We’ll be accompanied by some of our favorite quilting teachers, Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts, Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters, and Sandy Klop of American Jane!  During our days at sea, you'll be 'entertained' with quilting classes, sewing, and the many fun activities aboard the ship. We'll also have a HandiQuilter machine on hand to play with, compliments of Quilt Corner in Baton Rouge, LA!

Watch a YouTube clip and meet the instructors!

The Ship & The Cruise

We will sail out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 29th, spend 2 days cruising, and arrive at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, then Philipsburg, St. Maarten.  And finally, we’ll spend another day cruising before arriving at beautiful Nassau, Bahamas and returning to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on February 5th. During our three exciting days cruising at sea, we will hold quilting classes, but you are free to roam about the ship as you please, and take advantage of all its wonderful amenities.

“You Don't Sail on this Ship, You Experience It.”

You’ll experience Royal Caribbean’s most innovative and imaginative ship yet, the Oasis of the Seas! This new class of naval-engineering genius features the first-ever neighborhood concept where everyone can find their unique experiences in one of seven distinct onboard districts, including: Central Park - a public space combining nature and nautical; Boardwalk - dedicated to family, fun and featuring the new and entertaining AquaTheater; and the Royal Promenade - the heart of many Royal Caribbean ships, that's now bigger and better than ever.

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Classes & Sewing Time

Classes will be held during our three "at sea" days, and you will
be able to enjoy a class from each of our three guest teachers,
Edyta Sitar, Lynne Hagmeier, and Sandy Klop.

Pre-cut kits will be available for each class.
We have selected the perfect fabrics for these projects.
If you would like one, just let us know! 

If you do not purchase a kit, please remember that you will need to pack your own fabrics. We will not have fabrics available for purchase aboard the ship.

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PLUS ... You'll be sewing on a new Bernina machine!

Texas Quiltworks, in Rockwall, Texas, has generously agreed to furnish everyone with a new Bernina sewing machine during the cruise! There's no need to bring your sewing machine all the way from home, and you may even take home a great deal on your brand new Bernina! So, travel light, and sew in style while you're there. Stop in at Texas Quiltworks' website at texasquiltworks.com, and check out Bernina's latest machines, then get yourself geared up and ready, because you're going to have some happy quilting days ahead!

During our sewing classes, we will only be using spools of Aurifil™ thread. Each cruiser will be provided a free spool of 50wt. thread. Aurifil™ thread is perfectly suited for every quilt project. Learn more about this wonderful thread at www.aurifil.com.

Also during our sewing classes, we will only be using Oliso® Pro Steam Irons. This ain’t your momma’s steam iron! This professional-grade steam iron features award-winning technology and was designed with quilters in mind. It’s features include a pointed detailer tip and flat pressing area, three-way steam, the ability to perform as a dry iron, and an extended auto shut-off.  View the full line of Oliso Smart Irons at www.oliso.com.

The Teachers

Edyta Sitar
Laundry Basket Quilts

Every time I begin a new quilt, it is normally because of a person or event that has inspired me. Sometimes it can be for a loved one in need, birth of a child, a thank you or simply a tribute to a natural beauty that I have experienced, such as a lovely sunset. The first person that inspired me in quilting was my husband's grandmother - Anna Sitar. Her love and patience that was invested into quilts will forever remain imprinted in my mind. Great quilters have taught, inspired, and challenged me to develop a love for quilting and I hope to be able to share some of the beauty of quilting with you.

"Tree Farm", pictured here, is Edyta's project for the cruise.

Lynne Hagmeier
Kansas Troubles Quilters

Lynne learned to quilt while working part time at her local quilt shop in Salina, Kansas. Her love of quilting evolved from other interests over the years; from cross-stitch & painting to home decorating & antiques. In 2000, Moda fabrics offered Lynne an opportunity to design fabric for their growing company. What a thrill to create a line of fabrics in exactly the colors you want & then make a quilt you've designed with that new fabric! In 1989, she and two friends joined together, and created Kansas Troubles Quilters. Then, in 1994, after many requests, they began publishing their patterns, and 12 years later, Lynne has 40 patterns, 18 books, and 19 collections of fabric with Moda.

Lynn's project, "Five and Dime", is pictured at the left.

Sandy Klop
American Jane

Sandy Klop had her first exposure to the world of colorful patterns while watching Klompen dancers perform. Every year in May her hometown of Holland, Michigan, celebrated tulip time with a vast array of Dutch costumes.

She was first exposed to quilting in 1979 at her sister-in-laws when she returned from teaching in Iran. She went on to teach art in Saudi Arabia for the next four years. She loved the rich colors and patterns in the tiles and carpets of the Middle East. Back in California, Sandy began to make pattern samples for a local quilt store.From there she moved to machine quilting. She has worked at a local quilt shop and taught many quilt classes. In 2000 she published a series of quilt books with Jan Patek under the series title Folk Art Favorites before venturing out on her own as American Jane Patterns. In 2003 at Quilt Market Moda approached her to see if she would like to capture her look in fabric. She has been designing for Moda ever since. “Now I have a new fabric range from Moda every six months and I design quilt patterns to feature my new fabrics. I’m truly living my dream.”

Sandy's project, "Triple Crown", is pictured at left.

Activities - Entertainment & Exercise!

From snorkeling and swimming to shopping and golf, the Caribbean is the ultimate outdoor playground. What better way to vacation than to be surrounded by white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and the most beautiful islands on earth?

The centrally located Entertainment Place features a main plaza with entrance to a variety of nighttime venues designed to suit as many tastes as possible. Got dance fever?  You can dance the night away at the ship’s musically themed evenings, or even take lessons! There’s a jazz lounge, a comedy club, a state-of-the-art theater. Oasis of the Seas also features the largest and most sophisticated casino afloat: Casino Royale. Andfor those cruisers with too much energy, you’ll find the at-sea ice skating rink a pleasant surprise! Don’t worry, they also host ice shows and themed events for us who want to avoid injury to our derrières. 

Oasis of the Seas offers a Culinary Showcase of dining options with its head-spinning number of cafes, bistros, tapas bars and fast-food venues. This award-winning ship also offers, in addition to its plethora of for-free eateries, an equally impressive number of dining options that are available if you want to pay a little for that extra special dining experience

General Information

Cabins
On Oasis, you can have an interior room, and still have a beautiful view overlooking all the action. Interior cabins with windows or balconies above theBoardwalk or Central Park are available as well as Oceanview cabins.  All cabins feature flat-screen interactive TVs, under-the-bed storage and flip-up bedside tables (a cool space-saving feature).  Bathrooms feature showers enclosed in clear glass with a shampoo dispensers and footrests.

Dress
Expect two formal nights each cruise.Most men opt for dark suit instead of tuxedo,and women choose cocktail dresses rather than lavish gowns.The remaining nights are casual, with sport shirts and slacks recommended for men, and sundresses and khakis for women.

Gratuities
Royal Caribbean recommends $10/per person per day. A 15 percent gratuity is automatically added to bar tabs.

Costs
Cruise prices includes the  Royal Caribbean Cruise, cabin, fine dining, exciting on-board entertainment, all quilting classes, group activities, use of Bernina sewing machines, parties, and fabulous door prizes. Does not include port charges, taxes and fees of $262.08, or your transportation to and from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Pricing & Registration

There is a $350 per person pre-paid deposit due now that can be paid via our website. The price and availability are secured by the deposit. Sign up for the Waiting List here.

Interior Stateroom
$1,260 per person

Ocean View Stateroom
$1,390 per person

Balcony Stateroom
$1,540 per person

*Please note that non-sewing guests will receive a $250 discount.

Travel to and from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida:
You will be responsible for getting to and from the ship in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida..

Contact Information

Contact Stitchin' Heaven with any general questions
or questions concerning classes and kits at:

Stitchin' Heaven
502 E. Goode St.
Quitman, TX 75783
800-841-3901
info@stitchinheaven.com

Our Cruise Consultant is:
Clay Luttrell with Stitchin' Heaven Travel
clay@stitchinheaventravel.com
903-312-8591
Stitchin' Heaven Travel is a division of Stitchin' Heaven, Inc.

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