Receive embroidery at home — Redwork: The Emperor of Atlantis

Historically, redwork quilts were made by individuals and by community groups like churches and unions. Catherine Heard is tapping into this tradition by asking friends and community to contribute embroideries to to Redwork: The Emperor of Atlantis.

Don’t worry if you don’t know how to embroider! During the Victorian era, making a redwork square was often a first embroidery project for a youngster because it is an achievable learning task for someone who is learning to sew.

Learn how to participate and watch tutorial videos at: https://www.emperorofatlantis.com/blog/tutorial-videos

You will receive an embroidery kit in the mail two to three weeks after you place your order. The kit includes fabric printed with your chosen pattern, embroidery thread, and a needle. For participants in Canada, we can also send you an embroidery hoop, if you need one.

Red Work: The Emperor Of Atlantis

Participant Information and Permissions

Your personal information will be kept strictly confidential and will not be sold, reused, rented, loaned or otherwise disclosed outside of the context of this project.

The purpose of collecting this information is to send you an embroidery kit, and to be able to contact you with information about Red Work: The Emperor of Atlantis, such as exhibition dates and locations.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

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Please indicate "yes" or "no" to the following questions:

I give permission for my redwork embroidery to be incorporated into Catherine Heard's installation, Redwork: The Emperor Of Atlantis.

I give permission for photographs of my redwork embroidery to be reproduced on line and in print in the context of Redwork: The Emperor Of Atlantis.

Select an option:

I give permission for my written comments (below) to be reproduced in the context of Redwork: The Emperor Of Atlantis.

Select an option:

Please include my name in published lists of participants. This list will be included in exhibition materials, including didactic materials, catalogues, books, etc. Participants who choose not to be acknowledged by name will listed as "anonymous".

Select an option:

Please update me on Redwork: The Emperor of Atlantis activities and exhibitions.

I give permission to contact me regarding research activities related to Redwork: The Emperor of Atlantis (for example, surveys or focus groups regarding participant experiences)

Indicate the image you would like to embroider:

Provide the title (or a description) of the image you would like to embroider. *Please request only one pattern at a time. When you return your embroidery, you are welcome to request another pattern.

Why did you choose this image? (optional)

You are invited to tell the story of why you selected the image you did to embroider. This information will be available on the website, and may also be shared in printed publications related to the exhibition.

What name or initials may we identify your pattern with?

On traditional redwork quilts, especially those made by groups, individuals identified their work with their signatures or initials. When Red Work: The Emperor of Atlantis is exhibited, viewers will be able to locate participants' embroideries, identified by their initials. Please include the name or initials you like us to include in your embroidery piece:

Other comments/feedback (optional)

FAQ - I am interested in reading your reflections about participating in this project.

I need an embroidery hoop. Please include one in my kit. *We regret that embroidery hoops cannot be provided for International participants.

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