A few months back, a friend of mine, Melissa from Oh, How Sweet, and I decided we should do a private mini quilt swap. Private swaps are fun because you likely know the person fairly well, and that in itself can help avoid the utter disappointment that large group swaps sometimes bring. Plus, its way...
Sometimes I get the best custom requests. I love custom work in general. The process of choosing patterns and fabrics and colors, and getting to know my client’s perspective is really very rewarding. This particular client wanted a duffel style bag. She wanted me to use some of her Liberty because she didn’t know what...
I do really well pinching pennies until its time for my sponsor shops to get a good restock. Jones & Vandermeer has a kryptonite-like effect on me. In the best possible way, of course. :) Here’s a sampling of the latest additions. They got in a bunch of madras style Liberty prints that are downright...
I have had this project planned for so long, I can hardly believe I get to share it with you today! When Deer and Doe came out with the Bruyere shirt I was quite captivated. I didn’t love the tunic length simply because that’s not my personal style, but I envisioned it as a dress,...
So that’s only a little facetious. Its funny how so much “life” can go into one project- or perhaps, how much of life can be exposed through one. I ordered this fabric, Gambier C, from DuckaDilly a few weeks ago. Normally when I love a fabric this much, it takes some time for me a to find...
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.
Looks amazing Meredith!
[…] one was made for the recipient of my Liberty Garden mini quilt, and I used her favorite print, Felicite. Again, extraordinary woman, and such a great […]