Description and Details
A Sajou boxed embroidery kit to make a cushion inspired by a detail from a tapestry sewn in petit point by Marie-Antoinette and Madame Élisabeth (the youngest sister of Louis XVI).
The tapestry was sewn in fragments following their imprisonment, first in the Tuileries prison and later at the Temple prison (from June 1791 to August 1792).
Later, during the reign of Louis XVIII the Duchess of Angoulême assembled all the pieces of the tapestry together and added a border.
Size of motif: 347 stitches wide by 266 stitches high.
When embroidered on 12 count (per cm) linen, the finished project measures 57.8 x 44.3 cm.
Size of finished cushion: 57.8 x 44.3 cm.
This kit contains:
Full-colour pattern chart printed on two 60 x 28cm sheets of paper ;
12 Count mole embroidery linen 70 x 50cm;
100% Cotton fabric 70 x 50cm for the back;
17 Cards of Retors du Nord embroidery floss n°s 2004, 2023, 2028, 2033, 2042, 2227, 2469, 2567, 2570, 2615, 2876 .
A Sajou “Créé par moi” (Made by me) label.
The kit forms part of Sajous Versailles Palace Museum and Heritage collection. The Museum and Heritage collection can be found in my shop and includes; the history of Toile du Jouy, the Bayeux Tapestry, the Chenonceau Château, the history of Sajou and Tinctorial Plants.
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.
Sajou 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.
Materials: 32 Count Embroidery Linen, Cross Stitch Chart, Retours du Nord Embroidery Thread, Sajou Label, Gift Box.
