Strawberry Thief Velvet Made to Measure Fabric Sample

• Opulent Velvet composition
• Arts and Crafts design
• Coordinating Made to Measure and Made to Order items available to purchase separately

Perhaps William Morris’s most recognisable design, Strawberry Thief was inspired by the thrushes that crept under Morris’s strawberry nets in his garden at Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire. The original pattern took several days to print using hand-carved woodblocks to build up the different colours, and ‘Strawberry Thief’ was consequently one of Morris’s firm’s most expensive cottons. Whilst waiting to see the first piece printed, Morris endured sleepless nights in his lodgings at Merton Abbey. Designed in 1883, Strawberry Thief remains one of William Morris’s most popular and iconic designs.

Experience the luxurious feel and rich detailing of the Strawberry Thief Velvet collection with this Made to Measure Fabric Sample. Perfect for helping you visualise how this iconic William Morris print will complement your space, this sample showcases the plush velvet texture and exclusive Dunelm colourway in a manageable, tactile size. The Strawberry Thief design, one of Morris’s most celebrated Arts and Crafts motifs, is reimagined in a palette that brings warmth, sophistication, and historical charm to contemporary interiors. Ideal for coordinating with matching made to measure curtains, Roman blinds, cushion covers, and tiebacks, this fabric sample offers a helpful preview of colour, weight, and texture before you commit to your bespoke order. Whether you’re styling a period property or adding character to a modern room, this sample is an essential first step in creating a coordinated and timeless scheme inspired by one of Britain’s most iconic design legacies.