Red Hot Poker

The flower of the red hot poker plant - so named because it looks like a poker that has just been removed from a glowing fire. This colour is a blue-based red - if you are looking for a yellow-based red, try Firecracker.

DMC approximation is 349 on line, and 3801 on evenweave. Because of the intensity of this colour, it may bleed - if in doubt, pre-wash your fabric before using, and try to avoid washing it after it has been stitched.

This colour works well on all available fabrics, with linen giving the brightest results. Lugana, other evenweaves and Aida give paler (more muted) results.