Plaid in Suede is the lightest of the Harvest on the Prairie plaids, a soft tan and cream check designed by Modern Prairie for Riley Blake Designs. It's 100% cotton quilting fabric with a gentle, gingham-style look.
A light check is one of the most flexible fabrics in a fall quilt. It can act as a background that's more interesting than cream, the light value in pieced blocks, or a quiet binding that doesn't compete with the quilt top. Because the check is evenly spaced, it's easy to line up with seams and edges for a tidy look. It looks especially nice next to the collection's florals, where the simple check gives the eye a place to rest.
This is also a sweet choice for baby quilts, kitchen towels, aprons, and napkins with a vintage feel. Combine it with Ditsy and Stripe in Suede for a matching set, or use it alongside Plaid in Brown and Wine when you want a full range of plaids for a scrappy quilt.
