And most important ... I would like to Congratulate you and your staff for the years Stitchin' Heaven has served the quilting community .. both locally and far afield. And that applies to the travel part of your company. It is a constant challenge to be fresh, inspiring and fun, especially in the social and economic situation of today. I wish you well in the future years!!! And if our harvest goes well, I might be on another Stitchin' Heaven quilter's cruise!!!! ~ Pamela F.

Dear Debby and Clay, I just wanted to say again how much I enjoyed the cruise (Civil War Quilt Cruise, April 3-10, 2011). I had just returned from a two week cruise to Hawaii on another cruise line (supposedly a notch above Royal Carribean) and I found Royal Carribean to be at least one notch above the other cruise line. The food was much better, the atmosphere was much better and the entertainment was terrific.

As for the quilting portion, i am amazed at how well organized everything was. the instructors were wonderful, the pre-cut kits were such a time saver and the choices of fabrics was oustanding. I (and my three travel mates) felt that your goal was to give us the best Quilt Cruise experience possible. And you succeeded. Will we travel again with you? You betcha.

Sincerely, Gloria B.

Deb We had a great time on the cruise and enjoyed meeting you and your son. So you have Glen's e-mail address I forgot to get it and I just wanted to make sure he had mine so that he can let me know when he ships the sewing machine that I won ( I was so surprised as you never think that you will win the grand prize, I should have bought a lottery ticket that week). Thanks for putting together a great trip. ~ Layne

Hi Deb, you may not remember me from the September Quilt Cruise to Alaska, (seems like decades ago, but it was this past September 2010!) but I wanted to let you know that...drum roll...I finally finished my Victoria Quilt. I ordered backing fabric from your store and was really happy with the selection. It took me forever in bits of time: an hour here, an afternoon there, but I finished it and it came out really nice! It is so pretty and will always remind me of our cruise. I loved that I learned paper piecing and hope to continue with this technique in a future quilt. So here it is: Victoria at last. Thanks for a great cruise, and I hope to come see you in Quitman one of these days. Regards, Anna Marie

The Alaska Cruise was wonderful! Even though it’s my home state, I've not cruised the waters. The Stitchin’ Heaven staff members are cooperative, helpful--& fun, too!  The varied experience of quilters (both male & female) & their willingness to help each other made my teaching responsibilities easy. Ship accommodations were beyond my expectations. A highlight for me was visiting quilt shops in Juneau, Skagway, & Victoria BC. Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of the 2010 Alaska cruise. ~ Nancy R

Debbie, Attached is the picture of you and your mother.  We had a great time and I am really looking forward to the Civil War Cruise. You probably really got a feel for what women like on a trip like the Amish Garden & Quilt Tour. Gardens and Quilts and second most important fabric shops!!!!!! My favorite was the Carriage House and the quilting bee but then I am fascinated by different cultures and like to spend time with the people learning their ways.
~ Regards, Joan

Dear Debbie, A note of thanks for leading us on this wonderful tour of Northern Indiana. It was my first experience doing this and I had a delightful time. What a great group of ladies all with a common interest. A good leader produces good results. You did that for all of us! ~ Thanks again, Ruth Y. Temple, TX

Hi, Debby, I thought I would drop you a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the trip, and to thank you for your good humor, flexibility and dedication to us so that we had a happy trip.  I wrote to Clay and told him that my favorite was everything, but really, my favorites were the calendar garden and the lecture by Rebecca Haarer.  I was thrilled to bring a wallhanging home from the Carriage House.  The time we spent there was a perfect beginning to the week. Thank you, again! ~ Patty W. Harker Heights, TX

Deb and Clay, I would like to thank you for providing an opportunity for our four generations, grandmother, mother, daughter, and granddaughter, to spend time together and make life time memories.  The trip agenda was able to span all four generations and kept all of us entertained.  I would highly recommend this trip to everyone I know - the young and the young at heart. ~ Thanks again, Kathy H.

Dear Clay, Thanks.  It was a well planned, great trip.  I am not a quilter but enjoyed the many interesting experiences. Thanks, too, Debbie, you were the best. ~ Bea S.

Clay, I just wanted to tell you that this trip to Amish Country was fabulous.  Everything went smoothly, from check in to check out.  I was also pleasantly surprised when we were able to spontaneously change plans without any huge hassle.  Your Mom is a fabulous hostess and I would definitely consider going on another tour with Stitchen Heaven Travel.  Thanks again for a wonderful trip. ~ Penny R