William Morris Needlepoint
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Beth Russell of Designers Forum has been producing beautiful
needlepoint adaptations of Morris designs for the last 20 years
and her kits and books are sold all over the world.
The William Morris Gallery has been one of her main sources of
inspiration and several of Beth's designs are based on items in
the Gallery collection.
Please Note: Some of the links on the following pages
are external and will take you out of the William
Morris Gallery official web site.
If you would like to purchase any of the needlepoint kits illustrated
here or to see the complete range, please click
here (external) or on one of the links below.
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Woodpecker
Design size: 23 x 16"
(58.5 x 40.5cm)
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WOODPECKER: Morris' unique 9ft (2.74m) tapestry hangs in
the William Morris Gallery.
He has incorporated all his skills with foliage, a romantic poem
and a lovely border. Although Beth Russell's interpretation is somewhat
smaller than the original, she remains faithful to Morris' shapes
and colourings to create a beautiful firescreen or hanging. To order
this kit, please click
here. (external) |
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AFRICAN MARIGOLD: Morris' original delicate watercolour
painting of his African Marigold fabric is another treat to be
seen at the Gallery. Although designed as a repeating fabric,
it inspired Beth Russell to produce a needlepoint rug and cushion.
African Marigold Rug
Design size: 42 x 61" (106.5 x 155cm)
African Marigold Cushion
Design size: 15.5 x 15.5" (39x39cm)
To buy either of these kits, please click
here. (external)
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African Marigold Rug and Cushion
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Strawberry Thief Cushions |
STRAWBERRY THIEF: A sample of the original fabric, showing
birds stealing strawberries at Kelmscott Manor, may be seen at
the Gallery. Beth Russell has selected four sections of the design
to make a perfect group of chair seats or cushions
in needlepoint.
Shown from left to right:
Strawberry Thief 3, 1, 4, 2
Please click on the picture for more details.
To order any of these kits, please click
here. (external)
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These are just a few examples of a large number of Morris
inspired designs for needlepoint.
The kits are expertly printed on de luxe quality canvas and the wools
have the softly faded colours so admired by Morris himself. Each kit
comes complete with canvas, wools, needles and detailed instructions.
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