My Gathering Flowers quilt is growing. My first week yielded three blocks so I only have 33 to go. Rather than taking this quilt in phases like I would normally do (cutting all the fabric then piecing all blocks and so on), I’m planning and cutting each block as I go. It makes for...
I’ve continued to add to Layla’s wardrobe in the past couple of weeks. Her latest dress is the Oliver + S Library Dress made with Anna Maria Horner’s Loominous and a Dowry print. Layla was so excited about this one. Its a new dress to us- not just a bigger size of an old favorite-...
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 think i am a little of both…some things i need to be intentional about and other times i can be spontaneous. great example: my new habit is that if i am watching tv, i have to be hand sewing or knitting. that is intentional! but, i still had time yesterday to whip up a pencil pouch for kate. totally spontaneous – she picked out the fabric and i had it sewn up an hour later. i think the key is balance for me.