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Sewing with Kids: Layla’s big cross stitch pillow

June 4, 2018

Want to sew with your kids, but aren’t sure where to start? Try making this easy, big cross stitch pillow!

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Jo-Anne FlinkJune 4, 2018 - 9:42 am
Beautiful job, ladies! I can’t believe how mature Layla is becoming is such a short time. I really pleased that things are going so well and that you and Layla have this together time. Jo-AnneReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:39 pm
  Thank you, Jo-Anne. Its a sweet time for us to spend together for sure. The boys are go, go, go all the time, so its great to slow down and share something special between just the two of us!ReplyCancel
Lauren BJune 4, 2018 - 11:14 am
Layla, your pillow turned out amazing! So talented- just like your mom! Lillian and I can’t wait to see you on Facebook today. She loved your pillow and wants to give it a try too!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:40 pm
  Layla was just thrilled to bits to have you in her virtual audience! She said she wants to go back to Selby! Thank you for the encouragement. :)ReplyCancel
IvyJune 4, 2018 - 11:25 am
I love it! Layla did an amazing job! I would like to make a cross-stich pillow, too! Thanks for the inspiration, Layla!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:41 pm
  Thank you, Ivy! You should definitely make a pillow! Its a relaxing and fun way to make a piece with a lot of character and impact. I asked her to make one for me next!ReplyCancel
Hwei-Yi LeeJune 5, 2018 - 12:11 am
Wow, impressive! I love how articulate Layla is about the project too :)ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 5, 2018 - 11:42 pm
  She is quite the little talker! I expected her to articulate well on paper, but I was genuinely blown away by her video debut on Facebook. I could really get some advice from her on how to stay composed.ReplyCancel
TeriJune 6, 2018 - 12:58 pm
I love this post! That pillow is gorgeous and such an accomplishment for Layla. So far my sons aren’t interested in sewing/stitching so I’m hoping my daughter will be when she gets a little older!ReplyCancel
Charlotte NewlandJune 10, 2018 - 6:49 am
Bless her – that is just lovely!ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 11, 2018 - 11:19 am
  Thank you, Charlotte! She loves working with her hands. ReplyCancel

Argyle Christmas Pattern (it’s free!)

November 23, 2015

FREE quilt pattern perfect designed for Christmas, but perfect for any season! Download the Argyle Christmas pattern here.

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The 30 Minute Skirt : A Tutorial

May 25, 2015

The easiest garment you’ll ever make! Use my FREE step by step photo tutorial to make your own skirt in half an hour. You’ll want to make them for everyone!

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emilyMay 27, 2015 - 2:00 pm
those fabric pairings are spot on!ReplyCancel
Make your 30 Minute Skirt Reversible! » Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogJuly 9, 2015 - 10:10 am
[…] you made one my 30 Minutes Skirts? What are you waiting for?! Perhaps you don’t have lining fabric around. If you are not a […]ReplyCancel
SheilaFebruary 19, 2016 - 3:15 pm
Hi Meredith this is a fantastic tutorial! I love that it’s 30 minutes to skirt heaven! I’ve vowed to sew myself some skirts this Spring and I think this one is one that I will try. The only thing I’m wondering is I would really like side pockets on my skirts. Do you see an easy way to modify this skirt to add pockets? I guess that would make it the 1 hour skirt. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!ReplyCancel
- MeredithFebruary 19, 2016 - 11:17 pm
  You could cut your outer fabric in half so that you are sewing one of the sides together (adding in some pockets using an existing pocket template) before you assemble the skirt according to my tutorial. :) rather than having a single back seam, you would be sewing up one of the side seams which is pretty much the same thing except that our could be stitching around the pocket on the outer layer. I think it would still make for a quick project! ReplyCancel
  - SheilaFebruary 21, 2016 - 11:34 am
    Thank you! I will give that a try! I’ll use #30minuteskirt on my instagram once I get it done, but I have a few other projects to finish up before I start the skirt making :-)ReplyCancel
JoseeJune 15, 2018 - 12:04 pm
Hi ~ I wanted to thank you for this tutorial. I hadn’t sewn in decades and was a bit timid about cutting into some lovely Liberty London Lawn (LLL). Your tutorial and your blog post with tips for sewing with LLL were immensely helpful! My skirt is quite polished and professional looking. Thanks so much! :-)ReplyCancel
GinnysueJune 7, 2022 - 9:58 am
If you make a reversible skirt using coordinating fabrics, you could cut one piece longer than the other to make a band on the bottom, too.ReplyCancel
- MeredithJune 7, 2022 - 10:13 am
  You could certainly do that!ReplyCancel
Miss HAugust 19, 2022 - 4:10 pm
Thank you for this tutorial! Took me longer than I thought it would (I have 2 little distractions, and I’m not super adept at sewing), but the end result looks quite nice. ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 19, 2022 - 4:37 pm
  That makes me so happy!! One must always allow extra time for littles! I have four of them and everything takes me longer these days. ReplyCancel

Christmas Table Runner Tutorial

November 28, 2012

FREE and easy tutorial to make a custom table runner. Mine is made for Christmas, but the pattern can easily be carried through any season depending on your palette!

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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.