Tuesday 23 July 2013

Fraise Heureux

William Morris designed a print called “Strawberry Thief”  It was inspired by the Morris family's attempts to grow strawberries at their home at Kelmscott, but being thwarted by thrushes who would creep under the netting to eat the berries. Morris insisted that the birds be left undisturbed. Did this make the strawberries sad?

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When I first started reading “Fraise Lachrymose” blog, this was the design of the header. That was a long time ago now…and Mags and I have become really good friends [and Mags has changed her header to a cool retro print] We have move from ‘blog-following’ through ‘blog-friendship’ to the point where we have visited each others homes, and left our two exceptionally tall, guitar-playing spouses to their own devices while we go off and have our own incomprehensible conversations. And Mags’ friend Catherine taught me to crochet when I was on holiday in Belfast.

When I was sorting through my Stash recently, I found some forgotten fabric which I have had for ages waiting for a Special Purpose. I suddenly knew its destiny…it has now become a [somewhat belated] birthday gift – a cushion for Mags’ special Reading Chair. Thank you Mags & family for being such good friends!

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11 comments:

  1. What an interesting post- both about Morris and about your friendship with Mags! I love the print on that fabric- what a lovely present foer h!x

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  2. That's a special present indeed!
    Jane x
    PS Chris' step Dad was offered a place designing for William Morris.He turned it down and now he is (much!) older he regrets it!

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    1. That's an amazing link with history!!

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    2. Should have added that Morris and Co became Sandersons...Chris' step Dad isn't THAT old!
      Jane x

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  3. Such a lovely piece of fabric, I'm sure she will be thrilled.

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  4. Lovely. I imagine she'll be delighted with the cushion.

    I love cushions, my husband hates them. It's such a battle. LOL

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    1. Is it a 'man' thing, this cushion-hating? Bob is not keen on them either!

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  5. Beautiful!! I know Mags will love her new pillow and enjoy that you made it for her :)

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  6. Mags does indeed love her new pillow, and it now has pride of place on the reading chair- photo will appear on happy fraise tres soon.

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