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Crafting Joy

Welcome to Simply Stitching, where every stitch tells a story of creativity, passion, and relaxation.

Pop-up Sewing Class

See-through pencil bag, $20! Saturday, August 23, 10 AM ! This includes fabric! If you want to learn, but don’t have a machine you can rent one for five dollars. Call us at 618-639-7397 to register for a spot, and payment will be made via cash on arrival or Venmo!

Stay with us

Discover the essence of Simply Stitching, a quilting retreat dedicated to weaving memories and fostering artistic expression.

At Simply Stitching, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where quilters of all levels can share their craft and inspire each other.

Our Offerings

 

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Come and Stay

You and your friends can book a cozy bed in either a single or double room, each with comfortable twin beds. Each bedroom has its own keypad for your privacy and peace of mind. Linens are provided, and bathrooms are shared. Our facility is fully handicap accessible, including handicap showers, and all on one level, making it easy and comfortable for everyone to enjoy a relaxing, creative getaway! Bring your own fabric, sewing machine, and supplies- if you forget something, there's a Walmart nearby for anything you might need, or phone a friend.​​

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Our retreat center features 9 bedrooms spread across two wings, each accommodating 1 to 2 guests, comfortably sleeping up to 14 guests per night, and includes 5 full bathrooms.

Fabric stack at simply stitching

 

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Main Area

Our spacious sewing room, in the heart of our retreat center, is fully equipped for your creative needs. Enjoy long, sturdy sewing tables with multiple power outlets, cutting stations, ironing stations, several design walls, and a large layout table, perfect for spreading out your fabric and planning your next masterpiece. Our sewing area is designed for comfort, featuring ergonomic office chairs that provide excellent support during long projects. It is also illuminated by modern LED lighting, ensuring bright and clear visibility for precise work at any time of the day. There is no assigned seating.

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We also offer free Wi-Fi to help you stay inspired, connected, and creative.

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Please note there is no minimum attendees required. We may book several groups together. Please note our cancellation policy.

Sewing Studio

 

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Other features

You'll have use of a well-equipped kitchen, with dishes, pots, pans, two refrigerators, a dishwasher, oven, microwave, instant pot, toaster, and coffee pot. We also have a TV for your entertainment.

 

Prefer to dine out? There are several great restaurants within walking distance, or just a DoorDash away. 

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Located in a quiet neighborhood, our retreat center offers a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for relaxing, creating, and spending quality time with friends.

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Please note, we do not provide any personal toiletries such as blow dryers, bath soap, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, or shampoo.

Sewing Machine at simply stitching

Day Rates

Our retreat center offers a day-use rate of $25 per day, available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. During these hours, quilters are welcome to work on their projects in a relaxed, social environment alongside fellow enthusiasts.

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Please note this is only based on availability, and can only be booked via phone call. Our number is 618-639-7397; it will go to voicemail, and we will call you back at our convenience. Payment is to be made by check or cash upon arrival. 

Ground Rules

  • Please note that there is no minimum attendees required. We may book several groups together.

  • Please note our cancellation policy.

  • No smoking or e-cigarettes inside the building.

  • Clean up after yourself in the kitchen, bathrooms, and sewing area. Be mindful of other guests. 

  • No pets are allowed, as allergies can arise. 

  • No spray adhesive.

  • Please remove your sheets from your bed at the end of your stay and put them in the provided linen basket with your towels. Please leave the basket in your room.

  • We are not responsible for any items lost, broken, or stolen by a retreater.

  • All food needs to be removed or discarded upon departure, including items from the refrigerator. 

  • No retreater is authorized to allow non-retreaters access to the building.

  • Any lost, broken, or stolen item of retreat center property will be charged a minimum of $25 per item.

Our Rooms

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