 | William Morris Sampler Kit
This sampler is a tribute to the influential founder of the Arts and Crafts movement and innovative textile and furnishing designer, William Morris. The sampler not only reflects his unique style as a designer, but also acknowledges his multi-faceted talents, by featuring excerpts from his writings and poetry. He was also founder of the Kelmscott Press, which he set up at his home, Kelmscott Manor as a medium for his writing and exquisite book design.
Fabric: 14 count aida Colour: "rustico"
Finished Size: 30cm x 23cm 12" x 9"
(US$ 46.70 : Euro 38.90)
Price: £25.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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 | Si Je Puis Bookmark Kit
The motto on this bookmark "Si Je Puis" translates to "If I Can". It is taken from Van Eyck's motto "Als Ich Kan".William Morris used it on his first embroidery, created at Red Lion Square in 1857 and now hanging in Kelmscott Manor. Gloucestershire, England
Fabric: 14 count ecru aida
(US$ 12.15 : Euro 10.15)
The finished size is 10" x 10" (25cm x 25cm)
Price: £6.75 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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 | Trellis Needlecase Kit
The design for this pretty needlecase was inspired by the embroidered hangings on William Morris's bed at Kelmscott Manor. The hangings were worked byMorris's daughter, May and helpers, 1891-1894
The finished size is 3.5" x 3.5" (9cm x 9cm) stitched on 14 count ecru aida
(US$ 15.75 : Euro 13.10)
Price: £8.75 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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 | Blue Daisy Pincushion Kit
The pincushion design was inspired by William Morris's "Daisy" design which can be seen on the Blue Serge hangings in Kelmscott Manor. They were worked by Morris and his wife Janey for the bedroom at Red House.
Fabric: 14 count navy aida
Backing Fabric: Deep red with gold piping cord
The finished size is 3.5" x 3.5" (9cm x 9cm)
Price: £8.75 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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 | Strawberry Thief Spectacle Case Kit
The design for the spectacle case has been inspired by "Strawberry Thief" designed by William Morris and registered in 1896. The walls of the Hall at Kelmscott Manor are hung with the original "Strawberry Thief" chintz.
Fabric: 14 count navy aida
Lining Fabric: Olive green
The finished size is 7" x 3" (17cm x 8cm)
(US$ 22.50 : Euro 18.75)
Price: £12.50 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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 | Daisy Cushion Kit
The kit comes complete in a lovely carried bag and is suplied with the 10" cushion pad as well as all stitching materials, zip etc.
The design for this cushion was inspired by one of William Morris's earliest designs. It was originally used for an embroidered wallhanging and later for painted tiles and wallpaper.
Fabric: 28 count ecru evenweave
The finished size is 10" x 10" (25cm x 25cm)
(US$ 59.30 : Euro 49.40)
Price: £32.95 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
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