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“Y” Embroidery

May 9, 2013

My “Layla” embroidery collection has grown by one letter, the “Y”. This was such a fun letter to do! I love the flowers and seed stitching best. But to be totally honest, I’m not sold yet. The “a” is the best looking letter thus far, so I’m hoping the last two letters will tie it...

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Oliver + S : Reversible Roller Skate Dress + Hemming Tutorial

April 8, 2013

I’ve got a new dress to show you! And surprise! Its none other than the Oliver + S Roller Skate dress making another appearance. This time, its reversible! Prepare for pictures of my little ham, and at the bottom, I’ll include a little tutorial for hemming a reversible tunic/dress. The Roller Skate Dress pattern is...

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LucindaApril 8, 2013 - 9:44 pm
Your explanation was perfect – thanks so much for sharing this tutorial! I love this pattern, and your daughter just looks too cute in it:) I think I prefer the blue on her, but you really can’t go wrong with either side!
I was wondering if you had any tips on how to transfer the marking for the casing. The suggested method of poking with a pin along the line and transferring a dot seems time-comsuming and I”m wondering if another way has been discovered!ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 8, 2013 - 10:00 pm
  I put the fabric over the pattern piece against my window and trace the lines onto the pieces with a disappearing pen. That way the line is perfect and all I have to do is mark. I think that takes far less time than pinning, and its more accurate.ReplyCancel
  - Elizabeth JApril 9, 2013 - 9:48 am
    When I made my markings I just eyeballed it. I marked at the beginning and end and “drew in” an approximate line. It turned out fine – the elastic is very forgiving. But I think Meredith’s way is better!ReplyCancel
    - LucindaApril 9, 2013 - 1:37 pm
      Thanks so much for your suggestions! Will have to give them a try:)ReplyCancel
RachelApril 8, 2013 - 9:56 pm
Oh interesting so you kept your hems separate. That makes sense. I think my first impulse would have been to hem them together. I’ve made a couple with collars, I’m ready for this version! It is a great pattern, but the collar adds quite a bit of time- at least for me!ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 8, 2013 - 9:59 pm
  No, no. They are hemmed together. The only way I could get away with not finishing the seams is that the dress is fully enclosed.ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 8, 2013 - 10:02 pm
  I’m sorry I didn’t explain that better in my post!ReplyCancel
  - RachelApril 8, 2013 - 10:07 pm
    Oh der- no I was looking at the picture wrong. This why I have to be careful about sewing at night. ha!ReplyCancel
LaurieApril 14, 2013 - 7:11 am
Your daughter is so adorable! Where did you buy these fabrics?ReplyCancel
BrianneAugust 6, 2013 - 7:16 pm
Any idea who makes that feather fabric. I love it!ReplyCancel
- MeredithAugust 8, 2013 - 2:47 pm
  I think the designer is Martha Negley, but I’m not positive.ReplyCancel

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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Santa Canvas Wall Hanging Tutorial

November 14, 2012

When I was dreaming up the Holiday Craft Bash, today’s project is the one that was most clear in my mind. Its that project I dreamed of and envisioned, and knew I had to copy the pictures my head as closely as possible. My Santa head canvas may be my very favorite Christmas project! It’s...

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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

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“Y” Embroidery

Oliver + S : Reversible Roller Skate Dress + Hemming Tutorial

Christmas Table Runner Tutorial

Santa Canvas Wall Hanging Tutorial

Week Four : Christmas Tree Coasters Pattern

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