Well, this is embarrassing. I always assumed that the expression “turkey red” had something to do with the wattle on that famous American bird. But DMCThread’s Blog points out that “Redwork, also called Turkey Red, originated in the 19th century when a new, colorfast, reddish-brown dye was invented in Turkey.” The blog post offers not only a bit of history and a glimpse of some vintage redwork embroidery but also a free pattern and stitching advice. If you’ve been wanting to try redwork, here’s the perfect opportunity. Get the pattern.
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There’s something undeniably comforting about the phrase “Home Sweet Home.” It evokes warmth, love, and the simple joys of everyday life. As needleworkers, we have the unique ability to capture this sentiment in our art, stitching together memories and … Read More ...
Funny but don’t be embarrassed. I thought the same thing!