This counted cross stitch bookmark kit recreates Strawberry Thief, William Morris's beloved pattern of song thrushes and ripe strawberries against a deep indigo ground. Morris was inspired by the thrushes that raided the kitchen garden at Kelmscott Manor, his country home in Oxfordshire. Stitched in DMC's high-sheen embroidery floss, the design takes on rich color and texture, and the finished bookmark is a lovely way to carry a piece of Arts and Crafts history between the pages of a favorite book.

This kit is made by DMC, the French thread maker that has been producing embroidery floss since the 18th century, in partnership with the V&A in London, one of the world's great museums of art and design. Morris was a designer, craftsman, and writer whose work led the revival of traditional British textile arts, and Strawberry Thief remains one of his best-known designs.

Kit includes:

• 14-count Aida fabric in 100% cotton, 15 x 30 cm (5.9 x 11.8 in)
• DMC six-strand embroidery floss, pre-sorted on a thread organizer
• Two backing cards for finishing your bookmark
• Embroidery needle
• Instructions in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Japanese

Finished bookmark measures approx. 2 x 6.8 in (5.2 x 17.5 cm). With full coverage and frequent color changes, this design is a rewarding project for stitchers with some cross stitch experience.