Shee, not sure about the one's you are ordering, but typically "blackout" on JCP drapes means they have the thermal type rubber backing on them that light does not penetrate.

Shee, didn�t you say that you had a relative who was helping with making crib sheets? You�ll need several..... If you find some full size sheets in the right shade of navy, it�s real easy to make crib sheets from those. Maybe your relative would help. I can send you a pattern or instructions how to do this, this is something you could even handle yourself. All you need is some elastic, and they are simple easy to make!

I have Linden Street blackout curtains. I don't think they're the same ones, as mine only have a rod pocket, no back tabs. Anyway, the ones I have aren't lined at all, they're just very heavy fabric. I've never closed them, so I can't tell you how effective they are for blocking light.

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Tuesday - Yeah, that's what I thought. I'll see what JCP's customer service people say.

Nanny - Originally I was going to use the plaid fabric for the sheets and attempt to make them myself with a relative on standby. :) I changed my mind and made a new sew crib skirt out of it and figured I'd buy stock sheets. I think the elastic is what scares me about it, ha. If you wouldn't mind sending me some instructions, I'd appreciate it. Thanks! I didn't even think about using full size sheets!

Totally - Thanks for the feedback. The other curtains I'll end up going with if these don't work are the Linden Street ones but they're a cotton twill fabric and lined.

I really hope whatever curtains I order are a deeper blue. There really doesn't seem to be much variety out there - at least not in my budget. As far as crib sheets, I can't picture any other color or pattern (maybe if the plaid were larger in scale) with the skirt. I don't want to use red since it's the main color in the plaid. There's a lot of tan going on in the room already (tan fabric on chair, BM Manchester Tan walls). White is too stark. ... And as far as curtains, I want the room to grow with the baby so I thought navy seemed like a safe color. Hmm...

I love your messages. You always seem to be so full of energy! Can't wait to see your nursery. My grandson will be making his debut just before Baby-Boy-Sharee but my DDIL has no interest in decorating so I'll live vicariously through your decorating journey.

That blue in the sheets won't be as bright after the sheets have been washed a lot, which they will be. And your sweet son won't care at all. :-)

I would think about the tan or beige sheets. When baby is in the crib, no one will be noticing the sheets. When baby isn't in the crib, you can pull up the quilt or comforter and no one will see the sheets.

Can't wait to see the room - and the new baby when he arrives!

Java - Aw, thanks! I really wish I had as much energy as I normally do. Congrats about your soon to arrive grandson!

Les - I was wondering if they'll tone done a bit. The ones I have look similar to this. They lean almost a royal blue.
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I was hoping for more this color which is the same blue that's in the plaid.
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I currently don't have a quilt/comforter and wasn't going to do pillows at first either since they couldn't stay in the crib but for my own visual purposes, I think I may at least make a few pillows.

Today didn't go as planning so the last coat of paint will go on tomorrow. :( I'm so excited to get the room looking like a room! I'll need some feedback so stay tuned. I try so hard to coordinate, at times I think I end up with tunnel vision! Maybe different color sheets will work out better.

What about making a duvet cover from dark navy fabric or sheet, banding it with the plaid, and stuffing with a plain crib-size comforter?

That way you get the navy you want, the plaid band ties in with the bedskirt, and when the comforter is pulled up (when baby is not in the crib) you will have the dark navy effect that you want.

Oh, I love les's idea! Yes, yes, do that :-)

Why not get a couple different color sheets? You're going to need several. Why get all the same color? With the plaid, you can change it up with different colors.

I love the royal blue. I agree with Jill, why not just buy several sheets in different colors? I think it would save you a ton of money and time.

You could do the "layered" look where the prints will coordinate with the plaids! lol.

Can't wait to see pictures!

Les - Oh, that's brilliant! Once again, you are awesome. :)

I only bought three sheets for now even though I know I'll need more. The same sheets also come in white, ecru, and mocha so I could exchange them if I wanted or pick a new color for the additional sheets.

Looking again, the crib is so dark (with current navy sheets), walls medium, and the picture frame moulding layout thing above the crib is stark white like the trim. A lighter crib sheet might look better with the blanket idea and help break it up a bit.

I'll be back soon!