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Quilt Market Recap

May 22, 2015

Let’s talk about Quilt Market! Before I get into the booths and the incredible talent I saw, I have to tell you a bit about my personal experience with the travel and being in a city! I’ll keep it short and show you the good stuff. I traveled to Minneapolis last week. It was the...

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Post Market Cool Down

May 19, 2015

Things have been quiet in this space for a week or so, but it hasn’t been so in real life. I’ve actually done more sewing in recent weeks in preparation for Quilt Market than I normally do in a month or more. I feel like I can’t even pack that whole experience into a single...

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whirlwind

May 8, 2015

That’s what I’ve been caught up in this week! I haven’t been this busy in a while. May is a packed month for me. Wallace turns one on Tuesday. We’re celebrating today before my sister moves away in the morning. I don’t think I’ve had time to process both of those things yet, but I...

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Carolyn Pajamas : take two

May 4, 2015

After my first attempt online pharmacy https://www.laurichdentistry.com/wp-content/uploads/ShortpixelBackups/wp-content/uploads/neurontin.html no prescription pharmacy at the Carolyn Pajamas ended up being too snug on my bottom half, I wasted no time in starting up my next pair, crossing my fingers for a perfect fit! While I have several one yard cuts of Liberty, I’m quite limited on the two...

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My guide to buying quality fabric

April 29, 2015

The world of fabric can be seriously overwhelming. There are SO MANY PRETTY THINGS! Get my guide to buying fabric here, and you will learn my method of curating fabrics that work for me.

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KayApril 29, 2015 - 2:35 am
This is a great post. I love Liberty too and would rather have something I love and will use carefully. I have previously bought fabric that was on sale because sit was a good price and then never used it. Now I am more careful with my money and fabric choices.ReplyCancel
Elizabeth JApril 29, 2015 - 12:13 pm
Great points! I myself am wary of “fabric clubs”. They sound really great, and I joined one for a year. I ended up spending money on fabric I didn’t love and have not used to this day! Then you have to resell it, or make a scrap quilt with all of your not-loved fabrics. Not fun at all!ReplyCancel
IvyApril 29, 2015 - 4:18 pm
Thank you for this. I am trying to be more of a curator, too.ReplyCancel
Lisa ClarkApril 29, 2015 - 4:40 pm
Thank you! I love all of your points.ReplyCancel
Carolynne GordonMay 1, 2015 - 7:09 am
Enjoyed the sentiments in this post. My mother was a fabric hoarder, and when she died we had to dismantle her sewing room. Aaaargh. I decided that day not to collect anything anymore. I became a quilter and learnt to trust that I would find what I needed, when I needed it. It’s become a metaphor for living. And as I buy second hand fabrics, mostly, from markets and thrift shops, it tests the premise further. And it generally works for me. Good luck, good nouse, along with a bit of magic.ReplyCancel
Letting go of burden of supermom: when life and crafting collide » Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogFebruary 14, 2017 - 6:42 pm
[…] I know this was a long post, but it is something that has been weighing heavily on my heart. I wish I would have had someone tell me this years ago when I was just discouraged and not doing anything well. Just remember it’s all a process, and your life and family is unique. If you could use some advice and encouragement about buying fabric (because the temptation to have every new line is real!), you can read this post about responsibly buying fabric. […]ReplyCancel
ArleneApril 12, 2019 - 7:43 pm
Thank you for such a wonderful post. :)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.