Strawberry Thief 1
Pillow-Cushion Top
Chair Seat Top
Regular Price
230.00
Our Price
197.99
Strawberry Thief 2
Pillow-Cushion Top
Chair Seat Top
Regular Price
230.00
Our Price
197.99
Strawberry Thief 3
Pillow-Cushion Top
Chair Seat Top
Regular Price
230.00
Our Price
197.99
Strawberry Thief 4
Pillow-Cushion Top
Chair Seat Top
Regular Price
230.00
Our Price
197.99
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The
inspiration for William Morris' best loved Strawberry Thief design came
while he watched thrushes stealing the strawberries from his garden at
Kelmscott Manor. Despite his frustrations at losing his fruit, rumor has
it that Morris ordered that the birds be left to eat in peace.
Morris spent years
researching the lost art of natural dyeing and the strong blues in
Strawberry Thief are the result of the indigo discharge method. Some of
the original William Morris fabric still hangs in Kelmscott Manor and
the fabric design is produced today by Liberty of London.
Beth Russell has
adapted Strawberry Thief into a collection of four needlepoint kits each
of which is printed on strong polished de luxe needlepoint canvas which
is large enough to be made into either cushions or chair seats.
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