The Tapestry Kit Collection

The Tapestry Kit Collection

Beth Russell's 'The Forest' Tapestry Kits

These designs are all based on a remarkable William Morris tapestry 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. The Peacock is a perfect size for a firescreen with the Lion made into a comfortable fireside cushion.
 
Beth Russell Fox Tapestry Kit

Beth Russell Fox Tapestry Kit

£74.95 inc. VAT (sales tax)

Approx US$ 133.41

 

The kit uses Appletons crewel wool on 14hpi canvas and measures 14" (35.5cm) square.

 

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Beth Russell Hare Tapestry Kit

Beth Russell Hare Tapestry Kit

£74.95 inc. VAT (sales tax)

Approx US$ 133.41

 

The kit uses Appletons crewel wool on 14hpi canvas and measures 14" (35.5cm) square.

 

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Beth Russell Raven Tapestry Kit

Beth Russell Raven Tapestry Kit

£74.95 inc. VAT (sales tax)

Approx US$ 133.41

 

The kit uses Appletons crewel wool on 14hpi canvas and measures 14" (35.5cm) square.

 

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Beth Russell Lion Tapestry Kit

Beth Russell Lion Tapestry Kit

£109.95 inc. VAT (sales tax)

Approx US$ 195.71

 

The kit uses Appletons crewel wool on 14hpi canvas and measures 17" x 23" (43 x 58.5cm).

 

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Beth Russell Peacock Tapestry Kit

Beth Russell Peacock Tapestry Kit

£109.95 inc. VAT (sales tax)

Approx US$ 195.71

 

The kit uses Appletons crewel wool on 14hpi canvas and measures 23" x 16" (58.5 x 40.5cm).

 

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Beth Russell Woodpecker Tapestry Kit

Beth Russell Woodpecker Tapestry Kit

£109.95 inc. VAT (sales tax)

Approx US$ 195.71

 

The kit uses Appletons crewel wool on 14hpi canvas and measures 23" x 16" (58.5 x 40.5cm).

 

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