Big Hooter

With Legit Kits Certified Instructor: Deb Atchison

April 3 - 6, 2025

Register by March 3, 2025

Join us for a Quilt Retreat focused on creating the "Big Hooter" owl quilt from Legit Kits. This event features instruction from Deb Atchison, a Legit Kits Certified Instructor, who will guide you through the foundation paper-piecing process. Each participant will receive a kit that includes the pattern printed on foundation paper and generous cuts of labeled fabric, making it easy to learn and apply the easy block approach to Foundation Paper Piecing.

Please note, the kit is included with your retreat registration at no additional cost, and participants are required to use the provided "Big Hooter" kit. Bring your sewing machine and get ready to enjoy a day of quilting, refreshments, and camaraderie. Register now to secure your spot and craft a quilt that you'll cherish!

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

About Deb Atchison

Deb Atchison, a seasoned educator and international technology consultant, combines her expertise in teaching with her passion for quilting. As a Certified Instructor for Legit Kits and a Scrappy Applique Certified Teacher, Deb excels in guiding quilters of all skill levels in creating stunning fabric art. Her extensive experience spans teaching diverse student groups, including adults, in both virtual and face-to-face workshops. Deb’s role as an ambassador for Legit Kits allows her to fulfill her dream job by merging her lifelong career in education with her love for quilting, making her an exceptional leader in the craft of quilting.

What's Included:

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

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

• World-class instruction from Deb Atchison

• 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 $799* per person. Kit included!

Register by March 3, 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!

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