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Beth Russell of Designers Forum Acanthus Leaves repeating design
Repeating Design

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Acanthus Leaves Pillow or chair seat
Gold

Acanthus Leaves, Pillow or Chair Seat
Gold Version
Acanthus leaves are almost a trademark of Morris designs and here he devotes the entire area to this most adaptable plant. The complexity of this dense, layered, subtly shaded wallpaper required 30 printing blocks and 15 colours, causing each roll to cost 16 shillings (80p sterling) - rather expensive in 1875 ! The original watercolour design is in the V & A, London.
This design can fit naturally into a chair seat. If necessary the corner leaves may be omitted to accommodate the back struts or front legs.
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.

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Acanthus Leaves Pillow or chair seat
Green

Acanthus Leaves, Pillow or Chair Seat
Green Version
Acanthus leaves are almost a trademark of Morris designs and here he devotes the entire area to this most adaptable plant. The complexity of this dense, layered, subtly shaded wallpaper required 30 printing blocks and 15 colours, causing each roll to cost 16 shillings (80p sterling) - rather expensive in 1875 ! The original watercolour design is in the V & A, London.
This design can fit naturally into a chair seat. If necessary the corner leaves may be omitted to accommodate the back struts or front legs.
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.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Acanthus Leaves Pillow or chair seat
Red

Acanthus Leaves, Pillow or Chair Seat
Red Version
Acanthus leaves are almost a trademark of Morris designs and here he devotes the entire area to this most adaptable plant. The complexity of this dense, layered, subtly shaded wallpaper required 30 printing blocks and 15 colours, causing each roll to cost 16 shillings (80p sterling) - rather expensive in 1875 ! The original watercolour design is in the V & A, London.
This design can fit naturally into a chair seat. If necessary the corner leaves may be omitted to accommodate the back struts or front legs.
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.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Acanthus Leaves Stoop Top/Piano Bench Cover.
Green

Acanthus Leaves, Piano Bench Cover or Stoop Top
Green Version
The green version with blue background has been extended with an additional sweep of leaves so that it will fit well on a piano or fender stool.
CANVAS: 12#/in (5#cm) Zweigart White de luxe, 22x39" DESIGN: 17x30" (43x76cm) WOOLS: Appleton tapestry for the design, crewel for the background. 22 colours. STITCH: Tent stitch worked with one thread of tapestry wool for the design, four threads of crewel for the background.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Acanthus Bellpull

Acanthus Bellpull
The Acanthus plant is found in the decoration of many ancient cultures; Morris used it extensively. His original silk wall-hanging which inspired these kits (now at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London) was designed by Morris in about 1880. Beth Russell has interpreted the hanging into a needlepoint rug, cushion and bellpull. To achieve the closest match to the blue of the original, she has blended two shades.CANVAS: 7/8#/in Zweigart Cream Rug Canvas, 44x14" (112x35.5cm). DESIGN: 38x6½" (96.5x16.5cm). STITCH: Cross. WOOLS: Appleton tapestry for the design, crewel for the background.

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Acanthus Pillow

Acanthus Pillow
The Acanthus plant is found in the decoration of many ancient cultures; Morris used it extensively. His original silk wall-hanging which inspired these kits (now at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London) was designed by Morris in about 1880. Beth Russell has interpreted the hanging into a needlepoint rug, cushion and bellpull. To achieve the closest match to the blue of the original, she has blended two shades.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.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Acanthus Rug

The Acanthus plant is found in the decoration of many ancient cultures; Morris used it extensively. His original silk wall-hanging which inspired these kits (now at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London) was designed by Morris in about 1880. Beth Russell has interpreted the hanging into a needlepoint rug, cushion and bellpull. To achieve the closest match to the blue of the original, she has blended two shades.
CANVAS: 7/8#/in Zweigart Cream Rug Canvas, 48x72" (122x183cm). DESIGN: 38x66" (96.5x167.5cm). STITCH: Cross. WOOLS: Appleton tapestry for the design, crewel for the background.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
African Marigold Pillow

Designed by William Morris in 1876 as a cotton chintz, African Marigold was block-printed by Thomas Wardle using natural Prussian blue dye. This interpretation for needlepoint recaptures the faded look of Morris's preliminary watercolour sketch which is in the collection of the William Morris Gallery at Walthamstow.
Beth Russell took the centre of the lovely watercolour for the cushion and later the whole painting was slightly adapted to turn it from a repeating pattern to an almost symmetrical rug, with a leaf border added.
CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 15½x15½" (39x39cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.

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African Marigold Rug

Designed by William Morris in 1876 as a cotton chintz, African Marigold was block-printed by Thomas Wardle using natural Prussian blue dye. This interpretation for needlepoint recaptures the faded look of Morris's preliminary watercolour sketch which is in the collection of the William Morris Gallery at Walthamstow.
Beth Russell took the centre of the lovely watercolour for the cushion and later the whole painting was slightly adapted to turn it from a repeating pattern to an almost symmetrical rug, with a leaf border added. Rug CANVAS: 7/8#/in Zweigart Cream Rug Canvas, 48x67" (122x170cm). DESIGN: 42x61" (106.5x155cm). WOOLS: Appleton tapestry. STITCH: Cross.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Animal Alphabet Rug Designers Forum Animal Alphabet
Animal Alphabet Rug CANVAS: 7/8#/in Zweigart Cream Rug Canvas, DESIGN: 61 x 36" (155 x 91cm). STITCH: Cross stitch WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.

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Artichoke 1

Artichoke 1
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.
Sufficient wool is included in each needlepoint kit to stitch an area approximately 14½x16" (37x40.5cm).

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

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Artichoke 2

Artichoke 2
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.
Sufficient wool is included in each needlepoint kit to stitch an area approximately 14½x16" (37x40.5cm).

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

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Artichoke 3

Artichoke 3
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.
Sufficient wool is included in each needlepoint kit to stitch an area approximately 14½x16" (37x40.5cm).

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

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Border Kit for William Morris Panel
William Morris Panel Border Kit including wool and chart. Can be used to add a border to the with Wiliam Morris panels and rug.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Butterflies
CANVAS: 18#/in (7#cm) Zweigart White mono de luxe, 12 x 10½" (31x26cm) DESIGN: 8½ x 6" (21x15cm). STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 2 threads. WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 24 colours.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Complete Alphabet Designer Forum Animal Alphabet
Package includes all 26 individual letters in Beth Russells animal alphabet. In a temporary departure from the Morris theme, Beth Russell has designed a complete alphabet of twenty six kits, each letter decorated by the appropriate animal. These kits are suitable for children and beginners alike and can be stitched individually or joined together to form initials, names or messages.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Compton (brown version)
The Compton features a single poppy from the existing cushion and rug designs of the same name. CANVAS: 18#/in Zweigart White Interlock, 10x10" (25x25cm). DESIGN: 7x7" (18x18cm) approx. WOOLS: Appleton crewel. STITCH: Tent stitch with two threads.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Compton Pillow - Pillow or Chair Seat
CANVAS: 7/8#/in Zweigart Cream Rug Canvas, 47x78" (119x198cm). DESIGN: 42x71" (106.5x180cm). STITCH: Cross. WOOLS: Appleton tapestry for the design, crewel for the background. 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

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Compton Rug

Compton Rug
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.
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. Compton Rug Compton Cushion Beth Russell has adapted this rich repeating design to needlepoint. In order to give the rug a centre, the design needed to be slightly adjusted and then reversed. The kits are 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.
CANVAS: 7/8#/in Zweigart Cream Rug Canvas, 47x78" (119x198cm).
DESIGN: 42x71" (106.5x180cm).
STITCH: Cross.
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry for the design, crewel for the background.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Compton (blue version) Designers Forum Miniatures
The Compton features a single poppy from the existing cushion and rug designs of the same name. CANVAS: 18#/in Zweigart White Interlock, 10x10" (25x25cm). DESIGN: 7x7" (18x18cm) approx. WOOLS: Appleton crewel. STITCH: Tent stitch with two threads.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Daffodils - Pillow or Chair Seat
Daffodils, Pillow or chair cover/seat Inspired by two Arts & Crafts designs, Beth Russell has produced fine needlepoint kits with strong polished de luxe canvas large enough to make into chair seats if desired. 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).

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Eden, Blue background

Eden Pillow or Chair Seat
The influence of the East can clearly be seen in Eden, designed by Henry Dearle in 1905. Morris & Co. Eden The influence of the East can clearly be seen in Eden, designed by Henry Dearle in 1905. Dearle was both William Morriss pupil and his successor, taking over Morris & Co. on his death in 1896. Morris & Co. Eden The influence of the East can clearly be seen in Eden, designed by Henry Dearle in 1905. Dearle was both William Morriss pupil and his successor, taking over Morris & Co. on his death in 1896. Pale Eden Blue Eden The large 22" by 26" canvas is big enough to cover most chair seats. Sufficient wool is included to stitch an area approximately 16½x16" (42x42cm). Morris & Co. Eden The influence of the East can clearly be seen in Eden, designed by Henry Dearle in 1905. Dearle was both William Morriss pupil and his successor, taking over Morris & Co. on his death in 1896. Pale Eden Blue Eden The large 22" by 26" canvas is big enough to cover most chair seats. Sufficient wool is included to stitch an area approximately 16½x16" (42x42cm). More wool can be purchased from Designers Forum and we would be happy to help with any calculations.

CANVAS: 14#/in (5.5#cm) Zweigart White de luxe canvas, 22 x 26" (56 x 66 cm).
DESIGN: 16½ x 16½" (42 x 42cm).
STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 3 threads.
WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 16 colours.
Choice of indigo or ivory background.

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Eden, Cream background

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Fox

Fox Pillow or Picture
William Morris The Forest
This remarkable William Morris tapestry was originally designed for his patron Alexander Ionides. Completed in 1887, it measured 15ft (4.5m) wide. Morris delegated the drawing of the animals to the architect Philip Webb and the foreground millefleurs to his eventual successor Henry Dearle. The result is a tribute to their lifelong friendship and various talents. It is interesting to compare the Greenery tapestry designed later entirely by Henry Dearle. The original Forest is owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The tapestry has been adapted so that each part of the design is complete in itself, however the Hare, Fox and Raven look marvellous sewn together to make a modern day version of the famous wall hanging.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm).

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Fritillary

FritillaryThis elegant stool cover is adapted from a design by Annie Jack. The wife of William Morris's chief carpenter and one of his best embroiderers she worked with his daughter May at Hammersmith. This is a repeating fabric design which lends itself perfectly to needlepoint
Fritillary shown here as a stool top makes an excellent long bench cushion or even a headboard for a small bed. It leaves space for discreet initials and a date in the two bottom corners.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 26 x 35" (67x90cm).
DESIGN: 17 x 28" (43x71cm).
WOOLS: 29 colours. Appleton tapestry for the design and crewel for the background.
STITCH: Tent stitch

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Frog & Stork
William DeMorgan Animals

Frog & StorkWilliam De Morgan met William Morris in 1863 and remained a friend for the rest of his life. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, De Morgan was talented in many fields, particularly stained glass and pottery. Most of these needlepoint designs have been taken from a wide selection of six-inch ceramic tiles that he made in his workshop in Chelsea in the 1870s. He later moved closer to Morris at Merton Abbey in Surrey. De Morgans tiles and highly glazed pottery are now in the collections of museums all over the world.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Frogs
William DeMorgan Animals

FrogsWilliam De Morgan met William Morris in 1863 and remained a friend for the rest of his life. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, De Morgan was talented in many fields, particularly stained glass and pottery. Most of these needlepoint designs have been taken from a wide selection of six-inch ceramic tiles that he made in his workshop in Chelsea in the 1870s. He later moved closer to Morris at Merton Abbey in Surrey. De Morgans tiles and highly glazed pottery are now in the collections of museums all over the world.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave

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Greenery Deer

Greenery Deer
Fire-screen, picture or wall hanging.
Henry Dearle, Morris' first weaving apprentice, became a talented designer in his own right and on William Morris' death in 1896 he took over Morris & Co. So close was he to Morris in style that many of his designs for wallpapers and fabrics have been mistaken for Morris' own. However, it was in tapestry that he revealed his greatest talent and here his work is quite distinctive. Greenery is one of his finest works and it is interesting to compare it with Morris' Forest.
The original Greenery tapestry, completed in 1892, is now on loan to the National Trust of Scotland and is hung at Crathes Castle, Banchory. A second weaving was completed in 1915 and is in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Beth Russell has adapted the very large weaving into needlepoint and divided it into parts, which she has named for convenience. Each of these would make a hansome firescreen or wall hanging. Sewn together the entire scene is magnificent.

CANVAS: 14#/in (5.5#cm) Zweigart Antique de luxe, 26x30" (67x76cm)
DESIGN: 21x26" (54x67cm).
WOOLS: Appleton crewel.
STITCH: Tent. 40 Colours

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Greenery Fox & Pheasant

Greenery Fox and Pheasant
Fire-screen, picture or wall hanging.
Henry Dearle, Morris' first weaving apprentice, became a talented designer in his own right and on William Morris' death in 1896 he took over Morris & Co. So close was he to Morris in style that many of his designs for wallpapers and fabrics have been mistaken for Morris' own. However, it was in tapestry that he revealed his greatest talent and here his work is quite distinctive. Greenery is one of his finest works and it is interesting to compare it with Morris' Forest.
The original Greenery tapestry, completed in 1892, is now on loan to the National Trust of Scotland and is hung at Crathes Castle, Banchory. A second weaving was completed in 1915 and is in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Beth Russell has adapted the very large weaving into needlepoint and divided it into parts, which she has named for convenience. Each of these would make a hansome firescreen or wall hanging. Sewn together the entire scene is magnificent.

CANVAS: 14#/in (5.5#cm) Zweigart Antique de luxe, 26x30" (67x76cm)
DESIGN: 21x26" (54x67cm).
WOOLS: Appleton crewel.
STITCH: Tent. 40 Colours

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Greenery Hare

Greenery Hare
Fire-screen, picture or wall hanging.
Henry Dearle, Morris' first weaving apprentice, became a talented designer in his own right and on William Morris' death in 1896 he took over Morris & Co. So close was he to Morris in style that many of his designs for wallpapers and fabrics have been mistaken for Morris' own. However, it was in tapestry that he revealed his greatest talent and here his work is quite distinctive. Greenery is one of his finest works and it is interesting to compare it with Morris' Forest.
The original Greenery tapestry, completed in 1892, is now on loan to the National Trust of Scotland and is hung at Crathes Castle, Banchory. A second weaving was completed in 1915 and is in the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Beth Russell has adapted the very large weaving into needlepoint and divided it into parts, which she has named for convenience. Each of these would make a hansome firescreen or wall hanging. Sewn together the entire scene is magnificent.

CANVAS: 14#/in (5.5#cm) Zweigart Antique de luxe, 26x30" (67x76cm)
DESIGN: 21x26" (54x67cm).
WOOLS: Appleton crewel.
STITCH: Tent. 40 Colours

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Hare and Tortoise

Hare and Tortoise
Beautifully painted scenes from Æsop's 2500 year old fables adorn the walls of the spectacular octagonal drawing room in Castell Coch, a Victorian fantasy castle in South Wales. Owned by CADW (Welsh Historical Monuments), it is open to the public and well worth a visit.
Here are the Hare & Tortoise competing in their famous race and the Quack Doctor extolling the virtues of his medicine which does nothing for his own appearance. Hare and Tortoise shown as a box lid looks equally handsome as a stool cover, cushion or picture.

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: Appleton crewel, 34 colours.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Hare

Hare Pillow or Picture
William Morris The Forest
This remarkable William Morris tapestry was originally designed for his patron Alexander Ionides. Completed in 1887, it measured 15ft (4.5m) wide. Morris delegated the drawing of the animals to the architect Philip Webb and the foreground millefleurs to his eventual successor Henry Dearle. The result is a tribute to their lifelong friendship and various talents. It is interesting to compare the Greenery tapestry designed later entirely by Henry Dearle. The original Forest is owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum.
The tapestry has been adapted so that each part of the design is complete in itself, however the Hare, Fox and Raven look marvellous sewn together to make a modern day version of the famous wall hanging.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm).

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Holland Park Rug

Holland Park Rug
Alexander Ionides was one of Morris' most important patrons (see The Forest). He owned a magnificent house in Holland Park, London. In the late 1800s he commissioned Morris to produce a large hand-tufted carpet for his home. The design was called Carbrook and the original now rests with the Victoria & Albert Museum. Beth Russell, while retaining all the beautiful detail, has reduced the design to more manageable proportions and re-named it Holland Park.

CANVAS: 7/8#/in Zweigart Cream Rug Canvas, 27x48" (68.5x122cm).
DESIGN: 31x52" (79x132cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Cross.

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Individual Letters
Designers Forum Animal Alphabet

Each letter sold individual.
In a temporary departure from the Morris theme, Beth Russell has designed a complete alphabet of twenty six kits, each letter decorated by the appropriate animal. These kits are suitable for children and beginners alike and can be stitched individually or joined together to form initials, names or messages. The kits come packed in attractive little calico bags making them ideal gifts. The new blue Zweigart canvas makes the stitching of the background unnecessary and the illustrated instructions are very easy to follow. They can be made into cushions, cubes or samplers or simply joined together to spell names or sayings. Beth has also just produced a printed rug of the entire alphabet. CANVAS: 10#/in Zweigart Blue Interlock, 10 x 10" (25x25cm). DESIGN: 6 x 6" (15x15cm). STITCH: Tent. WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.

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Lemon

Lemon
Designers Forum
William Morris designed and printed his "Fruit" or "Pomegranate" wallpaper in 1862 at Red Lion Square in London. Lemons, oranges, peaches and pomegranates would all have been seen in the conservatories of the larger Victorian houses and Rossetti painted many famous portraits of Morris' wife Janey holding a pomegranate.
Beth Russell has produced four charming needlepoint kits based on the William Morris wallpaper design. They make ideal projects for beginners or to take on holiday. Their size can make small cushions, perfect for the small of our troublesome backs - or may be inserted onto larger cushions - or mounted side by side in a bolster-shaped pillow.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 13x13" (33x33cm).
DESIGN: 8x8" (20x20cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Lion

Lion Pillow, Picture or Wall Hanging
Willam Morris The Forest
This remarkable William Morris tapestry was originally designed for his patron Alexander Ionides. Completed in 1887, it measured 15ft (4.5m) wide. Morris delegated the drawing of the animals to the architect Philip Webb and the foreground millefleurs to his eventual successor Henry Dearle. The result is a tribute to their lifelong friendship and various talents. It is interesting to compare the Greenery tapestry designed later entirely by Henry Dearle. The original Forest is owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum. William Morris The Forest This remarkable William Morris tapestry was originally designed for his patron Alexander Ionides. Completed in 1887, it measured 15ft (4.5m) wide. Morris delegated the drawing of the animals to the architect Philip Webb and the foreground millefleurs to his eventual successor Henry Dearle. The result is a tribute to their lifelong friendship and various talents. It is interesting to compare the Greenery tapestry designed later entirely by Henry Dearle. The original Forest is owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum. Hare Fox Raven Lion Peacock The tapestry has been adapted so that each part of the design is complete in itself, however the Hare, Fox and Raven look marvellous sewn together to make a modern day version of the famous wall hanging. The Peacock is a perfect size for a firescreen. The Lion fits the stool shown with the Borders or can be made into a comfortable fireside cushion.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 20x26" (51x66cm).
DESIGN: 17x23" (43x58.5cm).

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Monkey Designers Forum Miniatures
CANVAS: 18#/in (7#cm) White Interlock, 9½ x 9½" (24x24cm) . DESIGN: 6 x 6" (15x15cm). STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 2 threads. WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 18 colours.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Monkey Designers Forum Miniatures
CANVAS: 18#/in (7#cm) White Interlock, 9½ x 9½" (24x24cm) . DESIGN: 6 x 6" (15x15cm). STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 2 threads. WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 18 colours.

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Orange

Orange
Designers Forum
William Morris designed and printed his "Fruit" or "Pomegranate" wallpaper in 1862 at Red Lion Square in London. Lemons, oranges, peaches and pomegranates would all have been seen in the conservatories of the larger Victorian houses and Rossetti painted many famous portraits of Morris' wife Janey holding a pomegranate.
Beth Russell has produced four charming needlepoint kits based on the William Morris wallpaper design. They make ideal projects for beginners or to take on holiday. Their size can make small cushions, perfect for the small of our troublesome backs - or may be inserted onto larger cushions - or mounted side by side in a bolster-shaped pillow.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 13x13" (33x33cm).
DESIGN: 8x8" (20x20cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Owls Designer Forum Cross Stitch
William De Morgan Cross Stitch Animals Beth Russell has created four delightful cross stitch kits to complement her internationally successful range of needlepoint kits. Inspired by the amusing ceramic tiles produced by William De Morgan in the 1870s, each is worked with DMC cottons on 16#/inch Aida, following a high quality colour/symbol chart and detailed instructions.

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Owls
William DeMorgan Animals

OwlsWilliam De Morgan met William Morris in 1863 and remained a friend for the rest of his life. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, De Morgan was talented in many fields, particularly stained glass and pottery. Most of these needlepoint designs have been taken from a wide selection of six-inch ceramic tiles that he made in his workshop in Chelsea in the 1870s. He later moved closer to Morris at Merton Abbey in Surrey. De Morgans tiles and highly glazed pottery are now in the collections of museums all over the world.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave

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Peach

Peach
Designers Forum
William Morris designed and printed his "Fruit" or "Pomegranate" wallpaper in 1862 at Red Lion Square in London. Lemons, oranges, peaches and pomegranates would all have been seen in the conservatories of the larger Victorian houses and Rossetti painted many famous portraits of Morris' wife Janey holding a pomegranate.
Beth Russell has produced four charming needlepoint kits based on the William Morris wallpaper design. They make ideal projects for beginners or to take on holiday. Their size can make small cushions, perfect for the small of our troublesome backs - or may be inserted onto larger cushions - or mounted side by side in a bolster-shaped pillow.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 13x13" (33x33cm).
DESIGN: 8x8" (20x20cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.

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Peacock

Peacock Pillow, Picture or Wall Hanging
Willam Morris The Forest
This remarkable William Morris tapestry was originally designed for his patron Alexander Ionides. Completed in 1887, it measured 15ft (4.5m) wide. Morris delegated the drawing of the animals to the architect Philip Webb and the foreground millefleurs to his eventual successor Henry Dearle. The result is a tribute to their lifelong friendship and various talents. It is interesting to compare the Greenery tapestry designed later entirely by Henry Dearle. The original Forest is owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum. William Morris The Forest This remarkable William Morris tapestry was originally designed for his patron Alexander Ionides. Completed in 1887, it measured 15ft (4.5m) wide. Morris delegated the drawing of the animals to the architect Philip Webb and the foreground millefleurs to his eventual successor Henry Dearle. The result is a tribute to their lifelong friendship and various talents. It is interesting to compare the Greenery tapestry designed later entirely by Henry Dearle. The original Forest is owned by the Victoria & Albert Museum. Hare Fox Raven Lion Peacock The tapestry has been adapted so that each part of the design is complete in itself, however the Hare, Fox and Raven look marvellous sewn together to make a modern day version of the famous wall hanging. The Peacock is a perfect size for a firescreen. The Lion fits the stool shown with the Borders or can be made into a comfortable fireside cushion.

CANVAS: 14#/in Zweigart Antique Mono De Luxe, 27x20" (68.5x51cm).
DESIGN: 23x16" (58.5x40.5cm)

Beth Russell of Designers Forum Pig Designer Forum Cross Stitch
William De Morgan Cross Stitch Animals Beth Russell has created four delightful cross stitch kits to complement her internationally successful range of needlepoint kits. Inspired by the amusing ceramic tiles produced by William De Morgan in the 1870s, each is worked with DMC cottons on 16#/inch Aida, following a high quality colour/symbol chart and detailed instructions.

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Pigs
William DeMorgan Animals

PigsWilliam De Morgan met William Morris in 1863 and remained a friend for the rest of his life. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, De Morgan was talented in many fields, particularly stained glass and pottery. Most of these needlepoint designs have been taken from a wide selection of six-inch ceramic tiles that he made in his workshop in Chelsea in the 1870s. He later moved closer to Morris at Merton Abbey in Surrey. De Morgans tiles and highly glazed pottery are now in the collections of museums all over the world.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate
Designers Forum
William Morris designed and printed his "Fruit" or "Pomegranate" wallpaper in 1862 at Red Lion Square in London. Lemons, oranges, peaches and pomegranates would all have been seen in the conservatories of the larger Victorian houses and Rossetti painted many famous portraits of Morris' wife Janey holding a pomegranate.
Beth Russell has produced four charming needlepoint kits based on the William Morris wallpaper design. They make ideal projects for beginners or to take on holiday. Their size can make small cushions, perfect for the small of our troublesome backs - or may be inserted onto larger cushions - or mounted side by side in a bolster-shaped pillow.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 13x13" (33x33cm).
DESIGN: 8x8" (20x20cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave.

Beth Russell of Designers Forum
Quack Doctor
Designers Forum Miniatures

Miniatures offer simpler subjects, making excellent starter kits, holiday projects or Christmas gifts. Æsops Fables from Castell Coch Beautifully painted scenes from Æsops 2500 year old fables adorn the walls of the octagonal drawing room in Castell Coch, a Victorian fantasy castle in South Wales. Here are the Hare & Tortoise competing in their famous race and the Quack Doctor extolling the virtues of his medicine which does nothing for his own appearance. Hare and Tortoise Quack Doctor Hare and Tortoise CANVAS: 14#/in (5.5#cm) Zweigart White de luxe canvas, 20 x 26" (??x??cm). DESIGN: 12x15¾" (30.5 x 40cm). STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 3 threads. WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 34 colours. INSTRUCTIONS: Quack Doctor CANVAS: 18#/in ( 7#cm) White Interlock Canvas, 10 x 10" (??x??cm). DESIGN: 6 x 6" (15x15cm). STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 2 threads. WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 14 colours

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Rabbits Rug
William DeMorgan Animals

Rabbits RugWilliam De Morgan met William Morris in 1863 and remained a friend for the rest of his life. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, De Morgan was talented in many fields, particularly stained glass and pottery. Most of these needlepoint designs have been taken from a wide selection of six-inch ceramic tiles that he made in his workshop in Chelsea in the 1870s. He later moved closer to Morris at Merton Abbey in Surrey. De Morgans tiles and highly glazed pottery are now in the collections of museums all over the world.

CANVAS: 6#/in Zweigart cream rug canvas, 36x60" (90x150cm).
DESIGN: 29x54" (73.5x137cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Cross Stitch using two threads in the needle.

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Rabbits
William DeMorgan Animals

RabbitsWilliam De Morgan met William Morris in 1863 and remained a friend for the rest of his life. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, De Morgan was talented in many fields, particularly stained glass and pottery. Most of these needlepoint designs have been taken from a wide selection of six-inch ceramic tiles that he made in his workshop in Chelsea in the 1870s. He later moved closer to Morris at Merton Abbey in Surrey. De Morgans tiles and highly glazed pottery are now in the collections of museums all over the world.

CANVAS: 12#/in Zweigart White Mono De Luxe, 20x20" (51x51cm).
DESIGN: 14x14" (35.5x35.5cm).
WOOLS: Appleton tapestry.
STITCH: Tent/Basketweave