Welcome to The Prairie State! 🌾 Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip – Stop #5 (Illinois Quilt Pattern)
- brookesbtchinstitc
- May 22
- 2 min read
We’ve rolled into Stop #5 on Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip and this week we’re parking in Illinois—The Prairie State!
Known for its sweeping farmlands, rich history, and big city charm, Illinois brings plenty of inspiration for quilters. Whether you're a Midwesterner at heart or just love a meaningful design, this one is for you.
Introducing: The Prairie State Quilt Pattern
This pattern is part of my Home Series—a growing collection of pixelated quilt patterns that celebrate each U.S. state.
Like all the others, The Prairie State includes:
🟪 A throw-size quilt layout
🟩 Two mini quilt designs - shown below
📌 Step-by-step instructions and appliqué templates
💜 A special appliqué heart to place over your hometown
Pattern Inspiration
The cover colors? Intentional and symbolic.💜 I chose hues of purple in honor of the purple violet, Illinois’ state flower. You’ll see these blooming in gardens, along roadsides, and in the hearts of quilters who love their home state.🌊 The teal tones were inspired by the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago—home to over 32,000 animals. The water hues inside this world-class aquarium are mesmerizing, and they bring a serene contrast to the vivid violets.
Fabric Tips & Ideas
Looking to make your Prairie State pattern pop?
Try pairing deep violets with turquoise batiks for stunning contrast
Use blenders or tone-on-tone prints to create subtle pixel texture
Don’t be afraid to throw in a fabric with a bit of shimmer—just like the water at Shedd
Fun Facts About Illinois
🛣️ The first McDonald’s opened in Des Plaines in 1955
🏙️ Chicago is the birthplace of the world’s first skyscraper
🍿 Illinois’ official state snack? Popcorn!
🎩 Abraham Lincoln launched his political career right here in The Prairie State
The Prairie State - Illinois Pixelated Mini Quilts- Included in Pattern
Special Road Trip Treat
To celebrate our Illinois stop, I’m offering a limited-time discount!🧵 Use code PRAIRIE at checkout for 10% off The Prairie State Quilt Pattern (printed or digital)
📅 Valid May 31–June 8 only
👉 Grab the Pattern Here - printed format
👉 Grab the Pattern Here - digital download format
I hope this pattern brings a little Midwest magic to your sewing space. Whether you stitch it in purple, teal, or your own custom palette, The Prairie State Quilt Pattern is sure to bloom into something beautiful.
See you next week for stop #6 on the road trip!
💜 Brooke
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