I come across SOOO many wonderful blogs, so I thought that I would share them and send them your way.

Today’s favorite blog is “FRESH CUT QUILTS“ a bright and fun blog with lots of creativity. Check out the darling quilting patterns and now new fabrics too. So CUTE!

Also check out “FILM IN THE FRIDGE”,  “LOVELY LITTLE HANDMADES“ and “AMY LOU WHO”. Very delightful blogs for quilters, sewers or crafters. It is fun to see what they have to share.

So many blogs so little time!

Tell me which one was you favorite…

Head on over to a darling blog called “Jandi in Stitches” and follow her easy instructions to enter her blog giveaway and win a FREE Curbys Closet Quilted Baby Cowboy Boot Pattern. They are fun and easy to make!

Giveaway closes Friday, July 23rd at 11:59 PM MST.  Winner will be announced Sunday, July 25th.

Thanks so much Jandi for hosting this giveaway!!

OK, now don’t expect anything too fancy… and don’t expect any thing super expensive… and for heaven sakes whatever you do don’t expect CLEAN!! Now with all that in mind you may take a peek at where I create. Keep your eyes peeled for vintage touches here and there.

Sitting at the sewing machine is a daily activity for me. So I’ve got a great cushion for my fanny! I’ve tried to add some of my favorite touches: like vintage quilts, linens, buttons and ribbons. Believe it or not, I have evolved from a vintage baby dress re-storer, ( say that fast 5 times) to a designer of quilted baby shoes, to now a designer of quilted baby shoe patterns. Which I sell to creative, quilting type gals and also to darling quilt shops.

I have collected dolls for years and am still a little girl at heart! Can you tell? I even hide things behind lovely fabrics too, so don’t even ask me whats behind the bookcase, cuz I’m not tell’n ya, and trust me you don’t want to know.

I found this white shelf and use it to display some of the shoes and boots I have created over the last several months. (some are vintage ones too)

My little shabby chalk board keeps me on task. Ya right! It sounded good tho didn’t it?

This is my very cluttered, but very sweet bulletin board. Believe it or not I know where every thing on it  is too!

When ever I need some storage or something to hang on the wall, I go searching in the back yard. I love using garden elements here and there.

Here are some of my favorite little vintage baby gems hanging across the wall. They are so tiny and sweet and come in such yummy soft pastel colors! So fun to fix up and clean. Well, a little fun.

The details are so amazing! I would never have had the patience for sewing those “itty bitty” pin tucks. It just wouldn’t have happened!

I wanted a very simple window treatment, so I did a valance. But then decided to add tied white vintage hankies for a shabby flair and then finished it off with a curved black iron wall piece. One day it almost fell on my head! I know what your thinking , but don’t say anything.

I love the whole trash to treasure thing! These shutters were left by the side of the road. Yippie, guess they had my name on them. I didn’t even have to paint them either. I just cleaned them and hung them up! The vintage china plates are from a garage sale (like 25 cents each) crazy!

I thought that this little plaque was so cute. “The beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home“. Well I guess that just about wraps up my sewing room tour.

This is where I create… this is where I sometimes get frustrated… this is where I wait for inspiration to come, (ya I’m usually in here awhile) and… this is where I go to get away from the world.

So… ladies, where do you create??

Announcing the latest addition to the “Curbys Closet” selection of baby shoes. This time it’s a fun Cowboy Boot! And just in time for all the summer rodeos and western BBQ’s!

You can purchase the easy to make pattern on our website or on etsy for only $9.00. Wholesale prices for quilt shops available on the website also.

Or you can buy a pair already made on etsy for only $16.00!

Here’s a couple of fun options and styles to choose from. Perfect for little baby girl or boy buckaroos!

They also come in a comfy rounded  toe style.

You’ll have a “yippie ki yay” good time making or purchasing these little darlings!! So mosey on over and take a peek!

If you want to make super precious quilted baby shoes, but you don’t quilt or don’t want to quilt up some fabric well….

I just added adorable pre-quilted 12X12″ fabric squares to my Etsy Shop and to my website. These fabric squares are perfect for making your Curbys Closet Quilted Baby Shoes. Just buy a Baby Shoe Pattern (choose from 3 unique styles) then buy a pre-quilted fabric square and you will be ready to sew adorable baby shoes in 45 minutes or less! They are so fast and so easy!!

The first square (shown above) is the Pink Posey print with a pale green stripe on the back. It would look so cute made up in the original pattern #101 or the new little Mary Jane pattern #110.

Or how about this cute Blue and Brown Stripe with tan on the back for little boys? It would look adorable made in our Baby Shoe Loafer pattern #105

This is a darling Pink and White Paisley print with a fun stripe on the back. It would be so sweet made in one of the little girl pattern styles.

And who can resist a wild and fun Brown Zebra print with dark brown on the back. I think that it would look so cute in any of the 3 Curbys Closet patterns. Don’t you? You pick!

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.

Also be sure to sign up for out newsletter. www.curbyscloset.com

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY all!!!

I’m so excited to say that my new “CURBY’S CLOSET” baby shoe pattern was unveiled at the “Road to California” quilt show, this past weekend. It was fun to see and hear peoples positive reactions.

I feel like I have a new baby. It’s pretty fun I must admit. We also have a new boutique feature to the website. We will be adding many new items weekly so check it out.

If you love to quilt, sew or both. Make a pair of baby shoes for someone you know. They only take about 30-40 minutes. Easy, fun and cute… who could ask for more!!

Order a pattern at www.curbyscloset.com

Announcing the NEWEST arrival at CURBY’S CLOSET!! And it’s a BOY!! (Baby Shoe Pattern that is) And it’s cute, easy to make and a must have for every styl’n baby boy for  2010!! Check back to see a photo and where you can get your own.

I’m so excited and thrilled to show you. So check back here on the blog or on facebook.

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

CURBY’S CLOSET BOUTIQUE

SHABBY FABRICS

FAT QUARTER SHOP

BLACKBERRY PATCH

CURBY’S CLOSET ON ETSY

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!!