The Strawberry Thief

This is one of Morris’ best known designs and was inspired by the thrushes which often stole the strawberries in the kitchen garden of his countryside home, Kelmscott Manor, located in Oxfordshire. It looks fabulous when stitched in the high lustre Mouliné Spécial threads that are included in the kit. This design was intended to be used for curtains or draped around walls, or for loose covers on furniture. This all-in-one kit will allow you to create this stunning design, in cross stitch, and introduce some of Morris’ artistic charm into your own home.

William Morris was an artist, designer, craftsman, writer and socialist who had a huge impact on the fashions and ideologies of the 19th century. Morris was instrumental in the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His work crosses various mediums, from book designs to carpets and textiles.