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North Charleston, South Carolina: May 3-8, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable quilting experience in beautiful North Charleston, South Carolina!

We’re thrilled to welcome two incredible instructors who bring creativity, technique, and inspiration to every stitch.

Lori Dickman will guide you through the timeless beauty of Ohio Star Distinctions, teaching you how to elevate this classic block with unique variations, color play, and precision piecing techniques that make your quilts truly shine.

Rebecca Lidstrom brings her signature energy to Cutting Edge, a bold, modern design full of movement and style. You’ll learn smart cutting strategies and innovative construction methods to sharpen your quilting skills and unleash your creative edge.

Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or new to the quilting world, this event is your chance to learn, laugh, and leave with new techniques and new friends. Don’t miss this chance to quilt with the best!

All this for only $1999 Double Occupancy.

The Teachers

Lori Dickman

Lori Dickman has loved fabric and color since childhood. She began sewing her own clothes and bridal ensembles in her teens, then discovered quilting in the mid-1980s—and she hasn’t stopped creating quilts since. While working full-time as an administrative secretary, Lori always made time to quilt. In 2015 she started teaching and lecturing at quilt guilds; after retiring in 2020, quilting, teaching, designing, and lecturing became her full-time pursuits. In 2022 she launched a YouTube channel to share her passion worldwide.
Her first self-published book, Speedy Solutions to Cut & Organize Your Scrap Stash!, is available on her website (quiltingwithlori.com) and on Amazon (Kindle, outside the U.S.). Her second book, Scrappy Speedy Solutions Patterns, offers 12 scrap-quilt designs using her signature techniques.

Rebecca Lidstrom

Rebecca Lidstrom is the founder and creative force behind Studio R Quilts. A devoted quilter, designer, and teacher, her quilting adventure began in 2004, sparking an enduring love for all things quilt-related. She specializes in transforming simple designs into eye-catching quilts that are a breeze to create. Her patterns have appeared in various quilting magazines, and she was featured as a Maywood Maker in 2023. Rebecca also shares her expertise through lectures, trunk shows, and classes for quilt enthusiasts. Quilting from her studio in Madison, WI, she invites you to join her online at www.studiorquilts.com or on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube @studiorquilts.

The Projects

Ohio Star Distinction

Instructor: Lori Dickman

This beginner-friendly quilt kit is the perfect project for quilters of all skill levels. The design features a striking combination of star blocks framed by alternating squares, creating a balanced and visually appealing layout. The quilt finishes at 54" x 54".

You can purchase your quilt kit during registration.

Note: If you do not intend to purchase a quilt kit, you will need to purchase the pattern.

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Cutting Edge

Instructor: Rebecca Lidstrom

This quilt has movement! The Cutting Edge quilt pattern mixes a colorful block with a simple neutral block to create a fun design. Perfect for the intermediate quilter, this pattern includes detailed instructions and color illustrations for piecing the quilt top. Pattern includes instructions for three sizes: small – 54″ x 72″, medium – 72″ x 90″ and 90″ x 108″. Pattern also includes a coloring sheet to experiment with your own colorway.

Note: If you do not intend to purchase a quilt kit, you will need to purchase the pattern here:

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Supply List

Rulers & Templates

Basic Rulers: 6" x 12"

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

More informaiton and quilt specific supply requirements can be found on the South Carolina Sewcation Supply List.

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The Hotel

Doubletree by Hilton North Charleston, SC.

Nestled in North Charleston just steps from the Charleston Area Convention Center, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel North Charleston - Convention Center blends Southern charm with modern convenience. Guests are welcomed with the brand’s signature warm chocolate chip cookie before settling into relaxed rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffee makers. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, the hotel offers thoughtful amenities like a complimentary airport shuttle, a saltwater outdoor pool, and a tiki-style patio perfect for unwinding. With Tanger Outlets nearby and historic downtown Charleston just a short drive away, it’s an ideal base for exploring the Lowcountry’s rich culture and coastal beauty.

Want to know more?

This quilting retreat is a quilt-cruise-style event held at luxury hotels on land. You will spend an entire week at a luxurious hotel where you can sew on the BERNINA sewing machine that is yours to use for the whole trip. You will learn from two excellent instructors, and as always, we will provide Stitchin' Heaven support staff. As with the cruises, our two beautiful projects will have optional pre-cut kits available for purchase. Also included is a Fun Friday project with a complimentary kit, a SHAG (Stitchin' Heaven Amazing Gift) box, and sew much more.

- Welcome Reception (with light snacks and beer/wine/champagne)
- 5-nights lodging in a beautiful and luxurious 4-star hotel
- A BERNINA sewing machine assigned just to you for you to sew on all week
- Five fun-filled days of sewing, and laughing, and making memories
- Two world-class instructors in each location
- Evening lectures and trunk shows with the teachers
- Tips and tricks to make your quilt making easier.
- Stitchin' Heaven support staff.
- Two sewing projects that were selected so that you can have fun and you can FINISH!
- Optional pre-cut fabric kits so you can begin sewing on the first day.
- Fun Friday Projects with the kit included.
- SHAG Bag (Stitchin' Heaven Amazing Gifts) valued at over $100
- Exclusive event shirt
- Excursion to local quilt shops and attractions throughout the North Charleston area.
- Three breakfast and four lunches included at minimum. Each hotel will have customized food options. And chocolate.
- Many other hotel-specific amenities (see each location for more information)
- Prizes, surprises, and a boatload of fun