I’ve been feeling a need for some changes in the wardrobe department. I’m trying to accept that the world thinks the 90s grunge look is cool right now even though its just awful, and that my body isn’t the same as it used to be and I need to dress to make it look good...
Are you ready to sew??? This week we are going to sew up all the half square triangles, and then next week we will assemble the tops! I know I’ve broken it up to only one step a week, but this quilt, though aesthetically complex is such a breeze to sew together. I hope you...
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 updated by blog’s theme a few weeks ago. I love the options I have, but I’ve had the hardest time making even the professional pictures look presentable. When I get this upset, I often need to just step away and breathe. Thankfully, I was able to contact the company and they found a solution...
Today I’m popping in to show off the Lark quilt I made for my mom for Christmas. Note: The quilt is sideways in all the pictures. I love the simplicity of the patchwork combined with this very eclectic and intricate line of fabric from Amy Butler. The voile backing (which I don’t have a picture...
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.
Love your blouse Meredith! So light and flowing for a warm summer day :) I belonged to Seamwork for almost a year but then realized I wasn’t keeping up with the patterns. I had so many credits accumulating in my account it was getting silly. First of all I’m not a fan of PDF patterns.I have a few but really I must be arm twisted into it :) and secondly the majority of the patterns just weren’t falling in with either my style or type of garment I like to make so I just stopped. I’m a fan of Colette – still subscribe to the newsletter and have several of their printed patterns which I love.
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