Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip: Quilting Through The Constitution State 🍇
- brookesbtchinstitc
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
Welcome back to Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip, friends! 🚗This week, we’re heading to Connecticut — The Constitution State, where history, charm, and grapevines inspire our next Home Series quilt pattern.
Discovering Connecticut: The Inspiration Behind the Quilt
Connecticut’s state flag is beautifully symbolic — a white shield featuring three grapevines, each bearing three bunches of purple grapes. These vines represent growth, unity, and prosperity — the perfect inspiration for a quilt that celebrates home.
For The Constitution State Quilt Pattern, I leaned into those deep, regal purple hues found in the grapes and added subtle shading that captures their natural richness. The result is a pixelated design that feels both classic and modern — just like Connecticut itself. 💜
Each Home Series pattern includes:
A throw-size quilt and two mini quilt designs
Step-by-step instructions
Appliqué templates for the mini quilts
An appliqué heart so you can mark your Connecticut hometown
Whether you call Hartford, Mystic, or New Haven home — or simply love the East Coast charm — this pattern is a stitch in time that connects your quilting journey with the state’s historic roots.
Exploring the Constitution State
Connecticut may be small, but it’s packed with incredible sights and experiences for travelers, families, and solo adventurers alike!
🛥 Mystic Seaport Museum — Step into New England’s maritime history with ships, wharves, and hands-on exhibits.🐋 Mystic Aquarium — Perfect for families, it’s home to beluga whales and playful sea lions.🏰 Gillette Castle State Park — A fairytale stone mansion with views overlooking the Connecticut River.🎨 Yale University Art Gallery — Explore centuries of art from all over the world in downtown New Haven.🍷 Chamard Vineyards — One of the state’s oldest wineries, where you can enjoy local wines inspired by those same grapevines that adorn Connecticut’s flag.
It’s easy to see why this state’s natural beauty and historic richness make such perfect quilt inspiration.
Fabric Tips & Ideas
🪡 Want to bring that Connecticut glow to your quilt? Try these combinations:
Lilac, plum, and amethyst fabrics for that grapevine vibe.
Pair with soft gray, ivory, or cream backgrounds to echo the flag’s white shield.
Tonal batiks or hand-dyed cottons add texture that mimics the look of real grape clusters.
Add a touch of metallic thread for a subtle shimmer that nods to the state’s elegance.
Whether you choose rich purples or mix in modern neutrals, your quilt will feel like a walk through a Connecticut vineyard at sunset. 🍇
Fun Facts About Connecticut
📜 The nickname “The Constitution State” comes from the Fundamental Orders of 1639, one of the world’s first written constitutions.⚓ It’s also known for its seafaring spirit — the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was built here.🍔 The first hamburger was served in New Haven at Louis’ Lunch!🍇 The three grapevines on the state flag represent the first English settlements and the idea of unity and growth — the same symbolism I stitched into this week’s quilt design.
Special Road Trip Treat!
To celebrate our stop in Connecticut, enjoy 10% off The Constitution State Quilt Pattern — available in printed or digital download formats!
✨ Use code CONNECTICUT at checkout through November 30th to save.
And don’t forget — check back next week as we head to a brand-new destination on the Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip!
Have you stitched your Connecticut quilt yet?Share your photos with me on Instagram @brookesbtchinstitches and tag it with #BrookesBitchinRoadTrip — I’d love to see your color choices and your favorite memories of The Constitution State! 💜
Happy Stitching,
Brooke
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