Stitchin' Heaven to host free 30th-anniversary quilt show in Quitman

Stitchin' Heaven will mark its 30th year with the 2026 Quitman Outdoor Quilt Show on Oct. 31 at the Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Garden. More than 100 quilts will be on display, and admission will be free for all ages.

Why it matters: - The free event turns Stitchin' Heaven’s anniversary into a community showcase for local quilters. - More than 100 quilts on public display give visitors a broad view of regional quilting work. - The show adds another draw to Quitman’s Halloween weekend and could bring more foot traffic to the area.

What happened: - Stitchin' Heaven will host the 2026 Quitman Outdoor Quilt Show on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - The show will take place at the Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Garden in Quitman, Texas. - Quilts will be displayed throughout Jim Hogg Park on the arboretum grounds. - Admission is free for visitors of all ages. - The event marks Stitchin' Heaven’s 30th anniversary year.

The details: - More than 100 quilts will be shown in a non-judged, community-wide format. - The quilts are made by members of the surrounding quilting community, not invited professionals. - Stitchin' Heaven is still accepting quilt submissions from local quilters. - Clay Luttrell, co-owner and president of Stitchin' Heaven, said the show reflects the quilting community that helped the business grow. - Luttrell also said admission is free so everyone can attend. - The anniversary includes a commemorative 30 Years Quilt design by Deb, offered in three colorways, with a pattern-only option to follow. - Stitchin' Heaven will hold an Anniversary Blowout Sale in store from Oct. 29 to 31 and online from Nov. 6 to 8. - The company is also running Camp Quilt Show, a retreat from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 that includes the Saturday show. - Quilters can download a submission form, attach a photo of the quilt and deliver the materials and quilt to Stitchin' Heaven at 321 Richards Street in Quitman. - Participants receive a $25 store gift card. - Participants who submit two quilts receive an additional $5. - Stitchin' Heaven issues one gift card per person.

Between the lines: - The company is using the anniversary to bundle retail, travel and event programming around a single weekend. - Pairing the quilt show with the Wood County Old Settlers Reunion Festival creates a larger draw for visitors already headed to Quitman. - The community-first format reinforces Stitchin' Heaven’s identity as both a local shop and a quilting travel brand.

What's next: - Quilters interested in participating can continue submitting work ahead of the show. - Visitors attending the show can also plan for the Old Settlers Reunion Festival on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Governor Hogg City Park. - The company says more details on Camp Quilt Show are available on its website. - Stitchin' Heaven remains open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 321 Richards Street in Quitman, Texas.

The bottom line: - Stitchin' Heaven is turning its 30th anniversary into a free, community-centered weekend built around quilting, retail and local tourism.