The Prairie Love Quilt with A Walk on the Prairie
If you’re not from the prairie, you’ve not heard the grass. You’ve never heard the grass. In strong summer winds, the grains and grass bend and sway to a dance that seems never to end. It whispers its secrets- they tell of this land and the rhythm of life played by nature’s own hand. If you’re not from the prairie, you’ve never heard grass. -David Bouchard
This is one of my favourite pages from David Bouchard’s picture book poem, If You’re Not From the Prairie.
I’m Karlyn of Charlie Bear Quilts an I’m here to share all things Prairie Love with you!
A Walk on the Prairie by Modern Prairie
How appropriate for Prairie Love to showcase this debut collection from Modern Prairie! The muted florals will transport you to sun-kissed prairie fields, each piece evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Delicate blooms in a stunning palette of salmon pinks, cranberry, and sage greens will invite a touch of prairie grace into your modern home.
I played around with scale here, mixing larger floral motifs with ditsy prints to create contrast in the wheat stalk. I would also love to try a modern twist with solids and create an ombre effect!
The Prairie Love Pattern is on sale NOW and includes 3 size options: Throw, Twin & King! I don’t usually design quilts with a king size version, but this pattern was just begging to be BIG! And the king size version is the most visually stunning of all! Pictured here is the Twin size version.
I was lucky enough to stay in the most beautiful Airbnb to capture Prairie Love in her ideal habitat (Cozy Lakefront Retreat on Last Mountain Lake). This peaceful cabin in the quiet resort village of Clearview, Saskatchewan was so picturesque, the perfect backdrop for my prairie inspired design. The lakefront view was icing on the cake.
Had it been a little less windy, I would have enjoyed all the fun stuff provided: paddle boards, kayaks and even a canoe! But I’ll tell you what I DID enjoy immensely… the wood burning SAUNA with views of the lake. Unbelievable.
The Prairie Love pattern will be discounted 15% until October 28th! Get the pattern here: PRAIRIE LOVE QUILT
A Walk on the Prairie Fabrics
- Fabric A1: Marsala Sparkler
- Fabric B1: Dusty Pink Dots
- Fabric C: Putty Wheat
- Fabric D1: Deep River Floral
- Fabric E1: Sage Gray Main
- Fabric F1: Off White Ditsy
- Fabric G1: Sage Gray Floral
- Fabric H1: Sage Gray Silhouette
- Fabric A2: White Sparkler
- Fabric B2: Deep River Dots
- Fabric D2: Dusty Rose Gingham
- Fabric E2: Canyon Rose Ditsy
- Fabric F2: Dusty Rose Floral
- Fabric G2: Cream Main
- Fabric H2: Coral Silhouette
- Binding: Coral Silhouette
- Backing: Solid Cuddle 3 Minky in Sand
- Quilting Pantograph: Ruffled by Urban Elementz
Wheat Block #2
Block #2 features the lighter prints, a stunning contrast to the greens and crimsons of Wheat Block #1.
Embrace Modern Farmhouse Vibes
What do the Prairies mean to you?
Hitting the road and exploring all the wide open spaces…
You’re bound to find a lake or two on those travels…
However you like to take in the prairies, a quilt is a comforting reminder of your roots. I’m so excited to see your versions of the #prairielovequilt. Be sure to tag @charliebearquilts so I can marvel at your creativity!