Redwork.....
06-13-2008, 06:30 PM
#11
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When I did redwork I used a red pigma micron pen-it is permanent ink that does not run or smear on fabric. It comes in different size widths and I use a very tiny tip. You can buy them at Michael's in the scrapbook section and a lot of quilt shops sell them to. They are also great for writing on labels.
I use a light box, tape my redwork pattern on it, then tape my fabric on top and trace with the red pen. (I use a red pen because it does not show when you are stitching over it with red embroidery floss.) If the fabric moves too much while I am tracing then I will iron it onto freezer paper first to stabilize it.
Hope this helps.
I use a light box, tape my redwork pattern on it, then tape my fabric on top and trace with the red pen. (I use a red pen because it does not show when you are stitching over it with red embroidery floss.) If the fabric moves too much while I am tracing then I will iron it onto freezer paper first to stabilize it.
Hope this helps.
06-13-2008, 07:03 PM
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I have done a lot of redwork and I iron on freezer paper to the back fabric before i trace this keeps the fabric nice and stiff while tracing I also draw with a red very fine fabric pen. A light box or window to trace. Good luck
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06-14-2008, 07:59 AM
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I just found these redwork sites: Some nice patterns too.
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=9&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.redwork.info/free_redwork_patterns.html
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=3&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.blockcentral.com/redworkkitties.shtml
http://www.patternbee.com/FREEVRW.html
http://69.90.47.120/bobbysocksqc.com/
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/index_of_free_patterns.htm
http://www.yesterdayscharm.com/kewpie_patterns.htm
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=9&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.redwork.info/free_redwork_patterns.html
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=3&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.blockcentral.com/redworkkitties.shtml
http://www.patternbee.com/FREEVRW.html
http://69.90.47.120/bobbysocksqc.com/
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/index_of_free_patterns.htm
http://www.yesterdayscharm.com/kewpie_patterns.htm
06-14-2008, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sondray
I just found these redwork sites: Some nice patterns too.
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=9&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.redwork.info/free_redwork_patterns.html
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=3&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.blockcentral.com/redworkkitties.shtml
http://www.patternbee.com/FREEVRW.html
http://69.90.47.120/bobbysocksqc.com/
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/index_of_free_patterns.htm
Thank You so much for these a few I had but some were new to me...I really enjoy bobbysocks she shows a picture of her sewing room on her home tour...I love to see other peoples sewing rooms and get ideas....
http://www.yesterdayscharm.com/kewpie_patterns.htm
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=9&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.redwork.info/free_redwork_patterns.html
http://crossstitch.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=crossstitch&cdn=hobbies&tm=3&f=10&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.blockcentral.com/redworkkitties.shtml
http://www.patternbee.com/FREEVRW.html
http://69.90.47.120/bobbysocksqc.com/
http://www.quiltersmuse.com/index_of_free_patterns.htm
Thank You so much for these a few I had but some were new to me...I really enjoy bobbysocks she shows a picture of her sewing room on her home tour...I love to see other peoples sewing rooms and get ideas....
http://www.yesterdayscharm.com/kewpie_patterns.htm
06-16-2008, 09:04 PM
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Found this on one of the sites that Donna Rae posted in links and resources area, talk about the mother load of redwork!!! Thanks Donna Rae!!
http://groups.msn.com/TheNewStrollingTheBlock/redworkdesign.msnw
http://groups.msn.com/TheNewStrollingTheBlock/redworkdesign.msnw
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