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…

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!

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

Last night as I was looking on line for new quilt shops to check out and…. low and behold I came across a wonderful on line quilt shop called “BLACKBERRY PATCH QUILT SHOP“. I was really excited to look it over and take a peek. As I checked out the pattern section, guess who’s pattern was listed?? Yep, you guessed it. (Or at least I am assuming that you guessed it) it was the CURBY’S CLOSET Quilted Baby Shoe Pattern!!! WOW!!! That was such a fun surprise! I sure hope that lots more quilt shops join them.

Be sure to check out BLACKBERRY PATCH QUILT SHOP and see if there is a pattern, fabric, or jelly roll you might just have to have.

Well, thanks for letting me share my fun news with you.

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

If you love 1930’s reproduction fabrics head on over to “Janes Fabrics and Quilts” blog! In honor of her birthday she is giving away “50″… yes I said “50″ 1930’s fat quarters and 3 patterns!! How awesome is that? Right? Anyway just check it out and leave her a “Happy Birthday” wish and you’re in! Bur remember it’s only until Sept. 16th, so hurry on over! She has a wonderful blog too. I have had her on my favorites list for several months now. It’s a goodie!
A wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me, Jane!!

http://janesfabrics.blogspot.com/