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Styling the Bump with Oliver + S

October 19, 2015

You can find me over at Sew Sweetness today at 1pm CST reviewing one of my favorite bags- the Art Student Tote! Pregnancy is this wonderful, confusing adventure that leads the body through every imaginable change, adjustment, ache, and pain all for the sake of growing a wonderful, new little human. One of the great...

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Pregnancy Induced Adventures

October 16, 2015

Several years ago, when I was pregnant with Layla the sewing bug bit me. Hard. I got out my sewing machine and, well, I haven’t stopped since. Its been a daily part of my life. Those pregnancy hormones really induce a serious crafty nesting mentality in me. This pregnancy gave me pause on that front...

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JessicaOctober 16, 2015 - 10:51 pm
Oh, pregnancy induced crafting. That’s how I took up quilting and promised to knit my husband a sweater.

Welcome to the rabbit hole of knitting. Have you found Ravelry yet?ReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 19, 2015 - 12:14 am
  People keep telling me about Ravelry. I’m a little intimidated but I just need to get over there and join in on all the fun I’m told I’m missing! And crafty things are one of the awesome hormonal side effects. Lol. ReplyCancel
  - JessicaOctober 19, 2015 - 12:57 am
    Even if you don’t dive into the forums, the database of patterns and yarns is completely amazing! Though the forums are nice to read during pregnancy and newborn insomnia. There is a group for all kinds of interests!ReplyCancel
MarikaOctober 17, 2015 - 5:58 am
Oh man. I managed to stay away from all the yarn so far but I might have to dig through what I have and see if I can make a hat (or three) ! Because unlike you, we DO have a winter in Québec and the little one coming in January might actually need one :)

They are both gorgeous and I especially love the colors on the one you made for you! So bright and happy :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 19, 2015 - 12:12 am
  Thank you! I do wish we had legitimate seasons here. I hope we will get to wear these at least a few times. Congratulations on your new addition! ReplyCancel
erinOctober 17, 2015 - 7:26 am
fantastic! knitting hats is one of my favorite crafts. i used that same yarn and pattern from purl soho last year for hats for almost all my family members. they are so cozy!
(i am a tight knitter, too. remember to swatch for gauge – it’s not fun, but it will save time in the end.)ReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 19, 2015 - 12:11 am
  I never thought of going outside the pattern and testing! I remember all your gorgeous hats. They were so colorful! ReplyCancel
CarlaOctober 17, 2015 - 11:58 am
Hi Meredith! Isn’t it fun? Now you need room for a yarn stash ; )
Your hats look great. Looks like you’re a natural knitter. Your children will all benefit.
The chunky blanket I made yesterday and posted on IG only took two hoursReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 19, 2015 - 12:10 am
  Two hours?! Wow! I am so excited about this new craft. ReplyCancel

Liberty Stamp Quilt

October 2, 2015

Several months ago I participated in a worldwide Liberty postage stamp block swap. Twenty-eight women across the globe made twenty-eight sixteen patch blocks, and we sent off twenty-seven of them to the other women and received as many in return. Liberty has such a vast range we were sure to get back a variety of...

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the purple and olive quilt

September 25, 2015

I have several seasoned clients that I’ve made many a project for. I always love making for those people, because I feel like I know them a little bit through the creative journey I’ve gone on with them. One particular lady has such stellar and consistent taste in color, and she is always a joy to...

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When “blessed” doesn’t begin to cover it

September 22, 2015

I have taken a week off of here for two reasons. The first is that we were out of town for a week and I didn’t have a computer. The second is that I knew I wanted to return with this post, and I just didn’t know the words to write. I still don’t feel...

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JenniferSeptember 22, 2015 - 10:03 pm
I have no words. God is so amazing and these ladies were angels. You are worthy of all the love showered on you!ReplyCancel
EmilySeptember 23, 2015 - 12:11 am
AWEsome Meredith. God is great.

Also can I say…you must really like Janome even though they were such poopers to you when your $$$$ machine konked out. Now that’s loyalty.ReplyCancel
CarlaSeptember 23, 2015 - 1:43 am
How wonderful! Bless the Lord. He cares about every little detail ; )
I know the Lord will bless these two womenReplyCancel
AgnesSeptember 23, 2015 - 4:26 am
God is good. And those two women are truly “being the good”. Wishing your husband the best of luck in the job search.ReplyCancel
erinSeptember 23, 2015 - 6:27 am
I loved reading this! I don’t think it could have happened to a kinder person.ReplyCancel
TeriSeptember 23, 2015 - 8:35 am
Oh, this is such a great post! I am so happy to hear that you have these new machines. What a blessing to be on the receiving end of such generosity! I hope those two lovely ladies who gifted you the machines feel very blessed, too. I know you will make amazing things with them.ReplyCancel
JulieSeptember 29, 2015 - 2:11 am
Wow – you really were blessed. I love seeing what you make and what you will be able to do now. I know how hard it is when your husband is out of work – my husband had three redundancies in two years!! Luckily he is employed now and I work part time also.ReplyCancel
emilySeptember 29, 2015 - 9:59 am
you deserve it!!!!ReplyCancel
RosieSeptember 29, 2015 - 6:01 pm
This is so amazing. I hadn’t checked in for a while (you know how life gets) and I am so glad to hear that there are generous people in the world and that you will be able to retire the Hello Kitty machine to it’s rightful owner ;) You totally deserve it! I cannot wait to see what amazing creations you make using these machines.ReplyCancel
AsmitaOctober 13, 2015 - 5:19 am
This is such a lovely and incredibly story. I found your blog through Oliver and S and love the quilt you have made with liberty squares. Will be back to see more.ReplyCancel
JenNovember 19, 2015 - 11:09 pm
I just love this. The Lord is so good and He gives good gifts! I know for a fact those two friends of yours are blessed to be a conduit of God’s love and blessings to you. I’m so glad you shared about this here.ReplyCancel

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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.