Beth has recently added two new needlepoint designs to her range of kits taken from the beautiful paintings at Castell Coch the 'medieval' fantasy castle in South Wales.

A detail from the Aesop's fables mural which encircles the Drawing Room makes this very pretty little cushion. Toning fabric has been added either side and the cord is made from Appleton wools using some of the colours in the design.

Butterflies
Monkey pale background
Monkey dark background

Monkeys and squirrels climbing through pomegranate trees and vines adorn the domed ceiling panels in Lady Bute's highly decorated bedroom. The monkey kit is available in a choice of two background colours: a deep indigo blue or pale grey. Please state which is required when ordering.

Butterflies
CANVAS: 18#/in (7#cm) Zweigart White mono de luxe,
12 x 10½" (31x26cm)
DESIGN: 8½ x 6" (21x15cm).
STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 2 threads.
WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 24 colours.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Monkey (pale or dark background)
CANVAS: 18#/in (7#cm) White Interlock, 9½ x 9½" (24x24cm) .
DESIGN: 6 x 6" (15x15cm).
STITCH: Tent stitch worked with 2 threads.
WOOLS: Appleton crewel, 18 colours.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Castell Coch
Built in the late 1870s by the architect William Burges as a weekend retreat for the immensely rich Lord Bute, Castell Coch (Red Castle) has the dramatic appearance of a 13th century castle, with a drawbridge, portcullis and turrets.
The interior decoration throughout the castle is a riot of colourful eccentricity, fabulous workmanship and Victorian fantasy.