The World of Cross Stitching

Fit for a king

ven in cross stitch form, there is no mistaking the distinctive red facade of Hampton Court Palace. Built in 1515, the building was adopted by Henry VIII as his royal pleasure palace in 1529. Even in those early days, the palace would have been no stranger to needlework, with walls adorned with rich tapestries

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