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Connected By The Red Thread
Cross Stitch Pattern

5 stars out of 5 (8 reviews)

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Designer: Atelier Soed Idee
Collection: Nashville Needlework Market 2025
Item: ASI-001
Type: Cross Stitch Patterns

Enter the world of red school samplers and discover the fascinating history and tradition of this special embroidery art. Red samplers are a unique piece of cultural heritage: once a compulsory part of girls' education, now loved by embroidery enthusiasts worldwide.

The book offers 64 pages full of:
A fascinating look at the history of red samplers and their educational role.
Patterns of 6 carefully selected red samplers, chosen by embroidery fans as favorites from my collection.
Detailed explanation of stitches and techniques, with an extensive description of a darning patch by Nan van der Storm.
An authentic finish: no framed reproductions, but finished with an open hem and mouse teeth.

What Other Stitchers Are Saying
(100% of reviews are from verified purchases)

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 01/23/2026 - Red work book
I love this book can’t wait to stitch something.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 12/28/2025 - A beautiful book, nice pictures and good patterns
An absolute joy to have in my collection. I am looking forward to working on these patterns and adding to my sampler collection.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 11/01/2025
This has many red samplers that you can reproduce.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 05/21/2025 - Connected by the red thread
Dutch book of red samplers. Great book, will get lots of use.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 05/21/2025 - Love all the samplers and the unique edgings for finishing.
Connected by the Red Thread book is a must have for antique sampler lovers. The information in the book of three YouTube videos to watch for stitching the edgings is invaluable. You can get the English subtitles.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 05/03/2025 - Stitching in red
Lovely book of red samplers - different styles so you’ll easily find one you’ll want to start.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 04/26/2025 - Red Thread pattern book
Great book at a great price. As always it was shipped fast and packaged well. Book came in excellent condition.

5 stars out of 5 from United States Tiny United States flag on 04/12/2025 - Beautiful Book
Nice book with 6 full sized sampler charts with alphabets and other motifs that can be used on ornament sized pieces. It shows how to mend a hole and how to finish edges without a sewing machine. Lovely to just read through and get ideas. This book was well worth the cost.


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