Tag: September 2023
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Caterpillar Club on raewynstewart.blog
Just to clarify as I’ve had several messages overnight. The password protected Caterpillar Club tutorials will be the exact same tutorials available on the Facebook group. Same tutorials, same price. It’s another platform for those who don’t have Facebook. R x
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Spring?
I had so many plans for today but the weather isn’t playing ball at all. Currently working on two tutorials simultaneously so plenty to keep me busy 😉 I might take a coffee break and come back later. That’s rain you hear on the roof, welcome to Spring in the Deep South. R x
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China Plate
China Plate was created in 2022 as a custom order. My client was a little girl born extremely early. This design was named China Plate because not only is she delicate, but beautiful and strong. China plate features the Rosette seam and edging along with appliqué and shadow appliqué in several decorative stitches. I still…
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Working from home
I’ve just been reading a thread on an online forum. The poster asked whether she could make a decent living from making quilts from home? I was surprised to see almost 90% said no. The reasons ranged from people won’t pay for your time to people don’t buy that they can make themselves. Ok You…
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Upcoming Etsy tutorial
It’s a beautiful day here after a 0°C start. I’ve finished cutting the fabrics for the next Etsy tutorial, this one is based on one of my most popular Pinterest pins. I’ve almost finished the components for the next Caterpillar Club tutorial as well so if the weather plays nice I’ll be able to get…
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Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope was a departure from my usual style and colours. I sourced some Vera Bradley fabrics and used those to create this bright and breezy design. The fabrics are vibrant and mix & match wonderfully. I think we might make some Christmas decorations with the scraps of these fabrics. They are abit special. R x
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Nellie
Nellie is the first tutorial in both Caterpillar Clubs. It’s full of all the basics and where new members realise my method of construction isn’t like anything else they’ve done before. Nellie was named after my maternal grandmother. She was always supportive of anything I did and although she wasn’t a crafter I’m sure these…
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Miss Chloe
Miss Chloe is the cornerstone of my designs. The original quilt in this design was made with vintage Vyella, a beautifully light, warm wool/cotton mix fabric with a mix of candlewick (chenille) and floral inlays. Miss Chloe is the design most associated with me and that makes me happy as it has very special significance.…
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Photo tips
After using the same headshot for 2 years I thought it was probably time to update it, but I’ve been dreading it. I’m usually the one with her eyes closed, laughing and/or crying, not looking at the camera or worse still RBF (you’ll have to Google that 😉) If you are like me and freeze…
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Ramblings
As the days slowly warm up it’s time for the Jasmine to come back inside. My sewing room is the shortcut between the lounge and the garden and at the moment the fragrance is wafting through the house and it’s heavenly. This week is admin, my least favourite job, and planning the October Caterpillar Club…
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Sunday
It’s a lazy Sunday morning here in the Deep South of NZ and I’m contemplating the day over a cup of coffee. I’m wondering if a drive out to the Art Gallery in Otautau might be on the cards. It’s a nice drive and we found the relics of an old building we’d like to…
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Upcoming Etsy tutorial
This little quilt is my most pinned Pinterest post so perhaps it deserves its own tutorial. I’m searching through huge bags of offcuts to find the perfect vintage pieces for this one. If you haven’t heard from me in 24 hours send help 😉 R x
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New Caterpillar Club 2.0 tutorial fabrics
Good morning from the Deep South, I’ve decided on the fabrics for the next Caterpillar Club 2.0 tutorial. Over the next few days I’ll play with the idea I have in mind and start the photo and video process. Also on the table is an Etsy tutorial based on one of my most pinned Pinterest…
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Sunday
Sometimes I plan and sometimes I just sit at the sewing machine and see what happens 😉 but this morning I’m thinking about an upcoming tutorial. Vintage prints seem to be the default setting but I love seeing how members interpret my designs using their own colour palettes. I hope you are all having a…
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Norman
Today I’ve been trying to get some fresh photos of the Joshua design. My sewing room has wonderful light but it’s small and I have to fight the Norman for the best spots. Sometime between the blinding morning sun and the moment the rays come through the skylight is a good time for photos. Lots…
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My first quilt
In New Zealand rag quilts aren’t ingrained in our history like they are in the US. I think that’s worked in my favour as I had no preconceived ideas of what I should be making. What I did have was 28 vintage candlewick (chenille) bedspreads and an itch to create something with them. I made…
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The Rosemary Tutorial
The Rosemary tutorial is all about decoupage inlays, soft dimple effect intersections and lush perimeter ragging. Rosemary was the first tutorial in my collaboration with Amy and it features in her Etsy store. The Etsy tutorial comprises of a downloadable PDF with video links taking you to key techniques in the design. Great for visual…