Beth Russell of Designers Forum Tulip & Rose - Blue Background |
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Tulip & Rose - Blue Background Designers Forum
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 a choice of two background colours; ivory and dark blue. 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).
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