Glowing Checkered Star Retreat with Rob Appell – August 2025

August 6-10, 2025

$699

Register by May 8, 2025

Why Join the Glowing Checkered Star Retreat?

 

Join us for the Glowing Checkered Star Retreat in August 2025, hosted by the renowned Rob Appell! Dive into a fun, fast, and easy quilt project where you'll create the stunning Glowing Checkered Star quilt. Choose from high or low contrast fabric options, and let your creativity shine with fussy cutting or “I-spy” style designs for the large middle squares. Rob’s bold inspiration blends four tones of green with black and white, but you can make it uniquely yours with your own color choices.

Rob's expert guidance will help you bring your vision to life in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. Connect with fellow quilting enthusiasts, savor delicious refreshments, and enjoy a weekend of creativity and camaraderie.

Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot and craft a quilt you'll treasure for years to come!

What You’ll Create at the Glowing Checkered Star Retreat

The Stunning Glowing Checkered Star Quilt Design

 

The Glowing Checkered Star Quilt is a quick and versatile project, perfect for any skill level. Featuring bold middle squares ideal for fussy cutting or “I-spy” designs, this quilt is a creative playground for color blending and contrast experimentation. Rob Appell’s original design shines with four shades of green alongside black and white, but the possibilities are endless for making it uniquely your own.
 
Finished Quilt Size: 64" x 80"
Backing Requirement: 4.5 yards
Flutterfly Quilt Kit FLUTTERFLY-RQK

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Supply List

Rulers & Templates

  • Basic Rulers: 6" x 12" and 6" x 24"

Basic Sewing Supplies

  • Small scissors or thread snips
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Rotary blades
  • Seam ripper
  • Quilting Pins
  • Small cutting mat
  • Marking pens and/or pencils

Optional (recommended)

  • Quart & Gallon size Zip-Loc baggies
  • Task Light
  • Small personal craft iron
  • Small ironing surface
  • Small spray bottle

Download the Supply List to review the project specific tools

Meet Rob Appell: Your Expert Guide

Explore New Quilting Techniques with Rob

Meet Rob Appell, a California native whose passion for quilting is matched only by his love for surfing, hiking, and playing guitar. With a supportive family at his side, Rob’s journey into quilting began in his mother’s quilt shop, where he caught the "quilt pox" and never looked back. Self-taught and fueled by creativity, Rob developed his signature style of quilted seascapes and went on to design fabrics for Free Spirit and Michael Miller Fabrics.

Rob’s expertise and vibrant personality led him to host Missouri Star’s Man Sewing channel for four years, inspiring quilters around the world. Today, Rob is embarking on exciting new adventures with Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman, TX, and sharing fresh tutorials on his YouTube channel, Sew Well with Rob Appell. Join Rob as he combines creativity, teaching, and fun to make the art of quilting accessible to everyone. Be part of this incredible journey and fuel your own passion for sewing!

Your Quilting Retreat Details

Plan Your Visit to Quitman, TX

• 4-nights lodging at our amazing retreat center in Quitman, Texas

• 5 fun-filled days of sewing, laughing, and making memories

• World-class instruction from Rob Appell

• Tips and tricks to make your quilt making easier

• Stitchin' Heaven support staff

• Optional quilt kits with fabrics selected by our Stitchin' Heaven staff are available

• Brunch and Dinner (each night of your stay) are included! And of course chocolate.

• SHAG Bag (Stitchin' Heaven Amazing Gift) valued at over $100

• Prizes, surprises, and sew much fun

• BERNINA Sewing Machines will be provided for this retreat!

• Want to extend your stay? You have the option to add a day to your stay for only $50.00 per day!

*Food not included on extended stay days. Extended stay days limited to one day prior and one day after the event.

All Pricing is based on double occupancy room. Single rooms will not be available if the event is full. Please call to check single room availability.

Retreat Center

Pictures may include artist renditions and actual photographs of our retreat center.

The Rooms

Only $699* per person!

Register by April 10, 2025

*Plus applicable taxes and fees. If you are planning to come alone, no problem! We will assign another single quilter to share your room and you make a new friend!

Stitch Your Way to a Retreat: Join Our Virtual Sew-Along & Win!

 

Join us for a thrilling Virtual Sew-Along with Rob Appell this August 2025! Spend a day creating the beautiful Glowing Checkered Star quilt from the comfort of your home, guided by a quilting expert. Purchase our exclusive quilt kit and you could win a spot at the Glowing Checkered Star Retreat, covering your stay and immersive quilting sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and possibly win a magical retreat experience. Register now—spaces are limited!
  • Win a Retreat Stay: One lucky participant will win free admission and lodging at the Glowing Checkered Star Retreat—don't miss this golden opportunity!
  • Exclusive Kit: Our quilt kits contain everything you need and come with a Golden Ticket chance for the retreat.
  • Invaluable Experience: Gain insights into unique quilting techniques like strip piecing and checkered board layouts directly from Rob.

Here's what our customers are saying about our Trips, Retreats, and More...

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"Please don't hesitate you will have new friends from across the country for a life time. It is fun and regardless if you are an older beginner or an advance quilter you will learn and pass your experience on to others. You will not be disappointed. PS I am a shy person and relaxed and had a great time."

-Land Ahoy Orlando Traveler

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"This is the first trip of this kind that I have taken and am already saving to take another! Our "bus moms" Sandra and Nancy were beyond great! The value of the experience, tours, acoomodations, etc. were well worth the price of the trip!."

-Linda A.

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"For transitioning from cruising to land for a quilt retreat, Stitchin Heaven did an amazing job. There were lots of little gifts and surprises along the way. Chocolate was handed out when called for. The excursion to the fabric shop was lovely and the lunch they provided top notch. The trip to the Titanic Museum was one that I will not forget for a very long time."

-Land Ahoy Orlando Traveler