A beautiful boxed Sajou cross stitch kit to embroider a cushion inspired by the carpet of Napoléon’s campaign tent — because even on the battlefield, standards had to be maintained.
The Emperor’s campaign tent was a portable headquarters, divided into a bedroom at the rear (iron bed with a strap base) and a study at the front (folding writing desk and chairs). On the ground lay a leopard-print carpet, echoing the saddle-cloths used by cavalry officers — a motif that manages to be both martial and magnificently decorative at the same time. This cushion kit reproduces that distinctive pattern in cross stitch.
The motif measures 168 x 170 stitches, giving a finished cushion size of approximately 28 x 28.3 cm — a more manageable project than some of its companions in the Museum & Heritage range, and no less beautiful for it.
The kit includes:
Full-colour pattern chart printed on one 60 x 28 cm sheet, with all necessary instructions
50 x 70 cm off-white embroidery linen
100% cotton backing fabric, 40 x 40 cm
9 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2005 x 3, 2009, 2023 x 2, 2028, 2221, 2234
A Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label
You will find the companion Emperor’s Bedchamber and Empress Joséphine’s Roses cushion kits in my shop, along with the full Napoleon and Joséphine boxed kit and other Museum & Heritage designs.
1st chart i ordered. So pleased I've ordered 2 more different bayeux tapestry charts. Quality is brilliant. Looking forward to Stitching. Came well packed. Thank you
One of 4 charts I've brought from this seller. Just as described. Detailed clear chart. Easy to read. Seller goes out of her way to help. Top seller. Thank you.
