Stitcher's Playhouse
 Where sewing is fun!
540 Rock Springs Road
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 355-1309

Last updated 1 August 2008

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Welcome to Stitcher's Playhouse---a place where sewing is fun! 
Whether you are a beginner or have been sewing for years, our shop has something for you.

Our fabrics have been carefully selected to please every taste and budget. You will love our poly-cottons and fun fabrics as well as our pima cottons in coordinating prints, stripes, solids, and florals. Pastel batistes, Japanese lawns, and Swiss nelonas are a few of our many heirloom fabrics. We couldn't forget those wonderful piques and soft "Sea Island" knits that are so perfect for baby items. You will also find an assortment of wonderful baby gifts that can be customized using our in-house embroidery service.

Our love of sewing and teaching other people to sew is what excites us most about Stitcher's Playhouse. We have planned a variety of classes from beginning sewing and beginning smocking to those wonderful techniques like shadow embroidery and madeira appliqué. You will see several quilting and home decor classes where you can make one-of-a-kind gifts or items for your home. Several all-day classes are planned so you are sure to go home with a finished project! We are taking reservations NOW for all classes, so call the shop (355-1309) and give us your preferences as soon as possible. Many of these classes are sure to fill quickly!

In addition to fabrics and classes, we offer a variety of patterns, smocking plates, sewing books and magazines, novelty trims, laces, and buttons.

 Bring a friend and plan to get excited about what's going on at Stitcher's Playhouse!

We look forward to seeing you!

Ann Barnett & Jeanne Phipps
Owners 
 

August ~ December 2008

Who said summer is supposed to be a laid back, relaxing time! We've been busy at Stitcher's Playhouse with fun classes and three weeks of sewing camps with our tweens and teens. What a time we've had passing along the love of sewing to a younger generation!

As many of you already know, we welcomed a new baby this summer. Jeanne's daughter Lezlie and husband Matt brought Hayden Ridley Fry into the world on May 13th. Jeanne's having a wonderful time spoiling him as well as sewing for him! You are sure to see more clothes for little boys on display in the months to come.

The class schedule for August through December is enclosed. We had so many classes to share that it was difficult to choose. Jeanne is back with her all-time favorites-Beginning Sewing, Beginning Smocking, and Bishop Construction. She has wanted to have a class for "Carol" by Children's Corner because it is such a versatile dress. We've added buttoned tabs to the front of the dress that can be embellished for the holidays.

No season gets by without a quilt! This time, we have two! Jeanne's Antique Toy Quilt is on display in the shop. The design is perfect for highlighting a special piece of fabric and is sure to become a family heirloom. If your time for quilting is limited, then the Serger Quilt is for you! Strips of fabric, batting, and backing are stitched together so there's only binding to add when the quilt is complete. This design has so many possibilities! It makes a wonderful table topper, baby quilt, or winter throw for your favorite chair.

Linda Vaughn is back with several exciting adult garments including a beautiful Mosaic Jacket. She also found coordinating Mother/Daughter Skirts using our new Kwik Sew patterns. Julie Kopecek shares her talents on a lovely shadow embroidered daygown and a romper with silk ribbon snowmen. If you've always wanted to learn to make a baby blanket with mitered corners, check out Julie's Minkee Blanket & Bib class. Then there's the Minkee Teddy Bear that always makes the best baby gift!		 Everyone loves Minkee, but not everyone loves to sew with it. I will be teaching the "do's" and "don'ts" of sewing with this versatile, but challenging fabric! Choose from a Long Sleeve Dress, Hooded Jacket or Vest, and Pants or Skirt.

Every little girl needs a warm winter coat. We are using the tried and true Children's Corner Coat pattern in your choice of a smocked or gathered yoke. Our sample is made from soft babywale corduroy and your color choices are many!

The Christmas holidays seem far away now, but we know they will soon be here. We love Moda fabrics, especially their new collection called "Smores" depicting cute marshmallow snowmen. Jeanne and Linda have combined their talents on Placemats, Napkins, and a Table Runner that will make your holiday table festive. Best of all, the design works all winter! Jeanne also found a quick and easy apron pattern from Vanilla House. You'll want to make several for gifts.

Our class schedule wouldn't be complete without more purses! You'll see a new one-the Posh Bag-taught by Julie. The popular Market Bag and Bucket Bag are back for repeat performances. Jeanne modified the Market Bag to make a versatile Diaper Bag or Day Bag for all those baby necessities.

As always, you'll find our favorite Lucy dress hidden among the class projects. This time, "Lucy's Gone Batty", and as the name implies, it's a Halloween original!

We have such fun planning new and different projects to spark your creativity. Keep telling us what you want and we'll do our best to meet your needs. As 2008 comes to an end, just know how much we appreciate your continued support and patronage!

Happy Holidays!

Ann

DIRECTIONS:        

From I-24 (East), take the Sam Ridley Parkway Exit (#66-B). At the third traffic light, turn right onto the Old Nashville Highway. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Rock Springs Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles to Stitcher's Playhouse. Look for yellow house with green roof on the left.

From Murfreesboro, take U.S. 41A to downtown Smyrna. At the intersection by the old train depot, turn left. Go across railroad track and turn right (Front Street). Proceed on this road until you cross a bridge. Front Street becomes Rock Springs Road at the bridge. Proceed to the fourth driveway on the right. Look for yellow house with green roof.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Last updated 1 AUGUST 2008