Come join in the fun as we celebrate February with our love for all things Vintage (that are lavender or purple) at the Etsy Cottage Vintage Purple Party! Let me share with you some of my vintage favorites. 
My 1940’s lovely Nancy Ann doll. She is “Beauty” from Beauty and the Beast. I love these dolls they are so cute and have the sweetest little faces. 
Another delight of mine is collecting tea sets and cups and saucers. These are precious sets that have been given to me as gifts over the years. 
Here are a couple of little florals I’ve had placed around the house. The dried heart wreath is from the early 1980’s. And I still love it! 
I almost forgot about this cute little bear that I bought back in the 80’s from a darling little tea shop in Monrovia, CA called “FRILLS”. My girlfriends and I, used to just love to go there for their yummy tea sandwiches and to die for scones. ( complete with a lit sparkler on the top!) There antiques and gifts were wonderful also. 
And last but not least…. an old vintage white birdhouse that I adore. It is embellished with a vintage hankie and lots of lovely flowers. Even purple wisteria!! 
Here’s a closer look! I hope that you have enjoyed seeing some of my Vintage Purple treasures as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you. I’d love to hear your comments. Now off to check on all your blog posts!!!
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Welcome our newest baby shoe pattern! It’s a darling little Mary Jane. So cute and sweet! And just in time for you to make for Valentines Day. They whip up in 6 easy steps and they make fantastic gifts!
It’s a fun and easy pattern for beginner to intermediate sewers and quilters.
To order the Curby’s Closet Baby Shoe pattern go to www.curbyscloset.com/boutique/ and place your order.
We also sell cute pre-quilted fabric squares for you to make the shoes with. So there’s no need for you to quilt the fabric yourselves. Saves so much time.
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY all!!!
It’s “FRESH PICKED FABRICS” in Yorba Linda!! You have got to come and check out the newest most adorable quilt shop in So. Cal. I mean ya just gotta! This is a fairly new quilt shop and the owner Gina Halladay (my sweet friend) has really splashed her fun, creative talents all throughout the shop.
The outside is cute with bright quilts on display and lovely planted flowers!
The inside is even cuter! So come on… let me give you a little tour.
FRESH PICKED FABRICS is home to many, many colors and bolts of Jumbo Rick Rack. More than you’ve ever seen! Lots of ribbons too!
“FRESH PICKED FABRICS” also features “CURBY’S CLOSET” Quilted Baby Shoe Patterns, Finished Baby shoes and many adorable, unique “CURBY’S CLOSET” Vintage Baby Dresses and Clothing. All for Sale!
They carry lots of kits for baby quilts, burp cloths and tons of sweet fabrics!
This awesome quilt shop is filled with amazing quilts on display to give you lots of ideas, kits of all kinds to get you going on your next project and lots of funky, fun fabrics!! Try saying that 3 times fast!!
And “FRESH PICKED FABRICS” has a wall of patterns! All kinds. And they sell their own unique “THREADED PEAR” patterns too, which are darling, easy and most can be made in an afternoon or weekend. Look for the “Scrappy Log Cabin” pattern with scalloped ends. So cute!!
Just take a look around and you’ll see something wonderful and new around every corner.
And for long arm quilters… “FRESH PICKED FABRICS” is the place for you! Lots of high quality threads in many, many colors. Plus lots of long arm supplies, patterns, you name it!
And speaking of long arm quilting… FRESH PICKED FABRICS includes “CRANBERRY QUILTWORKS” a Gammil Distributor. Come try one out (take a test drive) and get a feel for it. Trust me you’ll want to get one.
Hey, isn’t Christmas is coming!
Now, this has just been a sample of the wonderful things you’ll find at “FRESH PICKED FABRICS”. So if you are in the neighborhood. Stop by and say “Hi” to Gina and all her girls! They are friendly, helpful and super knowledgeable. This weekend ( Dec. 3,4,5th) is their GRAND OPENING! So make the trip it’s totally worth it and come on in.
Tell them Chris at “CURBY’S CLOSET” sent ya!
Fresh Picked Fabrics is located at:
3810 Prospect Ave. Unit A
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 223-1701
Store Hours: 10am-6pm (Mon-Sat)
freshpickedfabrics@gmail.com
I must say that lately I have been asked that question quite a lot. And I am totally thrilled to say that there are several places that you can buy our “Quilted Baby Shoe Pattern“. So get your mouse ready or jot this info. down.
ONLINE
Or stop in and take a look at the following quilt shops:
QUILT SHOPS
FRESH PICKED FABRICS in Yorba Linda, CA
PINE NEEDLES at Gardner Village in So Jordan, Utah
ADRIANNES ATTIC in Youngsville, LA
NANCY’S QUILTS in Palm Dessert, CA
GINGERS QUILT SHOP in Upland, CA
Take your pick and have lots of fun making our fun Quilted Baby Shoes.
Happy Quilting and Happy Sewing!!
Last week “Curbys Closet” took part in a community boutique to help raise money for the kids at CHOC Hospital in Orange, California. The booth looked like a sweet shabby chic baby shop. It all looked darling with a little help from family and friends. Joining me in the “Curby’s Closet” boutique was…
My sister Cindi and her adorable OOAK fabric covered lighted candles. Perfect for babies room, bathroom, hallway or anywhere you need a little light. And her holiday ones look so cute for your holiday tablesettings.
Also joining us was EmmaJane of “Lil Heartbreakers” with her fun baby girl hair bands and bows. They are so cute and look adorable with the “Curby’s Closet” vintage baby dresses.
My talented husband made a new refurbished display rack for my quilted baby shoes. Believe it or not, he made it from an old mirrored piece that our neighbors were giving away. It went over a mantle and it was painted a ugly navy blue. He added shelves, a base and even wheels for easy moving. Doesn’t it match wonderfully with the dress rack he made for me last year?
Feel like having a nice dinner basking in the glow of candlelight and almost feeling cool breezes. Well, you don’t have to go all the way to the islands to set the mood. At least not in my book.
My son was leaving last week to go to Hawaii and I decided kinda last minute (what else is new) to go all out and set a tropical island style table scape. So off to my cupboard I went.
I remembered that I had given a Bridal Shower for one of my special gals Nikki a couple of years ago and she had wanted a beach or tropical theme and thank goodness I had saved most all the decorations. So out they came. I had purchased a few key pieces at Home Goods like mugs and planters to use for the centerpiece. I had a beautiful aqua table cloth ( I just love that color) and some other pieces to add layers and texture. If you have read any of my blog decorating post before you’ll know that I love layers. Try it sometime it is so cool!
I have gold chargers from my fancy Christmas table scape last year. Isn’t it interesting how they can look casual enough for a tropical theme?? (Come on join me in thinking outside the box!) And take a look at the white paper napkin tied with a shell and jute. How easy is that? Doesn’t it make you want to go collect more shells?? I used to love to do that as a kid.
Here is the focal point of the centerpiece, a fun bright, tropical planter container filled to the brim with shells of all kinds and all sizes. I even found a little piece of brown netting to peek out over the edges. Then I sprinkled small and tiny shells all over the table.
Then instead of using the mugs for cocoa or something like that. I filled them with tiny shells and a big fat chunky orange candle. Light them and you’ll get instant romance or drama.
So next time you want to add a little tropical flair to your table. Get out the mugs, planters, gold chargers and shells and you can create a lovely, calm island paradise that your family/friends will love.
And don’t think that decorating the table is just for girls, cuz guys really love and appreciate it too. My young adult son said “Mom, you are awesome! You always take it to the next level“. Aaawwh!
That’s so sweet!
My challenge…. take it to the next level in your home for someone that you love.
Party on!!
I hope it’s still bragging Monday, cuz I’m so excited to tell you all, that I just finished my first CURBYS CLOSET QUILTED BABY SHOE Pattern. WhaaHoo!!
Here is a peek at what it looks like.
I was encouraged by my sweet friend Gina Halladay of “THREADED PEAR PATTERNS“, QUILTERS BUZZ and “FRESH PICKED FABRICS”( a darling new fabric shop in Orange Co. CA) to make a pattern for my baby shoes. My first thought was “No way, I have no idea how to make a pattern”. So I turned to the wonderful people around me. The front cover was originally designed by my artistic son Brett and myself for my website and then adapted for this pattern by my amazing husband Roger. Thanks dear! My talented sister Cindi Hatch and I wrote the instructions. I could have never done this with out her. Luckily she has done this before with other quilt patterns. What a gal! Other valuable and awesome helpers were my sweet niece Cloey Hatch and my wonderful friend Kathleen Goodman. And last but certainly not least my fantastic Mother who encouraged me to do it and donated a little “seed money ” to help me get going.
So ladies…if you love to quilt, sew or give adorable, unique baby gifts this is a pattern that you will really love. I would say that this pattern is for beginners with some sewing and/or quilting experience. This pattern would be awesome for quilt groups too!
These are what the baby shoes look like finished! In an afternoon you could totally make these! If you like to sew, but don’t quilt “no worries”. Just purchase a quilted table topper, or place mat and cut out your baby shoes from that. I have made many, many totally adorable baby shoes from both of these items.
Now if you are excited and ready to sew. Head on over to the right side of this blog. The patterns are sold on my ETSY and LOLLISHOP stores. Oh… and also, wholesale orders are welcome by contacting me at chris@curbyscloset.com.
Oh and I almost forgot… FREE SHIPPING offered to the US and Canada! (Not offered on wholesale orders)
I apologize if this was a bit too much bragging, but this is a HUGE deal for me. I am just so excited that it’s finished and ready to go!!
Best wishes all,
Chris
Does this picture bring back memories??
When was the last time that you hung clothes on a clothes line or a drying rack of some kind? A long time ago? Eons ago? How about never! I got to thinking that maybe some young women or young mothers have probably never hung clothes to dry outside on a clothes line. I mean lets face it, we live in a world of computerized washers and dryers. Right?
Well, many moons ago in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s that’s pretty much how my mother would dry our clothes. I remember being just a little girl and holding the laundry basket, handing her clothes pins and then graduating to helping take the clothes off the line and folding them. I remember thinking how soft and pretty the clothes looked hanging in the sun and swaying the the breeze. (Especially the sheets) I loved to run up and down the rows of fabric and pretend that I was a princess in a far away land. Alright it’s true, I had kind of a wild imagination!
Anyway, yesterday I decided to bust out my IKEA drying rack and sun dry some of my “CURBY’S CLOSET” vintage baby dresses that I had just washed. I am trying not to use too much electricity during the peek hours of the day. This drying rack is really great! It is very light weight, folds totally flat for storage and only cost $3.99! Such a bargain!! Now before you go rushing to IKEA to get one, I must tell you that I purchased this one a couple of years ago. So be sure to check and see if they still carry them or not.
I thought that the dresses looked so sweet hanging on the rack that I took some pictures for you to see. They dried super fast and smelled wonderful!
So, since hot summer days are upon us… you might want to line dry some of your clothes and take a little step back into the past! Simpler times are awesome!!
Leave a comment if you remember the days of hanging clothes on the line!
This blog party is all about your new favorite finds, creations, or pastimes. Because this blog party is all about…. “You’re Never too Old To Play With…”
For me I say “you’re never too old to play with” or have a PIXIE GARDEN or Fairy Garden whichever you like to call them. (For some reason I love the word PIXIE!) A while ago I really got into designing and creating my own little world within these magical little gardens. They are so delightful and so much fun to do. They can be quiet addictive and mesmerizing! They are great conversation pieces and can make your gardens a real treasure to explore.
Take a look at a few of mine…
I always wanted a lion head fountain in my garden and I finally got it. It’s just in miniature size! Along with a sweet PIXIE girl and a nice bee skep among the greenery. I love using interesting urns to plant them in.
How about a sweet PIXIE Baby with her white wire stroller and birdhouse. Maybe you will be able to see the darling little blue bird inside. (Ya gotta really look!) All the little girls who come over love this one. Let’s face it who can resist a sweet PIXIE baby!!
This is a very special PIXIE girl she is dancing and twirling out the garden gate. Outside waiting for her is a lovely duck sitting on a rocking chair. Now remember this is a PIXIE GARDEN. So of course your gonna see a duck in a rocking chair!
And last but not least is what every PIXIE GARDEN must have “A tea party” with friends. Among the greenery and flowers are 2 tiny PIXIES. One in a ornate garden swing and one setting the little table and chairs getting all ready for a summer tea party.
This has really become a very wonderful pastime for me. I love searching for the tiny flowers, bushes and trees to plant. I am also so lucky to have a wonderful husband who bought me all these PIXIES and all the furnishings, because he knows there is still a little girl in me who delights in these sweet little PIXIE collectibles.
I hope that you have enjoyed viewing my PIXIE GARDENS and will come back to CURBY’S CLOSET soon. I love to share new things in decorating, gardening, entertaining and of course VINTAGE BABY DRESSES!
Please leave a comment and let me know what you think and have a wonderful day!
It starts with a lovely pink vintage tablecloth of red roses and pink hydrangeas. Add some very pretty dishes with a delicate cottage rose design.
Of course there should be fresh cut roses from the garden, displayed in a old English vintage pitcher.
A perfect setting for a delightful brunch, an English tea luncheon or just a fun get together with the girls. This was my Mothers Day table scape this year and I figured since I am the only woman in my house, I’m going to go for sweet and feminine. It was a fun and lovely Sunday for me, spent with my family!
Try using cottage pink and shabby roses for your next get together!
