Redwork became a popular form of hand embroidery in the 1880's and lasted until the 1930's.   Redwork is a design embroidered all in turkey red, done in outline-stitch.  Turkey red is a deep rich shade close to DMC #304 but dye lots varied so pick your favorite shade of red.  Red was preferred since this was one color that did not bleed,  they used a different dye process than we do today. Many designs were also done in all blue, black, gold and of course colorful shaded silk floss.  Redwork embroidery was frequently used to begin  young girls in embroidery work.  
Patterns are Iron-on embroidery transfers that are good for two or more printings.  When transfer is used up the lines remain and can then be used as an traceable design.
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