After a quiet week last week, I’m back with another baby quilt. And let me tell you, its a good one! I definitely need it in throw size immediately. When I made this quilt a few weeks ago, I was unsure of what fabrics I wanted to use for the solid portions, so I ordered...
So I’m sure you know that I LOVE Oliver + S. I can’t imagine another person making better patterns for children. Layla is getting taller, so for me that has meant going through my pattern staples and sizing up. I pulled out two of my favorites and purchased some of the utterly precious prints from...
In 2013 I participated in a pay it forward challenge on Instagram. I was to make items for four people in hopes that they would also pay it forward and do the same for others. I’ve completed most of my items, and today I’m showing off what I made for the friend who got me...
I was on a fabric buying hiatus for 5 months. That’ll do things to you. Especially when a zillion awesome things come out during that time. I’ve done what anyone would do, and have used my January to make up for lost time. I’ve gotten lots of Liberty additions from Alice Caroline Supply and Jones...
I made Layla the Oliver + S Fairy Tale Dress for Easter this year. What a fun sew it was! I used an organic cotton print from Amy Butler for the main fabric and the hot pink trim is Cotton Couture in Raspberry. Its totally over the top! Right? Truly everything about this dress is...
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.
This is lovely! I like the idea of the soft coloured solids mixed in with the liberty prints. Enjoy waiting for that babe
pastel perfection!
Lovely! Where do you buy the organic sherpa? That is perfect for a baby blanket.
Hi Cheryl! I got mine from fabric.com because not many places carry it, and if you wait for a flannel/fleece sale, you can get it for a good price. Just be sure to wash it before you work with it because it does shrink up!