May’s Coverlet Fabric - Indigo/Rose - 237308 - Morris & Co Sage/Linen Featuring dramatic swirling acanthus leaves

Featuring dramatic swirling acanthus leaves

This embroidery has been developed from an original Morris archive print called ‘Diaper’

Layered stitching creates an almost three-dimensional leaf effect in this charming embroidery that celebrates the curling mistletoe sprigs featured in an original embroidery stitched by Mary Newill and the students at the Birmingham School of Art

72"        Pattern repeat: 17

21"       Design match: Straight

May’s Coverlet Fabric - Indigo/Rose - 237308 - Morris & Co Sage/Linen Featuring dramatic swirling acanthus leavesMays Coverlet Fabric Indigo Rose 237308 Morris & Co In the bedroom of Emery Walkers House lies a most incredible object, now interpreted by the Morris & Co. design studio; a crewel embroidered coverlet. Created by May Morris, daughter of William Morris, for Emerys wife, Mary, during the last bedridden years of her life, it exemplifies Mays astonishing needlework abilities. It also stands as a beautiful tribute to the friendship enjoyed between the