 The Home of the Brave Quilt Project is a grassroots effort to make and present a quilt to the family of every soldier who has died in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The project was started in 2004 by Mr. Don Beld, a nationally known quilter and quilt historian of Redlands California.
It has become a nationwide movement with a coordinator for nearly every state and is staffed entirely by caring volunteers. We are dedicated to honoring the memory of our fallen heroes and bringing comfort to their families. So far, 4,672 quilts have have been given to 3,924 families across the nation.
The quilts use an Album Block pattern, inspired by quilts made during the Civil War. For more information about the history of the Civil War quilts, click on the History link
In Iowa, so far we have lost 76 soldiers, sailors and Marines. Quilters across the state have shown their support and joined the effort to make quilts. If you want more information or would like know how you can help, please contact the Iowa State Coordinator.
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