In this workshop, students will learn about the history of redwork quilts and how this type of embroidery can be used to make beautiful, delicate botanical illustrations. Redwork is a type of stitching, primarily in red but also often in blue and black, that rose in popularity in the late 1800s. Patterns were published by magazines and could be purchased for a penny, so they were called “penny squares.” Themes varied, but some of the most beautiful redwork depicts nature-related themes, making it a perfect medium for stitching your favorite ecological imagery. In this class, we will make a simple design based on native mid-Atlantic plants such as great blue lobelia, black-eyed susans, and wild bergamot. Students will choose their design, learn how to transfer it onto a piece of fabric, prepare their hoop, and begin stitching. We will learn basic redwork stitches including back stitch and stem stitch.

This class will be in person at Maryland Hall in Annaapolis, Maryland.

801 Chase Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

You can register for this class here.