Chasing Warm Weather with The Sunshine State Quilt ☀️🌴 | Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip

When snow is falling across half the country, I think we can all agree — it’s the perfect time to escape (at least in our minds and sewing rooms) to The Sunshine State: Florida. This stop on Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip is all about warmth, bold color, and stitching up a little happiness one pixel at a time.

🧵 About The Sunshine State Quilt Pattern

The Sunshine State Quilt Pattern is part of my Home Pattern Series, designed to celebrate the places we love and call home.

For the cover quilt, I chose bright, joyful colors:

• Turquoise

• Pink

• Yellow

• Purple

• Orange

  
  

These hues reflect Florida’s beaches, sunsets, tropical vibes, and endless summer energy — even when winter refuses to cooperate elsewhere.

✨ Each Home Pattern Series pattern includes:

• One throw-size quilt

• Two mini quilt designs

• Step-by-step instructions

• Appliqué templates for the mini quilts

• A special appliqué heart so you can mark the city you call home

💡 The mini quilts are perfect for turning into pillows or collecting multiple states and stitching them together into one meaningful memory quilt.

🧭 Florida Travel Inspiration (Families & Adults Alike)

🌟 Family-Friendly Fun

• Walt Disney World – Pure magic at any age

• Kennedy Space Center – Space, science, and hands-on learning

• Clearwater Beach – Soft sand and beautiful water

• Universal Studios Florida – Thrills, movies, and adventure

  
  

🍹 Grown-Up Getaways

• Key West – Colorful homes, sunsets, and island vibes

• Miami Beach – Art Deco, culture, food, and nightlife

• Everglades National Park – Wild beauty and unforgettable scenery

• St. Augustine Historic District – Coastal charm and rich history

  
  

🎨 Fabric Tips & Color Ideas

To really make this quilt shine, try these fabric ideas:

• Turquoise & aqua solids for ocean vibes

• Hot pinks and corals for sunsets and tropical flair

• Golden yellows to represent sunshine

• Bold purples for contrast and depth

• Oranges inspired by Florida’s famous citrus 🍊

✨ Mix solids with subtle low-volume prints to keep the pixelated design crisp while adding texture.

🌴 Fun Facts About Florida

• Florida has over 1,300 miles of coastline

• It’s the only state with both tropical and subtropical climates

• Florida produces the majority of U.S. oranges

• Home to the oldest city in the U.S., St. Augustine (founded in 1565)

• You’re never more than 60 miles from saltwater anywhere in the state

🚗 Special Road Trip Treat

To celebrate our Florida stop:

🌞 Use code SUNSHINE for 10% off The Sunshine State Quilt Pattern (printed or digital download)

🗓️ Valid through the end of February

Whether Florida is your home, your favorite vacation spot, or just your winter escape in fabric form — this quilt brings the sunshine straight to your sewing room.

Happy stitching & see you at our next road trip stop,

Brooke ☀️🧵