I can’t believe I’ve neglected this space for nearly a week! My retail job has been keeping me pretty busy now that we’re rolling into our craziest time of the year. Even though I haven’t been posting, I have been sneaking in some sewing time whenever I get the chance! I’ve been working on a...
I made three Ice Cream shirts back in November, and just loved the pattern. Layla wears them all the time, so I knew that the dress version would be great as well. I’ve got all the pattern pieces cut out, and as soon as I finish the dishes, I’m off to make Layla her first dress of...
I said it was the year of the baby and I wasn’t kidding. Last week I had out my trusty copy of Handmade Beginnings (again) when I made a couple pairs of Quick Change Trousers for a little boy due to make an appearance in February. This was my first time using the Quick Change Trousers...
I think its the year of the baby. Every person I know is having a baby or just had one. And when new life comes into the world, that means its time to make something special. For a little girl who was born last month, I made this Patchwork Sleep Sack from Anna Maria’s book Handmade...
I’m so excited to finally be writing to you about the Feather Bed Quilt I made! Since it was a gift for a dear friend of mine, I had to keep things hush hush so I wouldn’t spoil the surprise. I might have had a hard time packaging this one up and letting it go....
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.