Stitchin’ Post

After 35 years, Stitchin' Post, in small Sisters, Oregon, is still a heavy hitter in the world of quilting.
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Popular Spot

Stitchin' Post is located in Sisters, Oregon, a tiny town of about 2,000. Stitchin' Post, owned by Jean Wells and Valori Wells, is one of the most-visited shops in the United States and is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

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Bright Designs

Visitors find color inspiration in all corners of the shop. Among fabric bolts and displays, you'll find books and patterns by Jean and Valori.

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Meet the Staff

Front row, from left

: Lawry Thorn, Vickie Anast, Cindy Young, Carolyn Spencer, Jean Wells (co-owner); second row: Dawn Eby, Tamra Dumolt, Peggy Lindsay, Sally Brittain, and Valori Wells (co-owner); third row: Annette Caldwell, Jackie Erickson, Paige Vitek, Kati Lindbloom, Joyce Boyd, Janice Demers, Susan Cobb, and Debi Pryor.

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New Products

Sewing cards and sample wallets are on display in an old birdhouse. Each card includes a small pattern.

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Green Gifts

Jean and Valori also own and operate the adjoining store, Twigs Home and Garden. For the past 12 years, Twigs has carried yarn, knitting supplies, gifts, and eco-friendly products.

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Super Sweet

Della , Valori's new fabric collection, is available in plush and flannel, perfect for baby quilts and gifts.

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Contemporary Quilting

Recently, Jean has been focusing on abstract work. With her new book, Intuitive Color & Design: Adventures in Art Quilting, Jean hopes to help quilters embrace the idea of making a contemporary quilt.

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Small But Mighty

Pincushions are perfect projects to experiment with color. Jean suggests you use at least one zinger fabric in each pincushion. A zinger fabric is brighter and bolder than the others.For more information on Stitchin' Post, visit stitchinpost.com.

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