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Redwork (and Bluework and Blackwork) and Two-Color Quilts are again popular, experiencing renewed interest from embroiderers and quilters alike, and we have a selection of books and patterns to inspire and teach you.
Traditionally, Penny Squares were worked on 8" muslin squares with Turkey red cotton thread from Europe. The squares were worked by children and sold for 1 penny apiece--thus the name Penny Squares! In the 1880's, squares in the same quilt focused on various themes, but not in sets. Sets appeared more often in the early 1900's. Later, this work was also done in blues.
Today, we use 2 strands of DMC thread to give the same look as the original Turkey thread. One strand is used for all fine details in the embroidery.
We will be listing the appropriate floss, muslin, and red or blue fabrics for recreating these charming squares and quilts. Come back to this page often to check out new additions to books, patterns and materials.
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Kitchen Stitchin
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Oceanlake Designs
These redwork towels and quilt will add color as well as a touch of whimsy to your kitchen. The little quilt would also look right at home in your sewing room. Make them for yourself or as a gift for that special friend.
A20309 $8.00
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The Quilt Show
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Quilting Bee Designs
This is an outline embroidery pattern suitable for redwork, bluework or greenwork. 14" x 18".
A16465 $9.00
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The Needle Shop
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Quilting Bee Designs
This is an outline embroidery pattern suitable for redwork, bluework or greenwork. 14" x 18".
A16466 $9.00
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A Vintage Baby Quilt
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Quilting Bee Designs
Adapted by Cathy Parker from a Vintage Redwork Design. This is an outline embroidery pattern suitable for redwork, bluework or greenwork. 32" x 42". You can either quilt the diagonal lines or embroidery them in Redwork.
A11996 $9.00
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Pincushions
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Quilting Bee Designs
Thirteen heart shaped pin cushions. A quick gift for your quilting friends, for birthdays, Valentines, or any occasion. The large hearts are 6" and the small ones are 3". This is an outline embroidery pattern suitable for redwork, bluework or greenwork.
A11994 $9.00
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The Quilter's Stash
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Quilting Bee Designs
This little quilter is home from a day of shopping at her favorite Quilt Shop. "Well, I had to buy it and now where will I put it? Every space is full. But I know I can fit it in somewhere". But you have to have a large selection of fabric before you can start a new project. Right? This is an outline embroidery pattern suitable for redwork, bluework or greenwork. 14" x 18".
A11993 $9.00
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The Quilt Shop
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Quilting Bee Designs
Three little shoppers are in the store. If you are a Quilt shop owner, or if you have a special Quilt Shop that you spend every waking moment in, or if you just remember that day of shopping that was just wonderful, then make this pattern. If you own a Quilt Shop, put your name in the window. This is an outline embroidery pattern suitable for redwork, bluework or greenwork. 14" x 18".
A11992 $9.00
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The Quilt Shop
(Project Pack)
Muslin, fabric, & floss. You'll need the pattern The Quilt Shop (A11992), NOT included.
A17128 $5.99
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The Quilting Bee
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Quilting Bee Designs
Friendship is so precious. The friends we have made in quilting are really special. Remember them with this wall hanging. Seven Quilters are visiting around the frame. Alone it would make a wonderful gift for your best quilting friend. This is an outline embroidery pattern suitable for redwork, bluework or greenwork. 14" x 18".
A11991 $9.00
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Simple Pleasures in Redwork
(Hand Embroidery Book)
from Leisure Arts
Little birds pause to sing or spread their elegant wings in this collection of ten embroidery patterns by Kathy Schmitz. The wall hangings and pillows are just perfect for adding timeless style to your home's decor. Embroider and sew a bluebird shoulder bag to carry your needlework or necessities. Create a graceful bird pincushion or a "bird's nest" folding notions keeper. These heirloom-quality designs will have everyone chirping over your talent and excellent taste! 10 projects for embroidery: Bluebird Nest Shoulder Bag, In My Garden Drawer Sachet, Sing Hanging Sachet, Soar Pincushion, Quill Bird Pillow, Blackbird Sings Wall Hanging, A Bird's Life Pillow, Redbird Sampler Wall Hanging, Ruby's Notions Keeper, and Summer Reigns Wall Hanging.
Product Details: Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 52 pages.
A13096 $19.95
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Loving Hearts Redwork (Hand Embroidery Pattern)
Bird Brain Designs
Make every day Valentine's Days and make a loving gift for a best friend or special family member. Each design will make a beautiful framed gift or finish as a sweet pillow with added Lavender buds for a lovely scent. Sachet pillow - 5" x 8"; stitched patch, 9" x 12" pillow; 5" x 7" frame and 8" x 10" frame.
A12329 $9.50
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Quilts in the Garden (Hand Embroidery Pattern)
Bird Brain Designs
Three pretty quilts displayed on a clothesline in a garden for you to admire - wouldn't it be fun to sit and embroider there? Frame your Quilts in the Garden or make it into an interesting long pillow finished with red and white fabrics. Use some of the design motifs and create other finished goodies for your home decorating. The large design is 10" x 18".
A12330 $9.50
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Quilts in the Garden (Embroidery Pack)
Contains fabric and pearl cotton. You'll need pattern A12330, NOT included.
A16338 $9.99
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Vintage Redwork Snowmen Quilt BOM
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Buttermilk Basin
A complete set of 12 snowmen patterns. Size: 28" x 42".
A12086 $24.00
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Vintage Redwork Snowmen Quilt
(Project Pack)
Supplies to create the Vintage Redwork Snowmen Quilt. You'll need the pattern A12086, NOT included, and to choose your own 1 1/4 yard for backing.
A16337 $35.99
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Hearts & Flowers Tea Towels
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Bird Brain Designs
Six pretty hearts combine with flowers to make beautiful Valentine's Day designs. Embroider in RedWork on Dunroven House tea towels with red stripes around the edges. The hearts can also make lovely sachets and pin cushions too!
A12007 $9.50
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Happiness and Cheer Redwork Through the Year (Hand Embroidery Book)
from Leisure Arts
A seriously cute collection of redwork embroidery designs that capture all the joy of the holidays and seasons. Designer Dolores Storm of Lakadaisies is winning the hearts of stitchers everywhere with her folk-art portrayals of childhood. These 10 whimsical designs celebrate Halloween, Christmas, Easter, May Day, Thanksgiving, and five more events and occasions youngsters have always adored. Each fun design uses only one or two easy embroidery stitches and can be worked in your favorite floss color -- redwork doesn't have to be red! The instructions also show you how to give your stitched piece an authentic folk-art look.
Product Details: Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 24 pages.
A11632 $9.95
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Work & Play--Redwork Through the Day (Hand Embroidery Book)
from Leisure Arts
10 Whimsical embroidery designs of youngsters romping, playing games, and doing chores. These irresistibly playful designs are from Dolores Storm of Lakadaisies.com, who has been winning the hearts of stitchers everywhere with her folk-art portrayals of childhood. Each fun design uses only one or two easy embroidery stitches. And did you know? Redwork doesn't have to be red! Use your favorite floss color, and if you want, follow our instructions to use tea or coffee to dye your fabric for an antique folk-art look. 10 designs: Jumping Rope, Driving, Gardening, Ironing, Sewing, Wash A Dish, Along Came a Spider, Fishing, Rocking Baby, and Skating.
Product Details: Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 24 pages.
A11631 $9.95
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Winter Wonderland (Stitchery/Quilt Pattern)
Happy Snowmen frolic in a Winter Wonderland surrounded by a deep border of swirling snowflakes! This 64"x 71" quilt is a single, easy to follow pattern that can be stitched in any color that coordinates with your fabrics...Wouldn't it be frosty in blues? Or with tiny crystal beads sparkling on the snowflakes? So much winter FUN!! Pattern includes general instructions for stitchin in full color, a bonus pattern & recipes!
28178 $27.00
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Winter Wonderland Project Pack
Fabrics as called for on pattern back-we have adjusted the amounts slightly, but there is still enough to give the lovely scrappy effect shown. Also included is the muslin for the backing of the embroidery, embroidery and floss. Pattern #28178, sold separately.
A10117 $119.99
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Holiday Nine-Patch Redwork
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Bird Brain Designs
Make a great little wall hanging or create the design in a fun pillow for holiday decorating. Each of the little patches make nice quick-to-make ornaments to hang on your tree. Make a batch of ornaments for gifts this year.
A11114 $9.50
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Santa Portrait Trio Redwork
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Bird Brain Designs
Three favorite Santa portraits in 3 RedWork outfits! Stitched area: 9" X 18"
A11115 $9.50
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A Day in the Life of Mr. Bear
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
by Tricia Cribbs
Includes full size drawings for embroidery, and detailed/diagramed pattern for making the quilt. Piecing instructions are beginner friendly! This is a great pattern for a Block of the Month project. This lovely keepsake quilt is built around the center embroidery design, where we find our little girl stepping through the garden gate to introduce Mr. Bear to the rest of the world. 54 1/2" X 60 1/2"
A10771 $24.95
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The Redwork Kitchen Towels
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
Celebrate your love for RedWork while you do the dishes....or at least decorate your kitchen with these fun tea towels! RedWork is so fun and easy to embroider and will look great on these red stripe or appliqued on red ticking towels.
59160 $9.50
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Redwork
from TheWORKBASKET
100 Vintage designs to embroider by hand or machine! CD contains all designs in jpg and pdf formats. Embroidery designs formats: ART. DST. EXP, HUS, JEF, PES VP3.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 144 pages.
58971 $32.99
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Santa & Toys Redwork Stocking
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
Many toys have escaped from our folk art Santa's bag of goodies. Make Santa as a Christmas stocking for a favorite person.....or finish as a banner for lots of holiday fun! Enjoy the 5 coordinating ornaments to complete your holiday decorating. Stocking 16" Tall; Ornaments 3" x 4".
40978 $9.50
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92048 $6.75
Natural Weaver's Cloth 44 inches
We used this fabric for stitching.
45-75006
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98675 $8.35
BARN RED
20% Wool-80% Rayon
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51854 $0.49
DMC Floss Skein-Christmas Red
We substituted Color #321 for color #498
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Redwork Snow People
((Hand Embroidery Pattern))
A happy group of smiling Snow People stitched in a cheerful RedWork design using #498 Turkey Red Perle cotton. Stitch up these characters to warm all the chilly days of winter - not just for Christmas! Add sparkling red glass beads coupled with wool applique stars and hearts. They add lots of texture and fun to your designs. Make a long pillow or use it as a draft dodger to foil the cold winds coming under your door. The large square pillow will make quite a statement on your favorite chair or on the couch. Each one of the Snow People can be stitched individually too and made into small pillows or wall hangings to hang from small metal clip hangers. Stitch with the Perle cotton on muslin and finish with your favorite red and white print and a turkey red solid. Happy Winter to you! Long Draft Dodger Pillow - 10" x 28", Large Square Pillow - 17" x 17", Little Hangings - 8" x 10".
58814 $9.50
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Vintage Holiday Stitcheries
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
by Pearl Louise
Three 13" x 19" redwork banners.
53373 $8.00
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Storybook Snowmen
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
by Pearl Louise
Enjoy this lovely, easy to trace and stitch Red Work Quilt. Each block represents a storybook!! 45" x 43".
53371 $12.00
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Rabbits Prefer Embroidery
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
from Bunny Hill Designs
If you love embroidery this pattern is for you! 36" x 39" quilt with embroidered bunnies! Rabbits do prefer embroidery!
42966 $19.99
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Holiday Redwork Pattern
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
Included are 32 designs for redwork hand embroidery with wall hanging instructions. Wall hanging size: 41" x 53". (Pattern available for Machine Embroidery also.)
31431 $16.00
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Holiday Redwork Fabric Pack
You will also need the pattern "Holiday Redwork", which is available for hand embroidery (31431) OR with a CD for machine embroidery (31430). Backing NOT included, you will need 3 1/2 yards.
Fabrics may vary, but will have the same tone/feel.
32081 $74.99
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Snowman Collector Redwork Pattern
(Hand Embroidery Pattern)
Included are 24 designs for redwork hand embroidery with wall hanging instructions. There is a bonus Snowman Collector Pillow design and instructions. Additional directions for 27" square wall hanging. (Pattern available for Machine Embroidery also.)
22026 $16.00
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Snowman Collector Fabric Pack - Red
You will also need the pattern "Snowman Collector", which is available for hand embroidery (22026) or with a CD for machine embroidery (22025). Backing NOT included.
22316 $69.99
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Redwork Winter Twitterings
(Hand Embroidery Book)
by Pearl Louise Krush
Whether you start with the whimsical quilt or make a set of tea towels, these unique designs will be sure to bring a smile to your face as you stitch. Have fun stitching each of our twittering bird friends and then feature them on the projects we suggest or add them to any item you choose. You'll enjoy making these fun projects to add a special touch to your own home and they also make great gifts. Includes 8 projects.
Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8 1/2 x 11", 48 pages.
A10675 $9.95
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