{"title":"Sajou Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eSajou’s embroidery kits bring together some of France’s most celebrated heritage designs — Bayeux Tapestry scenes, Toiles du Jouy, Versailles and Chenonceau palaces, and Marie Antoinette inspired kits. Available in a range of project sizes from small pots, to cushions to larger wall hangings. Each kit includes quality linen or Aida, threads and chart, ready to stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sajou-museum-heritage-large-cross-stitch-kit-the-bayeux-tapestry-352770384","title":"Bayeux Tapestry Large Cross Stitch Kit by Sajou","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent large-scale Sajou cross stitch kit inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry — the extraordinary eleventh-century embroidered narrative depicting the events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. One of the most remarkable surviving works of medieval art, and endlessly compelling as a stitching subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large-format kit brings together a selection of key scenes from the tapestry, making it a beautiful summary of the story in a single substantial piece. Well suited to experienced stitchers who want an immersive heritage project to frame or display as textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes everything needed to begin stitching: a printed pattern chart, wool embroidery threads selected to reflect the original colour palette, and a linen fabric base. Full materials details are included in the kit packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few notes before you start:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron the linen gently on a low heat before beginning to remove any creases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse an embroidery hoop or frame to maintain even tension throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganise and label threads by shade before you start — it makes a real difference on a large project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen complete, hand wash gently in cool water if needed and press from the reverse with a light cloth over the stitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual Bayeux Tapestry scene kits and pot kits are also available separately in my shop, along with other embroidery designs inspired by the historical textile collections of France’s great châteaux and museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46086046351633,"sku":"4116143910_147A","price":131.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.2432095143_p8sy_06218923-842e-412e-a3f0-5c712aa8083f.jpg?v=1787079054"},{"product_id":"sajou-marie-antoinette-museum-heritage-boxed-kit-352771187","title":"Sajou Marie Antoinette Museum \u0026 Heritage Boxed Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent boxed Sajou Museum \u0026amp; Heritage kit for a large embroidery celebrating Marie-Antoinette, the last Queen to live in the Palace of Versailles before her tragic end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery brings together the iconic portrait of Marie-Antoinette by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun — the Queen’s official portraitist — alongside designs drawn from embroideries associated with, and in some cases worked by, Marie-Antoinette herself. Her famous love of lace and fashion is reflected in motifs based on fabric samples used by Rose Bertin, her dressmaker, as well as the Queen’s own silhouette and monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarie-Antoinette (1755–1793) continues to fascinate. Despite her tragic fate and the many grievances held against her, she remains one of the most compelling and iconic figures in French history. Vilified during the Revolution, her reputation was gradually rehabilitated: in 1816 Louis XVIII gave her the state funeral she had been denied; the Empress Eugénie devoted years to collecting objects that had belonged to her; and writers including Dumas and the Goncourt brothers kept her memory alive. It fell to Pierre de Nolhac (1859–1936), the first curator of Versailles, to fully restore her image, returning the Petit Trianon to its original character and bringing her portraits back to public attention. Today, she is a worldwide myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis embroidery represents approximately 310 hours of stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 340 x 340 stitches, giving a finished size of 56.7 x 56.7 cm on 12-count linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large 68 x 80 cm pattern chart printed on matt paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 70 cm square of pink linen fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 14 cm squares of linen in off-white, Sajou blue, cyclamen, mole and lime tree colourways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2001, 2004, 2005, 2018, 2022 x 3, 2023 x 2, 2024, 2025 x 2, 2032, 2034, 2036, 2037, 2041, 2042, 2180, 2190, 2227, 2317, 2340, 2350, 2409 x 2, 2443, 2445 x 2, 2469, 2535, 2536, 2615, 2818, 2876\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 28 mm buttons to cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 20 cm each of pink and pale blue satin ribbon, plus nine pieces of organza ribbon in pastel tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit forms part of the Sajou Versailles Palace Museum \u0026amp; Heritage collection. You will find further kits from this collection in my shop, including the Chenonceau Château, the History of Toile du Jouy, the Bayeux Tapestry, Tinctorial Plants and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46086091866385,"sku":"2292452348_EF17","price":206.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.1462583699_o676.jpg?v=1787078963"},{"product_id":"sajou-museum-heritage-toile-du-jouy-cross-stitch-embroidery-kit-coquecigrues-pot-352770905","title":"Sajou Toile du Jouy Cross Stitch Kit- Coquecigrues Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou kit containing everything needed to stitch and make up the Coquecigrues design pot — a charming finished piece and a perfect gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coquecigrues design is taken from the pattern archives of the Toile du Jouy Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou pattern chart for the Coquecigrues design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 14 cm square piece of Sajou off-white embroidery linen, 32 threads per inch (12-count)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetors du Nord embroidery threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA round box with metal base and lid, a cardboard disc for mounting the embroidery, and a band of matching patterned paper to cover the side of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished embroidered pot measures 4.2 cm high and 7.3 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coquecigrues embroidery chart is also available separately, and you will find further charts and kits in my shop inspired by the historical textile collections of France’s great châteaux and museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46086096126225,"sku":"2340148110_A4FB","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.2287360349_2cgh_86c0b981-1922-47dc-a557-e8446635b88a.jpg?v=1787079241"},{"product_id":"sajou-museum-heritage-toile-du-jouy-manufacture-embroidery-kit-the-hand-painting-352770606","title":"Sajou Museum \u0026 Heritage Toile du Jouy Manufacture Embroidery Kit- The Hand Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou cross stitch kit depicting the hand painting stage of Toile du Jouy production at Jouy-en-Josas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the maddering process could only produce a limited range of colours, the cloth was sent to the print factory for the application of greens, yellows and blues. These colours were hand-painted by a team of women known as ‘Pinceauteuses’ (Paintbrush Ladies), who made their own paintbrushes from their hair. In 1793 there were 300 Pinceauteuses at the factory, but in 1808 Samuel Widmer (a nephew of Oberkampf) invented solid green by printing a layer of yellow followed by a layer of blue, which began the decline of their craft. The final finish was a layer of glaze — a mixture of wax and starch passed through a heated calender. Some pieces were even polished with an agate stone to add sheen and depth to the colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its peak between 1780 and 1805, the factory employed over 1,000 workers — rising to 1,400 if the Chantemerle textile mill at Essonnes, which wove the cotton fabrics, is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart measures 161 x 127 points, giving a finished size of approximately 30.8 x 25.2 cm. The embroidery looks wonderful worked in reds or blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-colour A3 pattern chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide sheet ‘Interpreting the Stitches’ for achieving a fabric effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 35 x 26 cm piece of off-white 32-count linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2033 x 2, 2447 x 2, 2469 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is taken from the larger Toile du Jouy Manufacture chart, which features all stages of production alongside swatches of Toile du Jouy fabrics. 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The chart is printed in matt finish so that notes and references can be written directly onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA printed pattern chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 cards of Laine St Pierre embroidery wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-count sand linen embroidery fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the full range of Bayeux Tapestry scene kits, pot kits and the large kit in my shop, along with other embroidery designs inspired by the historical textile collections of France’s great châteaux and museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46086115459345,"sku":"2337680332_035C","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.843379137_exy6.jpg?v=1787078876"},{"product_id":"sajou-museum-heritage-bayeux-tapestry-embroidery-kit-williams-feast-352770407","title":"Bayeux Tapestry Embroidery Kit — William's Feast by Sajou","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou cross stitch kit depicting William's Feast — a richly detailed scene from the Bayeux Tapestry showing the Norman army preparing to dine on the eve of the Battle of Hastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo servants have suspended a cauldron over a fire, with what appear to be skewers above. Another servant tends an oven with flames billowing out. Two more servants pass through a portal, likely a requisitioned manor. Four cavaliers use their shields as a table. Beside them, Bishop Odo gives grace over a table covered with dishes. In the centre, a servant brings a new dish with a small bow. The whole scene crackles with the controlled chaos of an army encampment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 264 x 67 points, giving a finished size of approximately 44 x 11.5 cm on 32-count linen. 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It is a remarkable act of quiet dignity and creative persistence in the most desperate of circumstances. 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Her identity remains unknown, and the scene has been interpreted variously as a diplomatic alliance, a scandal, or a deliberate slight against the Anglo-Saxons. Whatever the truth, she is a tantalising enigma in an otherwise male-dominated story — and one can only wish we had her side of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second chart depicts the coronation of King Harold following the death of King Edward — the moment that set the Conquest in motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach motif measures 88 x 73 points, giving a finished size of approximately 15 x 12.5 cm on 32-count linen. 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In response, William raises his helmet to show his face — proof that he is alive and still fighting. Beside him, his half-brother Bishop Odo, characteristically carrying a staff rather than a sword (as a man of the church, he was not supposed to draw blood), rallies the troops and drives them forward. It is a moment of theatre as much as warfare, and the tapestry captures it with extraordinary immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 355 x 95 points, giving a finished size of approximately 59 x 16 cm on 32-count linen. 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The embroidered side of the cushion reproduces the design of the room’s distinctive wall coverings; the reverse is a patterned toile in warm brown tones — a lovely detail that makes this a beautifully finished piece from both sides. 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An exceptional gift for any lover of French textile history and fine needlework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a large full-colour A1 chart with stitch interpretation guide, 36 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread, and 32-count linen embroidery fabric in the colours and sizes required to complete the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the chart is a reproduction of the factory’s ‘chef de pièce’ trademark — printed at each end of every length of fabric as required by Royal decree. The stamp shown dates from 1789–1792, the golden age of Oberkampf, who was sole owner of the factory at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production scenes are interpreted from a fabric printed at the factory in 1783, designed by Jean-Baptiste Huet (1745–1821), an exceptional painter and engraver with a longstanding relationship with the factory. The scenes depict the printing process using wooden planks, the maddering of fabric to produce the reds, the bleaching of cloth to remove excess dye, and the hand-painting of colours that could not be achieved through maddering. Oberkampf himself appears in the original design alongside his son and in collaboration with Huet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the foot of the chart are examples of other prints produced at the factory. Although Toile du Jouy is best known for its scenic prints, these accounted for only around 200 of the factory’s designs — more than 30,000 floral and geometric prints were also produced, including Mignonnettes (ditsy prints), botanical florals, and Les Indiennes: the chintzes originally imported from Persia, India and China, so popular with Europeans that they were widely copied despite various royal bans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is intended to be worked on off-white linen. The motif measures 345 x 342 points, giving a finished size of 57.5 x 57.5 cm. A working piece of at least 70 x 70 cm is recommended. The printed chart measures 68 x 80 cm and is produced in matt finish so that notes can be written directly onto it. The reverse carries detailed embroidery instructions and extensive historical notes on Toile du Jouy and its production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart is also available separately without the kit. 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The response was so enthusiastic that Sajou began producing it as a boxed kit. It is not hard to see why: 72 small linen squares in 17 colours, each embroidered with traditional motifs from Sajou’s vintage archives, then assembled and edged with striped petersham ribbon into a throw measuring 99 x 88 cm. The finished piece is a genuine heirloom — the kind of thing that gets passed down, not packed away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small size of each linen square makes this a wonderfully portable project — perfect for commutes, lunch hours, holidays, or any spare moment you can find. Fair warning: it becomes thoroughly addictive. It is also a lovely project to share with younger or less experienced stitchers, as the piece grows visibly and satisfyingly from the very first square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe braid is available in Brown, Turquoise, Navy Blue and Red — please select your preferred colour from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 linen squares in 17 colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 cards of Laine Saint-Pierre embroidery wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Red Sajou Album No. 906 containing the motifs from Sajou’s vintage archives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 metres of striped petersham ribbon for borders and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for making up the throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the other plaid throw gift box kits — the Floral Letters, Gothic Letters, Wissant, Farandole Alsacienne and La Fontaine’s Fables versions — in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":46086714327313,"sku":"1330891204_Brown_64987","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Turquoise","offer_id":46086714360081,"sku":"1330891204_Turquoise_47948","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Navy Blue","offer_id":46086714392849,"sku":"1330891204_NavyBlue_D3484","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":46086714425617,"sku":"1330891204_Red_3334B","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.838842488_jyc2.jpg?v=1729859341"},{"product_id":"sajou-museum-heritage-large-chateau-du-chenonceau-embroidery-boxed-kit-the-history-of-chateau-de-chenonceau-352771074","title":"Sajou Museum \u0026 Heritage Large Chateau du Chenonceau Embroidery Boxed Kit- The History of Chateau de Chenonceau","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent large Sajou boxed cross stitch kit celebrating the history of the Château de Chenonceau — one of the most beautiful and history-laden of all the Loire châteaux, and one with an unusually strong female story at its heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart is richly detailed: portraits of some of Chenonceau’s famous female inhabitants, repeat motifs drawn from the textiles in the château’s rooms, symbols and flags relating to the history of the castle, and a silhouette of its distinctive architecture spanning the River Cher. The reverse of the chart carries historical notes and full stitching instructions. Four small cardboard discs are included for mounting the ladies’ portraits as medallions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 345 x 344 stitches, giving a finished size of approximately 57.5 x 57 cm on 12-count linen. The embroidery represents approximately 215 hours of stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: a small error crept into the pattern instructions regarding the Green Room — it should read moss linen, not lime tree. 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The result is a throw of real distinction, and genuine heirloom quality — the kind of thing that gets passed down, not packed away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Chambord Plaid, the Wissant throw began life as a project in the \u003cem\u003eMaison Sajou Point de Croix\u003c\/em\u003e book, conceived as a way of using up scraps of linen and leftover threads. Demand was such that Sajou added it to their boxed kit collection. It is perfect for both beginners and seasoned embroiderers — the small linen squares are wonderfully portable, ideal for commutes, lunch hours, holidays, or any spare moment. Fair warning: it becomes thoroughly addictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 linen squares in black and off-white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 cards of Laine Saint-Pierre embroidery wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 cards of Tonkin embroidery thread (as used by Chanel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Red Sajou Album No. 907 containing motifs from Sajou’s vintage archives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for making up the throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished throw measures 99 x 88 cm. You will find the other plaid throw gift box kits — Chambord, Floral Letters, Gothic Letters, Farandole Alsacienne and La Fontaine’s Fables — in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47440993714449,"sku":"PTSAJGIF-J34H","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.838630625_3snh.jpg?v=1787079260"},{"product_id":"sajou-museum-heritage-toile-du-jouy-48626","title":"Sajou Museum \u0026 Heritage Toile du Jouy Embroidery Cushion Kit- Oriental Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou cross stitch kit for making a rectangular cushion in the iconic Toile du Jouy Oriental Flowers print, backed with a printed historical chintz fabric. A wonderful project and a stunning finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes everything needed to complete the cushion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 35 x 25 cm piece of 32-count (12 threads per cm) mustard linen fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 35 x 25 cm piece of 100% cotton Indienne fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2003, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2023, 2024, 2025 x 2, 2028, 2302, 2749, 2876\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour pattern chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find further charts and kits in my shop inspired by the historical textile collections of France’s great châteaux and museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531321753873,"sku":"PTSAJMUS-PLOH","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5495030479_ipxn.jpg?v=1787079199"},{"product_id":"sajou-blue-note-pad-to-embroider-limited-25195","title":"Sajou Blue Note Pad to Embroider- Limited Edition- Sajou Allegory","description":"\u003cp\u003eA limited edition Sajou allegory blue note pad cross stitch kit.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe kit contains;\u003cbr\u003e\n- A piece of 12 count sand linen fabric measuring 20cm x 24cm,\u003cbr\u003e\n- Five Retors du Nord embroidery floss: n°s 2016, 2405, 2818, 2864 and 2876 ,\u003cbr\u003e\n- Cardboard for mounting 12.3 x 20cm,\u003cbr\u003e\n- A piece of wadding 20cm x 25cm,\u003cbr\u003e\n- A piece of pattern fabric 15cm x 25cm,\u003cbr\u003e\n- A bordeaux note pad with fabric cover,\u003cbr\u003e\n- An explanation sheet featuring the pattern for the album cover.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe note pad contains 40 pages of blue paper bound with two rings.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back is made of a thick kraft cardboard.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt measures 15 x 21cm.\u003cbr\u003e\nSize of motif : 68 x 120 points, which when stitched on 12 count linen measures 11.3 x 20cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of you will already be collectors of Sajou and be more than aware of this extraordinary French brand. Sajou produce haberdashery items made in France to the highest standards (in some cases even produced on the original old machinery). Perfect for gifts and collectors, and for those of you unable to resist a quality that is seldom found in today's mass produced haberdashery products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSajou was created in 1828 by Jaques- Simon Sajou, selling haberdashery for embroidery, tapestry, lace, crochet and weaving. His pattern albums are sought after to this day by collectors worldwide. In 2005 the Sajou brand was purchased and revived by avid collector; Frederique Crestin- Billet. Many of the old designs have been faithfully reproduced and there are some new designs that have been added in the Sajou style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Pattern Chart, Retours du Nord Embroidery Threads, Blue Notebook, Wadding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531360059665,"sku":"PTSAJBLU-U2UH","price":45.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5446886080_bnu1.jpg?v=1787079151"},{"product_id":"sajou-cross-stitch-cushion-kit-paris-30007","title":"Sajou Cross Stitch Cushion Kit- Paris Landmarks- Linen Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming Sajou cross stitch kit to make a small Paris Landmarks cushion on 12-count linen, featuring some of the city’s most beloved silhouettes — the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, the Sacré-Cœur and the Moulin Rouge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is worked in cross stitch using two strands of thread over two linen threads. The backing fabric is coordinate 1 of Sajou’s ‘Ma Belle Ville de Paris’ model — a lovely finishing touch that makes this a properly polished little cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses a tea linen fabric. The kit is also available with an Aida fabric base if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tea linen swatch, 20 x 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou cotton backing fabric, 20 x 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cards of Retors du Nord thread: 2223, 2227, 2705 and 2780, plus two cards of additional colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the Aida fabric version of this kit and other Sajou Paris Landmarks designs in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531391254801,"sku":"PTSAJCRO-CVIH","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5446870190_3y9j.jpg?v=1787079146"},{"product_id":"sajou-cross-stitch-cushion-kit-paris-32037","title":"Sajou Cross Stitch Cushion Kit- Paris Landmarks- Aida Fabric","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming Sajou cross stitch kit to make a small Paris Landmarks cushion on natural linen Aïda fabric, featuring some of the city’s most beloved silhouettes — the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, the Sacré-Cœur and the Moulin Rouge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is worked in cross stitch using two strands of thread over two linen threads, giving a finished cushion size of approximately 16 x 24 cm. The backing fabric is coordinate 1 of Sajou’s ‘Ma Belle Ville de Paris’ model — a lovely finishing touch that makes this a properly polished little cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version uses a natural linen Aïda fabric. The kit is also available with a tea linen base if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural linen Aïda swatch, 20 x 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou cotton backing fabric, 20 x 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cards of Retors du Nord thread: 2223, 2227, 2705 and 2780, plus two cards of additional colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the linen fabric version of this kit and other Sajou Paris Landmarks designs in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531411865873,"sku":"PTSAJCRO-RR2H","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5446889568_1h2b.jpg?v=1787079143"},{"product_id":"sajou-cross-stitch-kit-cushion-85937","title":"Sajou Cross Stitch Kit Cushion - Versailles Palace Silhouette","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely Sajou cross stitch kit to make a cushion featuring a silhouette of the Palace of Versailles, part of the Sajou Museum \u0026amp; Heritage collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design shows the iconic facade of Versailles as seen from the front on arriving at the Place d’Armes. The lettering is inspired by the ‘Apollo’ typeface used in the Palace’s own visual identity — a thoughtful detail that gives the design an authenticity to match its subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 200 x 100 stitches, giving a finished embroidery size of approximately 33.3 x 16.7 cm and a finished cushion size of 40.3 x 23.7 cm on 12-count linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour pattern chart printed on an A3 sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 46 x 28 cm piece of 12-count off-white embroidery linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 46 x 27 cm piece of 100% cotton backing fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread no. 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the companion Chenonceau Silhouette cushion kit and other Museum \u0026amp; Heritage designs in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531697635601,"sku":"PTSAJCRO-CB0H","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5495259087_lg8n.jpg?v=1787079138"},{"product_id":"sajou-cross-stitch-kit-cushion-94293","title":"Sajou Cross Stitch Kit Cushion - Chenonceau Silhouette","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely Sajou cross stitch kit to make a cushion featuring a silhouette of the Château de Chenonceau, part of the Sajou Museum \u0026amp; Heritage collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew châteaux have a more distinctive silhouette than Chenonceau, straddling the River Cher on its elegant arched bridge. This small cushion captures that immediately recognisable outline in a single colour on slate linen, with a blue indienne toile backing that gives the finished piece a beautiful depth. 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This magnificent boxed Sajou Museum \u0026amp; Heritage cross stitch kit celebrates their world in all its Empire splendour — the silks, the bee motifs, the opulent interiors of their various residences, the extraordinary wardrobe of the Empress, and the ceremonial dress of the Imperial Household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a world of deliberate grandeur, and Sajou have captured it beautifully. The reverse of the chart carries the history behind each motif alongside full embroidery instructions — so you will come away knowing rather more about the Empire style than you did when you started. A card of silver metallic thread is included, because of course it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 345 x 346 stitches, giving a finished size of approximately 57.5 x 57.8 cm. The embroidery represents approximately 295 hours of stitching — a proper commitment, and absolutely worth it. The chart is printed in matt finish on a large 68 x 80 cm sheet so that notes and references can be written directly onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large 68 x 80 cm pattern chart printed on matt paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 70 cm square of bark-coloured linen fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine 14 cm linen squares: 1 x moss, 1 x pale yellow, 1 x black, 1 x scarlet, 2 x off-white, 2 x pearl grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 colours of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2001, 2004 x 3, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2032, 2033 x 2, 2034, 2038 x 2, 2180, 2234, 2266, 2302, 2340, 2405, 2469, 2535, 2570, 2749, 2876\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne card of metallic thread No.15, colour 122 silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find further Museum \u0026amp; Heritage gift box kits in my shop, including the Versailles Palace collection, the Bayeux Tapestry, the History of Toile du Jouy, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531762221329,"sku":"PTSAJNAP-GVOH","price":209.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5447205576_176w_4803da1a-09e9-4711-b8ba-1082407b139b.jpg?v=1787079125"},{"product_id":"sajou-the-emperors-bedchamber-cushion-52894","title":"Sajou The Emperor's Bedchamber Cushion Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful boxed Sajou cross stitch kit to embroider a cushion inspired by the fabrics of the Emperor’s small bedroom at Fontainebleau — and the rather convoluted history of how they got there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNapoléon had originally commissioned the fabric for the Ambassador’s Room at the Château de Saint-Cloud, designed by Jean-François Bony and executed by Camille Pernon: a flecked prune velvet scattered with sprigs of flowers and bay leaves. Saint-Cloud was eventually destroyed in the war of 1870, but the fabric never made it there in any case — it was finally installed at Fontainebleau in 1808 instead. There, it was judged too dark, and the Maison Picot were commissioned to lighten the prune ground with an embroidery in pale yellow silk, which in reality reads as ecru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNapoléon and Joséphine played a significant role in reviving the cloth mills of the Lyon region, placing lavish orders for Saint-Cloud, Meudon, Fontainebleau, Les Tuileries and Versailles. These furnishings are a small but beautifully telling part of that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 340 x 274 stitches, giving a finished cushion size of approximately 56.7 x 45.7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour pattern chart printed on two 60 x 28 cm sheets, with all necessary instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 70 cm square of off-white embroidery linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton backing fabric, 70 x 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2005 x 4, 2012 x 4, 2024 x 2, 2028 x 2, 2029 x 3, 2034 x 3, 2749 x 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the companion Emperor’s Carpet and Empress Joséphine’s Roses cushion kits in my shop, along with the full Napoleon and Joséphine boxed kit and other Museum \u0026amp; Heritage designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531811832081,"sku":"PTSAJTHE-7JCH","price":144.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5495411527_kcbq.jpg?v=1787079108"},{"product_id":"sajou-the-emperors-carpet-cushion-cross-29363","title":"Sajou The Emperor's Carpet Cushion Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; Heritage range, and no less beautiful for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour pattern chart printed on one 60 x 28 cm sheet, with all necessary instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 x 70 cm off-white embroidery linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton backing fabric, 40 x 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2005 x 3, 2009, 2023 x 2, 2028, 2221, 2234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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 \u0026amp; Heritage designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531825889553,"sku":"PTSAJTHE-CH4H","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5495435459_iegg.jpg?v=1787079079"},{"product_id":"sajou-the-empress-josephines-roses-66880","title":"Sajou The Empress Josephine's Roses Cushion Cross Stitch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful boxed Sajou cross stitch kit to embroider a cushion inspired by the Empress Joséphine’s legendary passion for roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoséphine cultivated both botanical species in sumptuous flowerbeds and horticultural varieties in pots at Malmaison, and her rose garden became the stuff of myth — immortalised in the exquisite illustrations of Pierre-Joseph Redouté’s \u003cem\u003eLes Roses\u003c\/em\u003e. Her devotion to the flower extended to her wardrobe. Laure Junot, Duchess of Abrantès, recalled seeing her in “a dress of white crêpe, dotted with rose leaves most pleasantly fresh. I had never seen, so to speak, something so fragrant as this dress which, moreover, could only be worn once.” A dress worn only once, made of fresh roses. That is very Joséphine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 180 x 180 stitches, giving a finished cushion size of approximately 30 x 30 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour pattern chart printed on one 60 x 28 cm sheet, with all necessary instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 35 x 25 cm piece of pearl grey embroidery linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton backing fabric, 35 x 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2004, 2005, 2016, 2023, 2028, 2034, 2038, 2749 and 2876\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the companion Emperor’s Bedchamber and Emperor’s Carpet cushion kits in my shop, along with the full Napoleon and Joséphine boxed kit and other Museum \u0026amp; Heritage designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531841421585,"sku":"PTSAJTHE-1UAH","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.5495482625_lyn2.jpg?v=1787079071"},{"product_id":"sajou-french-cement-tile-basketweave-02001","title":"Sajou French Cement Tile Basketweave Needlepoint Tapestry Kit- Villedieu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou basketweave needlepoint tapestry kit inspired by the French cement tiles that were fashionable throughout France in the mid-nineteenth century. This design is named after Villedieu, one of the villages of the Ardèche region that was known for producing these distinctive patterned tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart comprises three elements — a motif, a border and a corner — each of which is repeating, so you can make your tapestry as large or as small as you wish. On a 5.2 mono canvas each element measures approximately 3.8 cm, making it straightforward to calculate the canvas you need based on the number of motifs and borders you want to sew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasketweave needlepoint is a wonderful technique if you love the results of cross stitch but find the finer count fabrics increasingly difficult to see — the warp and weft of the canvas are much easier to follow, and the stitching is quicker and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 printed chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCards of Laine St Pierre tapestry wool in the colours required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 cm square of 5.2 mono canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the other cement tile basketweave designs — Lagorce, Mirabel and Sauzet — in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47584754598161,"sku":"1230732635_FDAB","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.933591817_mc0e_8fc33cb2-d360-4b13-b415-b4d92392b174.jpg?v=1729869172"},{"product_id":"sajou-french-cement-tile-basketweave-85828","title":"Sajou French Cement Tile Basketweave Needlepoint Tapestry Kit- Sauzet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou basketweave needlepoint tapestry kit inspired by the French cement tiles that were fashionable throughout France in the mid-nineteenth century. 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On a 5.2 mono canvas each element measures approximately 3.8 cm, making it straightforward to calculate the canvas you need based on the number of motifs and borders you want to sew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasketweave needlepoint is a wonderful technique if you love the results of cross stitch but find the finer count fabrics increasingly difficult to see — the warp and weft of the canvas are much easier to follow, and the stitching is quicker and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 printed chart and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCards of Laine St Pierre tapestry wool in the colours required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 cm square of 5.2 mono canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the other cement tile basketweave designs — Lagorce, Mirabel and Villedieu — in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47584760463633,"sku":"PTSAJMAU-PN67","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.2239756516_e6is_2148feab-38be-46ee-839f-be2f28cbbd13.jpg?v=1729869295"},{"product_id":"sajou-french-cement-tile-basketweave-84600","title":"Sajou French Cement Tile Basketweave Needlepoint Tapestry Kit- Mirabel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou basketweave needlepoint tapestry kit inspired by the French cement tiles that were fashionable throughout France in the mid-nineteenth century. 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The cloth was spread out in nearby fields to be bleached by the sun, with workers moistening the fabric with water seven or eight times a day over several days. The building in the background is where the cloths were hung to dry in an attic measuring 111 metres long, fitted with a series of dormer windows to assist airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart measures 161 x 127 points, giving a finished size of approximately 30.8 x 25.2 cm. The embroidery looks wonderful worked in reds or blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-colour A3 pattern chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide sheet ‘Interpreting the Stitches’ for achieving a fabric effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 35 x 26 cm piece of off-white 32-count linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2033 x 2, 2447 x 2, 2469 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is taken from the larger Toile du Jouy Manufacture chart, which features all stages of production alongside swatches of Toile du Jouy fabrics. You will find further charts and kits in my shop inspired by the historical textile collections of France’s great châteaux and museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47584762200337,"sku":"4401861493_A256","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.845641416_7dhz.jpg?v=1787079171"},{"product_id":"sajou-museum-heritage-toile-du-jouy-72872","title":"Sajou Museum \u0026 Heritage Toile du Jouy Manufacture Embroidery Kit- The Maddering","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou cross stitch kit depicting the maddering stage of Toile du Jouy production at Jouy-en-Josas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaddering both fixes and reveals colour, producing what are known as ‘bon teint’ (colourfast) shades. The fabrics are soaked in a bath of rose madder — the root of a plant renowned for its red pigment — which develops colours depending on the fixative used, producing reds, pinks, mauves, browns and black. As shown in the chart, the fabric is wound around a reel to ensure consistency of colour. The small hut on the right kept a fire burning to boil the solution. The mordants are thickened with different gums to aid the clarity of the print; these gums are then removed by a process known as ‘Bousage’, in which the fabric is soaked in a cow-pat bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart measures 161 x 127 points, giving a finished size of approximately 30.8 x 25.2 cm. The embroidery looks wonderful worked in reds or blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-colour A3 pattern chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide sheet ‘Interpreting the Stitches’ for achieving a fabric effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 35 x 26 cm piece of off-white 32-count linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2033 x 2, 2447 x 2, 2469 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is taken from the larger Toile du Jouy Manufacture chart, which features all stages of production alongside swatches of Toile du Jouy fabrics. 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Printing on copper sheets became possible from 1770, and was further refined with the introduction of copper rollers, a technique imported from Great Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore printing could begin, the cloth underwent several preparatory stages. It was washed repeatedly in the small Bièvre River, chosen for the exceptional purity of its water — one of the key reasons for the factory’s location. The cloth was then singed with a sheet of red-hot copper to remove surface fluff, washed again, and passed through a mangle to flatten the fibres. Only then could the mordants be printed, a process requiring several further operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chart measures 161 x 127 points, giving a finished size of approximately 30.8 x 25.2 cm. The embroidery looks wonderful worked in reds or blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-colour A3 pattern chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide sheet ‘Interpreting the Stitches’ for achieving a fabric effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 35 x 26 cm piece of off-white 32-count linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2033 x 2, 2447 x 2, 2469 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is taken from the larger Toile du Jouy Manufacture chart, which features all stages of production alongside swatches of Toile du Jouy fabrics. 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The bedchamber fabric — rose bouquets and cornflowers on white — is everything Versailles is not. It was the covering for the famous ‘wheat-ear furniture’ created by the celebrated cabinet-maker Georges Jacob, and was embroidered by Marie-Olivier Defarges of Lyon. This kit is an evocation of that fabric, translated into cross stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 347 x 266 stitches, giving a finished cushion size of approximately 57.8 x 43 cm on 12-count linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour pattern chart printed on two 60 x 28 cm sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-count off-white embroidery linen, 70 x 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton backing fabric, 70 x 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2023 x 3, 2033, 2180, 2409 x 2, 2443, 2445 x 2, 2535, 2536\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit forms part of the Sajou Versailles Palace Museum \u0026amp; Heritage collection. You will find further kits from this collection in my shop, including the Marie-Antoinette boxed kit, the Queens Brocade cushion, and the tapestry cushion worked by Marie-Antoinette and Mme Élisabeth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50437106762001,"sku":"PTTHEQUE-OUOH","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.1463536921_io4t_01b0ee3f-1d37-48e7-b43c-6efcdc89b719.jpg?v=1787079221"},{"product_id":"sajou-gift-box-cross-stitch-boxed-kit-29122","title":"Sajou Gift Box Cross Stitch Boxed Kit- Linen Plaid Farandole Alsacienne Throw","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent large gift box containing everything you need to make the Sajou Farandole Alsacienne throw — a breathtaking embroidery celebrating the traditional costumes of Alsace, and one of the most ambitious projects in the entire Sajou range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is worked on 12-count natural linen in 15 sharply contrasting colours, depicting Alsatians in their richly detailed traditional dress. Despite its scale, it is a remarkably accessible project — the large count makes the stitching clear and comfortable, and the strong colour contrasts keep the work engaging throughout. For an experienced stitcher, the embroidery represents approximately 600 hours of work. 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Almost 350 years later, the fables have lost none of their wit, warmth or topicality — and each of the 24 illustrations in this design is colour-coded to make stitching straightforward. Despite its generous scale, the project uses nothing but simple cross stitch on 12-count natural linen, with all colours sharply contrasting. For an experienced stitcher, the embroidery represents approximately 300 hours of work. The finished throw measures 119 x 120 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif measures 630 x 640 points, giving an embroidered area of 105 x 106.7 cm on 12-count linen. You will need to source your own batting to complete the throw — we recommend adding it to strengthen the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is presented in two beautiful boxes: one for the linen, backing fabric and chart, and a separate box for the embroidery thread cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140 x 140 cm 12-count natural embroidery linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140 x 140 cm 100% cotton backing fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2004 x 2, 2005 x 2, 2009 x 2, 2013 x 4, 2024 x 2, 2033 x 2, 2034 x 2, 2039, 2041 x 2, 2190, 2221 x 2, 2302, 2317 x 3, 2332 x 4, 2350, 2409, 2443 x 4, 2445 x 4, 2570 x 2, 2777, 2876 x 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo cotton thread spools: 6733 and 6245\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-colour chart and instructions (7 pages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: batting is not included and will need to be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the Farandole Alsacienne throw and the other plaid throw gift box kits in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50437491687697,"sku":"PTSAJGIF-QOMH","price":520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.6356314079_tgqx_0ceebf17-788e-49dc-af31-3f778a5097b1.jpg?v=1787079189"},{"product_id":"sajou-cross-stitch-embroidery-kit-yellow-79647","title":"Sajou Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit- Yellow Indienne Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou cross stitch kit to embroider a small decorative pot with a colourful floral Indienne design — inspired by the multicoloured printed fabrics produced at the famous Oberkampf Manufactory in Jouy in the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif is worked in cross stitch over two threads of mustard yellow 32-count linen using two strands of Retors du Nord, making it a wonderfully approachable project for beginners whilst being no less pleasing for more experienced stitchers. Once complete, the embroidered disc is mounted into the lid of the round presentation box to create a finished pot that is as useful as it is decorative — perfect for needles, pins, thimbles or small keepsakes, and a lovely handmade gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished pot measures 4.2 cm high and 7.3 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou pattern chart for the Indienne design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 14 cm square of mustard yellow 32-count Sajou linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetors du Nord embroidery thread in the design colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA round box with metal base and lid, cardboard disc for mounting, and a band of matching patterned paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the Marie Antoinette, Violet, Red and Blue Mignonnette pot kits and other Sajou cross stitch kits in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321945203068,"sku":"PTSAJCRO-G7BS","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.8447188287_9qs3_b37c8af0-fbeb-4dcd-ac0c-10346d27fe09.jpg?v=1787080390"},{"product_id":"sajou-cross-stitch-embroidery-kit-blue-85915","title":"Sajou Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit- Blue Mignonnette Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Sajou cross stitch kit to embroider a small decorative pot with a blue Mignonnette design — inspired by the delicate small-repeat printed fabrics made at the Oberkampf Manufactory in Jouy. 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Once complete, the embroidered disc is mounted into the lid of the round presentation box to create a finished pot that is as useful as it is decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished pot measures 4.2 cm high and 7.3 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sajou pattern chart for the Mignonnette design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 14 cm square of sand 32-count Sajou linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetors du Nord embroidery thread in the design colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA round box with metal base and lid, and cardboard disc for mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find the Violet and Red Mignonnette versions, the Yellow Indienne pot, the Marie Antoinette pot, and other Sajou cross stitch kits in my shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321974727036,"sku":"PTSAJCRO-43VS","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/2884\/2001\/files\/il_fullxfull.8447298787_lwff.jpg?v=1787080387"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.penelopetextiles.com\/collections\/sajou-kits.oembed?page=3","provider":"Penelope Textiles Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}