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??
Tags: baby shoes, beehive, bulletin board, china, Curby's Closet, Dolls, Garden, garden gate, quilts, sewing room, shutters, vintage baby dresses, window treatments
June 19th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Your sewing space is adorable!
Queen Bee Studio
June 19th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Thank you. I love, hmm, shall we say NORMAL sized creative spaces? While a lot of these where we create spaces are BEAUTIFUL, I don’t have the time or money or space to make any of those so I appreciate the ones that are beautiful and practical.
By the by - LOVE THE SEAT cushion. Hmmm - practice quilting pieces might work for me!
June 19th, 2010 at 10:36 am
What a cute and cozy place. So, loved my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party.
hugz,
Zandra
June 19th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
What a darling space. You may not think it’s clean, but I love all the vintage pieces that are sprinkled around. It is like heaven on earth, especially those darling baby dresses. Thanks for sharing this really beautiful vintage space.
June 19th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Love your space, you do beautiful work. The garden elements look fab, nice to have them right at hand. That shutter was a great find. Amazing what some people consider junk. I found a couple myself last year, they’re going up in my space as soon as the painter gets here!
June 20th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Hi Chris,
I finally went back to the comment you left me and noticed your website address…big duh!! So anyhow I made it! :0)
Your creative space is just perfect..I, too, love those tiny baby dresses. I dabble with pattern making too. Sounds like you sound busy. Now that I have my studio together I hope to get my business going again..gosh, this past few years have been an adventure.
Thanks so much for visiting with me and strolling through my studio. You come back any time..I think I’ve added a few more photos since you commented.
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
June 20th, 2010 at 5:39 am
Oh I love the dresses on the wall. And I spotted all that beautiful ribbon. Great space, thanks for sharing. Thanks also for stopping by my space….yes I love quilts. Susan
June 20th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Thanks for the tour of your sweet space, I love it! And thanks for stopping by mine!
Tania
June 20th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Hi Chris, your creative space is lovely. I really like that you have so many special things in your area. Darling!
Barb ♥
June 20th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Hi Chris, I love your creative space and all the special hearfelt touches you have there to inspire you. Love the darling little dresses hanging and the plate rack is so pretty. Your work is amazing and your comfy chair to work in is decorated so sweet.
Everything is so well organized,perfect for spending hours enjoying your creative muse!
I so enjoyed my visit and meeting you. Thank you for stopping by my studio and your kind comments. Hope to see you visit again.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
June 20th, 2010 at 6:29 am
Thanks for visiting Calico Petals.
Your creative space is delightful.
What sweet patterns you design!
Thank you for caring and sharing.
Jill @ Calico Petals ♥
June 20th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Hi Chris:
What a wonderful studio you have. I love the baby dresses and am totally enthralled with your quilted baby shoes/boots. I’ll have to check out your patterns, especially for the little cowboy boots! Thanks for visiting Brynwood and leaving such a sweet comment. I hope you’ll be back to visit again. I’m sure you’ll see me here in the future.
Blessings,
Donna
June 20th, 2010 at 7:49 am
I just love your space and love the use of vintage and garage sale items. It is a cozy very creative creating space. I love the patterns for the baby shoes, cowboy boots! so great. Thanks for visiting me, and I will see you again.
June 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am
A very charming and homey Creative space. I love your vintage baby dresses hanging on the wall.
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Hugs,
Penny
June 20th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Your “little” space is very charming. I sit in a chair all day too. Maybe I need a better cushion for my fanny! Thanks for joining the party!
xo,
Karen
My Desert Cottage
June 20th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
You have a wonderful, cozy space! I just love that seat cushion–very nice! I love all your vintage touches—very sweet.
June 20th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.
I adore all of your storage solutions.
June 20th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Hi There!
I love your work space!
It really lools comfortable and oh so cozy!
I have to spend hours at my sewing machines and Have to have a great chair!
Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon
Blessings and hugs,
Donna
June 20th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I enjoyed visiting your place today, loved looking at all the baby items and those baby boots are adorable! Thanks for visiting my place too!
June 20th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Love , love the little doll dresses and the doll stuff. I have a few things like that in my space. Also love your quilted cushion. Great idea!
June 20th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
I think your creative space is just lovely. Great ideas to take away. Your valance is wonderful! The pastel baby dresses divine! Thank you so much for sharing. This has been a great visit. Elizabeth
June 20th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Hi Chris,
I think your space is so cozy, sweet and organized too! What makes a creative space perfect is that it suits the person creating in it! I think you have accomplished that… Now, I see that I need to make room for our sewing machine just like you did!
Enjoy the tour and thank you so much for visiting my blog and joining the fun at Dandelion House!
Deb~
June 20th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
You have such a nice space. I love the vintage baby dresses and all the other little touches. Thanks for sharing your space with us.
June 20th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
You are so funny Chris!
It was so nice of you to show us around your cute little space. I am loving all of the little details such as that inspiration board and those precious little shoes! You are so talented dear
June 20th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Hi Chris, what a cozy place you have, and I love your doll collection! Thanks for sharing with us. And thank you for stopping by my blog to say hello!
June 20th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
I love what you have done with your space - especially the window treatment. I envy those big windows and the way you decorated looks so pretty! Thank you for sharing.
June 20th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
OH, my, I love your space. The white hankies are the ultimate in luvelyness. Hankies are a pasion for me. Always wondered what I could do with the so cute baby dresses that my daughters are not yet interested in, now I know. Soon they will be hanging in my very small end of the pantry. Come visit me and see. Blessings, Jan
June 20th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I would like to be one of your followers, but can not figure out how. Mercy. Blogging is such fun even though I am new at it.
June 20th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
What a beautiful space! Your wee shoes are absolutely precious! All your vintagey goodness is so special too! Thank you for sharing and for visiting my space today and leaving a sweet comment. Do you have a “Follow” section for your blog? ~ Angela
June 20th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Hi Chris, it was so lovely of you to take the time to visit with me and to leave such a lovely comment, we do indeed have similar tastes. Your creative space is lovely and I love all of your touches that make it super sweet. I’ll be back to visit with you again soon
Have a wonderful day!
Melly:)
June 20th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
such a wonderful space and i love how you’ve added vintage touches here and there. my favorites are the sweet baby dresses and the garden gate. thanks for inviting us in !
June 21st, 2010 at 12:49 am
Chris, What great ideas you have in your sewing room.. I LOVE the gate & the valance! Such a sweet room…
Blessings ~Mary~ :-}
June 21st, 2010 at 2:19 am
Ahhhh now I understand why you especially liked my gate….yous is fab as well….thanks for your comment and for visiting my little attic studio….
gypsy hugs
Beth
June 21st, 2010 at 5:18 am
Hey I am glad you came to visit my blog and became a follower! Your patterns are great! So glad you found me I will be back to visit more and follow you!
Debbie
June 21st, 2010 at 5:30 am
An adorable sot to create! I especially like the old quilts on your chair and the garden gate … wonderful vintage touches!!
Thanks for visiting and sharing!
xo
Jill
June 21st, 2010 at 6:45 am
The fabric over the bookshelves is just wonderful, and what a pretty way to hide stuff!
June 21st, 2010 at 7:22 am
Hello Chris, I love your pretty little spot! Everything looks so pretty, and I too am still a little girl at heart, I love your teddy bears, especially in the vintage baby carriage. Your valances look so pretty and I love your curbside shutters! You have such a sweet way of decorating, thanks for sharing! ANd the little baby shoes you make are just precious! xoxo Julie Marie
June 21st, 2010 at 7:36 am
I think you space is just adorable, chickee! I have a little gate just like yours, no, I have 2 gates and hang cute things on them also. Great job, even if it did fall on your head, sugar!
xoxo,
Connie
June 21st, 2010 at 11:41 am
I just love your creative space!! I’m sewing challenged, as long as it’s a straight line, I can manage that, sew . . tee hee . . I admired those that do sew!!
Another dollie gal! I’ve seen so many during this party!! Yeah!!!!
Thank you for stopping by today!!!
xxoo
June 21st, 2010 at 11:57 am
Thanks so much for visiting
I love your littlwe dresses and doll pram!
Hugs!
Sandy
June 21st, 2010 at 2:25 pm
what a wonderful little space you have here… I just think your Little Mary Engelbreit cubby is adorable.. And I just love your garden gate, If you ever want to sell it give me a call…..
Thank you for your sweet comment on my Blog!!
Hugs, Linda
June 21st, 2010 at 5:35 pm
pretty, calming space~love the little dresses too~
June 21st, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Love all the little dresses and shoes!!! Great little creative space! Thanks for sharing!!!
Romeo and “her”
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Love your cute little space! Those dresses are so sweet. I took a peek at your blog and I think your little boots are so cute!
Thanks for stopping by and taking my tour.
xx,
Sheila (TCW)
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 am
What a wonderful place to create! I adore your fence used as an inspiration board to hang pretty things on. Oh and btw craft rooms are not supposed to be organized and clean, they are supposed to be used to the fullest and it looks as if you have a lot of fun in yours.
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Hi Chris,
You had me giggling from the get go..Looks clean to me. I love your sweet little space. I especially like your bear and that sweet buggy!! Also really love your little shoes.
Thanks for sharing.
Debby
June 25th, 2010 at 4:34 am
Your little shoes are adorable as are the cute dresses you have hung up. I am all about the recycled and repurposed items too. LOve the gate on the wall. Thanks for the tour. Connie
June 25th, 2010 at 5:35 am
Love the quilted seat cover. I know my MIL would go ga-ga over the little dresses hanging on the wall!
June 25th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Chris, thank you for your comment. Your space is absolutely darling. Your little quilted cowboy/cowgirl booties made me laugh-I have never seen these before. You are very creative and I like your niche. Looking forward to dressing my children in the sweet vintage styles from the 40s and 50s-so thank you for keeping this era alive.
June 25th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Love your charming little space! Totally love the cushion on your chair! I need one!
Your patterns are adorable and it just goes to show that creativity comes from the mind and the heart, not the room.
Hugs to you!
June 26th, 2010 at 3:36 am
Darling space you have created for yourself, a quilt covered seat is a fun idea and the show collection is the cutest thing.
June 26th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Hi Chris,
You have a lovely space to create in! And I just love the shoes you design! Thanks for stopping by my little studio!
~♥~
Kristal
June 26th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Loved your studio, your opening line made me feel right at home as I perused your wonderful studio. I am mad in love with those baby shoes - your creations are stunning! Loved viewing your space and it was so nice to meet you. Thank you for sharing.
June 27th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Thank you for the wonderful tour. what a lovely creative spot you have there. I love all the little vintage inspirational touches and especially the little shoes and dresses hanging. thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela
June 27th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Your work room is so pretty Chris - loved the tour - thanks for sharing and thank you so much for visiting over at my place too.
~ Tina
June 30th, 2010 at 6:04 am
just lovely.
thank you
for sharing all
of your
pretties with us!
btw - those
cowboy boots
are to die for.
i wish i had
a wee one!
June 30th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
What a great place to create! Can’t wait to read more from you.
http://www.aqsquiltnews.blogspot.com
June 30th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Love your room and all the baby things, these are all the things I love also, including dolls, thanks for sharing your creative space, it is wonderful. XOXO
July 5th, 2010 at 9:37 am
This is such a cute space! Love the color palette and love that valance!
-Rochelle
July 7th, 2010 at 8:34 am
I love your wrought iron touches in your room because I’ve always been fascinated by it. I must keep my eye open at yard sales for some pieces to add to my studio re-do. Thank you so much for sharing.
July 11th, 2010 at 2:25 am
Such sweet little baby dresses…I especially like the blue one.
Yes, I am still visiting the participants in the ‘Where Bloggers Create’ event…and having a great time! Thank you for sharing your creative space with us. Have a wonderful weekend. ~Natalie
July 13th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Cute space, I love the little dresses and the way you display them. Very nice.
July 21st, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Aw, what a great space, full of energy. Your designs are darling, and I’d say your space is perfect if it helps you create these darling little shoes.
Yep, still making my rounds.
Hugs
Gail - Big Horn Mountain Creations
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 pm
You have an adorable and charming studio! Thanks so much for the tour, I enjoyed it.