Its high time I begin a fresh, new quilt for our bed. It’s not convenient and I don’t have extra time, but sometimes one must make time for special things! The last quilt I made for our bed was back in 2012. I made Anna Maria’s Spinning Stars Quilt with her Innocent Crush collection. That...
A few months ago I made some garments for Free Spirit’s booth at Quilt Market, and I chose to be paid in fabric. Wanting to put it to use right away rather than have it languish on my shelf, I immediately cut a host of strips from Loominous, True Colors, Mod Corsage, and Fibs and...
You are the month that really got away from me. At least, mentally. December began with what was probably my most major commission of the whole year. It was a rush job that had to be in the hands of the intended recipient by the 13th of the month. This gorgeous quilt was commissioned by...
FREE quilt pattern perfect designed for Christmas, but perfect for any season! Download the Argyle Christmas pattern here.
So many things happen in preparation for a new baby! And I swear each consecutive child has required more, not less, despite popular belief. We live in a two bedroom house and are about to be a family of five. Wallace is still in our room (I hate admitting that) because until just a few...
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.
This post made my day. I love grace and being thankful. You manage both everyday.
What a compliment! I wish I handled life with more grace than I do. I’m so happy God is patient!
Both of your quilts are lovely :) I am also making one right now with AMH’s Skipping Stones, so simply beautiful!
Our anniversary is Thursday, and the last three years of our lives have been nothing but struggle, so I can absolutely relate. You need to appreciate the small things to get through these times, and it seems that you are doing just that. Proverbs 19:21 popped up on my IG feed today, and it really hit me. I hope this next chapter is triumph for your family!
Thank you so much for leaving this! I went straight to Proverbs and I feel like I need that verse hanging in our home! So true. I hope you have a great anniversary and that it will be refreshing for you. Living in constant struggle makes one so weary.