I purchased a couple of Liberty prints several months back that I knew I would want to use for Wallace projects. At the time I thought I would use them right away, but once I had them in my hands, I over thought it and decided to wait to cut into them until he was...
Continuing to take advantage of the burst of energy I’ve had lately, I pulled out the basted quilt that Layla made, and decided she needed it to be finished before her brother arrives. I really didn’t know what to do, so I just went with a criss-cross design and sewed away. Not much thinking, and...
I think its safe to say I’m nesting. I wake up tired, but get going anyway because I have a four year old who will stand there and tap on me until I’m up. Shortly after getting up, I’m tired and in need of rest. Then something happens in the evenings and I kick into...
After even more blog silence, I’m back with a brand new quilt to show off. And this is a quilt like I’ve never made before. Not only is the palette a brand new one for me, but this quilt has so many other aspects to it that were virtually uncharted for me. I do so...
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.
I use cotton/ batting/cotton or cotton/flannel, or cotton/batting/flannel, or my favorite is cotton/minky cuddle.
I live in Michigan so I usually go for warmth.
This is so cute! I think I’m going to buy some of that sherpa to use with this cute gauze I picked up online from Korea. I picked up 3 different prints and was going to make thin swaddling blankets with them. But I mainly just use quilting cottons with a thin cotton batting. Ocassionally I will use flannel for the back. But I really haven’t finished enough quilts/blankets to have a solid choice.
gorgeous quilt for a gorgeous babe!
he’s such a sweetie!!