Stitchin’ Heaven Quilt Shop in Quitman worked with customers from all over the country this spring to collect pillow cases for The Rainbow Room in honor of youth mental health awareness.

Stitchin’ Heaven does a yearly project in honor of youth mental health awareness, and this year the company chose to do pillowcases. A free pattern was provided, and quilters were encouraged to sew pillowcases with an array of prints and colors for children of all ages.

“It’s very neat to know that quilters from all over the country are sending a gift that will shine a little light and joy into a child’s life,” said Deb Luttrell, owner of Stitchin’ Heaven.

Over a period of eight weeks, Stitchin’ Heaven collected more than 70 handmade pillowcases that were distributed to The Rainbow Room in Quitman.

The Rainbow Room is a place where children who enter foster care can get their immediate needs met. Touted as being “a ray of hope in a child’s dreams,” this emergency center is open 24/7 and provides items such as toiletries, clothing, diapers, blankets, household items and much more to help a child’s transition as smooth as possible.