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!

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

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

Introducing the summer line of quilted baby shoes from “Curby’s Closet“! They are light, bright and oh so adorable!! Here’s your sneek peek.

You’ll see lots of yummy colors of pink, blue and green!! Fun names like: Candy Striper, Cabbage Rose, Sweet Posies, and Butterfly Kisses. Look for them soon in my Etsy and Lollishops.

Now think of what adorable baby girl you could put them on. Hummmm Lets See!!

Have you ever seen/read the awesome reviews and giveaways offered at “COOL BABY KIDS” or “BABY LOVING MAMA”?? Well you should, especially you young, posh, hip mothers out there. They really feature and show the latest, cutest and most wonderful things for kids and babies. Even Moms too! They give their honest and most unbiased opinions and feature many things that you might not find anywhere else. I give a shout out to Cecelia @ Cool Baby Kids and Emilie @ Baby Loving Mama for the fantastic job they did for me, Curbys Closet and our quilted baby shoes.

Both sites have featured “CURBYS CLOSET” baby shoes this week and are offering a FREE PAIR. So don’t delay head on over and take a look see. Ya never know what you might find or WIN!!!

Click on these links to find the Curbys Closet reviews and giveaways.

http://www.coolbabykid.com/2009/05/curbys-closet-vintage-style-baby.html

http://www.babylovingmama.com/2009/05/unique-vintage-curbys-closet-review.html

Doesn’t that sound like a blast? We members of Etsy Cottage Style are sharing and showing our passion for all things “BLUE” today at this special BLUE BLOG PARTY!! I am going to do 3 or more blog posts today featuring some of the BLUE things that I love. So please check back though out the day to see whats next.

Ok here’s my first favorite BLUE item. My new spring quilted baby shoes. I even named them “TRUE BLUE PAISLEY”. They are bright, sweet and very BLUE! Look for them in my etsy shop.

Leave a comment and let me know what your favorite BLUE things are! We’d all love to know!

Yes, that’s right… get your copy of “CREATIVE COTTAGE SHOPPER” today!

What is Creative Cottage Shopper?

The “Creative Cottage Shopper” is an 8 page publication professionally printed. It is folded and stapled and will be addressed on the cover and shipped to you in the mail.
There are over 30 different coupons from your favorite Cottage Style vendors! Many of the coupons are for up to 40% off your purchases!
Not only does the Creative Cottage Shopper have coupons and savings but there are tutorials and tips from well known Cottage Style artists! So many surprises and goodies!
So if you’re a fan of Cottage Style, Chippy, Shabby, FrouFrou creations, antiques and supplies…you’re going to want to collect the Creative Cottage Shopper! Starting with this Spring issue!

You can buy it from Etsy or
LolliShops

I’m sure that you will want a copy for yourself,  hey maybe even for a friend. At any rate I’m sure that it will be wonderful and you will want to buy a copy each time they come out.

And here’s the best part...it’s only $4!! Yep, that’s what I said $4. What can you buy these days for $4? Right?  Anyway,  here’s the other best part… “Curby’s Closet” has an ad in the “CREATIVE COTTAGE SHOPPER” and is offering a BUY ONE PAIR OF BABY SHOES GET ONE FREE discount. I personally think that’s pretty exciting!

OK now, don’t delay and head on over to either etsy or Lollishops and purchase your copy today. When you get yours tell me what you think and how you like it. Oh and don’t forget to buy your baby shoes!!!