Guide

Giving a state quilt as a gift

Who a state quilt suits, how to pick the right state and size, and when to order so it arrives on time.

What a state quilt is

A state quilt carries the flowers, landscapes or symbols of one US state: bluebonnets for Texas, sunflowers for Kansas, magnolias for Mississippi. People give them to someone who has a tie to that place.

Who they suit

In the reviews buyers sent us, state quilts given as gifts went to:

Someone who moved away and still misses the place.
Someone who grew up there, even if they left long ago.
Someone who studied or worked there for a few years they remember fondly.
Someone who goes back whenever they can, to fish, hike or visit family.

Gave my aunt this Texas bluebonnet blanket and didn’t hear much after the thank-you. Then she sent a family photo from her living room, and there it was on her favorite chair. She moved away from Texas years ago but still talks about the spring flowers. Nice seeing a gift become part of her room.

Wanda A., buyer of the Texas Bluebonnet Quilt Blanket

Picking the state

Choose the state the person feels attached to. That is often not the one they live in now.

If you are not sure, think about which place they bring up in conversation. The buyers below knew straight away.

My mother-in-law misses Kansas. Chose the sunflower design for her birthday and she carried it straight to the sofa. Didn’t even wait for cake.

Judy H., buyer of the Kansas Sunflower State Home Quilt Blanket

My brother fishes in Arkansas whenever he can get away. The trout and stream design was an easy choice for his birthday. He opened it and started explaining where he wanted to fish next. I understood about half of it. He was happy.

Grace V., buyer of the Arkansas Trout Fishing Quilt Blanket

Some states have more than one design. If the person loves gardens, pick the one with flowers; if they love the outdoors, pick the one with rivers or mountains.

Letting them choose

If you would rather not guess, send a few designs and let the person pick. It spoils the surprise, but they get the one they want.

My niece studied in Texas and wanted something to remember those years. She chose the bluebonnet blanket as her graduation gift. I was expecting a long list of options, but she sent this one and said, ‘Please, this.’ Easy shopping for once.

Janet M., buyer of the Texas Bluebonnet Quilt Blanket

Picking the size

For a gift, a Throw or Small is the easy choice. It suits a chair or sofa, so you don’t need to know the size of their bed.

Choose a bed size only if you know which bed it is for. Our size guide has the measurements.

When to order

These quilts are made to order. A quilt ships within 3 business days and arrives in about 2 to 3 weeks with standard shipping.

For a birthday or holiday, order at least 4 weeks ahead to leave room for delays.
If you are short on time, look for the faster shipping option at checkout. The checkout shows delivery dates before you pay.

If it isn’t right

Returns are accepted within 30 days of receiving the quilt. If it is a gift you are holding until the day, count the 30 days from when it reaches you, not from when you give it.

State quilts with buyer reviews

Buyer quotes on this page are printed as written. Names are changed for privacy.