one thing I never have enough of. ;p
Enjoy the lovely weather and have a peaceful Easter. 😛
Yeah, I’ve missed out on a lot of fabric in 2020. I’m still trying to only use from what I have but I keep having to buy background fabric. That is the one thing I never have enough of. ;p
Happy Easter! Love the new quilt and thanks for the link! Although, when I read the pattern it seemed so confusing and it uses mini charm squares, so I’m wondering if you could just use leftover layer cakes squares? I’ll be watching your progress 🙂
Happy Easter! Love the new quilt and thanks for the link! Although, when I read the pattern it seemed so confusing and it uses mini charm squares, so I’m wondering if you could just use leftover layer cakes squares? I’ll be watching your progress 🙂
Happy Easter! Love the new quilt and thanks for the link! Although, when I read the pattern it seemed so confusing and it uses mini charm squares, so I’m wondering if you could just use leftover layer cakes squares? I’ll be watching your progress 🙂