Threads of Happiness - A Quilt-Giving Event
Do you know someone who could use a little extra comfort, encouragement, or hope?
Our annual Threads of Happiness quilt-giving event is your opportunity to nominate someone to receive a beautiful quilted gift. Whether they're facing illness, grieving the loss of a loved one, recovering from a difficult season, caring for others, or simply someone whose kindness deserves to be recognized, we'd love to hear their story.
Each nominated recipient is considered for one of our quilted pieces, lovingly created as inspiring store samples at Hen & Chicks Studio. After inspiring thousands of quilters, these beautiful quilts begin a new chapter—bringing warmth, comfort, and joy to someone who needs it most.
Nominations are due no later than July 19, 2026, and all awarded quilts will be sent out by July 31, 2026. An email will be sent to the nominator by July 31.
While we can't guarantee a quilt for every nomination, we carefully read every story and do our best to match as many recipients as possible.
Help us spread kindness, hope, and generosity—one quilt at a time. Complete the nomination form below and help us share comfort, compassion, and the gift of quilting with someone special.
Sharing Quilts with Others in 2024
Thank you for helping us make our first-ever Threads of Happiness quilt-giving event in July 2024 a success. Watch the video for a recap of the event with Heidi Kaisand.
Each year, owner Heidi Kaisand does some type of a giving back event in July. In 2024 we chose to ask for nominations to give to people who need quilts. Here are some details about what we've done in 2024:
* Sent nearly 90 quilts to individuals and families.
* Sent quilts to 20 states
* Quilts were sent to those suffering from illness, death. Others lost their homes in tornado or fire. Some are taking care of others.
* The recipients were described as selfless, always having positive attitudes and are a blessing to others.
* The quilts will help them heal, keep them warm and let them know they are loved.
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.
Proverbs 3:27-29
Go out and help others.
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:16