I love the traditional, nostalgic look of classic redwork embroidery, and I’m feeling the need to play with embroidery stitches and for some serious application of needle to fabric (plus I need to make a couple of gifts), so I’m shopping the Leisure Arts redwork pattern books for inspiration. Wanna look, too? Cherished Redwork for Baby
Create handmade treasures for Baby that are sure to become cherished keepsakes! Redwork embroidery is easily learned and lovely to behold on a wall hanging, quilt, pillow, and two bibs. Iron-on transfers are included.
Happiness and Cheer, Redwork Through the Year {Thinkin’ about stitchin’ this Decorate The Tree design from Happiness and Cheer, Redwork Through the Year on a pillow from the Love-Of-My-Life’s aunt!}
Happiness and Cheer, Redwork Through the Year is 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! Our instructions also show you how to give your stitched piece an authentic folk-art look. (Also available as a downloadable eBook!)
Work & Play, Redwork Through the Day presents 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. (Also available as a downloadable eBook!)
Simple Pleasures in Redwork {Wouldn’t this Summer Reigns Wall Hanging make a great house warming present—maybe for my house?}
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 embroidery designs created with a variety of embroidery stitches: 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. (Also available as a downloadable eBook!)
The Sunbonnet Sue Primer Capture the charm of redwork with these simple embroidery designs of Sunbonnet Sue. The 16 reusable iron-on transfers make it easy to create pillows, towels of the week, aprons, and other nostalgic projects using only four basic embroidery stitches.
Redwork With a Twist Pat Sloan takes traditional redwork embroidery and updates it for today's home. This collection includes seasonal embroidery designs, sometimes in the red embroidery stitches on white background of traditional redwork and sometimes in updated colors to work with the fabulous fabrics available in today's quilt shop. Pat discusses the stitches and a little of the history of redwork. Projects include a sewing set, seasonal wallhanging, quilt, tote, sampler quilt, changeable pillow cover, and hexagon table runner. Everything a quilter needs to know to get started and to finish something beautiful is here in Redwork With a Twist. (Also available as a downloadable eBook!)
Stitchin’ Retro {I may need to stitch up this Shaken, Not Stirred design from Stitchin’ Retro for a wedding shower present!}
You can create dozens of really easy retro embroidery projects using these 150 iron-on transfers and only five basic stitches: Satin Stitch, Chain Stitch, French Knots, Backstitch, and Lazy Daisy Stitch. Most of the designs were inspired by vintage linens from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. From Tiki gods to rock 'n' rollers, this book by Banar Designs is sure to be popular with those longing to go back to earlier times. There are cowboy designs for the little tikes, 1950s aprons for retro entertaining, 50s felines, south of the border images, lots of flower power posies and butterflies, and four stylish alphabets. With the easy-to-follow instructions and stitch diagrams, anyone can learn to be a retro stitcher. Well, what do you think? Lots of cool pattern books to choose from, huh? You know what the really cool thing is about redwork embroidery? The really cool thing is that just because it’s called “redwork” doesn’t mean you actually have to use red floss. You can make every design you stitch your own! I may need to do some “greenwork”!
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