Redwork for {Rednesday}

Redwork is simple embroidery designs worked in a running stitch
 in either turkey red color or in blue (then called Bluework).
The name Redwork is derived from the red cotton thread that was used
to create this charming style of embroidery.
Since the red color process came from Turkey, Redwork was also called Turkey Redwork.

I recently found these two unfinished redwork projects that I can't wait to complete
and turn into...a pillow, quilt or wall hanging???
Aren't they wonderful?

 In America, dry goods stores sold 6 inch muslin squares
marked with a variety of designs for a penny each.
These "penny squares" are often seen incorporated into
old Redwork bedspreads and linens.
These penny squares were widely distributed in the early 1900s
through the beginning of World War II.

 Redwork is hotter than ever.
 It is definitely attracting the eye of a new generation of embroiderers.

There are many wonderful books out there to help you get started...

Happy "redwork" ...I mean Rednesday!
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