Learn the history and style of Americana’s Redwork Embroidery

Thread your needle with some red embroidery floss and get ready to stitch! In this Primer, Amy Barickman of Vintage Modern Makers dives into Redwork embroidery. Learn the fascinating history behind this type of embroidery work and its role in early American culture through video and downloadable information. 

This Primer includes an introduction to Redwork and tutorials for 2 sewing projects, the Envelope Pillow and the Button Bag. Next, Amy shares an inspirational album with 2 video lessons, the first of which Amy shares her extensive collection of Redwork textiles along with the history of Redwork in America. The second album features project ideas for home and fashion. Also included is an audio interview with Meta Van Nostran explores its origins and ways in which Redwork can be dated using threads, in addition to the significance of colorfast design. There are more downloads and bonuses because Amy’s Primers are multi-media experiences. She combines video lessons, interviews and sewing projects and supports them with downloadable reading materials and patterns. 

What you will learn

  • Introduction to Redwork and tutorials for 2 sewing projects, the Envelope Pillow and the Button Bag. Both projects include PDF instructions as well as options for either a vintage or a modern design.

  • Amy shares her extensive collection of Redwork textiles along with the history of Redwork in America

  • A captivating interview with quilt researcher, Meta Von Nostran, in which she describes her process of studying the age and origin of Redwork.

  • Inspirational Reading from Mary Brooks Picken about “Carrying your Problems Cheerfully” and 2 charming historical articles by Jennie Small Owen.

  • 4 pages of Photos and Printable Heirloom Art, featuring transferable line art designs of Little Girl with Flower

  • Bonus: 5 PDF pages of Instructional Basics of Embroidery

  • Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Bonuses

+ This course features 2 sewing projects, the Envelope Pillow and the Button Bag. Both projects include PDF instructions as well as options for either a vintage or a modern design.

Redwork Primer

Get ready to try your hand at Redwork! Grow your appreciation and historical knowledge while you create practical projects.

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    Bundle of 3

    Amy's Vintage Craft Bundle

    Get THREE Primers and save 20%. This bundle includes:

    • Pearl Button Primer ($47.99)
    • Redwork Primer ($37.99)
    • Pearl Button Primer ($37.99)


    A total value of $123.97 for ONLY $99.99!

Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to the Redwork Primer

    1 Video 1 Text

  • Sewing Project

    1 Video

  • Inspirational Album

    2 Videos

  • Textile Expert Interview

    1 Audio

  • Reading & Heirloom Art with BONUS

    1 Text 1 Download