DMC Strawberry Thief - cross-stitch embroidery kit

Picture: William Morris - Strawberry Thief

Level: Advanced 4/4

The finished embroidery picture size: 18cm

The complete kit includes the following items:

• Mouliné thread made from 100% cotton in different colours
• 1 x Aida 5.5 kr/cm (14 count) embroidery fabric measuring 35 x 35cm, made from 100% cotton
• 1 x embroidery needle
• 1 x work description in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Dutch

Interesting facts about William Morris

This is one of Morris’ best-known designs and was inspired by the thrushes that 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 luster 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.