My mind was turned towards a particular style of needlecraft today by Amazon.... and another of their crafty little sales e-mails. They must make an absolute fortune with people like me and their "one click to buy" scam marketing genius ..... "ooh - look at that... Half price too.... whoops... Click.... I've bought it!" For once I was good and didn't succumb. It did get me pondering on Redwork though, and I've found some delightful festive pieces to have a look at. I don't know what it is about Redwork I find so appealing? The simplicity of the stitching, the naive quality, or is it just the sheer contrast of the red and white that makes it so effective? What do you think? Anyways..... I just know that you haven't got enough to do with the run up to Christmas. Sew..... I thought I would tempt you with a few designs - I've even found the source of the patterns for you. How thoughtful am I? Pattern for sale here ...
A caffeine fuelled fabric geek, I design and make my textile creations in my garden sewing studio in Southampton, UK. I add fabric to my sewing stash wherever I go, and I love to combine the latest prints with vintage pieces. I am the Carboot Queen and love to up-cycle whenever I can. I adore fabric and enjoy creating stitchery, appliqué and patchwork designs. Sewing my way through life one stitch at a time.