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SANDRINGHAM HOUSE KITS - OTHER PRODUCTS

Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs. We have produced a range of needlework kits exclusively for Sandringham House Estate, Norfolk. These charted kits are only available from the Visitor Centre. Further information about Sandringham is available by telephoning:  - 01553 612 908, e-mail: - visits@sandringhamestate.co.uk , web: - http://www.sandringham-estate.co.uk

The cushion kits are based on original cushions worked by Queen Mary between 1948 and 1953. Each cushion kit contains: - Appleton's 100% wool tapestry  yarn, large scale charts, needles, full working instructions, a yarn sample colour key and instructions on how to make the kit into a cushion. 

The view of Sandringham House kit contains: - Appleton's 100% wool tapestry and crewel yarn, large scale charts, needles, full working instructions and a yarn sample colour key. 

The charted cross stitch kit contains DMC cotton, 14 count Aida, large scale charts, needles, full working instructions and a yarn sample colour key.

Autumn Basket

Queen Alexandra's Nest

Rose Bouquet

Code: TSAN001
Size: 18" x 14"
10 hole canvas
Skill level: 3
45.7 x 35.6 cm
1/2 cross stitch
Code: XSAN002
Size: 4" x 6"
14 hole Aida
Skill level: 2
10.2 x 15.2 cm
1/2 cross stitch
Code: TSAN003
Size: 16" x 16"
10 hole canvas
Skill level: 3
40.6 x 40.6 cm
1/2 cross stitch
Notes: This design is based on fruit and flowers which were growing on the Estate. Notes: Queen Alexandra was married to King Edward VII and this "Nest" was built for her on the edge of the Upper Lake. Notes: This is based on an original cushion which is found in the Ballroom.

Rose Garland

Sandringham House

Summer Flowers

Code: TSAN004
Size: 16" x 16"
10 hole canvas
Skill level: 3
40.6 x 40.6 cm
1/2 cross stitch
Code: TSAN005
Size: 12" x 8"
14 hole canvas
Skill level: 4
30.5 x 20.3 cm
1/2 cross stitch
Code: TSAN006
Size: 18" x 14"
10 hole canvas
Skill level: 2
45.7 x 35.6 cm
1/2 cross stitch
Notes: The original design is situated on a seat in the small Drawing Room of the House. Notes: This view shows the upper lake and west front of the House which was completed in 1870. Notes: This cushion shows some of Queen Mary's favourite flowers including carnations, dianthus, periwinkle and tulips.
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