Morris & Co - Mini Strawberry Thief in Aqua - for Free Spirit - Sold in half yard increments
Pickup available at 4299 S Farm Road 253
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Delight in the intricate heritage of British Arts & Crafts design scaled to perfection with Mini Strawberry Thief in Aqua from The Original Morris & Co. by FreeSpirit Fabrics! This charming, petite-scale interpretation of William Morris's iconic 1883 pattern showcases thrushes sneaking ripe crimson strawberries amidst stylized floral blossoms and swirling botanical leaves, set against a soft, weathered mineral-aqua ground.
Ordering Note: This fabric is sold by the half yard. All yardage is cut continuously straight from the bolt.
Product Details
- Manufacturer / Brand: FreeSpirit Fabrics
- Design House: The Original Morris & Co.
- Designer: William Morris
- Collection: The Classics / Kelmscott
- Print Name: Mini Strawberry Thief
- SKU: PWWM002.AQUAX
- Colorway: Aqua (Soft Mineral Duck Egg Aqua Ground with Sage Green, Golden Tan, Soft Cream & Crimson Strawberry Accents)
- Scale: Petite / Mini scale repeat (ideal for detailed piecing and small-scale sewing)
- Fiber Content: 100% Premium Designer Quilting Cotton
- Width: 44" / 45" wide
Why We Love It
Mini Strawberry Thief captures all the magnificent detail and historical elegance of the original pattern in a delightfully compact, ditsy scale! The serene mineral-aqua ground creates a soft, tranquil aesthetic that reads as a textured pastel neutral, while the scaled-down thrushes and berries fit effortlessly into smaller patchwork blocks, bag pockets, and accessories without losing the design's iconic storytelling.
Coral and Olive Inspiration
- Detailed Patchwork & Star Points: The scaled-down motif makes this ideal for smaller pieced units—such as 3" or 4" star blocks, flying geese, and English Paper Piecing (EPP) hexagons.
- Boutique Bag Linings & Small Accessories: Pair with Soft n Stable and ByAnnie zippers to stitch elegant zippered cosmetic cases, coin purses, and interior pocket linings.
- Heirloom Baby Quilts & Nursery Projects: The gentle aqua and soft sage palette lends itself beautifully to delicate, timeless nursery quilts and bassinet linens.
- Charming Quilt Bindings: Cut straight grain or on the bias for a subtle, multi-toned botanical binding that frames finished quilts with refined detail.
Coral and Olive Note
Coordinate this delicate print with Strawberry Thief in Navy, Strawberry Thief in Red, and coordinating heritage prints from The Original Morris & Co. collection by FreeSpirit Fabrics.
