Category Archives: Anna Maria Horner

The Neglected Third Child

December 4, 2018

A 16 patch quilt with Liberty of London and Nani IRO double gauze for my last child. See more photos and read about how it was made.

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Sewing with Kids: Layla’s big cross stitch pillow

June 4, 2018

Want to sew with your kids, but aren’t sure where to start? Try making this easy, big cross stitch pillow!

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Jo-Anne FlinkJune 4, 2018 - 9:42 am
Beautiful job, ladies! I can’t believe how mature Layla is becoming is such a short time. I really pleased that things are going so well and that you and Layla have this together time. Jo-AnneReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:39 pm
  Thank you, Jo-Anne. Its a sweet time for us to spend together for sure. The boys are go, go, go all the time, so its great to slow down and share something special between just the two of us!ReplyCancel
Lauren BJune 4, 2018 - 11:14 am
Layla, your pillow turned out amazing! So talented- just like your mom! Lillian and I can’t wait to see you on Facebook today. She loved your pillow and wants to give it a try too!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:40 pm
  Layla was just thrilled to bits to have you in her virtual audience! She said she wants to go back to Selby! Thank you for the encouragement. :)ReplyCancel
IvyJune 4, 2018 - 11:25 am
I love it! Layla did an amazing job! I would like to make a cross-stich pillow, too! Thanks for the inspiration, Layla!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:41 pm
  Thank you, Ivy! You should definitely make a pillow! Its a relaxing and fun way to make a piece with a lot of character and impact. I asked her to make one for me next!ReplyCancel
Hwei-Yi LeeJune 5, 2018 - 12:11 am
Wow, impressive! I love how articulate Layla is about the project too :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:42 pm
  She is quite the little talker! I expected her to articulate well on paper, but I was genuinely blown away by her video debut on Facebook. I could really get some advice from her on how to stay composed.ReplyCancel
TeriJune 6, 2018 - 12:58 pm
I love this post! That pillow is gorgeous and such an accomplishment for Layla. So far my sons aren’t interested in sewing/stitching so I’m hoping my daughter will be when she gets a little older!ReplyCancel
Charlotte NewlandJune 10, 2018 - 6:49 am
Bless her – that is just lovely!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 11, 2018 - 11:19 am
  Thank you, Charlotte! She loves working with her hands. ReplyCancel

Challenge yourself and your process by pairing the unlikely methods of tradition with the edginess of the modern. Take a peek into my process and learn how I use these seemingly at-odds concepts to propel my work further.

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Its a quilt!

March 10, 2018

I’ve been bombarding you with lots of garments, so I thought I’d interrupt regular programming for a quilt break. Just over a year ago, right before we moved to Tennessee, and I’m talking like a week before, I got the urge to make a whole bunch of heart blocks from Cluck, Cluck, Sew’s tutorial. I...

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The magical girl’s room

February 14, 2018

The last time I wrote in 2017, I mentioned that we had made a counter offer on a home and it was rejected. But thankfully we had a great realtor who refused to give up, and she fought tooth and nail to get a deal for us. We have been in our new house since...

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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.