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Winner, Winner! + A Glimpse of Things to Come

August 23, 2013

I’m happy to announce our winner of 2.5 yards of one of these great feather prints, plus one of the embroidery patterns! Congratulations, Karrie! I have emailed you to see what your choices are! And to everyone else, you still have many chances to win! You can enter the mega giveaway by clicking on this...

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Goings On

April 24, 2013

I’ve been working away on my Feather Bed quilt. I’m one feather away from being halfway done with quilting around the feathers. After that, I’ll quilt the stems. I’m not sure if I’ll add any more quilting after that, but I’ll be sure to let you know. I’m thinking I’ll be so anxious to use...

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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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Week Four : Christmas Tree Coasters Pattern

November 7, 2012

Use this FREE tutorial to make the most loved hostess gift of the season. They are the perfect gift for any time, but these darling trees will have everyone swooning!

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JaceyNovember 7, 2012 - 6:38 pm
Meredith, these are just so cute! You’re right; they’ll make wonderful gifts!ReplyCancel
JaneNovember 8, 2012 - 12:30 pm
these are adorable!ReplyCancel
Debbie-Esch House QuiltsNovember 9, 2012 - 5:39 pm
So cute! I really need to make some of these :)ReplyCancel
RachelNovember 13, 2012 - 7:57 pm
Hi! I just recently found your blog via Jacey and I am loving your projects. I’m new to sewing and trying to find some easy projects to get familiar and gain confidence with my machine! These coasters fit the bill I think. But I was also wondering if you had a tutorial or could point me in the direction of one for the Mildred wristlets that you have on your header. Thanks in advance!ReplyCancel
- MeredithNovember 13, 2012 - 8:42 pm
  Hi, Rachel! I’m glad you stumbled across my blog! I do hope you’ll try those coasters. They really are a wonderful and quick project that would be perfect for someone new to sewing! The Mildred bags are my own design. I have some extremely similar bags in my shop (actually the ones on my header) and they’re called Penelope bags. I make the Mildred bags for a local shop, but the Penelope bags are virtually identical. Here’s the link to the bag page in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/OliviaJaneHand?section_id=7786060 I’m always happy to make custom stuff! :DReplyCancel
SonjaNovember 14, 2012 - 5:07 pm
Wow! They’re beautiful. Nice presents for the Dutch “Sinterklaasfeest” at december 5.ReplyCancel
- MeredithNovember 15, 2012 - 10:11 am
  Thank you! I hope you’ll make some!ReplyCancel
NickelsDecember 8, 2012 - 2:24 pm
Gorgeous! Thank you very much for sharing!
Hugs NickelsReplyCancel
HST Redux : the coaster tutorial | Olivia Jane Handcrafted – BlogMarch 25, 2015 - 9:14 am
[…] Christmases ago, I showed you how to make some tree themed coasters, but this one will be perfect year round, and so great for busting through those triangle scraps! […]ReplyCancel
KimDecember 30, 2015 - 1:55 pm
These are just great! I am a total beginner, and I made two sets of these for hostess gifts this year. Everybody loved them, and they were a lot of fun to make!! Thanks for a great tutorial.ReplyCancel
Jen R.October 25, 2016 - 12:28 pm
I just came across your site doing an image search. These coasters are darling! I can’t wait to make a few for some quick holiday gifts. Thanks for the tutorial!ReplyCancel
Zippys, coasters, trees, and a foundation! | Crafty Tokyo Mama IINovember 18, 2016 - 9:11 pm
[…] fabric combination so much that I made a few more, then made up a few matching tree coasters (using this great pattern from Olivia Jane […]ReplyCancel
kuriosoSeptember 1, 2017 - 10:29 am
This week s freebie pattern at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs is a Heart Christmas Tree.ReplyCancel
Julie MaukJanuary 27, 2019 - 9:54 am
These look so cute, but the instructions seem to assume a lot of prior knowledge. I’m an experienced sewer, but would appreciate more explanation of how to create the block….. scratching my head……ReplyCancel
- MeredithJanuary 27, 2019 - 10:27 am
  What can I help with? Have you done paper piecing before? ReplyCancel
- MichelleDecember 8, 2023 - 4:25 pm
  I had trouble too with the piecing. I made my own drawing based on the pattern, but I wasn’t sure about the exact measurements and how to attach the tree trunk and bottom pieces. ReplyCancel
  - MeredithDecember 8, 2023 - 4:31 pm
    If you follow my paper piecing numbering which is on the foundation paper piecing pattern, the trunk and bottom pieces come first and the the tree is made from the bottom up. It’s very simple and quick if you have some experience with paper piecing. If not, it’s pretty quick to learn! If you need more of an explanation on how foundation paper piecing works, you can see my guide here: https://oliviajanehandcrafted.com/paper-piecing-tutorial-free-pattern/
    
    As always, if you have further questions I’m happy to help to the best of my ability. The person you responded to never reached out with any specific question, so unfortunately I was not able to do much. ReplyCancel
CherMay 2, 2019 - 5:13 am
Love these! Thank you so much!ReplyCancel
CheryleNovember 28, 2023 - 12:41 am
Thank you for this lovely project and pattern!ReplyCancel

Vintage Embroidered Tree Skirt Tutorial

October 24, 2012

Use this FREE easy tutorial to make your very own vintage embroidered tree skirt. You can customize it and make the perfect tree skirt for your family this Christmas.

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HilaryOctober 24, 2012 - 3:40 pm
Ack, this is too cute! I just want my tests to be over so I can start playing with these ideas. Love the ribbon ties. :)ReplyCancel
KaelaOctober 24, 2012 - 4:53 pm
Doh, I was totally not planning on making a tree skirt but I may just have to make this…ReplyCancel
JessicaOctober 24, 2012 - 8:29 pm
This is so gorgeous Meredith! I especially love your color scheme and that pom pom trim!ReplyCancel
JaceyOctober 25, 2012 - 10:42 am
I love your tree skirt!I especially adore that embroidered tree! And the trim is fun!!ReplyCancel
KelleyOctober 25, 2012 - 2:24 pm
You had me at Pom poms. So cute. How big does this measure across?ReplyCancel
- MeredithOctober 25, 2012 - 2:28 pm
  Mine has a 42″ diameter. I have a narrow tree, but I really wanted a bigger tree skirt, so I went for the full size!ReplyCancel
Maureen Cracknell HandmadeOctober 29, 2012 - 3:56 pm
I love your tree skirt too, Meredith! I’m loving everything and am enjoying following along!ReplyCancel
NicoleNovember 30, 2012 - 2:30 pm
This is a beautiful tree skirt! Does a seam allowance need to be added around the wedge pattern piece?ReplyCancel
- MeredithNovember 30, 2012 - 3:06 pm
  No seam allowance needed! It’s already included in the pattern piece!ReplyCancel
GwenNovember 25, 2013 - 7:39 pm
This is just what I’ve been looking for! Can you tell me what the seam allowance is on the wedges? Thanks!ReplyCancel
SonyaSeptember 11, 2014 - 6:20 pm
What kind of stabilizer do you use? I’m planning to make one of these for my cousin for a wedding gift.ReplyCancel
- MeredithSeptember 11, 2014 - 10:55 pm
  I generally just use a mid or lightweight fusible interfacing from Pellon. :)ReplyCancel
  - SonyaOctober 7, 2014 - 11:57 am
    How do I send you photos? I don’t have flicker or instagram accounts.ReplyCancel
20 Free Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns | Guide PatternsDecember 7, 2016 - 6:27 am
[…] Red Quilted Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern […]ReplyCancel
Susan DumproffOctober 26, 2017 - 10:50 am
I don’t understand what size the pattern is (that you cut out 20 of)ReplyCancel
SusanOctober 26, 2017 - 10:56 am
Hello again. I figured out you actually have a 2 piece printout for the wedge! THANK YOU. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL LOOKING QUILT> /ReplyCancel
Cathy LucasNovember 26, 2017 - 10:14 am
Your tutorial is great! I have already cut out my fabric, I was just winging it…I was nervous about what I do next. Your pics and tutorial helps so much! Thank you!ReplyCancel
KLeeDecember 19, 2017 - 12:39 pm
Meredith, embroidery newbie, here. Did you hand stitch or use a machine to embroider? I have a “normal” singer. With the appropriate thread and needle, am I able to use my machine (for the straight stitching at least)? Thanks!ReplyCancel
- KLeeDecember 19, 2017 - 12:46 pm
  I guess the straight stitching is actually considered “quilting” and not “embroidering.” Still, is it possible to use a normal machine with the thicker thread to accomplish this look?ReplyCancel
  - MeredithDecember 19, 2017 - 12:50 pm
    I’m not sure that you could do the running stitch style quilting on a machine, but a straight stitch would work if you want to do that. :) ReplyCancel
- MeredithDecember 19, 2017 - 12:48 pm
  For all of the embroidery, I hooped it up and did it by hand. ReplyCancel
KLeeDecember 19, 2017 - 1:03 pm
Thanks for your help and prompt response! Praying I get this finished as a Christmas gift!ReplyCancel

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Winner, Winner! + A Glimpse of Things to Come

Goings On

Christmas Table Runner Tutorial

Week Four : Christmas Tree Coasters Pattern

Vintage Embroidered Tree Skirt Tutorial

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