Strawberry Thief by William Morris Limited Edition Floss Organizer by Primitive and Wood (P&W) Designer embroidery accessories

Strawberry Thief by William Morris

Limited Edition Floss Organizer by Primitive and Wood (P&W)

A collector’s treasure for embroidery lovers and fans of classic British design.

A beautifully crafted keepsake box designed with stitchers in mind.

• Dimensions: 152×101 mm (approx. 6×4")

• Holds up to 32 colors

• Unique teardrop triangle holes (9×9 mm) for easy, ergonomic thread sorting

• Printed on one side; engraving with numbers and title on the reverse

• Hand-sanded finish – smooth to the touch, sealed for durability

What makes this pattern truly special is its revolutionary printing process. For the first time, Morris used a method that layered red and yellow dyes onto a blue-and-white base — a painstaking technique that took him eight years to perfect. In May 1883, he wrote to his daughter:

"Last week I spent a lot of time in Merton, anxiously watching the first edition of Strawberry Thief, which I think we’ve finally got right."
The final result so delighted him that he registered the design with the Patent Office.

Only a handful of these bobbins were made, and once they’re gone — they’re gone.
This design is also available as a matching needle minder, floss bobbin, and magnetic box.