Redwork Block I

 29 blocks from my vintage redwork block collection.  I am guessing at c 1900 for these.  Some designs were available commercially and some as you can tell are original designs by the maker. 

Click HERE for the patterns.  Redwork is a fun take along when traveling or for those times when you have to wait for appointments.  I like to do them while I watch TV also.  

Trace the patterns using a light box or a window. I use a red permanent pen Sakura Pigma Micron.

Use a good quality fabric such as Kona Cotton Quilt Fabric

Cut 10 inch  squares and trim after stitching.  Use your favorite embroidery stitch. I usually use the stem stitch. 

Have fun!  

 

Vintage Redwork Patterns from 1932

 Years ago I wanted to make patterns for my redwork quilts and blocks. 

I ran across files where I had them ready to share, but why I did not post  to the blog is a mystery.

I love redwork and have purchased many quilts and many blocks over the years.  I love these from an unfinished top in my collection, dated 1932.  Click HERE and you will have all 30 of the line drawings to stitch your own. 

Antique Redwork Quilt

Have you noticed how much I love redwork?  I can never get enough.  Isn't this one great? 

50" x 60"

Ingalls 1886 Catalog of Embroidery Stamping Patterns

I have a CD of the Ingalls 1886 Catalog of Embroidery Stamping Patterns.  This was scanned and shared by John Governale, my CD says 2007.  It is now available as a free download.  A great reference library of designs. 

Redwork

Two very cute redwork pieces. Child bid with matching napkin or burp cloth.  Small four block with initials. 

Redwork Pattern V

Here are all 36 patterns for the Redwork.  Hope you enjoy them.

Redwork Patterns From My Collection

I have made patterns from many of my redwork blocks, all in my collection.

PDF Patterns From Collections I, III, V

Redwork Pattern V

Click for PDF file for all 36 blocks.

Blocks 5 & 6

I have this same dog on several of my redwork quilt pattern.

 

Redwork Pattern V

I have a lot of vintage and antique redwork quilt patterns and quilt blocks.  I want to share more patterns, and think I now know how to attach a PDF for you.  There are 36 patterns in this group. The original blocks are 9 inches.  If you plan on doing them I would at least make them 10 inches and trim them later. Always best to have the extra fabric to trim. It takes a while to clean them up, so I'll post a few at a time.

 HERE for the PDF for all 36 Blocks 

MORE RED AND WHITE QUILTS

A few more Red and White Quilts for the online show.
All Redwork Quilts, hard to date any of these

Red and White Quilts

Red and White Quilts are so classy. How can you not love them.
From my collection. Don't know much about any of these, except I love them.

Redwork dated 1926 large motifs from online auction.



























I purchased this top in Pennsylvania June 2010.



















Bethlehem Star




















I have had this quilt a long time, don't even know
where I got it. But just love it. This is the first time it has had it's picture taken. It has been at the bottom of a trunk. So glad I finally got these pictures.




















This one was in the same trunk. Classic.





















Amazing what you can do with half-square triangles!
Lots of different red prints. First picture. Love the things you see in a picture.






Taryn at Repro Quilt Lover is hosting a virtual red and white quilt exhibit. The American Folk Art Museum in New York is having a red and white exhibit from March 25 to 30. I even checked the price of a plane ticket $307 not a bad price, but have no one to travel with and too chicken to go to New York alone.