Want to Buy a Beth Russell Rug?

Beth Russell Needlepoint is selling their stitched model of the Acanthus Rug.  It is magnificent!

https://bethrussellneedlepoint.com/products/acanthus-rug-stitched?_pos=11&_sid=0693e38ab&_ss=r

This is a William Morris design, interpreted by Beth Russell Needlepoint on needlepoint canvas.  It took over 900 hours to stitch, is unlined, and is roughly 38 x 66 inches.  

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© Copyright January 29, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Strawberry Thief Steals Tennis Balls

Jolly Red, a UK tapestry kit company, shows how they translated William Morris' Strawberry Thief design into the Tennis Ball Thief pillow kit.

https://www.facebook.com/mrsjollyred/posts/pfbid0Laidz73ibu51mRBzDhPxUrRFJxJVbJhacwQAsRXc8nHmSqPXkSbcwnKD6vBawdCTl

Here is William Morris' original.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_Thief_(William_Morris)#/media/File:Strawberrythief.jpg

Here is Jolly Red's printed needlepoint version on 10 count canvas with the tennis ball and the Jack Russell terrier.  Very clever!

https://www.jollyred.co.uk/product/thetennisballthief/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow

Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright May 16, 2023 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Basic is Always Classic

Some days we need to step back from all that embellishment and just enjoy a basic tent stitched piece where the original design is king.  It's just beautiful, Stephanie!
https://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2018/07/i-really-am-stitching.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright July 29, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

William Morris Strikes Again

Are you a fan of his classic designs?  They are not just in needlepoint but the needlepoint designs Beth Russell has recreated are wonderful.
http://www.pinkandgreenpup.com/2012/10/william-morris-in-outerwear-and.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com