Stop #3: The North Star State – Minnesota Pixelated Quilt Pattern
- brookesbtchinstitc
- May 1
- 3 min read
A Pixelated Quilt Inspired by Lakes, Muffins, and Sweet Corn 🌽🫐
Welcome back to Brooke’s Bitchin’ Road Trip! 🚗🧵We’ve stitched our way through Michigan and Wisconsin, and now we’re heading north to our third stop: Minnesota – The North Star State! 🌟
From blueberry muffins and sweet corn fields to fresh flag colors and lake life pride, this state has it all — and I’m so excited to share this pixelated quilt pattern with you.
💙 The Inspiration Behind the Design
Like every quilt in my Home Pattern Series, The North Star State pattern features a pixelated version of Minnesota’s shape and comes with three layouts to choose from — one throw-size and two minis.
But let’s talk about that color palette…
For the pattern cover, I chose:
Light and dark blues, inspired by Minnesota’s new state flag, released in 2023
A cheerful yellow accent, nodding to Minnesota’s status as the #1 producer of sweet corn 🌽
And yes, the blue hues also celebrate Minnesota’s official state muffin: the blueberry muffin 🫐 (How adorable is that?)
This design felt like the perfect blend of state pride, natural beauty, and Midwestern charm — and I hope you love it as much as I do.
📦 What’s Inside the Pattern
As with all patterns in the Home Series, The North Star State – Minnesota includes:
🧵 Three quilt designs – one throw-size and two minis
✂️ Step-by-step instructions to keep it beginner-friendly
❤️ A heart appliqué template to place over the Minnesota city you call home
🖨️ Available in both printed and digital download formats
Whether you’re a born-and-raised Minnesotan or just love stitching your way across the U.S., this pattern is a great way to honor the Land of 10,000+ Lakes.
The North Star State - Minnesota - Pattern Cover
The North Star State - Minnesota - Mini Quilts
🎨 Fabric Tips for Your Minnesota Quilt
Looking to personalize your quilt? Here are a few fabric ideas to make your version uniquely you:
Use cool blues and white tones to channel that lake life energy
Add pops of yellow or gold for a sweet corn-inspired spark
Go for plaid or flannel textures for a cozy Northwoods feel
Or choose scrappy prints that remind you of Minnesota’s wildlife, wildflowers, or baking traditions
Solids and tone-on-tones work great for keeping that pixelated shape nice and crisp!
🧠 Fun Facts About Minnesota
Minnesota has over 11,000 lakes, even though it’s famously nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”
The blueberry muffin is the official state muffin 🫐
In 2023, Minnesota debuted a brand-new state flag, designed to reflect inclusivity, history, and the natural beauty of the state
Minnesota is also the birthplace of Prince, Spam, and the Mall of America — talk about icons!
✨ Stitch the North Star State with Me!
If Minnesota holds a special place in your heart (or if you just love the sound of blueberry muffins and lake views), I’d love for you to stitch this pixelated beauty with me.
To celebrate our third stop, enjoy 10% off The North Star State Quilt Pattern digital and printed with code NORTHSTAR — but hurry, it’s only valid from May 3–11!
Don’t forget to tag me @brookesbtchinstitches on Instagram so I can see where you place your appliqué heart 💛
Thanks for coming along on this virtual quilting adventure — next week we pull over for a cozy Rest Stop, and I’ve got something extra sweet to share with you there!
With muffins, thread, and lake breeze love,
Brooke 🧵💙🌽🫐
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