Pietra Dura at Kingston Lacy
| Needlecraft: | Cross stitch kit |
| Finished item: | Picture |
| Size: | 5" x 5", 12.7cm x 12.7cm |
| Designer: | Marion Thorpe |
| Description: | This design was inspired by the Florentine mosaic or pietra dura which faces a magnificent cabinet in the Spanish room at Kingston Lacy, Dorset, UK. The holly and snowdrops motif appears on one of the panels representing The Four Seasons. The intricate dedications of fruit and flowers were designed by William Bankes and created from semiprecious stones by the Buoninsegni brothers who were contracted in 1850 to provide the designs. This is part of the National Trust Cross Stitch Collection |
| Fabric: | 14ct Aida or 28ct Evenweave |
| Thread: | Anchor stranded cotton |
| Stitches: | Cross stitch |
| Skill level: | All levels |
| Kit includes: | Fabric, Chart, Thread, Needle, Illustrated instructions and Historical Notes |
| Packaging: | Clear plastic bag |
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