I started drafting my pattern for my Perfect shirt the other day. It was a rather tedious process, not only because of what is required to actually draw out the pattern, but also because I have a now ten-week-old who was extremely insistent on being held and entertained that whole day. Nonetheless, I took advantage...
Do you ever just get the urge to stop everything you have going to do something else? Something gratifying and fun? That urge hit me like a ton of bricks about mid-morning on Saturday. I purchased some of this gorgous Nani Iro print several weeks ago, and I knew I wanted to use it for...
I’m working my way through my latest fabric purchase. Today’s project uses that gorgeous Muddy Works Stars double gauze, and a little Liberty just because. The pattern is the Purl Baby Pants from the Purl Bee. What a quick and satisfying project this is! Its funny, because my first thought about these pants, besides them...
Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to my first sponsor! Jones and Vandermeer has been one of my most favorite shops for a while now. In fact, last month I made like three orders in a week because they kept having things I “needed”. So I was absolutely tickled when they asked to...
Thrilled. Yes. That’s what I am feeling since I get to share Layla’s completed birthday quilt with you today! I’m practically bursting. I showed you this quilt top a few weeks back, and though the quilting was completed in under two days, it sat awaiting the perfect binding for some time. Some things are worth...
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.
omg….away you go! so exciting!!!