A young graduate student, Finn, is torn between her impending marriage and the allure of a summer fling. She visits her grandmother, where a group of quilting friends help her re-examine her life and relationships through laughter, love, and advice.

How to Make an American Quilt
The movie follows a group of elderly women as they come together to create a traditional quilt, weaving a tapestry of stories, wisdom, and life lessons for the bride-to-be, Finn Dodd.