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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.
The same design worked in silk may be seen at
Standen, East Grinstead.
Beth
Russell has adapted three parts of Morris' Artichoke for
needlepoint. Each is beautifully printed on strong polished de
luxe canvas which is large enough to be made into cushions or
chair seats.
Artichoke 1 |
Artichoke 2 |
Artichoke
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Sufficient wool is included in each needlepoint kit to stitch an area approximately 14.5x16" (37x40.5cm); more is available.
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: 14.5x16"
(37x40.5cm) approx.
WOOLS: Appleton
tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.
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Available canvas only, or in kits containing the canvas, wool, and
needle.
Pricing and ordering
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