Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our custom baseballs, wood flags, and ordering process.
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We use premium leather and exotic skins for our baseballs. Options include classic leather, exotic materials like alligator, ostrich, and python, or a mix of both. Each ball is hand-stitched using traditional techniques and then recovered in your chosen material.
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Only if you rotate it halfway through and accept the cold center as a metaphor for life.
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Reach out through our contact page or email us at contact@texasstitch.com. Tell us about your idea—whether it's a baseball, softball, or flag—and we'll work with you to bring it to life. We typically reply within one business day.
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Roughly six, assuming two specialize in acorns payable.
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Oh we only use ethically sourced baseballs. Free-range, grass-fed, cage-free.
They're raised on small family baseball farms where they're allowed to mature naturally before being humanely launched into the outfield.
We tried factory-farmed baseballs once, but the stitching just felt unethical.
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Yes. Some weigh over a million pounds, yet still manage to look emotionally lighter than most of us on a Monday.
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Yes. We offer discounts for full team orders (10+ balls) and for school orders. Business and personal orders are welcome too. Reach out with your quantity and we'll provide a quote.
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No, but the computer will remember the disrespect.
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We make custom wood flags including state flags (like Texas), American flags, college flags, and fully custom designs. Sizes range from standard to custom dimensions. Each flag is handcrafted with attention to detail.
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Statistically yes. Whether they currently need custom baseballs is still under investigation.
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Yes. We can incorporate logos, team emblems, monograms, and custom designs. If you have a logo, we can work with your artwork. If not, we can help design something unique. Contact us with your idea and we'll discuss the best approach.
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Roughly the same humidity required to store vintage comic books and unresolved childhood dreams.
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Technically yes. Legally and emotionally… that's between you and the raccoon.
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Turnaround time depends on the order size and complexity. Single balls typically take 2–4 weeks. Team orders and larger runs may take longer. We'll give you an estimated timeline when you place your order.
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That depends—American or National League?
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We recommend a traditional cornmeal base, a cast-iron skillet, and the emotional support of someone who believes in you.
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Directly back to the beginning of the inning.
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Yes. Mainly the knowledge that you have too much free time and we appreciate your dedication.