What started as a mission to fulfill a birthday request by one of my sons for a patriotic quilt using Old Glory turned into a fresh new quilt pattern - Slate, a layer cake quilt pattern. 

Although a very simple, straightforward quilt pattern, Slate delivers striking results. It's perfect to quickly make up a layer cake that you either don't want to cut up or don't have the time to cut up.

Don't have any layer cakes? Slate can also be made with fat quarters or yardage.

Want sizes to choose from? Slate offers 6 sizes: 

Lap 45" x 58"

Throw 58" x 72"

Twin 72" x 85"

Full 85" x 99"

Queen 99" x 99"

King 112" x 112"

The recipient of my Old Glory version of the Slate quilt pattern requested velour backing so that's what he got.

Yummy cotton velour has such a nice weight and cuddle factor. 

Extra bonus with how well the quilting pops! Love!

(For those wondering, it quilts up very similar to Cuddle.)

The longarm quilting edge-to-edge pantograph (computerized E2E quilting design) is Star Spangled Banner from Wildflower quilting. It's perfect on this quilt. Love the stars and flow that the banners add.

The Slate quilt pattern can be found in my shop 

here in digital/download format or here in printed/paper format.

Happy 4th, everybody, and happy quilting!

Anna : )