STITCHIN' HEAVEN: THIS IS OUR STORY

Stitchin' Heaven opened its doors in October 1996 in 1000 square feet with 600 bolts of fabric. Deb had left her corporate job so that she could spend a summer with Clay, her 10-year old son, and when the time off was not granted she did the most logical thing and quit her job. This led to the family moving to east Texas to raise emus. They purchased 200 acres in Hainesville just outside of Quitman/Mineola and built a home. The emus never happened, but quilting did as Deb opened her quilt shop.
Stitchin' Heaven was featured in Quilt Sampler magazine in 2000 as one of the Top Ten Shops and grew through the years by diversifying to classes, events, quilting cruises, and Block of the Month programs. Today, Clay and Deb contribute the success of Stitchin' Heaven to the simple fact that they listen to their customers.
Today Stitchin' Heaven is located back in Quitman after a short 7-years in nearby Mineola in a new 17,500 square foot multipurpose building, a 9500 square foot retreat center, and 6 cottages. The 45K square foot warehouse/office/event center is scheduled to open in spring 2022.
This is the story.

[@Caroldoak]

Congratulations Deb and Clay on all you have accomplished to date. The sky is the limit. Stitchin Heaven is a reflection of two very kind and talented leaders. Hugs, Carol Doak

[@BAM-jc7uy]

praise the Lord for the testimony presented @ 4.39.

[@brittawrolson5936]

Background stories are always so interesting. Thank you for sharing yours. A family business like yours is truly inspiring! Congratulations and wishing you continued success!

[@jodijohnson7610]

This is a great video. Jealous and wish you were closer!

[@justinmathews4837]

thanks for the video.

[@shirlycallahan1329]

All I can say is WOW!

[@carolynhenderson8413]

This is the best story i have seen in a long time.. i live in Quiman Ga.. we dont have nothing here.. i am 70 and have wanted to have a shop.. but i dont have the means and feel very defeated. Coming across this has been a hilite of my day. I have 30 tops.. but dont have the means to finish. But as long as i have a few scraps.. i will have a quilt. I also have over 300 cross stitch items . My goal was to open a ready made or stitch or quilt to order shop.. Give to someone in need.. Give back what God has blessed me with the talents to do..

[@carriewheeler6981]

Nice story. I disregarded stitchin heaven because I didn’t relate to Miss Deb and her dog in ads I had seen. But when Rob Appell joined up I had to check y’all out! I’ll make a trip to visit next time I’m in TX!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Bless your heart, so are so humble and true to who you are. How I wish you were close by. Humongous overhead but you had what it took to make it what it is! When a company puts their customers ahead of their progress, it is a winning situation. I want to come over!

[@susan2856]

thank you for sharing, I can't wait to visit the shop one day. a cruises top of the list

[@darrelljohnston7200]

We stopped by in February on our trip from San Diego to Charleston SC. Such a Friendly place, fantastic store, we did regret not seeing the retreat center but you had a class going at the time. It was nice to meet and talk with Rob while we were there. Thanks for your hospitality.

[@vickieschulte7284]

Love Robs video on batiks

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

A fun chat to listen to while I hand quilt! Thank you for sharing!

[@haleyoneil9172]

My sister lives down your road, I pass by the Stitching Heaven sign all time and that brought me here!!!! Thank you for your story it's very nice!!!! Very cool!!!!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I have you on my bucket list.

[@barbaracostello2461]

I want to visit this place so much! What an awesome video. See you soon, Deb Lutrell!❤️❤️❤️

[@MelindaGriffinAussieLove]

Watching your video! You say you listen to your customers. You are one of the top three I love. I only go to you, shabby, missouri. You would be top if you did bom videos! The other two do this. I love you, although more if you did.!!!!! Take care and can't wait to do one of your cruises. I juat started quilting 3 years ago and I'm 59 years old. I'm absolutely addicted. Please start doing videos to help us sew your beautiful quilts you offer. I see this request on all of your FB pages. Thank you so much! See you soon! In fact I would like do all your videos if you need someone to do them!

[@conniesoares157]

Looks like a great place to shop!

[@barbaraa6098]

What a great place you have. I could tell you all have your heart in what you all do. Congrats all.

[@lorim2074]

I went on the Land Ahoy (land cruise) and had a wonderful time. It was held in Las Vegas and was my first time at a retreat/cruise. I enjoyed every minute. My sister flew in from Tacoma, WA, and we had the time of our lives! Thank you Stitchin' Heaven. You make my heart happy! ❤