I finished up Wallace’s new Liberty quilt, and now he and Layla have coordinating quilts. Same pattern, different color schemes to suit them. I’m not going to coordinate outfits or anything, but I’m ridiculously excited about these quilts. I do love kids and quilts. I’m happy that Wallace is far less particular about his than...
We’re ready for step two in our Opposites Attract quilt along. Do you have your materials? Have you gotten the pattern? If so, you are ready to start cutting. Once you have determined your layout (using one of the diagrams provided, or from filling out your own using the coloring page), you will know what...
I was tagged by Ashley over at Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night to participate in the Around the World Blog Hop. Today I get to answer some questions and tell you a little about myself. What are you working on? I’m working on a few things at the moment, but I’ll show you a...
I wanted to show you my finished Opposites Attract Quilt in Alison Glass’s Handcrafted line, which will be at Market this weekend in her booth! I hand quilted this beauty pretty densely with Perle cotton in the same color order as the quilt was pieced. I love that the colors pop without being overwhelming or...
I’m beyond thrilled to show off today’s dress! I don’t know if I’ve ever been so excited about a handmade finish. My sister, Emilee, is my best friend. We understand one another on a level other people don’t want to go. :) We trade off on lunch, shopping, and other things, and I think that’s...
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.
What beautiful quilts! I love your usage of Liberty prints. But when do they NOT go together well? Those will be well loved and cherished quilts, as will other coordinating projects along the way. My two girls love to have coordinating costumes! Congratulations! They are beautiful!
wallace is such a stud muffin!!!! love the photos. really brings the quilts to life!
Those quilts are stunning! And your kids are adorable! I was wondering, where do you buy the perle cotton for hand quilting? Thanks!
I’m actually spoiled rotten with a local thread shop that carries everything from Perle cotton to embroidery floss, cross stitch patterns, and other needlework supplies. I know some big box stores carry a small selection of Perle cotton too. :)
I had a quilting friend tell me if you want the kids to absolutely love their quilts don’t put batting in them and put minky on the back. It works. I just use a spray baste and the quilting is a breeze! My granddaughters (6 and 2) just love them.
Diane in Wyoming