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The Castle Collection
The following patterns are not intended for beginners.  They are very large (approx. 35 x 24 inches), intricate designs, most containing at least 100 colors and 265,000+ stitches!  These patterns are done tapestry-style, which means that there is no backstitching, and like tapestries, they will look better from a distance.

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Arundel Castle Counted Cross Stitch Pattern stitch count 627w x 418h Portrait of the glorious Arundel Castle in England.  Built in 1067 by Roger de Montgomery, the castle served to defend Sussex County from attacks via the Arun River.  It served as either home or refuge for most of England's royalty throughout history.	PDF Download $6.50 Hard Copy $8.00
Bodiam Castle Counted Cross Stitch Pattern stitch count 453w x 316h A beautiful picture of England's Bodiam Castle and its reflection in the moat.  The castle was built near Sussex by Sir Eddward Dalyngrygge to protect against any possible French invasions.  It seems to magically "float" in the center of its moat.	PDF Download $6.50 Hard Copy $8.00
Edinburgh Castle Counted Cross Stitch Pattern stitch count 624w x 426h Perched atop a massive volcanic rock in Scotland sits the majestic Edinburgh Castle.  Edinburgh Castle now serves as a fully operational military base.  Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to King James I in a small apartment here.  In a corner of the courtyard still stands the "Witches Well," where many women were found guilty of practicing witchcraft and burned on the spot.	PDF Download $6.50 Hard Copy $8.00
Raby Castle Counted Cross Stitch Pattern stitch count 284w x 192h Raby Castle in England.  Located in the ancient town of Staindrop, the original castle was built by King Cnut in the 11th century.  It was rebuilt in 1387 by the Neville's, and withstood the English Civil War.  The castle is reportedly haunted by three ghosts -- Charles Neville, Henry Vane the Younger, and the first Lady Barnard (whom the staff affectionately called the "Old Hell Cat.")	PDF Download $5.50 Hard Copy $7.00