When I got mine from a LQS (a gift from someone I had invited to a retreat), the store had two suggestions: 1. use a piece of bleached muslin on the back of each redwork square so your threads don't show through, and 2. use DMC #349 which is like a dark tangerine, but when it's stitched out, it looks absolutely red. Also, on some of the more intricate designs, use Sulky Fabric Solvy and your printer to transfer the pattern onto the mesh side, peel off the paper backing and it will stick to your fabric. After stitching, through the two layers of fabric and the mesh Solvy, just soak in cold water and the solvy goes away. Thought I'd just share.