I haven't done red work but I have done blue work. Actually I am making Winter Wonderland by Crabapple hill in blue.
http://www.pastimepieces.com/images/...Wonderland.jpg
I find it actually easier to do redwork/bluework hand embroidery because you do not have to decide on colors. If you have never done hand embroidery its rather easy to learn you can search online for instruction on stitches that are used and exactly how to do them. My sister does AMAZING hand embroidery work and always uses a chain stitch however I just use a backstitch when doing mine. The only stitches that I have done on this "quilt" is the backstitch for all the lines and a satin stitch to fill in little areas!
Good luck!