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Georgian No2 (with light background)

A classic Georgian design from our archives, where the complexity and intricacy is in the outline of each shape. Each petal and leaf is a block of a single colour.

CANVAS: 12#/in (5#cm) Zweigart interlock canvas, 19Ã'½ x 19Ã'½â (49.5 x 49.5cm).
DESIGN (inc Border): 16 x 16in (40 x 40cm). STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry wool
22 colours.

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Georgian No1 with light background

Georgian No1
A classic Georgian design from our archives, where the complexity and intricacy is in the outline of each shape. Each petal and leaf is a block of a single colour.

CANVAS: 12#/in (5#cm) Zweigart interlock canvas, 19½ x 19½â (49.5 x 49.5cm).
DESIGN (inc Border): 16 x 16in (40 x 40cm). STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry wool
22 colours.

$250.00 incl. GST

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William Morris - Acanthus Leaves

Acanthus leaves are almost a trademark of William Morris designs and here he devotes the entire area to this most adaptable plant.
CANVAS: 12#/in (5#cm) Zweigart White de luxe, 22x26".
DESIGN: 16½x19½" (42x49cm)
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry, 22 Colours.
STITCH: Tent stitch worked with one thread.

Green / Blue background

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William Morris Cushion

The design for this unusual sofa seat is attributed to William Morris and his apprentice and successor Henry Dearle. A watercolour of the design (1880-1890) is at the William Morris Gallery. A panel was woven in about 1910 by Morris & Co after the death of Morris and while Dearle was running the company.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White de luxe canvas, 20 x 20" (50x50cm)
DESIGN: 16x16" (41x41cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry and crewel. 27 colours.
STITCH: Tent stitch with 1 thread (background 4 threads of crewel wool).

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William Morris Acanthus

The Acanthus plant is found in the decoration of many ancient cultures; William Morris used it extensively. The original silk wall-hanging which inspired these kits (now at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London) was designed by Morris in about 1880.



Cushion
CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 15½x15½" (39x39cm). STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry for the design, crewel for the background.

$210.00 incl. GST

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Tulip & Rose

William Morris Tulip & Rose

Tulip & rose was designed by Morris in 1876 and could be purchased through his shop in Oxford Street, London. It was produced as heavy triple woven curtaining - perfect for draught-proofing large Victorian houses; the dramatic colouring also gives visual warmth to a room. Original fabrics are at Standen, the McCord Museum, Montreal and the Art Institute, Chicago.

Tulip & rose was designed by Morris in 1876 and could be purchased through his shop in Oxford Street, London. It was produced as heavy triple woven curtaining - perfect for draught-proofing large Victorian houses; the dramatic colouring also gives visual warmth to a room. Original fabrics are at Standen, the McCord Museum, Montreal and the Art Institute, Chicago.

Beth Russell has adapted Tulip & Rose with ivory or dark blue background. The kit is printed on strong polished de luxe canvas which is large enough to be made into either a cushion or chair seat

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White de luxe canvas, 22 x 26"
DESIGN: 15x20" (39x51cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry. 18 colours.
STITCH: Tent stitch with 1 thread (background 4 threads of crewel wool).

$260.00 incl. GST

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Lion (Design/canvas only)

William Morris The Forest: The Lion.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm)
WOOLS: Not included in price but can be supplied as a kit if required (Appleton crewel).

$110.00 incl. GST

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Raven (Design/canvas only)

William Morris The Forest: The Raven.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm)
WOOLS: Not included in price but can be supplied as a kit if required (Appleton crewel).

$110.00 incl. GST

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Fox (Design/canvas only)

William Morris The Forest: The Fox.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm)
WOOLS: Not included in price but can be supplied as a kit if required (Appleton crewel).

$110.00 incl. GST

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Hare (Design/canvas only)

William Morris The Forest: The Hare.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm)
WOOLS: Not included in price but can be supplied as a kit if required (Appleton crewel).

$110.00 incl. GST

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Hare and Tortoise Design/Canvas

Aesop's Fables from Castell Coch

CANVAS: 14#/in (5.5#cm) Zweigart White de luxe canvas, 20 x 26" (51x66cm).
DESIGN: 13.5 x 18" (34 x 46cm). STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 3 threads.
WOOLS: Not included in price but can be supplied as a kit if required Appleton crewel, 34 colours.

$110.00 incl. GST

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William Morris Artichoke

William Morris Artichoke

This superb design was originally produced by William Morris as an embroidery kit. It could be purchased as an outline on fabric with some of the stitching partially done if required.
Working with wool on linen, one of Morris' clients embroidered eight full size wall-hangings in crewel work; some of these may be seen at the William Morris Gallery, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
Sufficient wool is included in each needlepoint kit to stitch an area approximately 14½x16" (37x40.5cm); more is available from Designers Forum.
The picture opposite is taken from Beth's book William Morris Needlepoint and comes from the William Morris Gallery collection. It shows one of the many Artichoke panels embroidered by Mrs Ada Godman, a truly devoted stitcher, who wrote in her diary in 1877 about her eagerness to start and who was still stitching in 1900 !

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe,
22x26" (56x66cm).
DESIGN: 14½x16" (37x40.5cm) approx.
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.

$265.00 incl. GST

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Blue Compton Cushion

William Morris Compton

Morris & Co produced the beautiful Compton design in 1896, as part of the furnishings for Compton Hall, Wolverhampton.


Although it was designed by his colleague Henry Dearle, it shows all the characteristics of William Morris himself, with rich colours, exotic flowers and meandering leaves. Wallpapers and fabrics featuring the Compton design are still produced by Arthur Sanderson & Sons of London - the perfect way to complete your decorative scheme.

Beth Russell has adapted this rich repeating design to needlepoint.
The kit is true to the original colours, with three shades blended in the background to retain its soft warm tone. The plain black border serves to frame the intricate design.
Cushion
CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 20x26" (51x66cm).
DESIGN: 15x21" (38x53.5cm). STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry for the design, crewel for the background.

$260.00 incl. GST

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Daffodils

The design is printed on canvas measuring 22 x 26" (56x66cm), large enough to cover most chair seats. Additional background wool can be ordered on request.

CANVAS: 18#/in Zweigart White mono De Luxe, 22x26" (56x66cm).
DESIGN: 16x16" (40.5x40.5cm).
WOOLS: Appleton crewel.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave (plus suggestion for long stitch).

$225.00 incl. GST

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Jackfield Rose

Jackfield Rose

In 1883 George Maw set up a factory at Ironbridge in Shrophire to produce a range of ceramic tiles including this beautiful design. Beth Russell has remained true to the original, but has added a geometric border.




The original tiles are now in the Jackfield Tile Museum in Shropshire. Because of the difficulties in printing perfectly straight lines onto canvas, the border pattern comes as a chart.


CANVAS: 14#/in (5.5#cm) Zweigart White de luxe, 18x18".
DESIGN: 14½ x14½" (37x37cm)
WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 12 Colours.
STITCH: Tent stitch worked with three threads
CHART: For border.

$229.00 incl. GST

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