I wanted to break this post up a bit, but the weather here has been rather dreary so I’ve been unable to get good pictures of my projects throughout the week. So today I’m playing catch up. I do hope you won’t mind! First, I must show you the new shower curtain that is gracing...
I have been wanting to make this bag for months! I’ve checked the Janome + Anna Maria site almost daily waiting for its debut. Last week, when Pierette announced that the pattern was up, I dropped all plans, and focused entirely on the Right Turn Bag. It was such fun to pull fabrics and ribbons for...
There’s something I’ve been wanting to try for a while now, but its taken a bit of time to muster up the right amount of gumption to tackle it. I wanted a good [handmade] racerback tank! For the second half of last week, I totally devoted myself to this cause. In true Meredith style [ie,...
Yesterday I began cutting out the pattern and fabric for my (Emilee’s) new Vintage Vogue dress. I finished up the muslin top today, and now I just need to check the fit on Emilee. I’m loving the pattern. Its very well written and easy to understand, though not all of the methods used are especially...
Its day’s like this that I wish would last forever! The beginning of last week started out slow. I knew I was dedicating the week to doing something with Alison Glass‘ debut line, Lucky Penny. And since I am entirely unwilling to waste fabric under any circumstance, I ruminated on what I would do with those...
Welcome to Olivia Jane Handcrafted! I'm Meredith and this is my creative journal. Here you'll find loads of inspiration for a handmade wardrobe, home decor, bags, and quilts. I even have plenty of projects and tutorials to get you started or help you along the way.
Fab-u-lous Meredith!! You’re so talented, and industrious! xoxo
Love love love this. Everything you touch is gold Meredith, I tell ya! Question- how did you iron the pieces onto the lampshade? Just super carefully? Any tips? Probably gonna copy you here ;) I’m thinking big lamp shade over the dining table— would that be cheesy?