u/HollyBrohman

As of today, July 5th, we are at 28/50 states received! A list of what states remain is in the comments. I will continue to update the list as they roll in. I’m planning on sharing this with her next weekend to get started on opening the 43 envelopes we have received thus far. I’ll post pics! The project is far from over so feel free to send from near or far. Thank you to everyone who has/is making this so successful!

Update: we have started seeing scraps roll in!! Please help us get all 50 states!

My grandma (92) is a lifelong quilter, and quilting has been one of the great joys of her life.

She’s created some incredible work over the years, including a Dear Jane quilt and Amy Bradley projects, but these days her quilting looks a little different. She no longer takes on large quilts, but she still loves fabric, small sewing projects, and the joy of creating.

I had an idea and thought this community might understand.

Would anyone be willing to send a small envelope-sized quilting cotton scrap (4x6, 5x7, whatever little piece you’d like) from your sewing room? If you’d like, you could also include fabric that symbolizes where you’re from.

Bonus if it has a story:
“leftover from my daughter’s baby quilt”
“fabric I bought on vacation”
“my favorite print I’ve been hoarding for years”

I’d love to surprise her with “Stitches Across America” — little fabric treasures and stories from fellow makers around the country to remind her she’s part of a much bigger quilting community.

No expensive commitments, no big pieces needed—just scraps with heart.

If there’s enough interest, I’ll set up a PO Box / mailing address.
Holly Brohman
42911 Callaway RD
Callaway, NE 68825

Thank you for even reading this. ❤️

Update 2: I am overwhelmed by the amount of envelopes and packages already received!! My goal is to share these with her around July 10th. Until then, on the original post and this one, I will continue to put check marks by the states I receive as I get them. (In the comments) If anyone would still like to help fill in the states we are missing I would be grateful. Thank you to everyone for helping me. Your outpouring of kindness is touching.

Update 1: we have started seeing scraps roll in!! Please help us get all 50 states!

My grandma (92) is a lifelong quilter, and quilting has been one of the great joys of her life.

She’s created some incredible work over the years, including a Dear Jane quilt and Amy Bradley projects, but these days her quilting looks a little different. She no longer takes on large quilts, but she still loves fabric, small sewing projects, and the joy of creating.

I had an idea and thought this community might understand.

Would anyone be willing to send a small envelope-sized quilting cotton scrap (4x6, 5x7, whatever little piece you’d like) from your sewing room? If you’d like, you could also include fabric that symbolizes where you’re from.

Bonus if it has a story:
“leftover from my daughter’s baby quilt”
“fabric I bought on vacation”
“my favorite print I’ve been hoarding for years”

I’d love to surprise her with “Stitches Across America” — little fabric treasures and stories from fellow makers around the country to remind her she’s part of a much bigger quilting community.

No expensive commitments, no big pieces needed—just scraps with heart.

If there’s enough interest (there is!) , I’ll set up a PO Box / mailing address.
Holly Brohman
42911 Callaway Rd
Callaway, NE 68825

Update: we have started seeing scraps roll in!! Please help us get all 50 states!

My grandma (92) is a lifelong quilter, and quilting has been one of the great joys of her life.

She’s created some incredible work over the years, including a Dear Jane quilt and Amy Bradley projects, but these days her quilting looks a little different. She no longer takes on large quilts, but she still loves fabric, small sewing projects, and the joy of creating.

I had an idea and thought this community might understand.

Would anyone be willing to send a small envelope-sized quilting cotton scrap (4x6, 5x7, whatever little piece you’d like) from your sewing room? If you’d like, you could also include fabric that symbolizes where you’re from.

Bonus if it has a story:
“leftover from my daughter’s baby quilt”
“fabric I bought on vacation”
“my favorite print I’ve been hoarding for years”

I’d love to surprise her with “Stitches Across America” — little fabric treasures and stories from fellow makers around the country to remind her she’s part of a much bigger quilting community.

No expensive commitments, no big pieces needed—just scraps with heart.

If there’s enough interest (there is!) , I’ll set up a PO Box / mailing address.
Holly Brohman
42911 Callaway Rd
Callaway, NE 68825

Thank you for even reading this. ❤️