The Stitcher’s Closet

1335 Leigh Road, Matakana
Tel. 09-422 7316
www.stitcherscloset.co.nz

Just by the Matakana roundabout before the hill to Leigh is a cute white cottage that houses a tea house with a roaring fire and good looking lamingtons; and a lovely little shop. The lovely little shop contains everything one would need for quilting, needlework and patchwork.

embroidery hoops above window

Sheryl opened The Stitcher’s Closet earlier this year, fulfilling a lifelong dream of having her own stitching shop. Inside is a myriad of embroidery threads and accessories. Through into the next room you’ll find a beautiful array of quilting fabrics, including a good selection of Amy Butler, Kaffe Fassett and Freshcut.

quilting fabrics

Beading and quilt-making classes are held at the shop. Class attendees are very lucky indeed as they get to sample yummy things from the tea house next door.

embroidery threads

I know this is a great asset for locals - but also for all crafty girls and boys who go on holiday in this area and need something to keep them occupied while they laze about the beach or bach; or of course if you forget to bring an all-important thread or what-have-you on holiday… et voila! You’ll find it here.

accessories

You can also book the classes and buy everything that’s in the shop online.

Filed in online, craft, Greater Auckland

4 Responses to “The Stitcher’s Closet”

jen says...
well the sound of those lamingtons had my mouth watering and what more could a crafty person want than to know where a shop like this is :)

July 25th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Fire Practice : Serendipity and the Art of the Quilt says...
[…] And speaking of Warkworth, the area is really jumping. I’m looking forward to visiting the Matakana Village Farmers Market when I am next in the neighbourhood, not to mention the new patchwork, needlework and quilting store. […]

August 4th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Te Aniwa says...
I found your shop by accident last weekend and really enjoyed it, I’ve already used the fabric and have decided to spend some holiday time in Leigh, so will be popping back in to see you again :-))))

Great fabrics, lovely shop and helpful advice, plus a tea shop and Matakana - all good

September 22nd, 2007 at 8:27 am
Glennis Higginson says...
I am so excited having just found your website. I am an avid quilter coming from Australia to live at Snell’s Beach in March 2010. I was looking for patchwork shops nearby and voila. I can’t wait to get there your cottage looks and sounds delightful.
Best regards
Glennis

August 9th, 2009 at 11:01 am