Oliviabolivia Mei Tai

Two New Oliviabolivia Originals: Mia and Sydney

2010-03-04T06:44:00.000-08:00

Available now at my Hyena Cart store!

Mia, $145 SOLD

Wonderland Tea Time in tomato is paired with charcoal brushed canvas straps. Hood matches body when down and reverses to Wonderland Rabbit Hole in tomato. Body reverses to strap fabric. Straps are 82" long and feature butterfly applique.

Sydney, $145 SOLD

Hummingbirds in Lime and Dandelions in Raspberry are pieced on apple green baby cord. Hood matches the Hummingbird print on front and reverses to coordinating Blossom print. Pieced seams are topstitched with raspberry thread. Straps are olive brushed canvas, 82" long, and feature a hummingbird applique.

Oliviabolivia Originals Stocking on Sunday, February 7 at 9:30 p.m. EST

2010-02-03T10:45:00.000-08:00

Four new Oliviabolivia Originals will be available for purchase from my Hyena Cart store on Sunday, February 7 at 9:30 p.m. EST.

Ally, $165 SOLD

Rare Melrose Pony fabric is pieced onto lavender baby cord with decorative stitching. Hood applique with embroidery stitches on baby cord reverses to midnight sateen. Body reverses to silver sateen and features embroidery and applique under hood. Straps are hand-dyed amethyst brushed canvas and feature a heart applique. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Charlie, $165 SOLD

Groovy Guitar fabric is pieced onto chocolate brown baby cord and turquoise sateen with decorative stitching. Hood is pieced from sateen with decorative stitching and guitar applique. Hood reverses to pieced design with embroidered guitar accent. Body reverses to chartreuse sateen. Straps are hand-dyed chestnut brown brushed canvas and feature a guitar applique. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Audrey, $165 SOLD

Two Amy Butler prints from her newest line, "Love" are featured on this carrier. Pieced heart applique on hood with embroidery stitches. Hood reverses to apple green baby cord. Body reverses to pieced design utilizing the two fabrics. Straps are hand-dyed tangerine brushed canvas and feature a double heart applique. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Josie, $160 SOLD

Two rare Robert Kaufman florals are pieced onto light blue baby cord. Hood is floral print and reverses to light blue baby cord. Body reverses to a green and turquoise Sandi Henderson print. Straps are hand-dyed spring green brushed canvas and feature heart appliques. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Finally! An Oliviabolivia Alta stocking!

2010-01-28T12:54:00.000-08:00

Five in-stock carriers will be available for purchase from my Hyena Cart store on Monday, February 1 at 8 p.m. EST.

I call these "Ultimate Altas," as each one features something rare, unique or just plain fun! Four Altas feature Sarita Star's signature lotus applique, three with rare Melrose Blossoms fabric. The fifth is for the ultimate in hands-free babywearing - featuring the first Alta pocket.

Pocket Love, $180 SOLD

Two elegant prints from Amy Butler's newest line, "Love." The panel features a stylized bouquet of flowers in reds, pinks and greens against an indigo background. The deep pocket, a first for Oliviabolivia, is fully-lined and features a cording accent in a coordinating red dot print. Hood and body reverse to solid natural brushed canvas. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Olive Dream, $180 SOLD

Sarita Star "Lotus" in neutral greens, tans and creams is appliqued on a solid olive brushed canvas body. Hood is Amy Butler dream poppies in Forest. Hood and body reverse to solid olive brushed canvas. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Cocoa Melrose Blossoms, $180

Sarita Star "Lotus" in the cocoa colorway of Melrose Blossoms is appliqued on a solid wheat brushed canvas body. Hood is more of the beautiful and rare fabric. Hood and body reverse to solid wheat brushed canvas. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Blue Melrose Blossoms, $190 SOLD

Sarita Star "Lotus" in the blue/orange colorway of Melrose Blossoms is appliqued on a solid hand-dyed tangerine brushed canvas body. Hood is more of the beautiful and rare fabric. Hood and body reverse to solid tangerine brushed canvas. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

Purple Melrose Blossoms, $190 SOLD

Sarita Star "Lotus" in the purple colorway of Melrose Blossoms is appliqued on a solid hand-dyed plum brushed canvas body. Hood is more of the beautiful and rare fabric. Hood and body reverse to solid plum brushed canvas. Straps are approximately 82" in length.

OB Alta Custom List is now OPEN!

2008-12-01T14:25:00.000-08:00

Please join my Yahoo group for details on how to get on the OB Alta custom list. I look forward to working with you!

OB Alta Stocking - 6 custom slots available!

2008-10-17T15:52:00.000-07:00

Six custom slots for Altas will be available in my Hyena Cart store on Monday, October 20 at 12 Noon EDT. For more information, please visit my store, here.

At this time, I'm hoping to offer monthly custom slots as well as instocks.

Thank you!

Introducing Oliviabolivia Alta Toddler Mei Tai

2008-10-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

After months of extensive testing, it gives me great pleasure to announce the debut of the newest creation from Oliviabolivia . . . the Alta!

Not your average toddler carrier. . and not just a taller version of the OB. I set out to create a carrier that enables parents to carry their large babies and toddlers as comfortably as possible for as long as possible.

A few of the features you'll find on the Oliviabolivia Alta.

Taller body with a padded headrest to support your toddler's back and neck while still allowing him to ride comfortably with his arms out. Headrest can also be flipped down when you're child is awake and wants to see the world.

Wider, more padded shoulder straps that allow the wearer to carry rucksack comfortably. Straps also have long enough padding if you prefer to cross straps over your chest. Straps feature an internal layer of canvas throughout the entire padded area for more support.

Wider body to support your child's thighs and darting in the body for the perfect seat - quickly and easily.

Semi-structured waist band that's firm, yet padded, and won't buckle under your child's weight, allowing you to tie non-apron for a supportive back carry. Conversely, not too wide or too thick to prevent an apron carry if so desired.

Sweatshirt-style hoodie, designed to be functional for hood-resistant toddlers. Most likely, you will only be able to use the hood when your toddler is already sleeping. The size of the hood will help to block out light, noise, and other stimulation to help your toddler stay asleep.

Lastly, the Alta is not a carrier that needs to be babied. On the Alta, you will find no appliques, no pieced bodies or decorative stitching and no quilter’s cotton. Due to the design and the structure, the Alta will only be made from home decorator weight fabrics or similar. Straps are only made from sturdy brushed canvas. The Alta is designed to be a workhouse, bulletproof carrier to last you until the end of your toddlerwearing days.

A sampling of comments from testers and users:

"It was sooooo easy to bounce both down in a good position. Like almost instantly they sat in place - the darts are PERFECT!"

"Bulletproof."

"Wow, Kristen! It's perfect! Amazing."

"I really love the Alta - it's a top choice for us."

"Really it's an awesome all-around carrier. It serves all of my needs for long days out and about when I can only take one carrier."

"I generally use my Ergo for day to day wearing, this was as comfortable, if not more."

Stay tuned to this blog or the Vendor FSOT forum at TBW for stocking and ordering information. Carriers will be available for purchase through my Hyena Cart store.

Fall Oliviabolivia Stocking: Tuesday, September 9 at 8 p.m.

2008-09-07T13:40:00.001-07:00

Just in time for the crisp, cool days of Fall, these Oliviabolivias are perfect to welcome the change in season. Four new Oliviabolivias will be available for purchase in my Hyena Cart store on Tuesday, September 9 at 8 p.m. EDT.

A few slight changes to the design since the last stocking. The shoulder strap and waist padding is a bit thicker and denser. Also, the stitching on the shoulder straps is a little different.

Ingrid, $165 SOLD

Reds, golds, browns, greens in a bold floral print. Hood is light green baby cord with applique and embroidery and reverses to print. Straps are cherry red canvas. Body reverses to canvas. Straps are approximately 80" in length with applique.

Eileen, $165 SOLD

Two coordinating Joel Dewberry Ginseng prints are pieced onto blue sateen. Blue sateen hood features heart applique and reverses to print. Body reverses to milk chocolate 100% linen. Straps are dark chocolate canvas and approximately 80" in length with applique.

Gretchen, $165 SOLD

Hard-to-find Robert Kaufman print is pieced onto chocolate brown baby cord with decorative stitching. Hood is print and reverses to cord. Straps are hand-dyed grass green brushed canvas and approximately 80" in length with applique.

Eva, $165 SOLD

Joel Dewberry Ginseng Orchid print. Hood features blue butterfly applique on chocolate brown baby cord and reverses to coordinating print. Straps are unbelievably soft natural brushed canvas that are approximately 80" in length with butterfly applique.

June Stocking: Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. EDT

2008-06-05T05:51:00.000-07:00

Four new Oliviabolivias will be available for purchase in my Hyena Cart store on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. EDT. "Cate" will be sold in a lottery format. Simone, Molly and Daisie will be available for purchase staggered in five minute increments, at 8:05 p.m., 8:10 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. This will be the only stocking for the month of June.

Cate, $160 SOLD

Floral print in blue, green, pink and yellow reversing to green scattered floral on hand-dyed avocado brushed canvas straps. Hood matches blue print when down and reverses to canvas. Hearts are appliqued on shoulder strap. Straps are approximately 80" long.

Simone, $165 SOLD

Two coordinating floral prints are pieced onto mauve cotton sateen. Decorative stitching on seams. Straps are hand-dyed tangerine brushed canvas with heart applique. Hood and body reverse to canvas. Straps are approximately 80" long.

Molly, $165 SOLD

Coordinating Ginger Blossom floral and vintage dots prints are pieced onto blue cotton sateen. Shadow stitching on seams. Straps are cherry red canvas with heart applique. Hood is floral print when down, reversing to vintage dot. Body reverses to canvas. Straps are approximately 80" long.

Daisie, $170 SOLD

Sunny floral print pieced onto yellow cotton sateen. Decorative stitching on seams. Hood features floral applique, reverses to floral print. Straps are hand-dyed tangerine brushed canvas with heart applique. Body reverses to canvas. Straps are approximately 80" long.

Amelia, Marie and Natalie

2008-05-04T16:51:00.001-07:00

TWO New Oliviabolivias: Next Stocking Wednesday, May 7 at Noon

2008-05-04T16:27:00.000-07:00

The next Oliviabolivia Hyena Cart stocking will be Wednesday, May 7, beginning at Noon EDT. There will be TWO carriers available for purchase. Only one OB MT per person per stocking, so pick your favorite and be logged in to Hyena Cart for the one you want. I am staggering this stocking with 10-minute increments.

If you don't already have an account at Hyena Cart, you will need to register for one prior to purchasing. The cart is set up with a Buy Now option, which means the carrier goes to the first person who clicks to commit to purchase. I will only be accepting PayPal and you will have to pay immediately to reserve the carrier you select. Because these are instock Oliviabolivias, as soon as you buy the carrier, it will be packaged in a Priority Mail envelope and on its way to you the same day.

Amelia, $160 SOLD

Two Amy Butler prints in greys, blues whites and greens on aqua baby cord. Decorative stitching on seams. Hood reverses to chrysanthemum print. Body reverses to canvas. Flower applique at the end of stone brushed canvas straps. Straps on this carrier are approximately 80" long.

Marie (Now not available for sale. Sorry.)

Two coordinating prints in oranges and yellows pieced on light gold sateen. Heart applique with embroidery stitches on hood. Decorative stitching on seams. Hood reverses to orange floral. Body reverses to canvas. Heart applique at the end of chocolate canvas straps. Straps on this carrier are approximately 80" long.

Natalie, $160 SOLD

Yellow wildflowers pieced onto kiwi baby cord with coordinating mini dot print. Hood reverses to coordinating mini stripe. Body reverses to apple green dot. Decorative stitching on seams. Heart applique at the end of wheat brushed canvas straps. Straps on this carrier are approximately 80" long.

Introducing Willa and Evie: Next stocking Tuesday, April 29 at Noon

2008-04-26T07:57:00.000-07:00

The next Oliviabolivia Hyena Cart stocking will be Tuesday, April 29, beginning at Noon EDT. There will be three carriers available for purchase. Only one OB MT per person per stocking, so pick your favorite and be logged in to Hyena Cart for the one you want. I am staggering this stocking with 10-minute increments.

If you don't already have an account at hc, you will need to register for one prior to purchasing. The cart is set up with a Buy Now option, which means the carrier goes to the first person who clicks to commit to purchase. I will only be accepting PayPal and you will have to pay immediately to reserve the carrier you select. Because these are instock Oliviabolivias, as soon as you buy the carrier, it will be packaged in a Priority Mail envelope and on its way to you the same day.

Willa, $160 SOLD

Amy Butler vintage peony floral print in cream, aqua and green on aqua baby cord. Decorative stitching on seams. Reverses to coordinating print. Hood reverses to aqua cord. Heart applique at the end of stone brushed canvas straps. Straps on this carrier are approximately 80" long.

Evie, $160 SOLD

Robert Kaufman purple Mod Hearts pieced on chocolate baby cord. Hood features heart applique on cord. Heart appliques are also on hand-dyed plumberry brushed canvas. Hood and body reverse to canvas. Straps are approximately 80 inches long.

Marah, $160 SOLD

Brilliant floral print in oranges, yellows and pinks. Hood matches print when down, reverses to canvas. Body also reverses to canvas. Straps are hand-dyed tangerine brushed canvas and feature intricate floral applique. Straps are approximately 80 inches.

Lottery Stocking Announcement: Camilla, Cora, Lily

2008-04-17T10:32:00.001-07:00

Three new Oliviabolivia Mei Tais are finished! This stocking will be lottery style. The carriers will be available for viewing in advance on my Hyena Cart and you may enter your name to have a chance at purchasing the item. This will be a quick stocking - at 8 p.m. EDT on Friday, April 18, a lottery winner will be randomly chosen from the entrants. You may place your name on all of the carriers if you wish, however, in the unlikely chance you win more than one, you will only be able to purchase one, and the other entrants will have a random chance at the other.

Camilla, $165

Camilla is made from an extremely hard-to-find Robert Kaufman print in peaches, browns and pinks from his "Melrose" Collection. Fabric is pieced on mauve cotton sateen. Hood is print fabric reversing to sateen. Straps are wheat brushed canvas and are approximately 80" long. Flower from print is appliqued at the end of one shoulder strap. Decorative stitching on seams.

Cora, $160

Denyse Schmidt Flea Market Fancy print pieced on chocolate cotton sateen. Hood is brown floral, reversing to sateen. Hearts are appliqued on cherry red canvas. Decorative stitching on seams. Body reverses to red canvas. Straps on this carrier are approximately 80 inches.

Lily, $155

Bold pink and celery green floral print on chartreuse brushed canvas straps. Hood matches print when down and reverses to canvas. Body reverses to canvas. Hearts are appliqued on end of one shoulder strap. Straps on this carrier are approximately 80 inches.

Bella

2008-04-07T17:44:00.001-07:00

For Auction: Oliviabolivia "Bella"

2008-04-04T18:04:00.000-07:00

A dear TBW mama is helping to care for her sister who is suffering from advanced cervical cancer. 50% of the final auction price for this carrier will be donated to that mama so that she may continue in her efforts to provide comfort and support for her sister at this difficult time.

This will be a 48-hour auction (approximately), and will end at 9:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9. The auction is being held at my Hyena Cart store, HERE. Opening bid starts at $150.

Oliviabolivia "Bella" is made from an extremely hard-to-find Robert Kaufman print in peaches, browns and pinks from his "Melrose" Collection. Fabric is pieced on mauve cotton sateen. Applique on hood is also mauve sateen. Straps are hand-dyed tangerine brushed canvas and are approximately 80" long. Flower from print is appliqued at the end of one shoulder strap. Decorative stitching on seams.

Harper, Hope and Bekah

2008-04-01T06:37:00.001-07:00

Lottery Stocking Announcement

2008-03-28T12:49:00.001-07:00

The unfortunate overselling incident with Avery has been resolved, and should not happen again. However, for this stocking, and perhaps for future stockings, I will be offering the carriers as a lottery. The carriers will be available for viewing in advance on my Hyena Cart and you may enter your name to have a chance at purchasing the item. At 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 2, a lottery winner will be randomly chosen from the entrants. You may place your name on all of the carriers if you wish, however, in the unlikely chance you win more than one, you will only be able to purchase one, and the other entrants will have a random chance at the other.

Harper, $155 SOLD

Two coordinating prints make up this carrier on tomato red cotton sateen. Hood is brown floral. Hearts are appliqued on chocolate brown canvas. Decorative stitching on seams. Body reverses to chocolate baby cord. Straps on this carrier are approximately 80 inches.

Hope, $155 SOLD

Hummingbird is appliqued on a field of beautiful flowers. Pink, lilac, yellow and green against a periwinkle background. Floral fabric is pieced onto orchid cotton sateen. Decorative stitches on seams in variegated thread. Hood reverses to sateen, body reverses to strap fabric. Flower applique on wheat brushed canvas straps. Straps are approximately 80 inches long.

Bekah, $155 SOLD

Brilliant floral print in plums, rusts, greens and browns. Hood matches print when down, reverses to spring green baby cord. Body also reverses to baby cord. Straps are hand-dyed plumberry brushed canvas and feature intricate butterfly applique. Straps are approximately 80 inches.

Addy: Avery's Cousin ;)

2008-03-20T17:00:00.000-07:00

This mei tai was created as a "mea culpa" for the overselling incident with Avery. It features the same fabrics and straps as Avery. Bouquet toss and flower girl pieced on coral baby cord. Flower applique on hood, reversing to flower girl fabric. Body reverses to wheat brushed canvas. Decorative stitches on seams. Hearts are appliqued on wheat brushed canvas straps. Straps are 4.25" wide and lightly padded - approx. 80" long.

Mamas who were affected by the oversell are welcome to participate in a lottery drawing for Addy. Of course, no obligation. Drawing will take place on Friday, March 21 at 12 Noon EDT. I will immediately contact the winner who will then be able to pay for the carrier.

Addy, $155 SOLD

Addy

2008-03-20T16:58:00.001-07:00

Next Stocking: Wed., March 19 at Noon EDT

2008-03-18T15:42:00.000-07:00

My Hyena Cart is set up HERE.

On Wednesday, March 19 at Noon EDT, "Lola," "Avery," and "Chloe" will be available for purchase. Only one OB MT per person per stocking please, so pick your favorite and be logged in to Hyena Cart for the one you want. I am not staggering this stocking. All three will be available at Noon.

If you don't already have an account at hc, you will need to register for one prior to purchasing. The cart is set up with a Buy Now option, which means the carrier goes to the first person who clicks to commit to purchase. I will only be accepting PayPal and you will have to pay immediately to reserve the carrier you select.Because these are instock Oliviabolivias, as soon as you buy the carrier, it will be packaged in a Priority Mail envelope and on its way to you the same day.

Lola, Avery and Chloe

2008-03-18T15:40:00.001-07:00

Sneak Peek at Newest Oliviabolivias

2008-03-16T12:18:00.000-07:00

Lola, $155 SOLD

Is it finally Spring? This mei tai says so. Bold floral in lovely shades of spring green, aqua and goldenrod. Pieced onto super-soft aqua baby cord. Straps are hand-dyed avocado brushed canvas and feature flower applique. Hood matches pattern when down and reverses to aqua baby cord. Body reverses to avocado brushed canvas.

Avery, $155 SOLD

Two coordinating florals pieced onto coral super soft baby cord. Hood is pink and coral floral fabric and reverses to flower girl print. Decorative stitching on hood border and seams. Body reverses to flower girl print. Hearts are appliqued on wheat brushed canvas straps.

Chloe, $155 SOLD

Two Michael Miller Ginger Blossom prints pieced onto super soft baby cord. Pink and blue "tile" print on hood, reversing to floral. Decorative stitching on hood border and seams. Body reverses to brushed canvas. Hearts are appliqued on wheat brushed canvas straps. Straps are 76" long on this carrier.

Stay tuned to this blog, my Hyena Cart and VFSOT at TBW for stocking information.

Madeline and Cameron Stocking Tonight (March 12) at 10:30 p.m. EDT

2008-03-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

My Hyena Cart is set up HERE. Tonight at 10:30 p.m. EDT, "Madeline" and "Cameron" will be available for purchase. Only one OB MT per person per stocking please, so pick your favorite and be logged in to Hyena Cart for the one you want. I am not staggering this stocking. Both will be available at 10:30 p.m.

If you don't already have an account at hc, you will need to register for one prior to purchasing.The cart is set up with a Buy Now option, which means the carrier goes to the first person who clicks to commit to purchase. I will only be accepting PayPal and you will have to pay immediately to reserve the carrier you select.Because these are instock Oliviabolivias, as soon as you buy the carrier, it will be packaged in a Priority Mail envelope and on its way to you the next day.

New Oliviabolivias Coming Soon!

2008-03-11T07:24:00.000-07:00

I will always post stocking information here, my Hyena Cart store or the V-FSOT forum at TBW.

Madeline, $155 SOLD

Bright cocoa floral print on chocolate brown baby cord. Intricate floral applique on hood and hearts on shoulder straps. Embroidery on seams. Reverses to dark aqua sateen. Straps are chocolate brown canvas.

Cameron, $155 SOLD

Pinks and purples make up this lovely floral print. Butterfly is appliqued on lilac baby cord hood. Hood had decorative embroidery. Hearts are appliqued on hand-dyed raspberry canvas straps. Reverses to orchid dupioni. Hood reverses to floral print.

2008-03-07T11:21:00.001-08:00

Next Stocking on Monday, March 10 at 10 p.m.

2008-03-07T10:53:00.001-08:00

First, I just want to say "thank you" to everyone who has been so enthusiastic and complimentary of my carrier designs. It gives me so much joy to learn that you find my carriers beautiful and comfortable. And thanks to all of my lovely friends who have been so kind to send me notes of congratulations and best wishes. Your support means so much to me.

I've been busy sewing and coming up with new Oliviabolivia Mei Tais to stock in my Hyena Cart. I have finished two and I hope to complete at least one, possibly two, more in the next few days. I am planning to stock on Monday, March 10, beginning at 10 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone). Same as last time, I will stagger each carrier in 10-minute increments. Below are previews of what's to come. Stay tuned to this blog and my Hyena Cart store for updates and photos of other OB MTs as I complete them.

Maia, $155 SOLD

Two more beautiful prints from the Ginger Blossom collection from Michael Miller. Bright, happy, cheerful! Body is aqua baby cord and features heart appliques. Decorative stitching on seams and hood border. Straps are hand-dyed pale avocado canvas with heart applique. Reverses to same blue/green print.

Fiona, $155 SOLD

Pale kiwi green baby cord with fun bright pink floral print. Hood is coral pink baby cord with flower applique, reversing to the kiwi baby cord. Butterfly appliques on body under hood and reverse of hood. Decorative stitching on seams. Straps are chocolate brown canvas with butterfly applique. Reverses to chocolate canvas.

Hyena Cart Stocking Today!

2008-03-03T05:54:00.000-08:00

My Hyena Cart is set up HERE. Beginning Today at Noon (EST), Oliviabolivia Mei Tais will be available for purchase. I have staggered the first five carriers in 10-minute increments, so pick your favorite and be logged in to Hyena Cart for the one you want.If you don't already have an account at hc, you will need to register for one prior to purchasing.

The cart is set up with a Buy Now option, which means the carrier goes to the first person who clicks to commit to purchase. I will only be accepting PayPal and you will have to pay immediately to reserve the carrier you select.Because these are instock Oliviabolivias, as soon as you buy the carrier, it will be packaged in a Priority Mail envelope and on its way to you the same day.

Julia: Surprise Stocking on Sunday, March 2

2008-03-01T13:27:00.001-08:00

Julia, $155 SOLD

Two prints from the Michael Miller Ginger Blossom collection are featured on coral pink super soft baby cord. The hood and body reverse to the same pink floral "bouquet toss" print. The straps are chocolate brown canvas. Decorative stitching on applique and seams.

2008-02-20T17:28:00.001-08:00

Introducing the Oliviabolivia Mei Tai!

2008-02-20T17:12:00.000-08:00

One of a kind originals coming soon to my Hyena Cart!

At this time, I do not plan to offer customs or take orders. I may on a rare occasion offer a custom slot, but this will not happen on a regular basis. With four kids, including one-year-old twins, I just can't handle the added pressure of taking orders or sewing customs. I love sewing mei tais and I really want to be able to keep it that way. :) I hope to stock at least once a week, or three or four times per month. All mei tais will be one-of-a-kind, with applique of some kind. I use a variety of fabrics to construct each carrier, and it's not uncommon to see several decorative stitches in various colors of thread on each one. While each carrier is different in its appearance, all Oliviabolivia Mei Tais are similar in that they are constructed using high-quality materials so that you can wear your baby comfortably, and most importantly, safely.

Straps are sturdy 100% cotton canvas or twill. Canvas and twill are some of the strongest, most durable materials available and they offer superior support and safety due to their close weave. Straps on Oliviabolivia Mei Tais will come in a variety of colors, some even hand-dyed. All straps are attached to an inner layer of canvas and are reinforced with hidden X-box construction. Shoulder straps are lightly padded, approximately 4.25" wide and 80" long. Waist strap is also padded and around 80" long. Mei Tais are backed with a variety of fabrics. Some will have minky, cord, silk, canvas, or print cotton fabric. Some Oliviabolivia Mei Tais are reversible, however hood loops are only sewn on the main panel side. All will feature generously-sized sleeping hoods. Body dimensions are approximately 17" wide and 20.5" tall (including waist strap).

Each Oliviabolivia Mei Tai will include the signature applique of hearts, flowers, or another decorative feature on the end of one shoulder strap. This fun addition shows in the back in a front carry and the front in a back carry. It is featured best when the straps are tied Tibetan.

I do not charge extra for hoods, reversible, silk, minky, or applique. Starting price is $145. Some Oliviabolivia Mei Tais may be more than this due to fabrics and techniques used.

If you have any questions about Oliviabolivia Mei Tais, please e-mail me at oliviaboliviameitai@yahoo.com.

Charlotte, $150 SOLD
Chocolate brown baby cord, cotton print fabric, heart appliques and silk accent on hood. Reverses to chocolate cord. Straps are cherry red canvas.

Sonia, $155 SOLD
Cotton print fabric and heart appliques. Body and hood reverse to brown floral fabric. Straps are chocolate brown canvas.

Roxane, $145 SOLD
Chocolate brown baby cord, cotton print fabric, heart appliques and accent on hood. Reverses to chocolate canvas. Hood reverses to heart print fabric. Straps are chocolate brown canvas.

Ellie, $145 SOLD
Fun floral print in grey, rose pink, eggplant and periwinkle, flower appliques on strap and hood. Reverses to super soft lilac baby cord. Hood reverses to floral fabric. Straps are hand-dyed deep eggplant brushed twill.

Miranda, $155 SOLD
Pink, aqua and yellow floral print on aqua baby cord. Butterfly appliques on hood and shoulder strap. Hood reverses to floral print. Body reverses to aqua baby cord. Straps are cherry red canvas.

Sophie, $155 SOLD
Three fun purple fabrics make up this carrier. Strips are layered on the lavender baby cord body using decorative stitches. Reverse is lavender baby cord. Hood features flower applique and reverses to floral fabric. Heart appliques on shoulder strap. Straps are hand-dyed violet.