William
Morris 1834-1896
The inspiration came from the thrushes he saw stealing fruit in his Kelmscott Manor house in Oxfordshire. It became one of his most popular designs and was printed on cotton fabric for use in curtains.
I have two cushions in different colourways
a tablecloth.
and an address book
There can never be too many Strawberry Thieves in my house.
I am also working on a Strawberry Thief cross-stitch, which is driving me cross-eyed!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pattern!
ReplyDeleteI like the design and prefer the darker colours of the cushion and tablecloth. it isn't something that would fit with my mish-mash "decor" of secondhand bits and pieces.
ReplyDeletewonderful designs Also the background of your blog is fabulous. Splashes of watercolor is my favorite way to paint.
ReplyDeleteThe pattern is interesting and I prefer the colouring in the first cushion.
ReplyDeleteI might like the address book best, but it’s all good.
ReplyDeleteI like many of the William Morris designs. In the mid 70s you could get Sanderson fabric and wall paper that used Morris designs. Every room had something of Morris in it .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs and colours
ReplyDeleteStrawberry Thief is one of my favorite of all the William Morris designs too Janice. My friend has some of this design in wallpaper .
ReplyDeleteThat first cushion would look wonderful on my sofa.
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Can't go wrong with William Morris
ReplyDeleteA nice pattern. I don't have anything like that here. Just about all cross stitch projects make me go cross eyed.
ReplyDeleteI wish you very good luck with the cross stitch picture. These pillows that you have in the tablecloth are simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI was in love with the Pre-raphaelites and William Morris for years, they sparked such a wondrous collection of art and craftwork in the Victorian age. The Strawberry Thief is of course a beautiful pattern. Also like Morris because he was a bit of a socialist.
ReplyDeleteEven ages after William Morris' career ended, his impact will go on, perhaps forever. I wonder if he was aware of his influence on art and crafts.
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