Red Manor House Cross Stitch Chart – Inspired by British Quilting Heritage

Bring a piece of British textile history to life with this beautiful Red Manor House cross stitch design, created by DoodleCraft Design in collaboration with The Quilters' Guild. Discover how historic quilts are finding new life through embroidery in our article, From Quilt to Cross Stitch: Reimagining The Quilt Collection

Inspired by the historic Red Manor House Coverlet from The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection, this charming design celebrates traditional needlework, featuring the distinctive red house and decorative motifs that make the original coverlet so special.

Whether you're an experienced cross stitcher or looking for your next heritage-inspired embroidery project, this design offers a wonderful opportunity to recreate a piece of Britain's rich textile history, one stitch at a time.

Cross Stitch Design Details

• Design: Red Manor House

• Designer: DoodleCraft Design

• Finished size: Approximately 25 × 25 cm (10 × 10 inches)

• Recommended fabric: 14-count Aida

• Stitch count: 139 × 137

• Thread colours: 30

• Format: Cross stitch chart only – fabric and threads are not included

The Story Behind the Red Manor House Coverlet

The original Red Manor House Coverlet is a remarkable example of historic British appliqué, featuring a central red house surrounded by an assortment of flowers, animals and everyday rural motifs.

Acquired for The Quilters' Guild Museum Collection following its appearance at auction in 2013, the coverlet offers a fascinating glimpse into domestic life and the creativity of an unknown maker.

Each motif has been carefully arranged within its own square block, framed by colourful printed cotton sashing. The intricate appliqué and decorative stitching reflect the skill and imagination of its maker.

Although much of the coverlet's history remains a mystery, its journey is partly documented, including time spent in South Africa before returning to England.

Today, its distinctive motifs continue to inspire contemporary makers through quilting, embroidery and cross stitch.

The coverlet also inspired The Quilters' Guild's first Block of the Month project. Read about the original Red Manor House quilt and the inspiration behind the project

Love the Red Manor House design?

The Red Manor House Coverlet has inspired more than cross stitch. If you're also a quilter, explore our Reimagined Red Manor House Quilt Pattern by Jenni Smith, or try the Red Manor House Block Pattern, a smaller project featuring the distinctive central house.

Both are wonderful ways to explore the original coverlet through patchwork and quilting.

Stitch Something with a Story

Every purchase from Quiltworks supports The Quilters' Guild and its work celebrating and preserving Britain's quilting heritage.

Looking for the complete cross stitch kit? The full Red Manor House kit, including materials, is available exclusively from DoodleCraft Design.